Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Excellent pasties, indoor/outdoor seating and ferry lights, cool gear, across from Elfreth's Alley
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
United By Blue Coffeehouse and Clothier
205 Race StExcellent pasties, indoor/outdoor seating and ferry lights, cool gear, across from Elfreth's Alley
Delicious cookies and pastries - just walk up to the window, smell what's cooking, see what's in the window, and order to your heart's content - right across from the apartment
Tartes
212 Arch StDelicious cookies and pastries - just walk up to the window, smell what's cooking, see what's in the window, and order to your heart's content - right across from the apartment
First-class restaurant, atmosphere, cuisine, a block from the apartment
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fork
306 Market StFirst-class restaurant, atmosphere, cuisine, a block from the apartment
One of Stephen Starr's first Philly restaurants - a real game-changer, still great -
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Continental Restaurant and Martini Bar
138 Market StOne of Stephen Starr's first Philly restaurants - a real game-changer, still great -
Amazing ice cream - the wait is worth it, and the interior, uncovered by the owners when they bought the building back in 2001, is gorgeous
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Franklin Fountain
116 Market StAmazing ice cream - the wait is worth it, and the interior, uncovered by the owners when they bought the building back in 2001, is gorgeous
Wonderful relaxed, urban, Middle Eastern/European vibe, indoor/outdoor, great low-priced food all day
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Ole
147 N 3rd StWonderful relaxed, urban, Middle Eastern/European vibe, indoor/outdoor, great low-priced food all day
Bistro 7
7 N 3rd StLovely, intimate BYOB. Great for after a movie at the Ritz theaters.
Just the best: cobblestone street, indoor/outdoor seating, great coffee and tea and nibbles
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Old City Coffee
221 Church StJust the best: cobblestone street, indoor/outdoor seating, great coffee and tea and nibbles
Sightseeing
Gorgeous historical structure, where Congress prayed; great historian/ tour guides all day; progressive, liberal community; beautiful garden to sit in and watch the birds
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Christ Church
20 N American StGorgeous historical structure, where Congress prayed; great historian/ tour guides all day; progressive, liberal community; beautiful garden to sit in and watch the birds
Walk the gravestones and hear their stories, including 7 signers of the Declaration of Independence - pause under the trees for quiet time in the pulse of the city
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Christ Church Burial Ground
340 N 5th StWalk the gravestones and hear their stories, including 7 signers of the Declaration of Independence - pause under the trees for quiet time in the pulse of the city
Walk the oldest ongoing residential street in the country, explore its nooks and crannies, then step across the street for excellent coffee at United by Blue
154 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Callejón Elfreth
126 Elfreth's AlleyWalk the oldest ongoing residential street in the country, explore its nooks and crannies, then step across the street for excellent coffee at United by Blue
Walk along the Delaware, hear concerts, enjoy the food and Philly folks at festivals and parks.
218 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Penn's Landing
Walk along the Delaware, hear concerts, enjoy the food and Philly folks at festivals and parks.
Beautiful park built out onto the water - look across to Camden's waterfront, up to the mighty Ben Franklin bridge, or just watch the boats go by - free yoga there every evening at 6 in summer
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Race Street Pier
North Christopher Columbus BoulevardBeautiful park built out onto the water - look across to Camden's waterfront, up to the mighty Ben Franklin bridge, or just watch the boats go by - free yoga there every evening at 6 in summer
Magnificent museum, with exhibits that draw out stories using a rich variety of creative media
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Nacional de la Historia Judía Americana
101 S Independence Mall EMagnificent museum, with exhibits that draw out stories using a rich variety of creative media
Lovely to ride the carousel, play Philly mini golf, or just sit near the fountain
149 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plaza Franklin
200 N 6th StLovely to ride the carousel, play Philly mini golf, or just sit near the fountain
Independence National Historical Park
'Nuff said!
Shopping
Great style, clothing, good atmosphere for browsing, great folks working there
Third Street Habit LLC
153 N 3rd StGreat style, clothing, good atmosphere for browsing, great folks working there
Everything Else
Say hello to the kitties in the window, or go in to pat an animal who needs it - right across from the apartment
Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society
100 North 2nd StreetSay hello to the kitties in the window, or go in to pat an animal who needs it - right across from the apartment
Excellent professional productions, among the best in Philadelphia - treat yourself to an evening just a block from the apartment, then to dinner at one of the restaurants partnering with Arden
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arden Theatre Company
40 N 2nd StExcellent professional productions, among the best in Philadelphia - treat yourself to an evening just a block from the apartment, then to dinner at one of the restaurants partnering with Arden
Excellent aromatherapy massages, very good atmosphere, they often have same-day openings if you call early; and if you just have a half hour, they offer good head/neck or foot massages.
Terme Di Aroma
32 N 3rd StExcellent aromatherapy massages, very good atmosphere, they often have same-day openings if you call early; and if you just have a half hour, they offer good head/neck or foot massages.
A classic used-book store with aisles stacked high, chairs tucked here and there for reading, and a kitty in the window.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Book Trader
7 N 2nd StA classic used-book store with aisles stacked high, chairs tucked here and there for reading, and a kitty in the window.
WHYY, Inc
150 N 6th StThe Philly NPR affiliate
If you need a quick yoga class or ballet/yoga workout, you can stop in, and they have mats there for you -
allongée
232 Market StIf you need a quick yoga class or ballet/yoga workout, you can stop in, and they have mats there for you -
Arts & Culture
A beautiful rambling building transformed into theater space; catch one of the many Philly arts groups offering excellent work there, just a half block from the apartment
Christ Church Neighborhood House
A beautiful rambling building transformed into theater space; catch one of the many Philly arts groups offering excellent work there, just a half block from the apartment
Terrific movies, often early-release, foreign, and indie, though also Hollywood picks
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Landmark Theatres - Ritz East
125 S 2nd StTerrific movies, often early-release, foreign, and indie, though also Hollywood picks