Danni’s guidebook

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Danni’s guidebook

Cafes, Restaurants, & Bars on/near Fairmount

Our neighborhood has numerous cafes, restaurants and bars of various styles. The list below is not exhaustive but represent quite well of what our neighborhood offers.
1 minute walk from the house. Great place to grab a bite or drinks! This restaurant is home to Brewery Techne, offering six rotating house drafts. Full bar, featuring specialty cocktails, four draft wines and 4 guest draft beers.
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar Hygge
1720 Fairmount Ave
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
1 minute walk from the house. Great place to grab a bite or drinks! This restaurant is home to Brewery Techne, offering six rotating house drafts. Full bar, featuring specialty cocktails, four draft wines and 4 guest draft beers.
4 minutes walk from the house. "Eco-friendly design serves as a backdrop for organic, gluten-free New American cuisine. Bar in the restaurant as well."
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fare
2028 Fairmount Ave
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
4 minutes walk from the house. "Eco-friendly design serves as a backdrop for organic, gluten-free New American cuisine. Bar in the restaurant as well."
2 minutes walk from the house. Neighborhood grocer & cafe serving American fare with locally-sourced ingredients.
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tela's Market & Kitchen
1833 Fairmount Ave
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
2 minutes walk from the house. Neighborhood grocer & cafe serving American fare with locally-sourced ingredients.
5 minutes walk from the house. Right cross the Easter State Penitentiary. Great place to watch a game or play quizzo. It offers a diverse menu of pub food with daily specials in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Urban Saloon
2120 Fairmount Ave
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
5 minutes walk from the house. Right cross the Easter State Penitentiary. Great place to watch a game or play quizzo. It offers a diverse menu of pub food with daily specials in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere.
5 minutes walk from the house. Also right cross the Eastern State Penitentiary. This place slings BBQ & Southern food in a converted 19th-century firehouse with mahogany interior.
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jack's Firehouse
2130 Fairmount Ave
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
5 minutes walk from the house. Also right cross the Eastern State Penitentiary. This place slings BBQ & Southern food in a converted 19th-century firehouse with mahogany interior.
3 minutes walk from the house. Upbeat corner BYOB serving pho & other Vietnamese specialties in bamboo-clad space.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
iPHO
1921 Fairmount Ave
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
3 minutes walk from the house. Upbeat corner BYOB serving pho & other Vietnamese specialties in bamboo-clad space.
1 minute walk from the house. BYOB to grab some sushi, sashimi, rolls, and other Japanese dishes/noodles.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Engimono Sushi Japanese Restaurant
1811 Fairmount Ave
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
1 minute walk from the house. BYOB to grab some sushi, sashimi, rolls, and other Japanese dishes/noodles.
5 minutes walk from the house. BYOB authentic Greek restaurant run by a Greek family.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zorba's Tavern
2230 Fairmount Ave
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
5 minutes walk from the house. BYOB authentic Greek restaurant run by a Greek family.
6 minutes walk from the house. Refined cash only Italian BYOB run by Chef Townsend Wentz serving “excellent” dishes, from housemade pastas to meatier fare including a standout pork shank.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A Mano
2244 Fairmount Ave
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
6 minutes walk from the house. Refined cash only Italian BYOB run by Chef Townsend Wentz serving “excellent” dishes, from housemade pastas to meatier fare including a standout pork shank.
6 minutes walk from the house. Offers nouveau Mexican cuisine with outdoor seating at the back.
