Guidebook for Philadelphia

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Guidebook for Philadelphia

Food Scene

This handsome seven-days-a-week pub credits craft beer with its existence (with 25 brews on tap, 180-plus bottled options, plus wine and classic cocktails) and lists smothered fries, pickled veggies, stuffed sandwiches and hearty mains as its staples. The owners of theBarrel House are the guys behind Bella Vista Beer Distributors on South 11th Street.
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Bainbridge Street Barrel House
625-627 S 6th St
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This handsome seven-days-a-week pub credits craft beer with its existence (with 25 brews on tap, 180-plus bottled options, plus wine and classic cocktails) and lists smothered fries, pickled veggies, stuffed sandwiches and hearty mains as its staples. The owners of theBarrel House are the guys behind Bella Vista Beer Distributors on South 11th Street.
Charlotte and chef Pierre Calmels — she runs the dining room; he, an alum of Philly’s Le Bec-Fin and New York’s Daniel, the kitchen — helm this edgy French BYOB near the Italian Market. The bistro’s loyal following ensures all 30 seats at Bibou are booked weeks in advance.
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Bibou
1009 S 8th St
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Charlotte and chef Pierre Calmels — she runs the dining room; he, an alum of Philly’s Le Bec-Fin and New York’s Daniel, the kitchen — helm this edgy French BYOB near the Italian Market. The bistro’s loyal following ensures all 30 seats at Bibou are booked weeks in advance.
This twinkling, just-like-Paris brasserie is as authentically French as you’ll find in Philly. Chef-owner Peter Woolsey’s duck leg confit, coq au vin, escargots, tarte tatin — even simple green salad — are uniformly authentic and delicious.
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Bistrot La Minette
623 S 6th St
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This twinkling, just-like-Paris brasserie is as authentically French as you’ll find in Philly. Chef-owner Peter Woolsey’s duck leg confit, coq au vin, escargots, tarte tatin — even simple green salad — are uniformly authentic and delicious.
An operation completely free of animal products, Blackbird specializes in takeout fare — pizzas, sandwiches, wings, fries — so rarely available to those who practice a vegan diet.
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Blackbird Pizzeria
507 South 6th Street
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An operation completely free of animal products, Blackbird specializes in takeout fare — pizzas, sandwiches, wings, fries — so rarely available to those who practice a vegan diet.
Sadly, a fire recently forced CLOSURE (11/2017) of this South Street standby that has fed a grateful grown-up crowd since 1978. Most famous for its brunch – the bloody Mary bar is legendary and the burgers set a high standard — Bridget’s is a family-friendly spot that also offers great gluten-free and kids menus. Will update as more information becomes available.
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Bridget Foy's
200 South Street
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Sadly, a fire recently forced CLOSURE (11/2017) of this South Street standby that has fed a grateful grown-up crowd since 1978. Most famous for its brunch – the bloody Mary bar is legendary and the burgers set a high standard — Bridget’s is a family-friendly spot that also offers great gluten-free and kids menus. Will update as more information becomes available.
A burnished mahogany bar greets patrons of this romantic, neighborhood-y bistro. The couple-owned spot — she’s the chef, he’s the bartender — features refined seasonal fare, a well curated wine list and some of the city’s best Manhattans.
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Southwark Restaurant
701 S 4th St
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A burnished mahogany bar greets patrons of this romantic, neighborhood-y bistro. The couple-owned spot — she’s the chef, he’s the bartender — features refined seasonal fare, a well curated wine list and some of the city’s best Manhattans.
Teresa's Mesa
727 S 2nd St
Cajun fare — crawfish bisque, barbecue shrimp, jambalaya and that mighty red gumbo — in a barroom atmosphere make this Queen Village spot feel like a neighborhood joint in Nawlins. Brunch at Catahoula happens daily, and includes shrimp and grits, po’ boys and hush puppies.
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Catahoula Philly
775 S Front St
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Cajun fare — crawfish bisque, barbecue shrimp, jambalaya and that mighty red gumbo — in a barroom atmosphere make this Queen Village spot feel like a neighborhood joint in Nawlins. Brunch at Catahoula happens daily, and includes shrimp and grits, po’ boys and hush puppies.
Chic yet cozy, this corner bistro serves up Brittany’s finest flapjacks (crepes), in endless savory or sweet combinations. Goat cheese salads, French onion soup and traditional ciders round out the menu at Beau Monde,and just upstairs is a late-night cabaret and nightclub, L’Etage.
