Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
(Asian Fusion) $$;
533 N 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
http://www.umai-umai.com/;
12 min. walk from apartment;
Claim to fame: Nice sushi choices.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Umai Umai
533 N 22nd St(Asian Fusion) $$;
533 N 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
http://www.umai-umai.com/;
12 min. walk from apartment;
Claim to fame: Nice sushi choices.
(American New) $$$;
210 W Washington Sq,
Philadelphia, PA 19106;
http://www.talulasgarden.com;
18 min. drive from apartment via Uber/Lyft/Taxi;
Claim to fame: Ambiance; unique menu.
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Talula's Garden
210 W Washington Square(American New) $$$;
210 W Washington Sq,
Philadelphia, PA 19106;
http://www.talulasgarden.com;
18 min. drive from apartment via Uber/Lyft/Taxi;
Claim to fame: Ambiance; unique menu.
(New Southern) $$;
600 N Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19130;
http://www.southrestaurant.net;
13 min. drive from apartment via Uber/Lyft/Taxi;
Claim to fame: Authentic southern cuisine, excellent for jazz aficianados or the run-of-the-mill fan; an experience worth having.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SOUTH
600 N Broad St(New Southern) $$;
600 N Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19130;
http://www.southrestaurant.net;
13 min. drive from apartment via Uber/Lyft/Taxi;
Claim to fame: Authentic southern cuisine, excellent for jazz aficianados or the run-of-the-mill fan; an experience worth having.
(American contemporary) $$;
1804 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, PA 19130;
http://sabrinascafe.com/;
12 min. walk from apartment;
Claim to fame: Excellent food, unique menu, diner prices, positive retro ambiance. Easily snag a booth or counter stool weeknights for dinner, good chance for same at lunch. Expect a 60-90 m wait 11A-2P weekends.
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reed's Coffee House
3802 Lancaster Ave(American contemporary) $$;
1804 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, PA 19130;
http://sabrinascafe.com/;
12 min. walk from apartment;
Claim to fame: Excellent food, unique menu, diner prices, positive retro ambiance. Easily snag a booth or counter stool weeknights for dinner, good chance for same at lunch. Expect a 60-90 m wait 11A-2P weekends.
(Italian) $$;
1939 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, PA 19130;
http://www.pizzeriavetri.com;
9 min. walk from apartment;
Claim to fame: Nationally known Philly chef, Marc Vetri's authentic Italian pizzas are each delicious works of art. GQ magazine named Pizzeria Vetri the U.S's BEST new pizza restaurant of 2014. Nice beer choices too.
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizzeria Vetri
1939 Callowhill St(Italian) $$;
1939 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, PA 19130;
http://www.pizzeriavetri.com;
9 min. walk from apartment;
Claim to fame: Nationally known Philly chef, Marc Vetri's authentic Italian pizzas are each delicious works of art. GQ magazine named Pizzeria Vetri the U.S's BEST new pizza restaurant of 2014. Nice beer choices too.
(Seasonal New American) $$;
914 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123;
https://heritage.life;
17 min. drive from apartment via Uber/Lyft/Taxi;
Claim to fame: Unique menu updated seasonally, dynamic, rustic decor.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Heritage
914 N 2nd St(Seasonal New American) $$;
914 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123;
https://heritage.life;
17 min. drive from apartment via Uber/Lyft/Taxi;
Claim to fame: Unique menu updated seasonally, dynamic, rustic decor.
(Mexican) $$;
1901 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
http://www.buenaondatacos.com
9 min. walk from apartment;
Claim to fame: Authentic Mexican fish tacos; owned and created by nationally known chef, Jose Garces. Tasty margaritas too.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Buena Onda
1901 Callowhill St(Mexican) $$;
1901 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
http://www.buenaondatacos.com
9 min. walk from apartment;
Claim to fame: Authentic Mexican fish tacos; owned and created by nationally known chef, Jose Garces. Tasty margaritas too.