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Calaca Feliz
2321 Fairmount Ave
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
6 minutes walk from the house. Offers nouveau Mexican cuisine with outdoor seating at the back.
5 minutes walk from the house. Airy cafe with a menu of sandwiches & baked goods. It has large garage doors to let in the breeze while you enjoy your coffee or food!
137 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
OCF Coffee House
2100 Fairmount Ave
137 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
5 minutes walk from the house. Airy cafe with a menu of sandwiches & baked goods. It has large garage doors to let in the breeze while you enjoy your coffee or food!
8 minutes walk from the house. It has a wide collection of exotic beers if you are in mood for it!
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cooperage: A Wine & Whiskey Bar
123 S 7th St
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
8 minutes walk from the house. It has a wide collection of exotic beers if you are in mood for it!
10 minutes walk from the house. This cash only BYOB of Medittarnean accents serves authentic traditional Middle Eastern dishes.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Figs
2501 Meredith St
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
10 minutes walk from the house. This cash only BYOB of Medittarnean accents serves authentic traditional Middle Eastern dishes.
4 minutes walk from the house.Colorful dessert shop in the neighborhood if you are in the mood for some Italian ice, sundaes, ice cream, ice cream cakes and frozen drinks. Be prepared for a long line in the summer though!
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Philly Flavors
2004 Fairmount Ave
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
4 minutes walk from the house.Colorful dessert shop in the neighborhood if you are in the mood for some Italian ice, sundaes, ice cream, ice cream cakes and frozen drinks. Be prepared for a long line in the summer though!
10 minutes walk from the house. An Irish bar restaurant in the neighborhood where locals hang out in a welcoming atmosphere.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Black Taxi
745-747 N 25th St
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
10 minutes walk from the house. An Irish bar restaurant in the neighborhood where locals hang out in a welcoming atmosphere.
1 minute walk from the house. Small sandwich centric cafe where you can grab a breakfast, a lunch, and a coffee!
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rybread
1711 Fairmount Ave
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
1 minute walk from the house. Small sandwich centric cafe where you can grab a breakfast, a lunch, and a coffee!
6 minutes walk from the house. Our neighborhood bakery.
Sweet Nectar Dessert Kitchen
547 N 20th St
6 minutes walk from the house. Our neighborhood bakery.
2 minutes walk from the house. Recently-opened dessert store where you can find healthy delicious low carb sweets.
Dessertcrazy
1925 Fairmount Ave
2 minutes walk from the house. Recently-opened dessert store where you can find healthy delicious low carb sweets.
10 minutes walk or 3 minutes by car from the house. One of the country’s most critically acclaimed Italian restaurants which earned Chef Jeff Michaud the 2010 James Beard Foundation Award for “Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic” for his work helming the kitchen. Family-style approach to dining. Classically designed to have a warm, evocative aesthetic in an industrial setting, with spacious dining room, glass-enclosed patio and private dining rooms including a chef's table.
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Osteria
640 N Broad St
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
10 minutes walk or 3 minutes by car from the house. One of the country’s most critically acclaimed Italian restaurants which earned Chef Jeff Michaud the 2010 James Beard Foundation Award for “Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic” for his work helming the kitchen. Family-style approach to dining. Classically designed to have a warm, evocative aesthetic in an industrial setting, with spacious dining room, glass-enclosed patio and private dining rooms including a chef's table.

