Guidebook for Philadelphia
Arts & Culture
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyOne of the best and largest in the country.
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyOne of the largest collections of impressionist art in the country.
Sightseeing
A picturesque walk, jog, or bike along the river. The path begins at the Art Museum. It is also a beautiful drive by car.
204 locals recommend
Boathouse Row
1 Boathouse RowA picturesque walk, jog, or bike along the river. The path begins at the Art Museum. It is also a beautiful drive by car.
No longer in operation, it was one of the first to emphasize reform rather than punishment. There are tours that are quite informative.
433 locals recommend
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount AveNo longer in operation, it was one of the first to emphasize reform rather than punishment. There are tours that are quite informative.
Food Scene
London Grill
2301 Fairmount AveGreat local bar and restaurant with moderate prices.
A fine bar and restaurant with outside and indoor dining. The menu has both burgers and full dinners.
19 locals recommend
Rembrandt's Restaurant & Bar
741 North 23rd StreetA fine bar and restaurant with outside and indoor dining. The menu has both burgers and full dinners.
Zorba's Tavern
2230 Fairmount AveThis is a BYOB with very good Greek food.
Best tacos in the city by one of the best chefs - located near the Barnes Foundation and Whole Foods.
32 locals recommend
Buena Onda
1901 Callowhill StBest tacos in the city by one of the best chefs - located near the Barnes Foundation and Whole Foods.
Excellent pizza, made in wood fired ovens. Near the Barnes Foundation and Whole Foods Market
73 locals recommend
Pizzeria Vetri
1939 Callowhill StExcellent pizza, made in wood fired ovens. Near the Barnes Foundation and Whole Foods Market
Small restaurant one block from our house with excellent Middle Eastern fare.
27 locals recommend
Figs
2501 Meredith StSmall restaurant one block from our house with excellent Middle Eastern fare.
Starbucks
2201-2219 S Broad StNear to Whole Foods and the Barnes Foundation. Next to Pizzeria Vetri.
Essentials
A very good upscale market, which also has excellent prepared foods.
269 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
2101 Pennsylvania AveA very good upscale market, which also has excellent prepared foods.
Klein's Supermarket
Fairmount AvenueCloser than Whole Foods for groceries, although not as large.