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Creperie Beau Monde & L'Etage
624 S 6th St
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Chic yet cozy, this corner bistro serves up Brittany’s finest flapjacks (crepes), in endless savory or sweet combinations. Goat cheese salads, French onion soup and traditional ciders round out the menu at Beau Monde,and just upstairs is a late-night cabaret and nightclub, L’Etage.
One of Queen Village’s very first BYOBs, this first-come, first-served, cash-only Greek seafoodery still packs ’em into its tiny tiled dining room, and is justly famous for its grilled octopus, shrimp pil and baba ganoush. This is the original Dmitri’s; the business has second and third locations in Fitler Square and Northern Liberties, respectively.
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Dmitri's
795 S 3rd St
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One of Queen Village’s very first BYOBs, this first-come, first-served, cash-only Greek seafoodery still packs ’em into its tiny tiled dining room, and is justly famous for its grilled octopus, shrimp pil and baba ganoush. This is the original Dmitri’s; the business has second and third locations in Fitler Square and Northern Liberties, respectively.
Chefs Chip Roman and Jason Cichonski preside over this rustic urban American eatery — Roman also runs noteworthy Blackfish and Mica; Cichonski came from Rittenhouse Square’s Lacroix. The dinner-and-Sunday brunch menus at Ela feature deliciously esoteric ingredients: Huckleberry, pumpernickel spaetzle, whiskey pears have all been known to make appearances. Note: Get here soon; with Cichonski’s upcoming appearance on Top Chef New Orleans, we imagine the reservation books may fill quickly this fall.
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Ela
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Chefs Chip Roman and Jason Cichonski preside over this rustic urban American eatery — Roman also runs noteworthy Blackfish and Mica; Cichonski came from Rittenhouse Square’s Lacroix. The dinner-and-Sunday brunch menus at Ela feature deliciously esoteric ingredients: Huckleberry, pumpernickel spaetzle, whiskey pears have all been known to make appearances. Note: Get here soon; with Cichonski’s upcoming appearance on Top Chef New Orleans, we imagine the reservation books may fill quickly this fall.
For more than 80 years, this classic Jewish deli has occupied the corner of 4th and Bainbridge streets. Today, it’s known for mammoth portions – from huge omelets to baseball-sized matzoh balls to Frisbee-esque black-and-white cookies — and its Election Day popularity, when politicians and politicos gather to backslap and glad-hand.
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Famous 4th Street Delicatessen
700 S 4th St
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For more than 80 years, this classic Jewish deli has occupied the corner of 4th and Bainbridge streets. Today, it’s known for mammoth portions – from huge omelets to baseball-sized matzoh balls to Frisbee-esque black-and-white cookies — and its Election Day popularity, when politicians and politicos gather to backslap and glad-hand.
Quick service is the hallmark of this long-running South Street walkup window, considered the innovator of the chicken cheesesteak. Don’t forget the jalapeno-covered Spanish fries on the side.
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Ishkabibble's II
517 South St
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Quick service is the hallmark of this long-running South Street walkup window, considered the innovator of the chicken cheesesteak. Don’t forget the jalapeno-covered Spanish fries on the side.
Quick with tasty, authentic apps and entrees and even quicker with stiff margaritas, Bugambilias does everything well, but their calling card is the seafood of Veracruz, chef Carlos Molina’s hometown.
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Las Bugambilias
15 S 3rd St
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Quick with tasty, authentic apps and entrees and even quicker with stiff margaritas, Bugambilias does everything well, but their calling card is the seafood of Veracruz, chef Carlos Molina’s hometown.
The menu changes with the (fish) market at this one-room, seafood-dominated BYOB. Catches of the day at Litle Fish range from familiar — King salmon, striped bass — to less so — kampachi, cobia.
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Little Fish Byob
746 S 6th St
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The menu changes with the (fish) market at this one-room, seafood-dominated BYOB. Catches of the day at Litle Fish range from familiar — King salmon, striped bass — to less so — kampachi, cobia.
This longstanding neighborhood sports bar was among the first Philly pubs to realize its patrons wanted more than great drinks — they wanted good food, too. To that end, the New Wave offers beer specials during local games, and Niçoise salads, organic salmon burgers, and lamb tacos all day and all night.
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New Wave Cafe
784 S 3rd St