Arts, Cultures, & Sightseeing

15 minutes walk to the west entrance from the house. This museum features over 200 galleries filled with treasures spanning continents and cultures, drawn from a collection of more than 400,000 works of art.
1164 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte de Filadelfia
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
1164 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
15 minutes walk to the west entrance from the house. This museum features over 200 galleries filled with treasures spanning continents and cultures, drawn from a collection of more than 400,000 works of art.
12 minutes walk from the house. A must-go if you are interested in arts. It boasts an impressive collection that features 181 Renoirs (more than any other collection), 69 Cézannes (more than in all of France), 59 by Henry Matisse, and 46 by Pablo Picasso, as well as paintings by other well-known artists and groundbreaking African art.
560 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
560 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
12 minutes walk from the house. A must-go if you are interested in arts. It boasts an impressive collection that features 181 Renoirs (more than any other collection), 69 Cézannes (more than in all of France), 59 by Henry Matisse, and 46 by Pablo Picasso, as well as paintings by other well-known artists and groundbreaking African art.
14 minutes walk from the house. Apart from the French Rodin Musée in Paris, this Philadelphia locale is considered the largest collection of Auguste Rodin's masterpieces.
225 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Rodin
2151 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
225 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
14 minutes walk from the house. Apart from the French Rodin Musée in Paris, this Philadelphia locale is considered the largest collection of Auguste Rodin's masterpieces.
5 minutes walk from the house. Once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, Eastern State Penitentiary stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers. Its vaulted, sky-lit cells once held many of America's most notorious lawbreakers, including "Slick Willie" Sutton and "Scarface" Al Capone.
433 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Penitenciaría del Estado del Este
2027 Fairmount Ave
433 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
5 minutes walk from the house. Once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, Eastern State Penitentiary stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers. Its vaulted, sky-lit cells once held many of America's most notorious lawbreakers, including "Slick Willie" Sutton and "Scarface" Al Capone.
5 minutes walk from the house. Terror Behind The Walls has been named one of the top haunted house and Halloween attractions by the Travel Channel, the New York Times, and Forbes.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Terror Behind The Walls
2027 Fairmount Ave
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
5 minutes walk from the house. Terror Behind The Walls has been named one of the top haunted house and Halloween attractions by the Travel Channel, the New York Times, and Forbes.
7 minutes walk from the house. "This magnificent Classic Revival building has stood on North Broad Street since its inception in 1908. Also known as the Metropolitan Opera House, the MET remains one to this day one of Philadelphia 's most iconic concerts venues and struts the embellishments that were designed by the legendary William H. McElfatrick."
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The MET Philadelphia
858 N Broad St
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
7 minutes walk from the house. "This magnificent Classic Revival building has stood on North Broad Street since its inception in 1908. Also known as the Metropolitan Opera House, the MET remains one to this day one of Philadelphia 's most iconic concerts venues and struts the embellishments that were designed by the legendary William H. McElfatrick."
12 minutes by car from the house. Independence Hall is the building where both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted.
569 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Independence Hall
520 Chestnut St
569 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
12 minutes by car from the house. Independence Hall is the building where both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted.
20 minutes walk from the house. You can see the City Hall from all south windows and the roof deck of the house! Gothic and neoclassical influences dominate the features of City Hall. The statue of William Penn that resides atop City Hall's clock tower remains a Philadelphia skyline marker—until the 1980s there was a "gentleman's agreement" that no Philadelphia building would be built higher than the rim of Penn's hat.
354 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ayuntamiento de Filadelfia
1400 John F Kennedy Blvd
354 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
20 minutes walk from the house. You can see the City Hall from all south windows and the roof deck of the house! Gothic and neoclassical influences dominate the features of City Hall. The statue of William Penn that resides atop City Hall's clock tower remains a Philadelphia skyline marker—until the 1980s there was a "gentleman's agreement" that no Philadelphia building would be built higher than the rim of Penn's hat.
12 minutes by car from the house. "The Philadelphia Mint was created from the need to establish a national identity and the needs of commerce in the United States. This led the Founding Fathers of the United States to make an establishment of a continental national mint, a main priority after the ratification of the Constitution of the United States."
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
United States Mint
151 N Independence Mall E
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
12 minutes by car from the house. "The Philadelphia Mint was created from the need to establish a national identity and the needs of commerce in the United States. This led the Founding Fathers of the United States to make an establishment of a continental national mint, a main priority after the ratification of the Constitution of the United States."

