Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Bar One
767 S 9th StRalph's Italian Restaurant
760 S 9th StOldest family owned restaurant in the US
Bainbridge Street Barrel House
625-627 S 6th StGreat beer & whiskey selection
Amada
217-219 Chestnut StZahav
237 St James PlMixto Restaurante
1141 Pine StEl Vez
121 S 13th StAki Nom Nom Sushi and Ramen
1210 Walnut StQuality all you can eat sushi at a great price
XIX (Nineteen) Restaurant
200 S Broad StR2L Restaurant
50 S 16th StParc
227 S 18th StBest local cheesesteaks. Avoid the Pat’s & Geno’s Tourist traps
204 Einheimische empfehlen
Jim's Steaks
400 N 62nd StBest local cheesesteaks. Avoid the Pat’s & Geno’s Tourist traps
Arts & Culture
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyRodin Museum
2151 Benjamin Franklin PkwyBarnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwySightseeing
Liberty Bell
526 Market StBe sure to make a free timed reservation at the visitor center north of the Liberty Bell!!!
569 Einheimische empfehlen
Independence Hall
520 Chestnut StBe sure to make a free timed reservation at the visitor center north of the Liberty Bell!!!
Great French architecture
Largest city hall
Tallest statue atop a building
Was the tallest building in Philadelphia until 1986 as there was a gentleman’s agreement that no building should be taller than William Penn’s hat. (Even now, the taller buildings are only behind him where he can’t see them!!)
354 Einheimische empfehlen
Philadelphia City Hall
1400 John F Kennedy BlvdGreat French architecture
Largest city hall
Tallest statue atop a building
Was the tallest building in Philadelphia until 1986 as there was a gentleman’s agreement that no building should be taller than William Penn’s hat. (Even now, the taller buildings are only behind him where he can’t see them!!)
Parks & Nature
Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th StWashington Square Park
210 W Washington SquareWissahickon Valley Park
Valley Green RoadLargest urban park