Guidebook for Philadelphia

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Guidebook for Philadelphia

Sightseeing

Great historic site within three blocks that is perfect for an afternoon tour.
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동부주립교도소
2027 Fairmount Ave
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Great historic site within three blocks that is perfect for an afternoon tour.
Largest limestone building in the country. Check out Dilworth Park at the west entrance, walk through the center, and descend into an old-school subway station directly below.
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필라델피아시청사
1400 John F Kennedy Blvd
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Largest limestone building in the country. Check out Dilworth Park at the west entrance, walk through the center, and descend into an old-school subway station directly below.
Simply the greatest city market in the United States. Go hungry and take an UberX from the house (less than $7). Seek out DiNics for the roast pork, Bassets for ice cream, and hit up the amish goods
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리딩터미널시장
1136 N 12th St
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Simply the greatest city market in the United States. Go hungry and take an UberX from the house (less than $7). Seek out DiNics for the roast pork, Bassets for ice cream, and hit up the amish goods
So much history, so many bars, great food. Spend a night in this area and explore. 2nd floor of Revolution House on the balcony is a winner for drinks and dinner after your walk.
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Old City District
231 Market St
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So much history, so many bars, great food. Spend a night in this area and explore. 2nd floor of Revolution House on the balcony is a winner for drinks and dinner after your walk.

Arts & Culture

Run the Rocky Steps, take in some great works of art, but be sure to check out the trails and gardens behind the museum.
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필라델피아 미술관
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
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Run the Rocky Steps, take in some great works of art, but be sure to check out the trails and gardens behind the museum.
If you love art, then you must go here. Easy walk from the house and well worth your time. Reserve tickets online.
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반즈 재단 미술관
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
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If you love art, then you must go here. Easy walk from the house and well worth your time. Reserve tickets online.
If you have kids, this is a wonderful way to spend a rainy afternoon.
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프랭클린 인스티튜트
222 N 20th St
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If you have kids, this is a wonderful way to spend a rainy afternoon.
The best venue to see a concert in the city. Check their events page and Google the performers if they're not familiar to you. Easy walk and usually affordable.
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Union Transfer
1026 Spring Garden St
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The best venue to see a concert in the city. Check their events page and Google the performers if they're not familiar to you. Easy walk and usually affordable.
Lesser known, but fantastic plays. Usually has national talent, some who you might recognize from TV and film. Not a bad seat in the house, affordable, and in a great area. I insist that you go to Bud & Marylin's after a show and order off their night owl menu.
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Suzanne Roberts Theatre
480 S Broad St
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Lesser known, but fantastic plays. Usually has national talent, some who you might recognize from TV and film. Not a bad seat in the house, affordable, and in a great area. I insist that you go to Bud & Marylin's after a show and order off their night owl menu.

