Food Scene
In Riva
4116 Ridge AveSit on the deck along Kelly Drive and enjoy great pizza
Must see Philly experience. Favorites are Beilers amish donuts, The Rib Stand, DiNic's roast beef, Beck's Cajun
739 locals recommend
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StMust see Philly experience. Favorites are Beilers amish donuts, The Rib Stand, DiNic's roast beef, Beck's Cajun
Starbucks
8515 Germantown Aveclosest Starbucks
Drinks & Nightlife
Falls Taproom
Craft beers, relaxed atmosphere
Johnny Mañana's
4201 Ridge AvenueSit outside and sip margaritas
Great place to stop for a bite or drink while doing the historic tour
50 locals recommend
Independence Beer Garden
100 S Independence Mall WGreat place to stop for a bite or drink while doing the historic tour
Taqueria Feliz
4410 Main StFun Mexican bar, sit outside on Main Street and people watch
Everything Else
Dalessandro's Steaks
600 Wendover StWhere the locals go for cheesesteaks
Weavers Way Co-op
559 Carpenter LnGrocery store/food co-op with local organic products
Unique Philly experience, great audio tour narrated by Steve Buscemi
433 locals recommend
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount AveUnique Philly experience, great audio tour narrated by Steve Buscemi
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South StPhilly mosaic museum, great photo op!
Historic center, next to Constitution Center, Visitor Center, Independence Hall
755 locals recommend
Liberty Bell
526 Market StHistoric center, next to Constitution Center, Visitor Center, Independence Hall
Pop up garden for summer, take a nap in a hammock, grab a beer, walk along the waterfront
317 locals recommend
Spruce Street Harbor Park
301 S Christopher Columbus BlvdPop up garden for summer, take a nap in a hammock, grab a beer, walk along the waterfront
East Falls Station
3610 Midvale AveTrain to center city
Miles of walking/biking trails along the river. Entrance just a few blocks from my house.
209 locals recommend
Wissahickon Valley Park
Valley Green RoadMiles of walking/biking trails along the river. Entrance just a few blocks from my house.
Biking/Running trail along the river. Starts a few blocks from my house. 4 miles from the Art Museum
141 locals recommend
Kelly Drive
Kelly DriveBiking/Running trail along the river. Starts a few blocks from my house. 4 miles from the Art Museum
Fairmount
Run the Rocky steps!
Falls of Schuylkill Branch - Free Library of Phila.
3501 Midvale AveGreat local library
Ridge Avenue Connector
Movie Theater, local diner, liquor and wine store a 10 min walk from my house
East Falls Beverage
4024 Ridge AveBeer distributor, 10 min walk from my house
Dunkin'
12 Greenfield Avecoffee and convenience market, 5 min walk
Rite Aid
2301 Walnut Stpharmacy, 5 min walk
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyAmazing collection of impressionist art
Philadelphia City Hall
1400 John F Kennedy BlvdWorth the trip to the top for the view
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W Girard AveGreat zoo with hot air balloon
Adventure Aquarium
1 Riverside DrTake the water ferry for an extra special experience
The Franklin Institute
222 N 20th StScience museum
Great archaeological museum, located in University City, stay for a meal at local restaurant
110 locals recommend
Penn Museum
3260 South StGreat archaeological museum, located in University City, stay for a meal at local restaurant
The Piazza is surrounded by bars and restaurants, there's always a free movie/game/concert in the summer, local hot spot
54 locals recommend
The Piazza
1001 N 2nd StThe Piazza is surrounded by bars and restaurants, there's always a free movie/game/concert in the summer, local hot spot