Philadelphia Center City
Neighborhoods
Center City
You will be staying in the heart of Philadelphia (center city).
This is the largest park near the residence
Beautiful plaza with a park. There is usually a market present on Saturday mornings. Lots of places to eat around the park and for sight seeing
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Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th StThis is the largest park near the residence
Beautiful plaza with a park. There is usually a market present on Saturday mornings. Lots of places to eat around the park and for sight seeing
30th Street Station
2955 Market StAttractions, restaurants, bars and entertainment are located here. Given by the name, many gay people visit the area too
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Gayborhood
Attractions, restaurants, bars and entertainment are located here. Given by the name, many gay people visit the area too
Not to far of a walk from your stay. Chinatown is somewhat self explanatory. :) I’ll be updating more soon
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China Town
Not to far of a walk from your stay. Chinatown is somewhat self explanatory. :) I’ll be updating more soon
Sightseeing/Attraction
Nearby beautiful building with older architecture. Also where Amtrack connects
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Philadelphia borgarstjórn
1400 John F Kennedy BlvdNearby beautiful building with older architecture. Also where Amtrack connects
LOVE sign
Well known picture shot place
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch StFranklin Institute
222 N 20th StInteractive science museum
Nearby museum, walk there book ahead. Has artwork showings inside. Beautiful artwork and from a lot of history of all known artwork from around the world.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyNearby museum, walk there book ahead. Has artwork showings inside. Beautiful artwork and from a lot of history of all known artwork from around the world.
Elfreth's Alley
126 Elfreth's AlleySjálfstæðishöllin
520 Chestnut StUs. Constitution was drafted here
Dilworth Park
1 S 15th StPlease note that because of COVID it has closed, but you can still see outside the building
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One Liberty Athugunarstöð
1650 Market StPlease note that because of COVID it has closed, but you can still see outside the building
Washington Square Park
210 W Washington SquareBarnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyArt exhibit
Swann Memorial Fountain
Logan SquarePhiladelphia dýragarður
3400 W Girard AveÞjóðminjasafn yfir ameríska gyðinga sögu
101 S Independence Mall EFirst Food Market
116 S 21st StPathology displayed and medical history
Historic prison. Please call to ensure it has reopened for touring
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Austur ríkisfangelsi
2027 Fairmount AveHistoric prison. Please call to ensure it has reopened for touring
Náttúrufræðiakademían við Drexel-háskóla
1900 Benjamin Franklin PkwyFamily friendly history museum
Penn Museum
3260 South StNational Constitution Center
525 Arch StMúseum Bandaríska byltingarinnar
101 S 3rd StRodin safn
2151 Benjamin Franklin PkwyÆvintýraakvaríum
1 Riverside DrBetsy Ross hús
239 Arch StAfrísk-amerískt safn í Philadelphia
701 Arch StIndependence Seaport Museum
211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
Edgar Allan Pоe National Historic Site
532 North 7th StreetIt may still be closed because of COVID
Please note many sighting places are also in the entertainment category
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National Liberty Museum
321 Chestnut StPlease note many sighting places are also in the entertainment category
Mural Arts Philadelphia
1727-29 Mt Vernon StScience History Institute
315 Chestnut StUnited States Mint
151 N Independence Mall EBenjamin Franklin Museum
317 Chestnut StShofuso japanska hús og garður
Horticultural DriveA 40 minute train ride but very beautiful
First Bank of the United States
120 South 3rd StreetFort Mifflin
6400 Hog Island RdI might go here particularly if you are coming from the airport
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John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge í Tinicum