Kids' Attractions & Activities

Besides the points of interest listed here, there are three other playgrounds in the neighborhood which do not have link available through Airbnb: Roberto Clemente Park & Playground (3 minutes walk from the house), Eastern State Playpen (7 minutes walk from the house), Fairmount Sports Association Playground (10 minutes walk from the house).
15 minutes walk from the house. Named after the American scientist and statesman, Benjamin Franklin, and houses the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial, it is a science museum and the center of science education and research in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1824, the Franklin Institute is one of the oldest centers of science education and development in the U.S.
458 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Instituto Franklin
222 N 20th St
458 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
15 minutes walk from the house. Named after the American scientist and statesman, Benjamin Franklin, and houses the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial, it is a science museum and the center of science education and research in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1824, the Franklin Institute is one of the oldest centers of science education and development in the U.S.
15 minutes walk from the house. The oldest natural science research institution and museum in the Americas. In 2011, the Academy became affiliated with nearby Drexel University and changed its name to the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Academia de Ciencias Naturales de la Universidad de Drexel
1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
15 minutes walk from the house. The oldest natural science research institution and museum in the Americas. In 2011, the Academy became affiliated with nearby Drexel University and changed its name to the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.
10 minutes by car from the house. The first true zoo in the U.S. As the region's leading family destination and one of the area's foremost conservation organizations, Philadelphia Zoo is home to nearly 1,300 animals, many rare and endangered.
416 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zoológico de Filadelfia
3400 W Girard Ave
416 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
10 minutes by car from the house. The first true zoo in the U.S. As the region's leading family destination and one of the area's foremost conservation organizations, Philadelphia Zoo is home to nearly 1,300 animals, many rare and endangered.
12 minutes by car from the house. This children's museum focuses on teaching children through interactive exhibits and special events, mostly aimed at children seven years old and younger.
214 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Please Touch Museum
4231 Avenue of the Republic
214 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
12 minutes by car from the house. This children's museum focuses on teaching children through interactive exhibits and special events, mostly aimed at children seven years old and younger.
15 minutes by car from the house. Just minutes from downtown Philadelphia on the Camden Waterfront, this aquarium is home to the largest collection of sharks on the East Coast, including the only great hammerhead shark on exhibit in the U.S., the only aquarium in the world to exhibit hippos, one of only six facilities in the US to have Little Blue penguins as permanent residents and exhibits the longest Shark Bridge in the world, a unique V-shaped rope suspension bridge just inches over Shark Realm. Adventure Aquarium is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), and is held to the absolute highest standards in animal care and exhibition.
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Acuario de Aventura
1 Riverside Dr
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
15 minutes by car from the house. Just minutes from downtown Philadelphia on the Camden Waterfront, this aquarium is home to the largest collection of sharks on the East Coast, including the only great hammerhead shark on exhibit in the U.S., the only aquarium in the world to exhibit hippos, one of only six facilities in the US to have Little Blue penguins as permanent residents and exhibits the longest Shark Bridge in the world, a unique V-shaped rope suspension bridge just inches over Shark Realm. Adventure Aquarium is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), and is held to the absolute highest standards in animal care and exhibition.
10 minutes by car from the house. Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse opened its doors in East Fairmount Park in 1899. Smith's beautiful, 24,000 square foot Playhouse was designed solely as a play space for children by one of Philadelphia's most prominent late 19th century architects, James H. Windrim. The Playground is situated on its original historic landscape - 6 1/2 acres of open fields, wooded terrain, and sloped hills - and is home to the century old Ann Newman Giant Wooden Slide, a treasured play experience for generations of Philadelphia's children, as well as other unique pieces of play equipment.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Infantil y Teatro Smith Memorial
3500 Reservoir Dr
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
10 minutes by car from the house. Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse opened its doors in East Fairmount Park in 1899. Smith's beautiful, 24,000 square foot Playhouse was designed solely as a play space for children by one of Philadelphia's most prominent late 19th century architects, James H. Windrim. The Playground is situated on its original historic landscape - 6 1/2 acres of open fields, wooded terrain, and sloped hills - and is home to the century old Ann Newman Giant Wooden Slide, a treasured play experience for generations of Philadelphia's children, as well as other unique pieces of play equipment.
1 minute walk from the house. This playground is right cross the house.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Francisville Playground
1737 Francis St
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
1 minute walk from the house. This playground is right cross the house.
"Kith + Kin is a play and gathering space for kids and their grown-ups. Our mission is to provide a thoughtful space that supports healthy childhood development and parenthood in the early years. Our child-led play space, educational classes, and support groups provide an environment for connection, growth, and empowerment. In this way, Kith + Kin supports thriving families that strengthen the entire community"
Kith + Kin
"Kith + Kin is a play and gathering space for kids and their grown-ups. Our mission is to provide a thoughtful space that supports healthy childhood development and parenthood in the early years. Our child-led play space, educational classes, and support groups provide an environment for connection, growth, and empowerment. In this way, Kith + Kin supports thriving families that strengthen the entire community"
Very nice clean playground for big and small kids near the Art Museum with beautiful views. With a short walk to WholeFoods, you may get two birds with one stone: groceries and kids playtime at once!
Von Colln Playground
Very nice clean playground for big and small kids near the Art Museum with beautiful views. With a short walk to WholeFoods, you may get two birds with one stone: groceries and kids playtime at once!

