Food Scene
Locals love this place and many people either come here to study, work or have small chat with small group of friends
14 locals recommend
Square One Coffee Roasters
249 S 13th StLocals love this place and many people either come here to study, work or have small chat with small group of friends
El Vez
121 S 13th StStephen Starr Restaurant - Great Mexican Food and Margarita
Wonderful Asian fusion food like dumplings, crab fried rice and Peking duck
61 locals recommend
Sampan
124 S 13th StWonderful Asian fusion food like dumplings, crab fried rice and Peking duck
It's very discreet and secretive and almost like a speakeasy for coffee shop
51 locals recommend
Double Knot
120 S 13th StIt's very discreet and secretive and almost like a speakeasy for coffee shop
Nomad Roman
1305 Locust StGood brick oven pizza!
Small & large plates feature Roman-style Italian flavors at Marc Vetri's loftlike trattoria.
24 locals recommend
Amis Trattoria
138 W Lancaster AveSmall & large plates feature Roman-style Italian flavors at Marc Vetri's loftlike trattoria.
Green Eggs Café
212 S 13th StPopular place for brunch, expect long wait time during weekends
Bud & Marilyn's
1234 Locust StMy favorite brunch place with comfort food
Zavino
112 S 13th StAnother good pizza place
Cuban cuisine - come for lunch or brunch and enjoy their mojito selections
65 locals recommend
Mixto Restaurante
1141 Pine StCuban cuisine - come for lunch or brunch and enjoy their mojito selections
Insomnia Cookies
135 S 13th StYummy cookies!!
Addictive ice cream shop featuring chocolate coating along with other toppings
9 locals recommend
Big Gay Ice Cream
1351 South StAddictive ice cream shop featuring chocolate coating along with other toppings
Serpico
604 South StCelebrity Chef Stephen Starr's restaurant - Contemporary American cuisine
1225Raw Sushi and Sake Lounge
1225 Sansom StGreat Japanese rolls and sake
Personal favorite sushi place - their specialty rolls are to go for
17 locals recommend
Fat Salmon Sushi
719 Walnut StPersonal favorite sushi place - their specialty rolls are to go for
Hiro Ramen
1102 Chestnut StSolid Japanese ramen place, cash only
Penang Restaurant
117 N 10th StSolid Malaysian cuisine!
Feature a few different Asian restaurants including Japanese, SouthAsian curry and the famous Halal food. Worth exploring!
6 locals recommend
Chinatown Square
1016-18 Race StFeature a few different Asian restaurants including Japanese, SouthAsian curry and the famous Halal food. Worth exploring!
Korean fried chicken + Soju (Korean alcoholic drink, kinda taste like juice but contains high alcohol content) is always a great night
15 locals recommend
Bonchon - Philadelphia
1020 Cherry StKorean fried chicken + Soju (Korean alcoholic drink, kinda taste like juice but contains high alcohol content) is always a great night
Terakawa Ramen
204 N 9th StJapanese curry and ramen!
The food market featuring many big and small shops and restaurants is a popular spot for locals and tourists. You can not miss the Beiler's donut (Smoked bacon favor and many more) and the Jewish sandwich place. Very local but solid quality
739 locals recommend
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StThe food market featuring many big and small shops and restaurants is a popular spot for locals and tourists. You can not miss the Beiler's donut (Smoked bacon favor and many more) and the Jewish sandwich place. Very local but solid quality
Federal Donuts
1219 S 2nd StSpeaking of the local donuts, you can't miss this
Another Stephen Starr restaurant - everyone is impressed by their steaks!
