Guidebook for Philadelphia

Eric Clay
Guidebook for Philadelphia

Essentials

Great selection of healthy prepared foods and groceries for your stay. (10 min walk)
263 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
929 South St
263 locals recommend
Great selection of healthy prepared foods and groceries for your stay. (10 min walk)
If you need wine/liquor for any of the cities BYOB restaurants this is the closest location. (8 min walk)
176 locals recommend
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
411 N 20th St
176 locals recommend
If you need wine/liquor for any of the cities BYOB restaurants this is the closest location. (8 min walk)
Great take out beer selection. (6 min walk)
Latimer Delicatessen Inc
255 S 15th St
Great take out beer selection. (6 min walk)
One of my favorite spots for quick meals and yummy inexpensive groceries! (20 min walk).
305 locals recommend
Bob and Barbara's Lounge
1509 South Street
305 locals recommend
One of my favorite spots for quick meals and yummy inexpensive groceries! (20 min walk).

Sightseeing

One of my favorite spots in Center City. Great place to relax with a book, or simply people watch. (12 min walk)
620 locals recommend
Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th St
620 locals recommend
One of my favorite spots in Center City. Great place to relax with a book, or simply people watch. (12 min walk)
Papal mass will be held in this location. An easy walk from the apartment! (18 min walk)
75 locals recommend
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
1723 Race St
75 locals recommend
Papal mass will be held in this location. An easy walk from the apartment! (18 min walk)
Take a tour of this landmark building (M - F), and then schedule the elevator trip to the 360' observation deck at the very top. Get there early, spots are limited and fill quickly. (10 minute walk).
354 locals recommend
Philadelphia City Hall
1400 John F Kennedy Blvd
354 locals recommend
Take a tour of this landmark building (M - F), and then schedule the elevator trip to the 360' observation deck at the very top. Get there early, spots are limited and fill quickly. (10 minute walk).
The world's largest private collection of art. Impressive and world renowned collection. I suggest booking tickets online before you go. (20 minute walk).
560 locals recommend
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
560 locals recommend
The world's largest private collection of art. Impressive and world renowned collection. I suggest booking tickets online before you go. (20 minute walk).
Considered one of the best art museums in the nation. Spectacular views of the city from the top. (30 minute walk).
1164 locals recommend
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
1164 locals recommend
Considered one of the best art museums in the nation. Spectacular views of the city from the top. (30 minute walk).

Food Scene

My go to coffee house in Center City. Quirky vibes and amazing cold brews make this spot awesome. (7 min walk)
37 locals recommend
Elixr Coffee Roasters
207 S Sydenham St
37 locals recommend
My go to coffee house in Center City. Quirky vibes and amazing cold brews make this spot awesome. (7 min walk)
Philadelphia is all about BYOB's! (Bring Your Own Bottle). BYO's in the city have no corkage fees. Staple Philly style restaurant. Quaint, intimate w/ delicious food. Cash Only. (12 min walk)
50 locals recommend
Audrey Claire
276 S 20th St
50 locals recommend
Philadelphia is all about BYOB's! (Bring Your Own Bottle). BYO's in the city have no corkage fees. Staple Philly style restaurant. Quaint, intimate w/ delicious food. Cash Only. (12 min walk)
Some of the best bagels I have ever had in my life. Great breakfast spot. (12 min walk)
47 locals recommend
Spread Bagelry
262 S 20th St
47 locals recommend
Some of the best bagels I have ever had in my life. Great breakfast spot. (12 min walk)
Best cheesesteak in Philadelphia! (15 minute walk)
204 locals recommend
Jim's Steaks
400 N 62nd St
204 locals recommend
Best cheesesteak in Philadelphia! (15 minute walk)
Historic market (1892), known for their array of amazing prepared food vendors, produce and other specialities. Great lunch spot. Check out DiNic's, winner of best sandwich in America. (12 min walk).
739 locals recommend
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th St
739 locals recommend
Historic market (1892), known for their array of amazing prepared food vendors, produce and other specialities. Great lunch spot. Check out DiNic's, winner of best sandwich in America. (12 min walk).
Amazing Italian style hoagies. (15 minute walk).
22 locals recommend
Paesano's
943 South 9th Street
22 locals recommend
Amazing Italian style hoagies. (15 minute walk).
Quaint homemade ice cream shop definitely worth checking out. Cash Only. (35 Minute Walk). (10 minute bike ride). (18 minute subway ride).
90 locals recommend
The Franklin Fountain
116 Market St
90 locals recommend
Quaint homemade ice cream shop definitely worth checking out. Cash Only. (35 Minute Walk). (10 minute bike ride). (18 minute subway ride).

Drinks & Nightlife

Awesome outdoor bar on the Delaware River! Check out their website for a list of music event and DJs. It can get crowded on weekends! (20 minute subway ride) or (10 minute bike ride).
64 locals recommend
Morgan's Pier
221 N Christopher Columbus Blvd
64 locals recommend
Awesome outdoor bar on the Delaware River! Check out their website for a list of music event and DJs. It can get crowded on weekends! (20 minute subway ride) or (10 minute bike ride).
Recently named by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the top 30 bars in the world. Strict dress code (no sneakers) and cash only. (20 minute walk)
79 locals recommend
Hop Sing Laundromat
1029 Race St
79 locals recommend
Recently named by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the top 30 bars in the world. Strict dress code (no sneakers) and cash only. (20 minute walk)
Awesome neighborhood dive bar. No thrills here. But great Philly staple spot. Cash only. (At end of block).
38 locals recommend
Dirty Franks
347 S 13th St
38 locals recommend
Awesome neighborhood dive bar. No thrills here. But great Philly staple spot. Cash only. (At end of block).

Arts & Culture

If you like live music check out this spot! They have a great list of indie bands at affordable prices! Go to their website to see updated list of bands performing. (12 min walk)
57 locals recommend
Boot & Saddle
1131 S Broad St
57 locals recommend
If you like live music check out this spot! They have a great list of indie bands at affordable prices! Go to their website to see updated list of bands performing. (12 min walk)
Popular music venue, with a wide range of indie + mainstream bands across genres (rock, pop, rap, house). Tickets are affordable! Check out their website for updated events. (15 min subway ride)!
94 locals recommend
Union Transfer
1026 Spring Garden St
94 locals recommend
Popular music venue, with a wide range of indie + mainstream bands across genres (rock, pop, rap, house). Tickets are affordable! Check out their website for updated events. (15 min subway ride)!
Contemporary art, music and theater venue w. bar and restaurant! Check out their website for latest shows! (20 minute subway ride) or (10 minute bike ride).
17 locals recommend
FringeArts
140 N Christopher Columbus Blvd
17 locals recommend
Contemporary art, music and theater venue w. bar and restaurant! Check out their website for latest shows! (20 minute subway ride) or (10 minute bike ride).