(Gastropub) $$;
1720 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130;
http://www.barhygge.com;
17 min. walk from apartment;
Claim to fame: Unique menu choices worth sharing; Scandinavian bent to some of the cuisine; excellent drink menu for those interested in branching out to try something new.
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar Hygge
1720 Fairmount Ave(Gastropub) $$;
1720 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130;
http://www.barhygge.com;
17 min. walk from apartment;
Claim to fame: Unique menu choices worth sharing; Scandinavian bent to some of the cuisine; excellent drink menu for those interested in branching out to try something new.
(Spanish Tapas) $$$;
217 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106;
http://philadelphia.amadarestaurant.com;
19 min. drive from apartment via Uber/Lyft/Taxi;
Claim to fame: Owned and created by nationally recognized chef, Jose Garces. A tapas menu with food that is typically prepared to perfection or near perfection. Although fairly pricey, worth the adventure.
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amada
217-219 Chestnut St(Spanish Tapas) $$$;
217 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106;
http://philadelphia.amadarestaurant.com;
19 min. drive from apartment via Uber/Lyft/Taxi;
Claim to fame: Owned and created by nationally recognized chef, Jose Garces. A tapas menu with food that is typically prepared to perfection or near perfection. Although fairly pricey, worth the adventure.
Essentials
An 8-minute walk out the front door of the building. Not just any Whole Foods! An adventure that not only includes its pricey, yet high quality products, but also two full pubs, a mobile cocktail cart, gourmet coffee bar, juice bar, noodle bar, Middle-Eastern food stand, Doughnut stand, and more.
269 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
2101 Pennsylvania AveAn 8-minute walk out the front door of the building. Not just any Whole Foods! An adventure that not only includes its pricey, yet high quality products, but also two full pubs, a mobile cocktail cart, gourmet coffee bar, juice bar, noodle bar, Middle-Eastern food stand, Doughnut stand, and more.
A 7-minute walk out the back door of the building. Great food, great prices, loads of choices, dynamic staff, but typically very crowded weekdays during late afternoon, all day on weekends, and believe it or else, Mondays! However, don't worry, the lines move quickly based on a system set up by the staff, which is something to behold.
305 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bob and Barbara's Lounge
1509 South StreetA 7-minute walk out the back door of the building. Great food, great prices, loads of choices, dynamic staff, but typically very crowded weekdays during late afternoon, all day on weekends, and believe it or else, Mondays! However, don't worry, the lines move quickly based on a system set up by the staff, which is something to behold.
Sightseeing
Located 3 blocks from the apartment, you can enter the Schuylkill Banks Trail at the end of Race Street at 23rd & Race. The Schuylkill Banks is a 3-mile section of The Schuylkill River Trail, which currently begins 2-miles to the south, where you enter at Race Street and ends @ 110 miles to the north in Pottsvile, PA. The Schuylkill Banks section of the trail is frequented daily by runners, bikers, dog walkers, picnickers, humans, dogs, and many more as a great place to exercise, walk, or just relax along the east bank of The Schuylkill River, which empties in to the mighty Delaware River [which separates PA from N.J.] a few miles downstream. https://www.schuylkillbanks.org/
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Schuylkill Banks
2501 Walnut St Located 3 blocks from the apartment, you can enter the Schuylkill Banks Trail at the end of Race Street at 23rd & Race. The Schuylkill Banks is a 3-mile section of The Schuylkill River Trail, which currently begins 2-miles to the south, where you enter at Race Street and ends @ 110 miles to the north in Pottsvile, PA. The Schuylkill Banks section of the trail is frequented daily by runners, bikers, dog walkers, picnickers, humans, dogs, and many more as a great place to exercise, walk, or just relax along the east bank of The Schuylkill River, which empties in to the mighty Delaware River [which separates PA from N.J.] a few miles downstream. https://www.schuylkillbanks.org/
One of the best ways to see Philadelphia in all its splendor from a wide perspective.