29 locals recommend
Butcher and Singer
1500 Walnut StAnother Stephen Starr restaurant - everyone is impressed by their steaks!
Geno's Steaks
1219 S 9th StBecause everyone comes here for the cheesesteak
Parc
227 S 18th StIt's a hot spot for brunch and enjoy the park view
Really nice sandwiches/wrap place made for vegetarians. Even though I am not a vegetarian, their curry tofu wrap and shakes are very delicious
67 locals recommend
HipCityVeg
127 S 18th StReally nice sandwiches/wrap place made for vegetarians. Even though I am not a vegetarian, their curry tofu wrap and shakes are very delicious
Essentials
United States Postal Service
2037 Chestnut StPost Office - Anything from collectable stamps to packages supply
Walgreens
1800 South StSnacks, drinks, essentials and more
Entertainment & Activities
Citizens Bank Park
1 Citizens Bank WayBaseball Park
Wells Fargo Center
3601 S Broad StBasketball, Concert and Events
Lincoln Financial Field
One Lincoln Financial Field WayNFL Football Stadium
Helium Comedy Club
2031 Sansom StComedy club, check out their website for events and schedules
Punch Line Philly
33 W Laurel StReally nice comedy club
Regal UA Riverview Plaza IMAX & RPX
Landmark's Ritz Five
214 Walnut StIndependence movie theater
Landmark's Ritz Five
214 Walnut StIndependence movie theater
Sightseeing
Liberty Bell
526 Market StThey have free tours running every day. You will get to access the building where the first government is formed and gathered for their meetings
569 locals recommend
Independence Hall
520 Chestnut StThey have free tours running every day. You will get to access the building where the first government is formed and gathered for their meetings
The Betsy Ross House is a landmark in Philadelphia purported to be the site where the seamstress and flag-maker Betsy Ross lived when she sewed the first American Flag
210 locals recommend
Betsy Ross House
239 Arch StThe Betsy Ross House is a landmark in Philadelphia purported to be the site where the seamstress and flag-maker Betsy Ross lived when she sewed the first American Flag
One Liberty Observation Deck
1650 Market StSee from the highest point of the city
The Eastern State Penitentiary, also known as ESP, is a former American prison in Philadelphia. Eastern State Penitentiary was once the most famous (Al Capone's cell) and expensive prison in the world
433 locals recommend
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount AveThe Eastern State Penitentiary, also known as ESP, is a former American prison in Philadelphia. Eastern State Penitentiary was once the most famous (Al Capone's cell) and expensive prison in the world
National Constitution Center
525 Arch StPhiladelphia's Magic Gardens is a non-profit organization, folk art environment, and gallery space on South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. To date, it is the largest work created by mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar. Come here for amazing pictures
385 locals recommend
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South StPhiladelphia's Magic Gardens is a non-profit organization, folk art environment, and gallery space on South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. To date, it is the largest work created by mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar. Come here for amazing pictures
People enjoy taking pictures on Broad St. and using city hall as a backdrop. During winter time, there is ice skating set up and winter village for shopping
354 locals recommend
Philadelphia City Hall
1400 John F Kennedy BlvdPeople enjoy taking pictures on Broad St. and using city hall as a backdrop. During winter time, there is ice skating set up and winter village for shopping
Shopping
Shopping Area from Broad St. to 19th st. on Walnut, Sansom and Chestnut St.
620 locals recommend
Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th StShopping Area from Broad St. to 19th st. on Walnut, Sansom and Chestnut St.
Century 21
821 Market StA nice store to get deals on designer brands
Everything Else
Cuban cuisine - come for lunch or brunch and enjoy their mojito selections
65 locals recommend
Mixto Restaurante
1141 Pine StCuban cuisine - come for lunch or brunch and enjoy their mojito selections
Landmark's Ritz Five
214 Walnut StIndependence movie theater
Parks & Nature
Aside the river view to New Jersey, many come here during the winter time for ice skating and summer time for walk, food trucks, hammocks and just a chill hanging out place
317 locals recommend
Spruce Street Harbor Park
301 S Christopher Columbus BlvdAside the river view to New Jersey, many come here during the winter time for ice skating and summer time for walk, food trucks, hammocks and just a chill hanging out place