Guidebook for Philadelphia
Arts & Culture
This musuem is located at the intersection of 20th street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
The fabled collection of Dr. Albert Barnes was transferred from it's Merion, PA home to Philly in 2013.
The new musuem maintains the original arrangement of paintings and Matisse's only American site-specific murals have beenr relocated here.
FYI.. Closed on Tuesdays
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Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy This musuem is located at the intersection of 20th street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
The fabled collection of Dr. Albert Barnes was transferred from it's Merion, PA home to Philly in 2013.
The new musuem maintains the original arrangement of paintings and Matisse's only American site-specific murals have beenr relocated here.
FYI.. Closed on Tuesdays
This is a wonderful collection of the sculpture by Auguste Rodin. Some of this collection is displayed in a garden setting.
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Museo Rodin
2151 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy This is a wonderful collection of the sculpture by Auguste Rodin. Some of this collection is displayed in a garden setting.
El Instituto Franklin
222 N 20th StFree Library of Philadelphia
1901 Vine StInstitute of Contemporary Art
118 S 36th StEssentials
Whole Foods Market
2101 Pennsylvania AveFYI...The store requires you to bring your own bags. We have some extra bags behind the door to the basement if needed! =)
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ALDI
4421 Market St FYI...The store requires you to bring your own bags. We have some extra bags behind the door to the basement if needed! =)
Fine Wine & Good Spirits is a liquor, but does not sell beer. It is located next to Aldi grocery store.
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Fine Wine & Good Spirits
411 N 20th StFine Wine & Good Spirits is a liquor, but does not sell beer. It is located next to Aldi grocery store.
Brewerytown Rx Pharmacy
2621 W Girard AveCVS
4314 Locust StFood Scene
They offer delicious baked goods and terrific coffee with a homey atmosphere.
It is run by a non-profit organization that provides career opportunities for young adults & the vibe there is terrific!
The storefront has "Leins" written on it, which is remnant from a previous establishment.
www.themonkeyandtheelephant.org
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The Monkey & The Elephant
2831 W Girard AveThey offer delicious baked goods and terrific coffee with a homey atmosphere.
It is run by a non-profit organization that provides career opportunities for young adults & the vibe there is terrific!
The storefront has "Leins" written on it, which is remnant from a previous establishment.
www.themonkeyandtheelephant.org
Lucky Goat Coffee House
888 N 26th StThe Lucky Goat has great coffee!
Favorite traditional pizza pies and new artisan flavor profiles
inspired by International + Philly street foods.
A new pizza hub and experience in Philadelphia’s Brewerytown neighborhood.
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Pizza Dads
2843 W Girard AveFavorite traditional pizza pies and new artisan flavor profiles
inspired by International + Philly street foods.
A new pizza hub and experience in Philadelphia’s Brewerytown neighborhood.
Offers delivery and is a more standard pizzeria with burgers, Stromboli, baked wraps, and cheesesteaks together with pizzas.
unclenickspizzaphilly.com
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Karma Pizza
2825 W Girard AveOffers delivery and is a more standard pizzeria with burgers, Stromboli, baked wraps, and cheesesteaks together with pizzas.
unclenickspizzaphilly.com
This has freshly made and delicious standard fare for breakfast and lunch.
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iMunch Cafe
1233 N 31st StThis has freshly made and delicious standard fare for breakfast and lunch.
This is located at the intersection of 29th and Girard Avenue and is wonderful, homey diner.
Their cheesesteaks are wonderful and this a terrific place for a sit-down breakfast.
FYI...They only accept cash, and at dinner time they close around 7pm.
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Blue Jay
2900 W Girard AveThis is located at the intersection of 29th and Girard Avenue and is wonderful, homey diner.
Their cheesesteaks are wonderful and this a terrific place for a sit-down breakfast.
FYI...They only accept cash, and at dinner time they close around 7pm.
This is a great place for breakfast!