Food Scene

BYO inexpensive brunch three blocks away. Also, they have a great artisanal market.
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Tela's Market & Kitchen
1833 Fairmount Ave
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BYO inexpensive brunch three blocks away. Also, they have a great artisanal market.
Amazing BYO sushi restaurant. This is what neighborhood eating is all about. RSVP needed, but they can squeeze you in the day-of most of the time.
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Umai Umai
533 N 22nd St
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Amazing BYO sushi restaurant. This is what neighborhood eating is all about. RSVP needed, but they can squeeze you in the day-of most of the time.
Everything on the menu is great at this corner bar/restaurant deep in the Fairmount neighborhood. Don't even think about driving to this one. No parking.
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Bridgid's
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Everything on the menu is great at this corner bar/restaurant deep in the Fairmount neighborhood. Don't even think about driving to this one. No parking.
Lot's of hyped restaurants in Philly. This one is the best. RSVP needed, sit at chef's counter. Budget $60 per person.
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Serpico
604 South St
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Lot's of hyped restaurants in Philly. This one is the best. RSVP needed, sit at chef's counter. Budget $60 per person.
Skip the garbage steaks in south philly and walk down the street to Jimmy's. Don't leave without the old bay fries.
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Jimmy G's Steaks
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Skip the garbage steaks in south philly and walk down the street to Jimmy's. Don't leave without the old bay fries.
BYO Brunch in the industrial loft district. Walkable from the house, but do not go between 11-1 on the weekends. Need to be earlier or later to avoid a wait.
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Cafe Lift
1124 N 13th St
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BYO Brunch in the industrial loft district. Walkable from the house, but do not go between 11-1 on the weekends. Need to be earlier or later to avoid a wait.
Great spot for authentic Vietnamese lunch. Get #140 and let me know what you think for $6.50. Pro tip! Park here and walk to the Italian Market after lunch.
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Nam Phuong Restaurant
1100 Washington Ave
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Great spot for authentic Vietnamese lunch. Get #140 and let me know what you think for $6.50. Pro tip! Park here and walk to the Italian Market after lunch.
Laid back, BYO, hidden, local gem mexican brunch/lunch spot. Easy parking, bring tequila and order their carafe mixers. All tacos and the chicken enchiladas are great.
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Cafe Ynez
2025 Washington Ave
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Laid back, BYO, hidden, local gem mexican brunch/lunch spot. Easy parking, bring tequila and order their carafe mixers. All tacos and the chicken enchiladas are great.
The mothership of coffee. Many say the best in the world. I wouldn't know, I don't drink coffee!
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La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford Ave
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The mothership of coffee. Many say the best in the world. I wouldn't know, I don't drink coffee!
Classy BYO in the ultra foodie hip Passyunk Square area. You can't go wrong at this place and the service is incredibly friendly. Budget $40-60 per person. Others nearby: Fond, Stateside, Will
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Noord
1046 Tasker St
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Classy BYO in the ultra foodie hip Passyunk Square area. You can't go wrong at this place and the service is incredibly friendly. Budget $40-60 per person. Others nearby: Fond, Stateside, Will
Never heard of Chaat? Don't worry, go to the Mood Cafe for lunch and fall in love. It's an Indian puffed rice salad with fruit, yogurts, nuts, root veg, and spices. Let the owner lead you.
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Mood Cafe
4618 Baltimore Ave
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Never heard of Chaat? Don't worry, go to the Mood Cafe for lunch and fall in love. It's an Indian puffed rice salad with fruit, yogurts, nuts, root veg, and spices. Let the owner lead you.
Nightly jazz show, fantastic bayou inspired menu, and a great happy hour from 4-6PM. The upscale alternative to Bob and Barbaras. Easy walk from the house and right next door to Alla Spina.
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SOUTH
600 N Broad St
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Nightly jazz show, fantastic bayou inspired menu, and a great happy hour from 4-6PM. The upscale alternative to Bob and Barbaras. Easy walk from the house and right next door to Alla Spina.
Very approachable Middle Eastern BYO in a tiny corner location in Art Museum area. Extremely affordable and everything on the menu is excellent. Cash only
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Figs
2501 Meredith St
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Very approachable Middle Eastern BYO in a tiny corner location in Art Museum area. Extremely affordable and everything on the menu is excellent. Cash only
Famous for their square tomato pies. Easy walk from the house for quick, Italian comfort food. They deliver too. Cash only
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Santucci's Original Square Pizza
901 S 10th St
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Famous for their square tomato pies. Easy walk from the house for quick, Italian comfort food. They deliver too. Cash only
Always ranked in the top restaurants of Philadelphia. Close to the house and makes a great date night. Menu is very approachable and has mid and higher priced items. Usually need RSVP.
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Osteria
640 N Broad St
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Always ranked in the top restaurants of Philadelphia. Close to the house and makes a great date night. Menu is very approachable and has mid and higher priced items. Usually need RSVP.
Best close spot for coffee. They have excellent crepes and cookies, and everything is affordable.
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Vineyards Cafe
847 N 16th St
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Best close spot for coffee. They have excellent crepes and cookies, and everything is affordable.
The best happy hour! Every day from 4-7PM. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Beware, it can get crazy busy on Friday and Saturday around 5:30-6. If you can't score a seat, go to Bud & Marylin's, Tredici, Charlie was a sinner, or Frankie Bradley's nearby. Also, El Vez has a hopping singles scene on the corner.
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Sampan
124 S 13th St
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The best happy hour! Every day from 4-7PM. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Beware, it can get crazy busy on Friday and Saturday around 5:30-6. If you can't score a seat, go to Bud & Marylin's, Tredici, Charlie was a sinner, or Frankie Bradley's nearby. Also, El Vez has a hopping singles scene on the corner.

