South Philly Townhouse Guidebook

Sam
South Philly Townhouse Guidebook

Extremely Local Food (Very Nearby)

The places we love, right around the corner from your stay.
A long-standing south philly staple, Frangelli's has been on the news and TV for their famous "Franolli" (a canoli stuffed donut). They also have other delicious baked goods and hot coffee and it's a short walk from the house for a morning coffee and donut walk.
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Frangelli's Bakery & Donuts
847 W Ritner St
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A long-standing south philly staple, Frangelli's has been on the news and TV for their famous "Franolli" (a canoli stuffed donut). They also have other delicious baked goods and hot coffee and it's a short walk from the house for a morning coffee and donut walk.
Looking for a popular, local cheesesteak that doesn't really require getting in your car? Oregon steaks is a few blocks from our house and is a pretty dang good cheesesteak that is extremely local. Plus its open 24 hours
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Oregon Steaks
2654 S 10th St
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Looking for a popular, local cheesesteak that doesn't really require getting in your car? Oregon steaks is a few blocks from our house and is a pretty dang good cheesesteak that is extremely local. Plus its open 24 hours
3 minute walking distance from our house! Neighborhood sports bar with food & drinks and 4.5 stars on Google.
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SouthHouse
2535 S 13th St
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3 minute walking distance from our house! Neighborhood sports bar with food & drinks and 4.5 stars on Google.
A 3 minute walk from our house & a well reviewed bakery in the city.
Amigos Bakery
2327 South 12th Street
A 3 minute walk from our house & a well reviewed bakery in the city.

Sports Concerts, Stadiums & Parking Lots to Tailgate

Going to a concert and want any tips for parking or addresses for the arenas? This is your section
Sixers & Flyers arena, so many concerts and more.
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Wells Fargo Center
3601 S Broad St
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Sixers & Flyers arena, so many concerts and more.
Not going to the game, but you know the games are on? Go to Xfinity Live. One of the biggest bars with huge TVs and a crazy local sports-loving crowd. There are also many different bars, some with live music and sometimes live music outside. Check to see if they are having any events if you are looking for something different to do with drinks
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Xfinity Live!
1100 Pattison Ave
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Not going to the game, but you know the games are on? Go to Xfinity Live. One of the biggest bars with huge TVs and a crazy local sports-loving crowd. There are also many different bars, some with live music and sometimes live music outside. Check to see if they are having any events if you are looking for something different to do with drinks
Oregon Station is a 15 minute walk from our house and is a stop on the Broad Street Line. I would recommend this on a game day if you know it is going to be extremely crowded or difficult to park. Broad Street Line will still be crowded- but bustling with all of the people doing the same thing as you! Feel free to also uber, etc. Just adding another option.
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Oregon
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Oregon Station is a 15 minute walk from our house and is a stop on the Broad Street Line. I would recommend this on a game day if you know it is going to be extremely crowded or difficult to park. Broad Street Line will still be crowded- but bustling with all of the people doing the same thing as you! Feel free to also uber, etc. Just adding another option.
E - A - G - L - E - S, Eagles!
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Lincoln Financial Field
One Lincoln Financial Field Way
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E - A - G - L - E - S, Eagles!
K Lot is where all of the cool kids tailgate for concerts, college football games, eagles games and more. If you want to try tailgating, but don't have a car or had no idea where to go - start at K Lot. Any of the letters are also fine & you can walk to them if K is full.
K Lot
Lincoln Financial Field Way
K Lot is where all of the cool kids tailgate for concerts, college football games, eagles games and more. If you want to try tailgating, but don't have a car or had no idea where to go - start at K Lot. Any of the letters are also fine & you can walk to them if K is full.
Chickie's & Pete's is an absolute Philly favorite and classic. And this location is right near the sports stadiums. Whether you are trying to go during a game or to hang out and watch sports - it's a classic. You must order the crab fries (with extra cheese sauce) if anything at all!
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Chickie's & Pete's
1526 Packer Ave
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Chickie's & Pete's is an absolute Philly favorite and classic. And this location is right near the sports stadiums. Whether you are trying to go during a game or to hang out and watch sports - it's a classic. You must order the crab fries (with extra cheese sauce) if anything at all!
Philadelphia Phillies Stadium
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Citizens Bank Park
1 Citizens Bank Way
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Philadelphia Phillies Stadium

