Food Scene
Amazing coffee spot with outstanding breakfast sandwiches. At night the coffee shop transforms into an intimate BYOB restaurant
10 locals recommend
Res Ipsa Cafe
2218 Walnut StAmazing coffee spot with outstanding breakfast sandwiches. At night the coffee shop transforms into an intimate BYOB restaurant
One of the highest rated restaurants in the city within walking distance
93 locals recommend
Vernick Food & Drink
2031 Walnut StOne of the highest rated restaurants in the city within walking distance
Audrey Claire
276 S 20th StAwesome neighborhood BYOB with outdoor table seating
Popular restaurant with optional outdoor seating overlooking Rittenhouse Square. May want to call for a reservation.
223 locals recommend
Parc
227 S 18th StPopular restaurant with optional outdoor seating overlooking Rittenhouse Square. May want to call for a reservation.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the best bars in the city, also has a restaurant upstairs. Our favorite place to grab a nice drink/cocktail.
33 locals recommend
Friday Saturday Sunday
261 S 21st StOne of the best bars in the city, also has a restaurant upstairs. Our favorite place to grab a nice drink/cocktail.
Will need to take an Uber/Lyft or subway to get to Fishtown neighborhood, but this is a great beer garden which is open all year round with many other bar/restaurants nearby
275 locals recommend
Frankford Hall
1210 Frankford AveWill need to take an Uber/Lyft or subway to get to Fishtown neighborhood, but this is a great beer garden which is open all year round with many other bar/restaurants nearby
Sightseeing
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyRocky steps, great museum
Liberty Bell
526 Market StBoathouse Row
1 Boathouse RowParks & Nature
Great people watching, nice place to have a picnic or read a book. Near great shopping and restaurants.
620 locals recommend
Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th StGreat people watching, nice place to have a picnic or read a book. Near great shopping and restaurants.
Fitler Square
Smaller, more intimate park for neighborhood families
Great park on the river, include: 2 tennis courts, 2 basketball courts, 2 dog parks, and a popular running trail along the Schuylkill River that leads towards The Philadelphia Art Museum and Boathouse Row
250 locals recommend
Schuylkill River Trail
Schuylkill River TrailGreat park on the river, include: 2 tennis courts, 2 basketball courts, 2 dog parks, and a popular running trail along the Schuylkill River that leads towards The Philadelphia Art Museum and Boathouse Row
Essentials
Bob and Barbara's Lounge
1509 South Street