https://phillyfromthetop.com/
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One Liberty Observation Deck
1650 Market St One of the best ways to see Philadelphia in all its splendor from a wide perspective.
https://phillyfromthetop.com/
A significant portion of the modern day Gay Rights Movement was organized and mobilized right here in Philadelphia. Since that time, the neighborhood where LGBTQ people originally lived in order to find refuge from homophobic discrimination and prejudice, has evolved into a vibrant area of the city, affectionately known as "The Gayborhood." It's a great place where all visitors and residents go to enjoy great restaurants, bars, shops and much more. Learn more at https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.phillyvoice.com/philadelphia-was-first-city-have-gayborhood/amp/ and https://www.visitphilly.com/lgbt/.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gayborhood
A significant portion of the modern day Gay Rights Movement was organized and mobilized right here in Philadelphia. Since that time, the neighborhood where LGBTQ people originally lived in order to find refuge from homophobic discrimination and prejudice, has evolved into a vibrant area of the city, affectionately known as "The Gayborhood." It's a great place where all visitors and residents go to enjoy great restaurants, bars, shops and much more. Learn more at https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.phillyvoice.com/philadelphia-was-first-city-have-gayborhood/amp/ and https://www.visitphilly.com/lgbt/.
Like many cities around the world, Philly's must-visit market is the historic Reading Terminal Market. With an abundance of food and other products to choose from, you could easily spend an entire day enjoying all it has to offer. As a Philly resident, I regularly purchase many of my food products there for their quality, and excellent prices. Be sure to
patronize one (or more) of the diverse choices of cuisines that are available among the many restaurants/food stands as well. Although it’s @ a 15-minute walk from the apartment, you may end up having a lot to take with you upon leaving, so be prepared to take Lyft, Uber, or taxi for the ride home.
https://readingterminalmarket.org/
739 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StLike many cities around the world, Philly's must-visit market is the historic Reading Terminal Market. With an abundance of food and other products to choose from, you could easily spend an entire day enjoying all it has to offer. As a Philly resident, I regularly purchase many of my food products there for their quality, and excellent prices. Be sure to
patronize one (or more) of the diverse choices of cuisines that are available among the many restaurants/food stands as well. Although it’s @ a 15-minute walk from the apartment, you may end up having a lot to take with you upon leaving, so be prepared to take Lyft, Uber, or taxi for the ride home.
https://readingterminalmarket.org/
Known as both Logan Circle and Logan Square, Logan Circle is the focal point of the Logan Square neighborhood, in which the apartment is located. It’s @ a 5-7 minute walk from the apartment and a must-see during your visit, any season of the year.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logan_Circle_(Philadelphia)
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Logan Square
200 N 19th StKnown as both Logan Circle and Logan Square, Logan Circle is the focal point of the Logan Square neighborhood, in which the apartment is located. It’s @ a 5-7 minute walk from the apartment and a must-see during your visit, any season of the year.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logan_Circle_(Philadelphia)
Parks & Nature
The Wissahickon Valley Trail is @ 15 minute drive [Uber, Lyft, or taxi ride] from the apartment, located in the Northwest section of the city. It includes over 50 miles of rugged trails, which are great for hikers, off-road bikers, and equestrians. You'll feel as if you're nowhere near The United State's 5th largest city, let alone smack-dab in the middle of it when you're there.
https://www.fow.org/visit-the-park/the-wissahickon-gorge/
209 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque del Valle de Wissahickon
Valley Green RoadThe Wissahickon Valley Trail is @ 15 minute drive [Uber, Lyft, or taxi ride] from the apartment, located in the Northwest section of the city. It includes over 50 miles of rugged trails, which are great for hikers, off-road bikers, and equestrians. You'll feel as if you're nowhere near The United State's 5th largest city, let alone smack-dab in the middle of it when you're there.