Quintessential Philly Eats

These are all the Philly Foods you have seen or heard of on lists. Crab fries, water ice, cheesesteaks. You name it!
Pat's & Genos on Cheesesteak corner are the cheesesteaks you have always heard about. If you try one of the two - let us know which was your favorite!
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Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk Ave
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Pat's & Genos on Cheesesteak corner are the cheesesteaks you have always heard about. If you try one of the two - let us know which was your favorite!
Pat's & Genos on Cheesesteak corner are the cheesesteaks you have always heard about. If you try one of the two - let us know which was your favorite!
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Geno's Steaks
1219 S 9th St
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Pat's & Genos on Cheesesteak corner are the cheesesteaks you have always heard about. If you try one of the two - let us know which was your favorite!
Order the Cheesesteak with Whiz or the Roast Pork Italian.
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The Original Tony Luke's
39 East Oregon Avenue
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Order the Cheesesteak with Whiz or the Roast Pork Italian.
Another classic cheesesteak favorite. Whiz wit & cheese fries Is my favorite order!
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Jim's Steaks
400 N 62nd St
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Another classic cheesesteak favorite. Whiz wit & cheese fries Is my favorite order!
Nick's Roast Beef has been serving up sandwiches for 70 years. You must order the namesake roast beef sandwich.
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Old Original Nick's Roast Beef
2149 South 20th Street
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Nick's Roast Beef has been serving up sandwiches for 70 years. You must order the namesake roast beef sandwich.
PrimoHoagies has the absolute best.THere are a ton of amazing options to choose from and split up - but the Italian and Cutlet Italian are the go-tos. Are you trying to feed your family for lunch or bring something to a game day tailgate? You can actually order a hoagie tray ahead and it is a classic Philly Tailgate staple.
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PrimoHoagies
1528 W Ritner St
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PrimoHoagies has the absolute best.THere are a ton of amazing options to choose from and split up - but the Italian and Cutlet Italian are the go-tos. Are you trying to feed your family for lunch or bring something to a game day tailgate? You can actually order a hoagie tray ahead and it is a classic Philly Tailgate staple.
Have you ever had water ice before? John's is a local and delicious philly favorite.
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John's Water Ice
701 Christian St
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Have you ever had water ice before? John's is a local and delicious philly favorite.
The most classic, south philly Italian place. Do you want a delicious chicken parm and red sauce dinner in the heart of south philly and a cool spot? Everyone knows Ralph's
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Ralph's Italian Restaurant
760 S 9th St
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The most classic, south philly Italian place. Do you want a delicious chicken parm and red sauce dinner in the heart of south philly and a cool spot? Everyone knows Ralph's
I cannot say enough about Reading Terminal Market. It is fun to walk around. Fun to eat. It has south philly soft pretzels to try, even popular PA breakfast meat, Scrapple. There are markets and booths (hello gourmet corn dogs!). It is an experience and a must-go.
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Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th St
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I cannot say enough about Reading Terminal Market. It is fun to walk around. Fun to eat. It has south philly soft pretzels to try, even popular PA breakfast meat, Scrapple. There are markets and booths (hello gourmet corn dogs!). It is an experience and a must-go.
The best hoagies, pizza and cheesesteaks, Angelo's has a trifecta. Get every philly food all at once to split at once! pizza rated by dave portnoy 9.1 *my brother tells me this is important*
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Angelo's Pizzeria South Philly
736 S 9th St
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The best hoagies, pizza and cheesesteaks, Angelo's has a trifecta. Get every philly food all at once to split at once! pizza rated by dave portnoy 9.1 *my brother tells me this is important*