8601 Lindbergh Blvd.I might go here particularly if you are coming from the airport
Tabu Lounge & Sports Bar
254 S 12th StDrag shows, dancing, food and social events
Frelsisbjallan
526 Market StHighly recommend!!
Food scene
Double Knot
120 S 13th StGREAT FOOD and EXPERIENCE!
Pizzeria Vetri
1939 Callowhill StGreat pizza and when customizing calzones
Harp & Crown
1525 Sansom StAlso, book ahead for the bowling! Beautiful and memorable restaurant!
Butcher and Singer
1500 Walnut StAn upscale restaurant $$$$
The Cheesecake Factory
931 Haddonfield RdThe Black Sheep Pub and Restaurant
247 S 17th StWhen seeking an inexpensive bar/restaurant
Devon Seafood Grill
225 S 18th StGreat for very large restaurant parties
Alice Pizza
235 S 15th StNice pizza, but I go there for the gelato!
China Town
La Viola
253 S 16th St bring your own alcohol place
If you forgot anything or need cash. It’s across the street from your stay
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Spruce Market
1523 Spruce StIf you forgot anything or need cash. It’s across the street from your stay
Vedge
1221 Locust StNice vegan restaurant
Ten Asian Food Hall
1715 Chestnut StreetThis place is for late night dinner
These are well known and throughout Philly. Go to the nearest one. Great cookies.
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Insomnia Cookies
135 S 13th StThese are well known and throughout Philly. Go to the nearest one. Great cookies.
Great place for date nights, moderately priced drinks and food. Many groups come here
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Knock Restaurant and Bar
225 South 12th StreetGreat place for date nights, moderately priced drinks and food. Many groups come here
Across the street from your stay. Great Italian ice customized flavors, custard (like soft serve icecream), and sundaes. It is usually busy.
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Rita's Italian Ice
3610 Bristol RdAcross the street from your stay. Great Italian ice customized flavors, custard (like soft serve icecream), and sundaes. It is usually busy.
Giorgio On Pine
1328 Pine StI’d give the restaurant 4.5 stars
City Tavern Restaurant
138 S 2nd StMuseum/restaurant
Rittenhouse Market
1733 Spruce StGreat but upscale stake restaurant. The prices of this restaurant and how close it is to your stay should show you how big of a deal you got for your stay
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Steak 48
260 South Broad StreetGreat but upscale stake restaurant. The prices of this restaurant and how close it is to your stay should show you how big of a deal you got for your stay
Marathon Grill
121 S 16th StAmerican restive
Max Brenner - Philadelphia
1500 Walnut StRestaurant for all things chocolate
Many people love this restaurant and have told me about it
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Tequilas Restaurant / Bar
1602 Locust StMany people love this restaurant and have told me about it
honeygrow
169 E City AveSell beer, open late, until 1AM. You can drink in the unit if you’re of age.
Latimer Delicatessen Inc
255 S 15th StSell beer, open late, until 1AM. You can drink in the unit if you’re of age.
The nearest Starbucks to your stay (6 min walk), but there are other coffee shops about as close, too.
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Starbucks
347 South StThe nearest Starbucks to your stay (6 min walk), but there are other coffee shops about as close, too.
Universities
Drexel University
3141 Chestnut StUniversity of Pennsylvania
Temples
Frímúrarabýlið
1 N Broad StIt is a museum
Entertainment
The Philadelphia Orchestra Association
300 S Broad StBlue Cross RiverRink ísbæjarvöllur
101 S Christopher Columbus BlvdFranklin Square
200 N 6th StMini golf and other activities
Camden Children's Garden
3 Riverside DriveCooper River Park
North Park DriveBoating
I was told this was an LGBT leather-esk bar and for heterosexual people who love leather
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The Bike Stop
206 Quince StI was told this was an LGBT leather-esk bar and for heterosexual people who love leather
One of the better nightclubs, it usually has a small cover charge to enter
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Pulse Night Club
1526 Sansom StOne of the better nightclubs, it usually has a small cover charge to enter
Scary puzzle room, highly recommended. They have 6 rooms to figure out how to get out of there
Gotham Escape Room
1425 Arch StreetScary puzzle room, highly recommended. They have 6 rooms to figure out how to get out of there
National Liberty Museum
321 Chestnut StShopping mall
Shops at Liberty Place
1625 Chestnut St
Apple Walnut Street
1607 Walnut StApple store in a very close walk
Betsy Ross hús
239 Arch St