Guidebook for Philadelphia
Arts & Culture
Small but packed with all sorts of animals to see and entertaining activities
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Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W Girard AveSmall but packed with all sorts of animals to see and entertaining activities
Many exhibitions constantly changing to bring new ideas and perspectives into the city
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyMany exhibitions constantly changing to bring new ideas and perspectives into the city
Right next to the Art museum with a smaller scale exhibition but definitely worth it to check it out considering the architecture itself.
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Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyRight next to the Art museum with a smaller scale exhibition but definitely worth it to check it out considering the architecture itself.
One of the Ivy Leagues with a beautiful walkway on Locust Street to see the campus
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University of Pennsylvania
One of the Ivy Leagues with a beautiful walkway on Locust Street to see the campus
Parks & Nature
Ways to experience Japanese culture and the beauty of nature just next to the bustling of the city
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Fairmount Park Horticulture Center
100 N Horticultural DrWays to experience Japanese culture and the beauty of nature just next to the bustling of the city
Small, quiet away from the main pier area of Penn's Landing with plenty of seating looking onto New Jersey
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Race Street Pier
North Christopher Columbus BoulevardSmall, quiet away from the main pier area of Penn's Landing with plenty of seating looking onto New Jersey
Food Scene
Similar to Chelsea Market in NYC with many famous and highly rated eateries including Bassetts ice cream and Dinic's roast
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Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StSimilar to Chelsea Market in NYC with many famous and highly rated eateries including Bassetts ice cream and Dinic's roast
My favorite restaurant thus far and that is an understatement. Great tapas place with the BEST sangria on Earth
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Amada
217-219 Chestnut StMy favorite restaurant thus far and that is an understatement. Great tapas place with the BEST sangria on Earth
Mediterranean restaurant with twists on pizzas, awesome beet salad and small dishes
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Barbuzzo
110 S 13th StMediterranean restaurant with twists on pizzas, awesome beet salad and small dishes
Delicious tacos, chips and guac with a hint of quiet and quaint, almost suburban-ish part of the city
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Honest Tom's Plant Based Taco Shop
261 S 44th StDelicious tacos, chips and guac with a hint of quiet and quaint, almost suburban-ish part of the city
Great local coffee shop with delicious brew and quick bites in a quiet and relaxing neighborhood
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Earth Cup Cafe
405 S 45th StGreat local coffee shop with delicious brew and quick bites in a quiet and relaxing neighborhood
Philadelphia original coffee roaster and cafe known for strong and flavorful brews right next to the City Hall
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La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford AvePhiladelphia original coffee roaster and cafe known for strong and flavorful brews right next to the City Hall
Star chef Bobby Flay's franchise burger place cooks your patty to your order :D I personally prefer it more than Shake Shack! Try it and let me know :D
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Bobby's Burger Palace
3925 Walnut StStar chef Bobby Flay's franchise burger place cooks your patty to your order :D I personally prefer it more than Shake Shack! Try it and let me know :D
Sightseeing
Great restaurants including Dim Sum Garden and Sang Kee. Lots and Lots of bubble tea places
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China Town
Great restaurants including Dim Sum Garden and Sang Kee. Lots and Lots of bubble tea places
Most historical sites are located here for tourists who are interested! The constitution center as well as the Liberty Bell are here :D
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Independence Visitor Center
599 Market StMost historical sites are located here for tourists who are interested! The constitution center as well as the Liberty Bell are here :D
Shopping
Small mall in the city including everyday essentials from the Body Shop, Godiva, Victoria Secret to J. Crew. Other stand-alone shops are nearby as well. Plus Philadelphia doesn't collect taxes on clothing and shoes ;)
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One Liberty Observation Deck
1650 Market StSmall mall in the city including everyday essentials from the Body Shop, Godiva, Victoria Secret to J. Crew. Other stand-alone shops are nearby as well. Plus Philadelphia doesn't collect taxes on clothing and shoes ;)
Curated collections of high end brand items are available here :) Philadelphia doesn't collect taxes on clothing or shoes so if you're coming from cities with high sales tax, I suggest shopping here!
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Boyds Philadelphia
1818 Chestnut StCurated collections of high end brand items are available here :) Philadelphia doesn't collect taxes on clothing or shoes so if you're coming from cities with high sales tax, I suggest shopping here!
Essentials
Closest 24 convenience nearby.
This place is well stocked with pretty much everything!
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Rite Aid
2301 Walnut StClosest 24 convenience nearby.
This place is well stocked with pretty much everything!
Closest fast grocery place in walking distance!
If you're familiar with Trader Joes, you know they have the simple grocery needs at their best price :)
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Bob and Barbara's Lounge
1509 South StreetClosest fast grocery place in walking distance!
If you're familiar with Trader Joes, you know they have the simple grocery needs at their best price :)
Getting Around
Closest SEPTA transportation for the MFL line.
the MFL (blue) line travels west-east in the city.
if you take the MFL line to the 15th st, you can transfer for free to the broad street (orange) line that goes north-south.
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30th Street Station
2955 Market StClosest SEPTA transportation for the MFL line.
the MFL (blue) line travels west-east in the city.
if you take the MFL line to the 15th st, you can transfer for free to the broad street (orange) line that goes north-south.