Philly Phavorites
NEARBY RESTAURANTS
El Vez - Trendy Mexican joint serving upscale eats & cocktails elvezrestaurant.com
Monk's Cafe - Mussels, fries, craft ales & other Belgian-accented offerings monkscafe.com
Sampan - Slick spot offering Pan-Asian small & large plates & weekday happy hour sampanphilly.com
The Continental - Martinis & tapas-style dishes for sharing continentalmidtown.com
Oyster House - Oysters, lobster & other East Coast-style seafood oysterhousephilly.com
The Dandelion - craft beers & modern takes on British cuisine thedandelionpub.com
Parc - Traditional French bistro fare parc-restaurant.com
Marathon On The Square - Local American fare eatmarathon.com
CLASSIC PHILLY EATS
Philly Cheesesteaks - Try John's Roast Pork, Cleaver's, or Angelo's ... and if you must... Pat's or Geno's
Reading Terminal Market - Where To Eat In Reading Terminal Market? - When in doubt, try DiNic's pork sandwich
Italian-Style Cannoli and Cookies at Isgro's Bakery
Tacos at South Philly Barbacoa
Philadelphia-Style Water Ice at John's Water Ice
Fried Chicken and Donuts at Federal Donuts
Chickie's and Pete's Crab Fries at Penn's Landing
BREAKFAST & COFFEE
La Colombe - Directions
K'Far Cafe - Directions
Middle Child - Directions
Bluestone Lane - Directions
The Philadelphia Zoo
As America’s first zoo, Philadelphia Zoo has over 160 years of experience in conserving wildlife, caring for animals, and educating our communities. Whether you’re teaching, learning from home, or coming in for a visit, Philly Zoo to YOU allows you to experience wildlife in a totally new way. Remember to buy timed tickets in advance online.
The Franklin Institute
As the most visited museum in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a top-five tourist destination in the City of Philadelphia, The Franklin Institute is one of the leading science centers in the country, and serves as both a prominent educational and cultural resource, and as an anchor of the local economy. Science and technology have the potential to solve some of the most critical issues of our time, to improve our lives, and to inspire our curiosity about the world around us. Remember to buy timed tickets in advance online.
Adventure Aquarium in Camden
Plan ahead to explore oceans of adventure without the wait! Remember to buy timed tickets in advance online.
National Constitution Center
A private, nonprofit organization, the Center serves as America’s leading platform for constitutional education and debate. As the MUSEUM OF WE THE PEOPLE, the Center brings the Constitution to life for visitors of all ages through interactive programs and exhibits. As AMERICA’S TOWN HALL, the Center brings the leading conservative and liberal thought leaders together to debate the Constitution on all media platforms. As a HEADQUARTERS FOR CIVIC EDUCATION, the Center delivers the best educational programs and online resources that inspire citizens and engage all Americans in learning about the U.S. Constitution.
Barnes Foundation Museum
Philadelphia art collector Albert C. Barnes (1872–1951) chartered the Barnes in 1922 to teach people from all walks of life how to look at art. Over three decades, he collected some of the world’s most important impressionist, post-impressionist, and modern paintings, including works by Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, and Picasso. He displayed them alongside African masks, native American jewelry, Greek antiquities, and decorative metalwork. Remember to buy timed tickets in advance online.
The Please Touch Museum
The mission of the Museum is to “Change a child’s life as they discover the power of learning through play.” More than ever, research shows the necessity of play in the social, emotional and cognitive development of children. The work of the Museum is to ensure that we are delivering outstanding experiences in a welcoming environment, which encourages learning through play. Remember to buy timed tickets in advance online.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
The vast collections in this temple of art make it one of the largest art museums in the country — and an absolute must-see on the city’s cultural circuit. The museum’s holdings encompass more than 240,000 works spanning 2,000 years, including pieces from the ancient world, medieval times, the Renaissance, the Impressionist movement and modern day.