Essentials

Stores to grab groceries, toiletries, and alcohol.
3 minutes walk from the house.
188 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rite Aid
2301 Walnut St
188 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
3 minutes walk from the house.
8 minutes walk from the house.
326 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
CVS
4314 Locust St
326 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
8 minutes walk from the house.
10 minutes walk from the house.
137 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Target
456 N 5th St
137 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
10 minutes walk from the house.
10 minutes walk from the house.
269 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
2101 Pennsylvania Ave
269 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
10 minutes walk from the house.
1 minute walk from the house.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stone's Beverage Center
3145 Fairmount Ave
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
1 minute walk from the house.
3 minutes walk from the house.
176 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
411 N 20th St
176 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
3 minutes walk from the house.
2 minutes walk from the house.
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tela's Market & Kitchen
1833 Fairmount Ave
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
2 minutes walk from the house.
3 minutes walk from the house on the same block of iPho restaurant, Rite Aid, and the Wine and Spirits shop.
United States Postal Service
4130 Ridge Ave
3 minutes walk from the house on the same block of iPho restaurant, Rite Aid, and the Wine and Spirits shop.

Parks & Trails

18 minutes walk from the house. Named the best urban trail in the U.S. by USA Today.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Schuylkill River Trail
Schuylkill River Trail
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
18 minutes walk from the house. Named the best urban trail in the U.S. by USA Today.
20 minutes walk from the house. One of the most picturesque views in Philadelphia. Delightfully illuminated at night by an outline of white lights, the houses were built for the city's rowing clubs in the late 19th century, many by Philadelphia architect Frank Furness, and have been captured in painting by renowned artist Thomas Eakins. Walkers, joggers and bikers are treated to a visual delight daily by the Fairmont Park institution.
204 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Boathouse Row
1 Boathouse Row
204 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
20 minutes walk from the house. One of the most picturesque views in Philadelphia. Delightfully illuminated at night by an outline of white lights, the houses were built for the city's rowing clubs in the late 19th century, many by Philadelphia architect Frank Furness, and have been captured in painting by renowned artist Thomas Eakins. Walkers, joggers and bikers are treated to a visual delight daily by the Fairmont Park institution.
15 minutes walk from the house. "Spanning four miles along the Schuylkill River from the Philadelphia Museum of Art to beautiful Falls Bridge, Kelly Drive offers a spectacular view of the city's major attractions. Boathouse Row is here, just behind the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Located in the Fairmount Park section, runners, walkers, bikers and sightseers are blessed with the beauty of nature within the fifth largest city in the United States. Parking is free in designated areas. The Drive is named after the late City Councilman John Kelly, brother to the late Queen of Monaco, actress Grace Kelly."
141 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kelly Drive
Kelly Drive
141 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
15 minutes walk from the house. "Spanning four miles along the Schuylkill River from the Philadelphia Museum of Art to beautiful Falls Bridge, Kelly Drive offers a spectacular view of the city's major attractions. Boathouse Row is here, just behind the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Located in the Fairmount Park section, runners, walkers, bikers and sightseers are blessed with the beauty of nature within the fifth largest city in the United States. Parking is free in designated areas. The Drive is named after the late City Councilman John Kelly, brother to the late Queen of Monaco, actress Grace Kelly."
15 minutes walk from the house. "The 72 stone steps before the entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, have become known as the "Rocky Steps" as a result of the scene from the film Rocky. Tourists often mimic Rocky's famous climb, a metaphor for an underdog or an everyman rising to a challenge."
206 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Escaleras de Rocky
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
206 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
15 minutes walk from the house. "The 72 stone steps before the entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, have become known as the "Rocky Steps" as a result of the scene from the film Rocky. Tourists often mimic Rocky's famous climb, a metaphor for an underdog or an everyman rising to a challenge."
8 minutes by car from the house. The largest municipal park in Philadelphia. If you enjoys walking, running, or biking, you may also go from the house without a car.
315 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Fairmount
Reservoir Drive
315 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
8 minutes by car from the house. The largest municipal park in Philadelphia. If you enjoys walking, running, or biking, you may also go from the house without a car.
15 minutes walk from the house. "Celebrate nature in the heart of the city at Sister Cities Park along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Located on Logan Square in front of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Sister Cities Park is a welcoming space featuring a café, boat pond, educational garden and commemorative fountain."
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de las Ciudades Hermanas
210 N 18th St
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
15 minutes walk from the house. "Celebrate nature in the heart of the city at Sister Cities Park along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Located on Logan Square in front of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Sister Cities Park is a welcoming space featuring a café, boat pond, educational garden and commemorative fountain."