Drinks & Nightlife

This is where the locals go. Don't fear the locale. If you love whiskey, this is your place.
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The Trestle Inn
339 N 11th St
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This is where the locals go. Don't fear the locale. If you love whiskey, this is your place.
Go visit Kelly the bartender on Friday and Saturday nights. Great draft list, local crowd, and solid pub food. Easy walk from the house.
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London Grill
2301 Fairmount Ave
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Go visit Kelly the bartender on Friday and Saturday nights. Great draft list, local crowd, and solid pub food. Easy walk from the house.
Happy Hour until 7:30. Short walk from the house. Great draft list, lots of sports, cool building. Bar food is ok if you're hungry.
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Urban Saloon
2120 Fairmount Ave
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Happy Hour until 7:30. Short walk from the house. Great draft list, lots of sports, cool building. Bar food is ok if you're hungry.
If you love beer, this is nirvana. Extensive and unusual list on draft. Excellent food and just a short walk from the house.
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Alla Spina
1410 Mount Vernon Street
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If you love beer, this is nirvana. Extensive and unusual list on draft. Excellent food and just a short walk from the house.
A must see May-Sept on Friday and Saturday night. Pop-up park on the Delaware river with more than enough to see and do (and eat/drink). Go roller skating too!
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비베크리에이티브구
301 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
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A must see May-Sept on Friday and Saturday night. Pop-up park on the Delaware river with more than enough to see and do (and eat/drink). Go roller skating too!
Voted the #1 Dive Bar in America. If you love live music and appreciate lively jazz. Go here after 9:30 on Friday or Saturday. If you're into this type of thing, trust me, you won't be disappointed
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Bob and Barbara's Lounge
1509 South Street
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Voted the #1 Dive Bar in America. If you love live music and appreciate lively jazz. Go here after 9:30 on Friday or Saturday. If you're into this type of thing, trust me, you won't be disappointed
Beer heaven, literally. Not the most inexpensive choice though. Walk around the area if you go. Green St is beautiful.
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Cooperage: A Wine & Whiskey Bar
123 S 7th St
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Beer heaven, literally. Not the most inexpensive choice though. Walk around the area if you go. Green St is beautiful.
Old school Ethiopian dive bar. If you like adventurous and cheap food, this is your Andrew Zimmerman moment. #1 and #14 are winners along with cheap drinks. Very friendly local spot.
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ERA
2743 Poplar St
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Old school Ethiopian dive bar. If you like adventurous and cheap food, this is your Andrew Zimmerman moment. #1 and #14 are winners along with cheap drinks. Very friendly local spot.
Great new brew pub that is one block from the house. Excellent place to go for an early or late beer. We tend to skip the dinner rush, because there is better food nearby.
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Bar Hygge
1720 Fairmount Ave
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Great new brew pub that is one block from the house. Excellent place to go for an early or late beer. We tend to skip the dinner rush, because there is better food nearby.
Excellent new micro-brew with a limited but good food menu. You can score parking along Girard. Beware that this is an up-and-coming neighborhood.
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Crime and Punishment Brewing Co.
2711 W Girard Ave
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Excellent new micro-brew with a limited but good food menu. You can score parking along Girard. Beware that this is an up-and-coming neighborhood.

Shopping

DiBruno's, The Spice Lady, D'Angelo's Meats, Fante's kitchen shop, Paesano's sandwiches, apple fritter at Golden Donut, Taluto's, and San Roman. This is Philly at its gritty best. Take cash.
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이탈리아시장
919 S 9th St
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DiBruno's, The Spice Lady, D'Angelo's Meats, Fante's kitchen shop, Paesano's sandwiches, apple fritter at Golden Donut, Taluto's, and San Roman. This is Philly at its gritty best. Take cash.

Parks & Nature

Great place for a walk, run, or bike ride. Fantastic people watching and beautiful scenery.
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카스텔라나동굴
1 Boathouse Row
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Great place for a walk, run, or bike ride. Fantastic people watching and beautiful scenery.
Massive park with lots of trails. If you love nature and hiking, you'll end up here all day.
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페어마운트 공원
Reservoir Drive
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Massive park with lots of trails. If you love nature and hiking, you'll end up here all day.
It's a park, it's a trail, it's a scene. Lots of people watching, great views of the city. Go to the Art Museum, head out back to the hillside trail, and it connects right into the Schuylkill River trail.
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Schuylkill River Trail
Schuylkill River Trail
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It's a park, it's a trail, it's a scene. Lots of people watching, great views of the city. Go to the Art Museum, head out back to the hillside trail, and it connects right into the Schuylkill River trail.