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This longstanding neighborhood sports bar was among the first Philly pubs to realize its patrons wanted more than great drinks — they wanted good food, too. To that end, the New Wave offers beer specials during local games, and Niçoise salads, organic salmon burgers, and lamb tacos all day and all night.
Stephen Starr’s Headhouse Square restaurant focuses on gourmet pies and friendly service. Located in historic Society Hill at the corner of 2nd and Lombard Streets, Pizza Stella serves twelve signature wood-fired pizzas that are a cross between classic Neapolitan and New York style pizza.
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Pizzeria Stella
420 S 2nd St
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Stephen Starr’s Headhouse Square restaurant focuses on gourmet pies and friendly service. Located in historic Society Hill at the corner of 2nd and Lombard Streets, Pizza Stella serves twelve signature wood-fired pizzas that are a cross between classic Neapolitan and New York style pizza.
From the team behind the nearby Copabanana comes Redwood, a smart wine bar that serves a specialized selection of small plates and vino-friendly bites.
Hurricane Alley
340 South St
From the team behind the nearby Copabanana comes Redwood, a smart wine bar that serves a specialized selection of small plates and vino-friendly bites.
Just off South, Reef serves island-inspired cuisine and cocktails, but also hosts a wide variety of dance nights, from reggae and soca to Tuesday-night salsa.
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Reef Restaurant & Lounge
605 S 3rd St
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Just off South, Reef serves island-inspired cuisine and cocktails, but also hosts a wide variety of dance nights, from reggae and soca to Tuesday-night salsa.
The highly anticipated opening of Serpico by New York’s Peter Serpico (of Momofuku Ko fame) and Philadelphia’s own Stephen Starr has been met with incredible acclaim. To Philly foodies, the one-room, 59-seat project represents a culinary renaissance for South Street, via dehydrated country ham and Brussels sprouts and oxtail consommé with shaved raw daikon ravioli.
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Serpico
604 South St
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The highly anticipated opening of Serpico by New York’s Peter Serpico (of Momofuku Ko fame) and Philadelphia’s own Stephen Starr has been met with incredible acclaim. To Philly foodies, the one-room, 59-seat project represents a culinary renaissance for South Street, via dehydrated country ham and Brussels sprouts and oxtail consommé with shaved raw daikon ravioli.
One of Philly’s best-loved dive bars, T-Mom’s is known for its oddball atmosphere, cheap drinks and even cheaper weekly food specials (Taco Tuesdays and Pierogi Thursdays!).
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Tattooed Mom
530 South St
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One of Philly’s best-loved dive bars, T-Mom’s is known for its oddball atmosphere, cheap drinks and even cheaper weekly food specials (Taco Tuesdays and Pierogi Thursdays!).
A “juke joint” on historic Headhouse Square, The Twisted Tail offers live music multiple nights a week, with plenty of beer, whiskey and charcoal-grilled food making things all the merrier.
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The Twisted Tail
509 S 2nd St
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A “juke joint” on historic Headhouse Square, The Twisted Tail offers live music multiple nights a week, with plenty of beer, whiskey and charcoal-grilled food making things all the merrier.
Crave your cupcake in a mason jar? In the mood for a buffalo wing-flavored cookie or beer-infused cake? Melissa Torre satisfies your oddest cravings at her quirky undercover bakery, Cookie Confidential.
Cookie Confidential
517 South 5th Street
Crave your cupcake in a mason jar? In the mood for a buffalo wing-flavored cookie or beer-infused cake? Melissa Torre satisfies your oddest cravings at her quirky undercover bakery, Cookie Confidential.
The Living Room Cafe
701 South 5th Street
The southernmost outpost of two Java Cos is a bright corner spot serving Philadelphia’s own La Colombe coffee, and great little salads, sandwiches and French macaroons to go with. Outdoor seating makes it dog-friendly.
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Philadelphia Java Company
852 S 2nd St
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The southernmost outpost of two Java Cos is a bright corner spot serving Philadelphia’s own La Colombe coffee, and great little salads, sandwiches and French macaroons to go with. Outdoor seating makes it dog-friendly.
It might be named after a neighborhood in Brooklyn, but Red Hook is a Philly cafe all the way, with friendly baristas and cozy seating inside and out.
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Red Hook Coffee and Tea
765 S 4th St
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It might be named after a neighborhood in Brooklyn, but Red Hook is a Philly cafe all the way, with friendly baristas and cozy seating inside and out.