Top restaurants in Philly

They are not just some top restaurants on paper. I personally "tested" each of the restaurants listed here many times and truly love them! Make sure you make reservations in advance if you are interested.
10 minutes walk or 3 minutes by car from the house. One of the country’s most critically acclaimed Italian restaurants which earned Chef Jeff Michaud the 2010 James Beard Foundation Award for “Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic” for his work helming the kitchen. Family-style approach to dining. Classically designed to have a warm, evocative aesthetic in an industrial setting, with spacious dining room, glass-enclosed patio and private dining rooms including a chef's table.
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Osteria
640 N Broad St
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
10 minutes walk or 3 minutes by car from the house. One of the country’s most critically acclaimed Italian restaurants which earned Chef Jeff Michaud the 2010 James Beard Foundation Award for “Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic” for his work helming the kitchen. Family-style approach to dining. Classically designed to have a warm, evocative aesthetic in an industrial setting, with spacious dining room, glass-enclosed patio and private dining rooms including a chef's table.
12 minutes by car from the house. As one of the best Israeli restaurants in the U.S., this modern Israeli restaurant brings the authentic flavors of Israel's cultural heritage to Philadelphia. Make sure to book far enough as it takes quite some time to get a table.
138 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zahav
237 St James Pl
138 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
12 minutes by car from the house. As one of the best Israeli restaurants in the U.S., this modern Israeli restaurant brings the authentic flavors of Israel's cultural heritage to Philadelphia. Make sure to book far enough as it takes quite some time to get a table.
10 minutes by car from the house. From the menu to the decor, this restaurant offers flavors of Cuba. The forerunner of this restaurant is Chef Douglas Rodriguez, labeled by People magazine as, "... Superchef Makes Latin Food Haute Haute Haute".
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alma de Cuba
1623 Walnut St
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
10 minutes by car from the house. From the menu to the decor, this restaurant offers flavors of Cuba. The forerunner of this restaurant is Chef Douglas Rodriguez, labeled by People magazine as, "... Superchef Makes Latin Food Haute Haute Haute".
10 minutes by car from the house. A comfortable, rustic restaurant hung with hams and sausages by Philly's own Iron Chef Jose Garces offers great tapas. The chef tasting menu is awesome. Amada pays respect to the iconic Spanish tradition, Flamenco, by organizing live music and dances once every week on the premises.
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amada
217-219 Chestnut St
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
10 minutes by car from the house. A comfortable, rustic restaurant hung with hams and sausages by Philly's own Iron Chef Jose Garces offers great tapas. The chef tasting menu is awesome. Amada pays respect to the iconic Spanish tradition, Flamenco, by organizing live music and dances once every week on the premises.
12 minutes by car from the house. BYOB. If you are seafood lover, you may want to check out this top seafood restaurant in Philly located in Bella Vista. Its menus strongly focus on fresh and seasonal seafood locally-sourced from artisan purveyors. This restaurant accommodate less than 10 tables so reservation in advance is highly recommended.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little Fish Byob
