Philly Guidebook

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Philly Guidebook

Neighborhoods

Olde Kensington is an evolving neighborhood. The street is quiet, safe, and under development. The art galleries and the atmosphere make it a great place for hipsters and young creatives.
Olde Kensington
Olde Kensington is an evolving neighborhood. The street is quiet, safe, and under development. The art galleries and the atmosphere make it a great place for hipsters and young creatives.
FISHTOWN (5min drive/11 min walk): Philly’s truest harbor of artistic, culinary, and musical actions. You’ll find plenty of new bars, restaurants, music venues, studios, and galleries.
59 recommandé par les habitants
Fishtown
59 recommandé par les habitants
FISHTOWN (5min drive/11 min walk): Philly’s truest harbor of artistic, culinary, and musical actions. You’ll find plenty of new bars, restaurants, music venues, studios, and galleries.
NORTHERN LIBERTIES (5min drive/15 min walk): Exciting and artsy neighborhood with a vibrant and strong personality all of its own. A harbinger of artists, industry, entrepreneurs, and at the very core a strong neighborhood association, community, and neighborhood.
69 recommandé par les habitants
Northern Liberties
69 recommandé par les habitants
NORTHERN LIBERTIES (5min drive/15 min walk): Exciting and artsy neighborhood with a vibrant and strong personality all of its own. A harbinger of artists, industry, entrepreneurs, and at the very core a strong neighborhood association, community, and neighborhood.
CENTER CITY (10 min drive): home to the city’s most historic neighborhoods — including Old City and Society Hill — as well as many tourist attractions, on Independence Mall and elsewhere.
178 recommandé par les habitants
Center City
178 recommandé par les habitants
CENTER CITY (10 min drive): home to the city’s most historic neighborhoods — including Old City and Society Hill — as well as many tourist attractions, on Independence Mall and elsewhere.
PENN’S LANDING (8 min drive): The waterfront boasts some of the coolest parks in the city, great outdoor venues for concerts, festivals, beer gardens, yoga, roller-skating, ice-skating and big-name attractions (Rivers Casino, Independence Seaport Museum)
218 recommandé par les habitants
Penn's Landing
218 recommandé par les habitants
PENN’S LANDING (8 min drive): The waterfront boasts some of the coolest parks in the city, great outdoor venues for concerts, festivals, beer gardens, yoga, roller-skating, ice-skating and big-name attractions (Rivers Casino, Independence Seaport Museum)

Food scene

10 min drive - Enjoy a great moment while being on the world's oldest and largest square-rigged sailing vessel still afloat. Great service, brunch & meal selection. We also suggest you go for happy hour.
38 recommandé par les habitants
Moshulu
401 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
38 recommandé par les habitants
10 min drive - Enjoy a great moment while being on the world's oldest and largest square-rigged sailing vessel still afloat. Great service, brunch & meal selection. We also suggest you go for happy hour.
4min drive/11 min walk from the place: Wonderful Asian dishes. Good prices, great staff, delicious food.
40 recommandé par les habitants
Cheu Fishtown
1416 Frankford Ave
40 recommandé par les habitants
4min drive/11 min walk from the place: Wonderful Asian dishes. Good prices, great staff, delicious food.
The original home of the cheesesteak, Pat’s King of Steaks is still owned and operated by the Olivieri family. A 24-hour shop, Pat’s shuts down for only 48 hours each year: Thanksgiving and Christmas.
316 recommandé par les habitants
Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk Ave
316 recommandé par les habitants
The original home of the cheesesteak, Pat’s King of Steaks is still owned and operated by the Olivieri family. A 24-hour shop, Pat’s shuts down for only 48 hours each year: Thanksgiving and Christmas.
One of America's oldest farmers' market and current food paradise. Set below a former railroad terminal, it serves as both a dazzling tourist destination and a source for fresh produce, seafood, meats, and cheese for locals. As of June 2021, the market is open for indoor dining and shopping, with many vendors also offering takeout and delivery.
739 recommandé par les habitants
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th St
739 recommandé par les habitants
One of America's oldest farmers' market and current food paradise. Set below a former railroad terminal, it serves as both a dazzling tourist destination and a source for fresh produce, seafood, meats, and cheese for locals. As of June 2021, the market is open for indoor dining and shopping, with many vendors also offering takeout and delivery.
Adorable garden cafe with attentive, friendly service. Enjoy a delicious and fresh meal in the nice outside patio/backyard area. They have some good vegetarian options as well.
Luna Café
1700 North 3rd Street
Adorable garden cafe with attentive, friendly service. Enjoy a delicious and fresh meal in the nice outside patio/backyard area. They have some good vegetarian options as well.

Sightseeing

An iconic symbol of American independence. Last rung in 1846, this 2,080-pound icon of freedom features a biblical inscription & a famed crack. Wheelchair-accessible entrance, good for kids.
755 recommandé par les habitants
Cloche de la Liberté
526 Market St
755 recommandé par les habitants
An iconic symbol of American independence. Last rung in 1846, this 2,080-pound icon of freedom features a biblical inscription & a famed crack. Wheelchair-accessible entrance, good for kids.
Jog up the stairs and head to the bottom of the stairs to snap a photo with the bronze statue of Rocky, originally created for Rocky III.
91 recommandé par les habitants
Rocky Statue
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
91 recommandé par les habitants
Jog up the stairs and head to the bottom of the stairs to snap a photo with the bronze statue of Rocky, originally created for Rocky III.
Exhibition spaces on an early 20th-century pier, plus art studios, flea market & riverside beer pub.
27 recommandé par les habitants
Cherry Street Pier
121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd
27 recommandé par les habitants
Exhibition spaces on an early 20th-century pier, plus art studios, flea market & riverside beer pub.

Conseils aux voyageurs

Se déplacer dans les environs

We recommend you use the "MFL" rapid transit

Rapid Transit: "Market-Frankford El" (Blue line - MFL) Closest subway stop: Girard (on the blue line - MFL) Subway stop location: 4 min drive / 12 min walk from the place Subway trip: 6 min to Old city / 8 min to Center City