Shopping

Since 1969, this locally-owned grocer has been supplying shoppers with fresh tofu, organic produce and all manner of all-natural victuals. Today, Essene is especially beloved for its backroom hot buffet replete with yummy vegan baked goods.
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Essene Market & Café
719 S 4th St
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Since 1969, this locally-owned grocer has been supplying shoppers with fresh tofu, organic produce and all manner of all-natural victuals. Today, Essene is especially beloved for its backroom hot buffet replete with yummy vegan baked goods.

Sightseeing

The Liberty Bell may have been silenced centuries ago, but it's still a Philadelphia icon. Explore the story behind one of the nation's most symbolic pieces of history before snagging a photo with the bell (and make sure to get Independence Hall in the background).
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Frihetsklockan
526 Market St
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The Liberty Bell may have been silenced centuries ago, but it's still a Philadelphia icon. Explore the story behind one of the nation's most symbolic pieces of history before snagging a photo with the bell (and make sure to get Independence Hall in the background).
A UNESCO World Heritage site, Independence Hall was home to the creation of both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. A guided tour gives visitors a chance to view the Assembly Room (arranged as it was during the Constitutional Convention), including George Washington’s “rising sun” chair. Head to the adjacent West Wing to see the original inkstand used to sign the Declaration and an original draft of the Constitution.
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Independence Hall
520 Chestnut St
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A UNESCO World Heritage site, Independence Hall was home to the creation of both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. A guided tour gives visitors a chance to view the Assembly Room (arranged as it was during the Constitutional Convention), including George Washington’s “rising sun” chair. Head to the adjacent West Wing to see the original inkstand used to sign the Declaration and an original draft of the Constitution.
Get the scoop on America’s most famous flag maker as she greets guests in her interactive 18th-century upholstery shop. Plus, don't miss a free flag-raising event with Betsy and a Colonial friend every summer morning at 10 a.m.
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Betsy Ross House
239 Arch St
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Get the scoop on America’s most famous flag maker as she greets guests in her interactive 18th-century upholstery shop. Plus, don't miss a free flag-raising event with Betsy and a Colonial friend every summer morning at 10 a.m.
The Museum of the American Revolution, which opened in spring 2017, is home to George Washington’s headquarters tent, an iconic piece of history where the general slept and made world-changing decisions during the Revolutionary War. The tent is just one of hundreds of objects gathered from and pertaining to the Revolutionary War at the new museum, which tells the whole story of the world-changing American War of Independence.
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Museum of the American Revolution
101 S 3rd St
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The Museum of the American Revolution, which opened in spring 2017, is home to George Washington’s headquarters tent, an iconic piece of history where the general slept and made world-changing decisions during the Revolutionary War. The tent is just one of hundreds of objects gathered from and pertaining to the Revolutionary War at the new museum, which tells the whole story of the world-changing American War of Independence.
President’s House: Freedom and Slavery in the Making of a New Nation explores the paradox of slavery and freedom at the nation’s first executive mansion, where Presidents George Washington and John Adams lived during their terms and where nine enslaved people served the first president. The 24-hour open-air site provides visitors with different perspectives of this complex and powerful story.
President's House
President’s House: Freedom and Slavery in the Making of a New Nation explores the paradox of slavery and freedom at the nation’s first executive mansion, where Presidents George Washington and John Adams lived during their terms and where nine enslaved people served the first president. The 24-hour open-air site provides visitors with different perspectives of this complex and powerful story.
Snag a photo with your favorite Founding Father — including George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, James Madison and Alexander Hamilton — in the National Constitution Center's Signers' Hall. Recreating the final day of 1787's Constitutional Convention in the Assembly Room of the Pennsylvania State House (now known as Independence Hall), Signers' Hall includes 42 life-size bronze figures of the Constitution’s signers and dissenters.
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National Constitution Center
525 Arch St
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Snag a photo with your favorite Founding Father — including George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, James Madison and Alexander Hamilton — in the National Constitution Center's Signers' Hall. Recreating the final day of 1787's Constitutional Convention in the Assembly Room of the Pennsylvania State House (now known as Independence Hall), Signers' Hall includes 42 life-size bronze figures of the Constitution’s signers and dissenters.
Drink and dine as Founding Fathers did at City Tavern, which recreates the food, drink and ambiance that comforted the framers of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution as they argued over the documents late into many nights. Look forward to colonial haute cuisine, costumed waitstaff and colonial-era desserts and drinks, including Yards Brewing Company's Ales of the Revolution, based on recipes conceived by Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington and Alexander Hamilton.
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City Tavern Restaurant
138 S 2nd St