746 S 6th St
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
12 minutes by car from the house. BYOB. If you are seafood lover, you may want to check out this top seafood restaurant in Philly located in Bella Vista. Its menus strongly focus on fresh and seasonal seafood locally-sourced from artisan purveyors. This restaurant accommodate less than 10 tables so reservation in advance is highly recommended.
15 minutes by car from the house. This over 90 years old restaurant is nothing like your usual, run-of-the-mill Italian restaurants - it employs waiters with voices of angels! Located on Dickinson, this exceedingly popular dining destination has its waiters belting out divine arias, owing to its love for classical music. The ambiance is relaxed yet elegant, and authentic, Italian offerings such as clams linguine and pan-seared pork chops are delicious. The place also boasts of a well-considered wine list, that couples brilliantly with the food here. Open for dinner all week, The Victor Cafe is a treat for all senses!
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Victor Café
1303 Dickinson Street
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
15 minutes by car from the house. This over 90 years old restaurant is nothing like your usual, run-of-the-mill Italian restaurants - it employs waiters with voices of angels! Located on Dickinson, this exceedingly popular dining destination has its waiters belting out divine arias, owing to its love for classical music. The ambiance is relaxed yet elegant, and authentic, Italian offerings such as clams linguine and pan-seared pork chops are delicious. The place also boasts of a well-considered wine list, that couples brilliantly with the food here. Open for dinner all week, The Victor Cafe is a treat for all senses!
10 minutes by car from the house. The world's oldest and largest four-masted tall ship offers unsurpassed views and a unique backdrop for intimate to extraordinary dining and celebrations. From the restaurant, to private dining rooms, and outdoor open-aired and tented decks, it offers inventive and contemporary presentations of classic American cuisine combined with impeccable service creating a memorable experience.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Moshulu
401 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
10 minutes by car from the house. The world's oldest and largest four-masted tall ship offers unsurpassed views and a unique backdrop for intimate to extraordinary dining and celebrations. From the restaurant, to private dining rooms, and outdoor open-aired and tented decks, it offers inventive and contemporary presentations of classic American cuisine combined with impeccable service creating a memorable experience.
8 minutes by car from the house. R2L offers a sophisticated menu and a sleek dining space that has an amazing view of the Philadelphia skyline. Situated in the 37th floor of Two Liberty Place which you can see right from the house, the wall-to-wall windows allow guests to dine in a totally urban setting. The open kitchen and the hand-crafted cocktail menu complete the R2L experience.
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
R2L Restaurant
50 S 16th St
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
8 minutes by car from the house. R2L offers a sophisticated menu and a sleek dining space that has an amazing view of the Philadelphia skyline. Situated in the 37th floor of Two Liberty Place which you can see right from the house, the wall-to-wall windows allow guests to dine in a totally urban setting. The open kitchen and the hand-crafted cocktail menu complete the R2L experience.