Drinks & Nightlife
North Star Bar
2639 Poplar StreetFriendly old-school neighborhood bar--bands play here sometimes.
Everything Else
Whole Foods Market
2101 Pennsylvania AveGreat options for eats, if you'd like to cook at home.
Brewerytown Bicycles
2819 W Girard AveRent bikes here! They're good guys...
Rybrew
2600 W Girard AveBest place to have a beer and a sandwich.
Amazing structure--open to tours. Very worth the visit!
433 locals recommend
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount AveAmazing structure--open to tours. Very worth the visit!
Favorite brunch spot. Locally sourced ingredients, friendly vibe. Can get crowded on weekends, best to arrive earlyish
79 locals recommend
Tela's Market & Kitchen
1833 Fairmount AveFavorite brunch spot. Locally sourced ingredients, friendly vibe. Can get crowded on weekends, best to arrive earlyish
Boathouse Row
1 Boathouse RowJust...go. So so pretty. Especially at dusk.
Lemon Hill
A 2 minute walk from our house, and a great view of the city!
Beautiful museum--very different space from the Art Museum. I love the Gauguin here.
560 locals recommend
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyBeautiful museum--very different space from the Art Museum. I love the Gauguin here.
Please Touch Museum
4231 Avenue of the Republic5 minute drive from our house, and great for kids!
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W Girard AveFun for kids!
Beautiful hidden gem. One of my favorite spots in the city.
49 locals recommend
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
Horticultural DriveBeautiful hidden gem. One of my favorite spots in the city.
Arts & Culture
You must visit! Just as gorgeous outside as it is inside...the grounds are lovely in spring and summer.
1164 locals recommend
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyYou must visit! Just as gorgeous outside as it is inside...the grounds are lovely in spring and summer.
Food Scene
Reed's Coffee House
3802 Lancaster AveNice for brunch though crowded on weekends--get there early.
Great locally brewed beer and excellent Kielbasa sandwich.
53 locals recommend
Crime and Punishment Brewing Co.
2711 W Girard AveGreat locally brewed beer and excellent Kielbasa sandwich.
Lucky Goat Coffee House
888 N 26th StOur favorite spot in Brewerytown.
Bridgid's
Fairmount's most famous burgers. Mellow scene with nice bar.
Zorba's Tavern
2230 Fairmount AveSome of the best Greek food in Philly.