https://www.fow.org/visit-the-park/the-wissahickon-gorge/
Forbidden Drive is @ 15 minute drive [Uber, Lyft, taxi ride] from the apartment and located in the Northwest section of the city. Originally designed as a site seeing destination for drivers in the early 20th century, it is now open to walkers and hikers interested in a quiet, scenic stroll along 5 miles of the Wissahickon Creek, located in the wooded Wissahickon Valley section of Fairmount Park. You can also enjoy a great meal at The Valley Green Restaurant, located along Forbidden Drive. If you're interested in a more challenging hike, check out "Wissahickon Valley Trail," also included in my Guidebook. https://www.fow.org/pennsylvania-names-philadelphias-forbidden-drive-2018-trail-year/
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Forbidden Drive
Forbidden DriveForbidden Drive is @ 15 minute drive [Uber, Lyft, taxi ride] from the apartment and located in the Northwest section of the city. Originally designed as a site seeing destination for drivers in the early 20th century, it is now open to walkers and hikers interested in a quiet, scenic stroll along 5 miles of the Wissahickon Creek, located in the wooded Wissahickon Valley section of Fairmount Park. You can also enjoy a great meal at The Valley Green Restaurant, located along Forbidden Drive. If you're interested in a more challenging hike, check out "Wissahickon Valley Trail," also included in my Guidebook. https://www.fow.org/pennsylvania-names-philadelphias-forbidden-drive-2018-trail-year/
Arts & Culture
First Food Market
116 S 21st St http://muttermuseum.org/
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy https://www.barnesfoundation.org/
https://www.philamuseum.org/
1164 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte de Filadelfia
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy https://www.philamuseum.org/
https://constitutioncenter.org/
172 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro Nacional de la Constitución
525 Arch Sthttps://constitutioncenter.org/
Entertainment & Activities
"Major" musical concerts and "Major sporting events that include The Flyers [NHL Hockey] and The Sixers {NBA Basketball] are held at The Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia, which is @ 10 minute drive or ride via Lyft, Uber, taxi; and a @ 15-20 minute ride via the Broad Street Subway Line [south from "City Line" to "AT&T Station" stops]. https://www.wellsfargocenterphilly.com
124 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wells Fargo Center
3601 S Broad St"Major" musical concerts and "Major sporting events that include The Flyers [NHL Hockey] and The Sixers {NBA Basketball] are held at The Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia, which is @ 10 minute drive or ride via Lyft, Uber, taxi; and a @ 15-20 minute ride via the Broad Street Subway Line [south from "City Line" to "AT&T Station" stops]. https://www.wellsfargocenterphilly.com
All home Phillies [MLB Baseball] games are held at Citizen's Bank Park in South Philadelphia, which is @ 10 minute drive or ride via Lyft, Uber, taxi; and a @ 15-20 minute ride via the Broad Street Subway Line [south from "City Line" to "AT&T Station" stops]. https://www.mlb.com/phillies/ballpark
161 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Citizens Bank Park
1 Citizens Bank WayAll home Phillies [MLB Baseball] games are held at Citizen's Bank Park in South Philadelphia, which is @ 10 minute drive or ride via Lyft, Uber, taxi; and a @ 15-20 minute ride via the Broad Street Subway Line [south from "City Line" to "AT&T Station" stops]. https://www.mlb.com/phillies/ballpark
All home Eagles [NFL Football] games are held at Lincoln Financial Field in South Philadelphia, which is @ 10 minute drive or ride via Lyft, Uber, taxi; and a @ 15-20 minute ride via the Broad Street Subway Line [south from "City Line" to "AT&T Station" stops]. http://www.lincolnfinancialfield.com
112 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lincoln Financial Field
One Lincoln Financial Field WayAll home Eagles [NFL Football] games are held at Lincoln Financial Field in South Philadelphia, which is @ 10 minute drive or ride via Lyft, Uber, taxi; and a @ 15-20 minute ride via the Broad Street Subway Line [south from "City Line" to "AT&T Station" stops]. http://www.lincolnfinancialfield.com