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Drink and dine as Founding Fathers did at City Tavern, which recreates the food, drink and ambiance that comforted the framers of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution as they argued over the documents late into many nights. Look forward to colonial haute cuisine, costumed waitstaff and colonial-era desserts and drinks, including Yards Brewing Company's Ales of the Revolution, based on recipes conceived by Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington and Alexander Hamilton.
Head to Christ Church Burial Ground (located just off Independence Mall) and throw a penny on Benjamin Franklin's grave, a nod to Franklin’s motto that “a penny saved is a penny earned” (though the actual phrase was "A penny saved is a penny got.") 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 (located just off Independence Mall) and throw a penny on Benjamin Franklin's grave, a nod to Franklin’s motto that “a penny saved is a penny earned” (though the actual phrase was "A penny saved is a penny got.") When you're done, explore the historic cemetery, which includes the resting places of several signers of the Declaration of Independence.
Even locals pop into the Independence Visitor Center (IVC) for info on what’s happening around town. This is also where you pick up your free, timed tickets to Independence Hall. Consider the IVC your first-stop, get-the-scoop, purchase-tickets, grab-a-snack, buy-a-gift, rest-your-feet spot.
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Independence Visitor Center
599 Market St
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Even locals pop into the Independence Visitor Center (IVC) for info on what’s happening around town. This is also where you pick up your free, timed tickets to Independence Hall. Consider the IVC your first-stop, get-the-scoop, purchase-tickets, grab-a-snack, buy-a-gift, rest-your-feet spot.
It’s all about science, art and history, so it’s no surprise that the American Philosophical Society (APS) was another of Ben Franklin’s ideas. Exhibitions come from APS’s collection of nearly 13 million early American manuscripts, maps, Native American languages, scientific instruments and more.
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American Philosophical Society Museum
104 S 5th St
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It’s all about science, art and history, so it’s no surprise that the American Philosophical Society (APS) was another of Ben Franklin’s ideas. Exhibitions come from APS’s collection of nearly 13 million early American manuscripts, maps, Native American languages, scientific instruments and more.
Everyone has a story. Tell yours in the “It’s Your Story” booth at the National Museum of American Jewish History. Then see the exhibitions that explore the issues that come with being a religious minority, summon up memories of summer camps and more. Don’t miss: Einstein’s pipe, Streisand’s dress and Berlin’s piano.
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National Museum of American Jewish History
101 S Independence Mall E
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Everyone has a story. Tell yours in the “It’s Your Story” booth at the National Museum of American Jewish History. Then see the exhibitions that explore the issues that come with being a religious minority, summon up memories of summer camps and more. Don’t miss: Einstein’s pipe, Streisand’s dress and Berlin’s piano.
Inventor. Statesman. Postmaster. Printer. You name it, and Ben Franklin probably did it. Get up close with Philadelphia’s favorite Founding Father at Franklin Court, where you’ll find a Franklin-focused museum, working printing shop and a post office that will mark your mail with a B. Free postmark.
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Benjamin Franklin Museum
317 Chestnut St
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Inventor. Statesman. Postmaster. Printer. You name it, and Ben Franklin probably did it. Get up close with Philadelphia’s favorite Founding Father at Franklin Court, where you’ll find a Franklin-focused museum, working printing shop and a post office that will mark your mail with a B. Free postmark.
To get the picture of America’s roots, pop into the Second Bank of the United States. The walls are lined with portraits of the nation’s earliest movers and shakers. Just steps away is the First Bank, which although closed to the public, boasts a photo-worthy exterior.
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Second Bank of the United States
420 Chestnut St
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To get the picture of America’s roots, pop into the Second Bank of the United States. The walls are lined with portraits of the nation’s earliest movers and shakers. Just steps away is the First Bank, which although closed to the public, boasts a photo-worthy exterior.
Spying. Upheaval. Revolution. Those feisty colonists fanned the flames of independence during the First Continental Congress at Carpenters’ Hall. Exquisite architecture, original details and artifacts give a hint of the dramatic — and sometimes secretive — events that shaped a new nation.
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Carpenter's Historic Hall
320 Chestnut St
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Spying. Upheaval. Revolution. Those feisty colonists fanned the flames of independence during the First Continental Congress at Carpenters’ Hall. Exquisite architecture, original details and artifacts give a hint of the dramatic — and sometimes secretive — events that shaped a new nation.
Ahoy, matey. If seafaring is your thing, the Independence Seaport Museum is your place. Their exhibits focus on daring river rescues, Philly connections to the Titanic sinking and African experiences on the Delaware River. Don’t leave without touring the Olympia cruiser (above) and Becuna submarine.
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Independence Seaport Museum
211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
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Ahoy, matey. If seafaring is your thing, the Independence Seaport Museum is your place. Their exhibits focus on daring river rescues, Philly connections to the Titanic sinking and African experiences on the Delaware River. Don’t leave without touring the Olympia cruiser (above) and Becuna submarine.

