Arts & Culture
Wonderful collection of modern and classic art. Beautiful structure with beautiful vistas of the city and tranquil gardens and landscape surrounding it.
1164 locals recommend
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyWonderful collection of modern and classic art. Beautiful structure with beautiful vistas of the city and tranquil gardens and landscape surrounding it.
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W Girard AveAmericas first zoo and less than a mile from my house.
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyAmazing collection of impressionist art. Seriously; amazing.
Rodin Museum
2151 Benjamin Franklin PkwyAnother one of our lovely components of our museum district.
Drinks & Nightlife
North Star Bar
2639 Poplar StreetVery cool bar and music venue. 3 blocks away.
The Bishop's Collar
2349 Fairmount AveA neighborhood fixture. Great place for food and beverages.
Fare
2028 Fairmount AveGreat food, ALL organic.
Food Scene
Italian Express
2641 W Girard AveBest pizza in the neighborhood. 3 blocks away.
Jack's Firehouse
2130 Fairmount AveRestaurant and Bar. A great gathering spot.
Rybrew
2600 W Girard AveAwesome sandwiches; great beer; cool building.
Butter's Soul Food To Go
2730 W Girard AveSouthern cuisine. Best in the neighborhood.
Great Coffee, pastries and other things. Nice place to sip and sit.
65 locals recommend
The Monkey & The Elephant
2831 W Girard AveGreat Coffee, pastries and other things. Nice place to sip and sit.
iMunch Cafe
1233 N 31st StGreat coffee, pastries and other hot foods.
Preeminent location for frozen treats in all their wonderful forms.
31 locals recommend
Philly Flavors
2004 Fairmount AvePreeminent location for frozen treats in all their wonderful forms.
Everything Else
Outdoor music venue. Best pace to see a show in the entire region.
55 locals recommend
The Mann Center
5201 Parkside AveOutdoor music venue. Best pace to see a show in the entire region.
Brewerytown Bicycles
2819 W Girard AveJust in case. Bike repairs and RENTALS. 2 blocks away.
Sightseeing
Great place to recreate along the river. Walk, jog or bike. Less than a mile away.
204 locals recommend
Boathouse Row
1 Boathouse RowGreat place to recreate along the river. Walk, jog or bike. Less than a mile away.
Nothing like a long walk or bike along the river on a summers eve.
66 locals recommend
Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk
Schuylkill Banks BoardwalkNothing like a long walk or bike along the river on a summers eve.
Shopping
CVS
4314 Locust StBasic necessities of life and then some.
Klein's Supermarket
Fairmount AvenueFamily owned and operated for two generations.