Our Personal Favorites

These are our personal favorite restaurants in the city. We have both been living here for 10 years and love the food scene!
order: Pac Man fried chicken buns . Brisket Ramen. Sushi
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Cheu Fishtown
1416 Frankford Ave
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order: Pac Man fried chicken buns . Brisket Ramen. Sushi
Order: Spicy Jawn Pizza (or any pizza). Crispy Octopus. Flank Steak.
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Wm. Mulherin’s Sons
1355 N Front St
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Order: Spicy Jawn Pizza (or any pizza). Crispy Octopus. Flank Steak.
Order: Sushi. Tuna Flatbread. Kani Salad.
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Tuna Bar
205 Race St
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Order: Sushi. Tuna Flatbread. Kani Salad.
Perfect place for lunch, brunch or dinner. Sit outside for drinks and people watch at Rittenhouse. The french onion soup is a must.
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Parc
227 S 18th St
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Perfect place for lunch, brunch or dinner. Sit outside for drinks and people watch at Rittenhouse. The french onion soup is a must.
Vegan rec! Everything is Vegan. So if you want a good vegan dinner or have to go with "that vegan friend" I promise you will love it.
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Vedge
1221 Locust St
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Vegan rec! Everything is Vegan. So if you want a good vegan dinner or have to go with "that vegan friend" I promise you will love it.
South Philly Barbacoa have the best tacos in the city. Looking for something to do at the house? Chef's Table on Netflix has an episode about this restaurant!
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South Philly Barbacoa
1134 S 9th St
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South Philly Barbacoa have the best tacos in the city. Looking for something to do at the house? Chef's Table on Netflix has an episode about this restaurant!

Things to Do: Kids & Family (Near & Far)

30 miles and about 45 minute drive
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Sesame Place
100 Sesame Rd
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30 miles and about 45 minute drive
100 Miles and about 2hr drive. Hershey Theme park
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Hersheypark
100 Hersheypark Dr
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100 Miles and about 2hr drive. Hershey Theme park
Amusement and water park for kids and families. 65 miles about 1.5 hr drive
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Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
4000 Dorney Park Rd
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Amusement and water park for kids and families. 65 miles about 1.5 hr drive
The Philadelphia Zoo!
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Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W Girard Ave
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The Philadelphia Zoo!
Right in Fairmount and near the Art Museum. There are free things to do and (& check what other event they have right now! Harry Potter Exhibiton is until Sept 2022)
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Franklin-institutet
222 N 20th St
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Right in Fairmount and near the Art Museum. There are free things to do and (& check what other event they have right now! Harry Potter Exhibiton is until Sept 2022)
The Adventure Aquarium is right outside the city and a favorite
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Äventyrsakvarium
1 Riverside Dr
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The Adventure Aquarium is right outside the city and a favorite
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Systerstädersparken
210 N 18th St
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Blue Cross RiverRink
101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
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Things to Do: Classic Tourist Attractions

Free to visit year-round with no tickets required, though capacity is limited to 62 people at a time as of January 2022.
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Frihetsklockan
526 Market St
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Free to visit year-round with no tickets required, though capacity is limited to 62 people at a time as of January 2022.
Since Rocky’s first triumphant onscreen run up the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art in 1976, the 72 steps have become an international destination. Travelers from around the world embark on their own trek up the stairs. Rocky statue for pictures is at the bottom!
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Rocky-trapporna
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
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Since Rocky’s first triumphant onscreen run up the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art in 1976, the 72 steps have become an international destination. Travelers from around the world embark on their own trek up the stairs. Rocky statue for pictures is at the bottom!
Sometimes Betsy is there waiting outside of her house
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Betsy Ross House
239 Arch St
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Sometimes Betsy is there waiting outside of her house
Head to Christ Church Burial Ground. Throw a penny on Benjamin Franklin’s grave, a nod to Franklin’s aphorism that “a penny saved is a penny earned” When you’re done, explore the historic cemetery, which includes the resting places of several signers of the Declaration of Independence.
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Christ Church Burial Ground
340 N 5th St
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Head to Christ Church Burial Ground. Throw a penny on Benjamin Franklin’s grave, a nod to Franklin’s aphorism that “a penny saved is a penny earned” When you’re done, explore the historic cemetery, which includes the resting places of several signers of the Declaration of Independence.
The Philadelphia Art Museum . Beautiful and fun to walk through and all around. Behind the art museum is the start to the River walk trail.
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Fairmount
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The Philadelphia Art Museum . Beautiful and fun to walk through and all around. Behind the art museum is the start to the River walk trail.