Entertainment & Activities

Named one of the “World’s Best Urban Beaches” by The Huffington Post, Spruce Street Harbor Park's pop-up experience on the Delaware River waterfront is a warm-weather experience not to be missed. With hammocks, twinkling lights, games, floating barges, food, beer gardens and a carnival-like atmosphere, it's a go-to spot in spring, summer or fall. Bonus: Walk five minutes north along the river to check out Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest and The Midway, a temporary park with an outdoor rolling skating rink, mini-golf, bowling, carnival games and more.
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Spruce Street Harbor Park
301 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
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Named one of the “World’s Best Urban Beaches” by The Huffington Post, Spruce Street Harbor Park's pop-up experience on the Delaware River waterfront is a warm-weather experience not to be missed. With hammocks, twinkling lights, games, floating barges, food, beer gardens and a carnival-like atmosphere, it's a go-to spot in spring, summer or fall. Bonus: Walk five minutes north along the river to check out Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest and The Midway, a temporary park with an outdoor rolling skating rink, mini-golf, bowling, carnival games and more.

Parks & Nature

Get outside at this revitalized park named in honor of — who else? — Ben Franklin. Enjoy a mini-tour of Philadelphia as you putt your way through the city's iconic sites at Philly Mini Golf, or take a nostalgic ride on the Philadelphia Parx Liberty Carousel, a classic tribute to Philadelphia’s great heritage of carousel-making. There's also a fountain, a SquareBurger food stand and lots of open space to lounge or run around.
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Franklin Square
200 N 6th St
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Get outside at this revitalized park named in honor of — who else? — Ben Franklin. Enjoy a mini-tour of Philadelphia as you putt your way through the city's iconic sites at Philly Mini Golf, or take a nostalgic ride on the Philadelphia Parx Liberty Carousel, a classic tribute to Philadelphia’s great heritage of carousel-making. There's also a fountain, a SquareBurger food stand and lots of open space to lounge or run around.

Drinks & Nightlife

A warm, brick & stone-walled Irish pub where imperial pints of Guinness and an assortment of domestic and imported beer are served along with traditional fare and pub grub. Locals and visitors alike enjoy the friendly atmosphere inspired by the owner - a native of Ireland and mainstay of Queen Village - and catching the day's soccer matches or the local teams on multiple screens.
The Irish Times
629 South 2nd Street
A warm, brick & stone-walled Irish pub where imperial pints of Guinness and an assortment of domestic and imported beer are served along with traditional fare and pub grub. Locals and visitors alike enjoy the friendly atmosphere inspired by the owner - a native of Ireland and mainstay of Queen Village - and catching the day's soccer matches or the local teams on multiple screens.