Guidebook for Philadelphia
Entertainment & Activities
A lovely green outdoor neighborhood hub. It's the perfect spot for a picnic in the springtime, sledding in winter, soccer games in "the bowl", farmers' markets, craft fairs, free concerts, or a canine
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Clark Park
4300-4398 Baltimore AveA lovely green outdoor neighborhood hub. It's the perfect spot for a picnic in the springtime, sledding in winter, soccer games in "the bowl", farmers' markets, craft fairs, free concerts, or a canine
Embodies the "new" Philadelphia: food trucks, art installations, rotating decorative themes, and a grand view of the Delaware River waterfront.
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Spruce Street Harbor Park
301 S Christopher Columbus BlvdEmbodies the "new" Philadelphia: food trucks, art installations, rotating decorative themes, and a grand view of the Delaware River waterfront.
The Franklin Institute
222 N 20th StKid-oriented approach to making science fun.
Sightseeing
There's not much to see or do, but it's at the top of most visitors' lists.
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Liberty Bell
526 Market StThere's not much to see or do, but it's at the top of most visitors' lists.
A curious mix of old-and-new, fancy-and-filthy, & Italian-and-otherwise. Embodies the current state of Philadelphia.
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Italian Market
919 S 9th StA curious mix of old-and-new, fancy-and-filthy, & Italian-and-otherwise. Embodies the current state of Philadelphia.
No longer the counterculture mecca, it still boasts a nightlife and music scene like nowhere else.
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South Street Headhouse District
407 Pine StNo longer the counterculture mecca, it still boasts a nightlife and music scene like nowhere else.
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South StBreath-taking mosaic maze.
The best in people-watching, shopping, restaurants and bars, street performers, and much more.
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Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th StThe best in people-watching, shopping, restaurants and bars, street performers, and much more.
Essentials
Catering to those who seek organic, local, vegan/vegetarian, or just delicious prepared foods and ingredients. Everything from soy milk to Philly Cow Share.
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Mariposa Food Co-op
4824 Baltimore AveCatering to those who seek organic, local, vegan/vegetarian, or just delicious prepared foods and ingredients. Everything from soy milk to Philly Cow Share.
Everything Else
University of Pennsylvania
Ivy League, speaks for itself.
Award-winning and results-driven, Drexel University provides the other half of the academic pride of Philadelphia.
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Drexel University
3141 Chestnut StAward-winning and results-driven, Drexel University provides the other half of the academic pride of Philadelphia.
The main entry-and-exit station for visitors arriving by train or bus.
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30th Street Station
2955 Market StThe main entry-and-exit station for visitors arriving by train or bus.
Arts & Culture
Other than the museum itself, folks flock for the excellent views of Boathouse Row, the Ben Franklin Parkway, and of course the "Rocky" steps.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyOther than the museum itself, folks flock for the excellent views of Boathouse Row, the Ben Franklin Parkway, and of course the "Rocky" steps.
A museum of medical oddities. Consistently voted as a favorite among tourists.
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First Food Market
116 S 21st StA museum of medical oddities. Consistently voted as a favorite among tourists.
Any time of the year, you can watch a Philadelphia sports team lose.
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Citizens Bank Park
1 Citizens Bank WayAny time of the year, you can watch a Philadelphia sports team lose.
Truly world-class art museum, next door to another world-class art museum.
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Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyTruly world-class art museum, next door to another world-class art museum.
Food Scene
Your one-stop shop for all things food-related in Philadelphia.
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Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StYour one-stop shop for all things food-related in Philadelphia.
One of many authentic (and delicious) Ethiopian restaurants typical of West Philly. Also typical? an exclusive attached bar featuring live music and a hip/artsy crowd.
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Abyssinia Restaurant
229 S 45th StOne of many authentic (and delicious) Ethiopian restaurants typical of West Philly. Also typical? an exclusive attached bar featuring live music and a hip/artsy crowd.
Fantastic and friendly restaurant in the heart of the "little Lebanon" neighborhood in West Philly.
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Saad's Halal Restaurant
4500 Walnut StFantastic and friendly restaurant in the heart of the "little Lebanon" neighborhood in West Philly.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bottle Shop at Local 44
4329 Spruce StBeer nerds have died and gone to heaven.