The Kimmel Center for The Performing Arts venues include The Kimmel Center, The Academy, and The Merriam Theatre. This is where The Philadelphia Orchestra, The Philadelphia Ballet, The Opera, major plays and other related performing arts event take place. They are all located in the same vicinity and are a 5-8 minute ride via Lyft, Uber, taxi. @ 20-25 minute walk. I do not recommend driving because street parking is usually difficult to find and garage parking, while plentiful in the area, is costly [@$18-30]. https://www.kimmelcenter.org
179 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kimmel Cultural Campus
300 S Broad StThe Kimmel Center for The Performing Arts venues include The Kimmel Center, The Academy, and The Merriam Theatre. This is where The Philadelphia Orchestra, The Philadelphia Ballet, The Opera, major plays and other related performing arts event take place. They are all located in the same vicinity and are a 5-8 minute ride via Lyft, Uber, taxi. @ 20-25 minute walk. I do not recommend driving because street parking is usually difficult to find and garage parking, while plentiful in the area, is costly [@$18-30]. https://www.kimmelcenter.org
There are 3 Landmark Theatres in Philadelphia, which are each great places to see, primarily, independent films. However, they also do show non-independent films. They include The Ritz at the Bourse, The Ritz 5, and The Ritz East. Each is located in the Old City section of the city, which is @ 10 minute drive or ride via Lyft, Uber, taxi. Street parking can be difficult to find, however, there is a parking garage located next to The Ritz at The Bourse on 4th Street between Ranstead & Chestnut Streets [$10-$22].
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Landmark's Ritz Five
214 Walnut StThere are 3 Landmark Theatres in Philadelphia, which are each great places to see, primarily, independent films. However, they also do show non-independent films. They include The Ritz at the Bourse, The Ritz 5, and The Ritz East. Each is located in the Old City section of the city, which is @ 10 minute drive or ride via Lyft, Uber, taxi. Street parking can be difficult to find, however, there is a parking garage located next to The Ritz at The Bourse on 4th Street between Ranstead & Chestnut Streets [$10-$22].
The Roxy Theatre shows both independent and non-independent films and is @ 15 minutes walking distance from the apartment or @ a 5-minute ride via Lyft, Uber, taxi. Street parking is very difficult to find. http://filmadelphia.org
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
PFS Roxy Theater
2023 Sansom StThe Roxy Theatre shows both independent and non-independent films and is @ 15 minutes walking distance from the apartment or @ a 5-minute ride via Lyft, Uber, taxi. Street parking is very difficult to find. http://filmadelphia.org
The Philly Improv Theater [PHIT] is a great place to see improvisational comedy of all kinds and tickets are both inexpensive and usually available. @ 15 minutes walking distance from the apartment or @ a 5-minute ride via Lyft, Uber, taxi. Street parking is very difficult to find. https://phillyimprovtheater.com
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Philly Improv Theater
2030 Sansom StThe Philly Improv Theater [PHIT] is a great place to see improvisational comedy of all kinds and tickets are both inexpensive and usually available. @ 15 minutes walking distance from the apartment or @ a 5-minute ride via Lyft, Uber, taxi. Street parking is very difficult to find. https://phillyimprovtheater.com
Getting Around
Access to the Market-Frankford & Broad Street Subway Lines, Trolley, and Regional Rail are best acquired by walking to Suburban Station located on 16th & JFK Blvd., which is @ 10-minute walk from the apartment building. For details regarding each, see the following:
http://www.septa.org/stations/rail/suburban.html.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Suburban Train Station
16th St. & JFK Blvd.Access to the Market-Frankford & Broad Street Subway Lines, Trolley, and Regional Rail are best acquired by walking to Suburban Station located on 16th & JFK Blvd., which is @ 10-minute walk from the apartment building. For details regarding each, see the following:
http://www.septa.org/stations/rail/suburban.html.