Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Amazing food, large portions at reasonable prices (dinner only, except Sat/Sun)
More Than Just Ice Cream
1119 Locust StAmazing food, large portions at reasonable prices (dinner only, except Sat/Sun)
Jean's Cafe
1334 Walnut StGood, cheap, counter-service lunch spot.
Our pick for the best cheesesteak in Philly, decided after months of rigorous testing. Located on the famous South Street.
204 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jim's Steaks
400 N 62nd StOur pick for the best cheesesteak in Philly, decided after months of rigorous testing. Located on the famous South Street.
As former New Yorkers, this pizza is as close as you'll get outside the Five Boroughs. Highly recommend! Not open on Saturdays.
NYPD Pizza
140 S 11th StAs former New Yorkers, this pizza is as close as you'll get outside the Five Boroughs. Highly recommend! Not open on Saturdays.
Drinks & Nightlife
Featured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. Good food, large beer selection, and arcade games + pool!
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Good Dog Bar
224 S 15th StFeatured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. Good food, large beer selection, and arcade games + pool!
Essentials
Jay's Deli
1228 Spruce StClosest mini-grocery store and deli.
Groceries with beer, which is not easy to find in Philly! Also, they have a Chinese pay-by-weight buffet and salad bar.
VIP Market
1312 Walnut StGroceries with beer, which is not easy to find in Philly! Also, they have a Chinese pay-by-weight buffet and salad bar.
Superfresh
1001 South StreetLow-cost, average supermarket.
Whole Foods Market
929 South StHigh-end, natural foods supermarket.
Shopping
Liquor and wine store. Wine can only be bought at liquor stores.
176 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
411 N 20th StLiquor and wine store. Wine can only be bought at liquor stores.
Sightseeing
Huge, bazaar-style marketplace with anything you could ever want to eat! A Philadelphia must-see.
739 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StHuge, bazaar-style marketplace with anything you could ever want to eat! A Philadelphia must-see.
Where the Pope will conduct Mass.
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
1723 Race StWhere the Pope will conduct Mass.
Pope Francis visits here at 4:45 p.m on Saturday, 9/26.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Independence Mall
South Independence Ml EastPope Francis visits here at 4:45 p.m on Saturday, 9/26.
THE BEST WAY TO SEE THE CITY! We recommend this to all our personal guests. Walk 2 blocks to the Double Tree (Locust & Broad), call them, and they'll pick you up for free.
https://www.phillytour.com/
5th Street
5th StreetTHE BEST WAY TO SEE THE CITY! We recommend this to all our personal guests. Walk 2 blocks to the Double Tree (Locust & Broad), call them, and they'll pick you up for free.
https://www.phillytour.com/
Entertainment & Activities
Waterfront views, arcade games, food trucks, and nearby roller rink. Great for kids and adults alike!
317 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Spruce Street Harbor Park
301 S Christopher Columbus BlvdWaterfront views, arcade games, food trucks, and nearby roller rink. Great for kids and adults alike!
Ridgway Pool
1301 Carpenter StSurprisingly-not-crowded, police-patrolled public swimming pool. Has adult swim hours!
Everything Else
12th Street Gym
204 S 12th StNearby gym