Guidebook for Philadelphia
Drinks & Nightlife
Great cocktails, pickles, mezcal selection, and ambiance!
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Martha
2113 E York StGreat cocktails, pickles, mezcal selection, and ambiance!
The Monkey Club
2101 E York StLocal no-frills dive bar
Atlantis The Lost Bar
2442 Frankford AveKnown for their bloody marys
Philadelphia Distilling
25 E Allen StGin! Great space and cocktails.
I'm not a huge fan of vodka, but this place is great.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stateside Urbancraft Vodka
1700 N Hancock StI'm not a huge fan of vodka, but this place is great.
Cozy spot, good beer selection, local love. I love the pork sandwich!
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Memphis Taproom
2331 E Cumberland StCozy spot, good beer selection, local love. I love the pork sandwich!
Beloved by many, many locals. Personally not my favorite, though sometimes they have poetry readings.
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tattooed Mom
530 South StBeloved by many, many locals. Personally not my favorite, though sometimes they have poetry readings.
Food Scene
Four Sons Pizzeria
2500 Frankford AvePizza by the slice! General Tso's pizza is unforgettable.
Steaks N' Shakes
2573 Frankford AveGet your Philly cheesesteak!
Amazing Mexican food, excellent tequila and mezcal selection, beautiful interior, as seen in M Night Shyamalan's film, "Unbreakable"
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tequilas Restaurant / Bar
1602 Locust StAmazing Mexican food, excellent tequila and mezcal selection, beautiful interior, as seen in M Night Shyamalan's film, "Unbreakable"
Great food and a place to check out local craft beer
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Saint Benjamin Brewing Company
1710 N 5th StGreat food and a place to check out local craft beer
Bait & Switch Seafood Bar
2537 E Somerset StFried seafood, great happy hour, locals vibe.
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StDonuts, classic Philly staple.
Federal Donuts
1219 S 2nd StBest chicken sandwiches and donuts.
No frills Mexican food, women-owned, great for lunch.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pancho's Cafe
152 W Girard AveNo frills Mexican food, women-owned, great for lunch.
Philly style bagels, local bagels, great sandwiches. Grab a bagel and eat in the park!
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Philly Style Bagels
1451 E Columbia AvePhilly style bagels, local bagels, great sandwiches. Grab a bagel and eat in the park!
Hardena
1754 S Hicks StIndonesian small spot, women owened <3
Perla
1535 S 11th StBYOB Filipino food
Parks & Nature
A little urban get away.
209 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque del Valle de Wissahickon
Valley Green RoadA little urban get away.
Clark Park
4300-4398 Baltimore AveIconic West Philly park
45-acre National Historic Landmark, home to the country’s oldest ginkgo tree
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bartram's Garden
5400 Lindbergh Blvd.45-acre National Historic Landmark, home to the country’s oldest ginkgo tree
Arts & Culture
Great exhibitions that highlight contemporary ceramics, and the perfect gift shop if you're looking to buy a handmade thing.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Clay Studio
1425 N 2nd StGreat exhibitions that highlight contemporary ceramics, and the perfect gift shop if you're looking to buy a handmade thing.
Free for all, they always have excellent art exhibitions.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Institute of Contemporary Art
118 S 36th StFree for all, they always have excellent art exhibitions.
Don't forget to go to the Pearlman and Rodin as well!
Wednesday is Pay What You Wish
1164 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte de Filadelfia
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyDon't forget to go to the Pearlman and Rodin as well!
Wednesday is Pay What You Wish
Check for hours! Housed in a building that contains many galleries, this is a staple in the Philly art scene.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vox Populi
319 N 11th StCheck for hours! Housed in a building that contains many galleries, this is a staple in the Philly art scene.
Entertainment & Activities
The type of movie theater that has Oscar films, independent and international cinema.
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Landmark's Ritz Five
214 Walnut StThe type of movie theater that has Oscar films, independent and international cinema.
Good for those mainstream flicks and they have cushy seats that recline!
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Moorestown Mall
400 NJ-38Good for those mainstream flicks and they have cushy seats that recline!
Getting Around
Huntington Station, MFL $2.50 a ride
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Market Frankford Line
2778 Kensington AveHuntington Station, MFL $2.50 a ride
This station has Indego Bikes (Philly's city bikes)
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Berks station
West Berks StreetThis station has Indego Bikes (Philly's city bikes)
I wouldn't recommend biking in Philadelphia unless you are an expert city biker!
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Indego Bike Share Station
I wouldn't recommend biking in Philadelphia unless you are an expert city biker!
Sightseeing
The Liberty Bell, an iconic symbol and gorgeous object.
755 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Campana de la Libertad
526 Market StThe Liberty Bell, an iconic symbol and gorgeous object.
The intersection where Pat's and Geno's meets is found in many images of Philadelphia.
258 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Geno's Steaks
1219 S 9th StThe intersection where Pat's and Geno's meets is found in many images of Philadelphia.
Famous Italian Market, also called "El Mercado." Get a feel for the South Philly lifestyle!
419 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Italian Market
919 S 9th StFamous Italian Market, also called "El Mercado." Get a feel for the South Philly lifestyle!