Everyone loves their grits, and their coffee is great!
Philly Sunnyside Diner
2801 W Girard AveThis is a great place for breakfast!
Everyone loves their grits, and their coffee is great!
They serve great barbecue and soul food made to order.
Take out is available as well.
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Butter's Soul Food To Go
2730 W Girard AveThey serve great barbecue and soul food made to order.
Take out is available as well.
The Ethiopian food is tasty and they serve modestly priced beer & drinks around a circle bar.
www.theerabar.com
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ERA
2743 Poplar StThe Ethiopian food is tasty and they serve modestly priced beer & drinks around a circle bar.
www.theerabar.com
Both Pat's and Geno's are located on 12th and Passayunk in South Philly.
Cross street legendary rivals. Follow instructions for ordering!
Try one of each and join the age-old debate on who's better.
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Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk Ave Both Pat's and Geno's are located on 12th and Passayunk in South Philly.
Cross street legendary rivals. Follow instructions for ordering!
Try one of each and join the age-old debate on who's better.
Both Pat's and Geno's are located on 12th and Passayunk in South Philly.
Cross street legendary rivals. Follow instructions for ordering!
Try one of each and join the age-old debate on who's better.
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Geno's Steaks
1219 S 9th StBoth Pat's and Geno's are located on 12th and Passayunk in South Philly.
Cross street legendary rivals. Follow instructions for ordering!
Try one of each and join the age-old debate on who's better.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Space IPA is highly recommended! You can get a growler to take home!
They also serve borscht, pierogis, and other bites with a welcoming, friendly atomosphere.
http://crimeandpunishmentbrewingco.com
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Crime and Punishment Brewing Co.
2711 W Girard AveThe Space IPA is highly recommended! You can get a growler to take home!
They also serve borscht, pierogis, and other bites with a welcoming, friendly atomosphere.
http://crimeandpunishmentbrewingco.com
The grilled sandwiches are wonderful, the salads are great, and the soups are hearty!
There is an excellent beer selection, both on tap and in cans.
www.rybrew.com
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Rybrew
2600 W Girard AveThe grilled sandwiches are wonderful, the salads are great, and the soups are hearty!
There is an excellent beer selection, both on tap and in cans.
www.rybrew.com
Their salmon sandwich is really good and their burgers are terrific!
They also serve a wide selection of craft brews on draft. They have a full bar with excellent light fare, sandwiches and burgers.
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2637brew
2637 W Girard AveTheir salmon sandwich is really good and their burgers are terrific!
They also serve a wide selection of craft brews on draft. They have a full bar with excellent light fare, sandwiches and burgers.
Sightseeing
The Philadelphia Zoo is America's first zoo and one of the region's foremost conservation organizations. The 42-acre Victorian garden is home to more than 1,600 animals, including highly endangered Amur tigers and rare sifaka lemurs. The Zoo promotes conservation efforts to protect endangered species around the world.
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Zoológico de Filadelfia
3400 W Girard AveThe Philadelphia Zoo is America's first zoo and one of the region's foremost conservation organizations. The 42-acre Victorian garden is home to more than 1,600 animals, including highly endangered Amur tigers and rare sifaka lemurs. The Zoo promotes conservation efforts to protect endangered species around the world.
The Rocky Statue and the “Rocky Steps” are undeniably two of the most popular attractions in Philadelphia.
A near constant flow of people arrive daily to snap a picture with the Rocky statue at the bottom of the stairs at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and then hustle up the museum’s grand stairway to try their hand at the famous two-arms-raised salute.
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Escaleras de Rocky
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyThe Rocky Statue and the “Rocky Steps” are undeniably two of the most popular attractions in Philadelphia.
A near constant flow of people arrive daily to snap a picture with the Rocky statue at the bottom of the stairs at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and then hustle up the museum’s grand stairway to try their hand at the famous two-arms-raised salute.
When Eastern State opened more than 180 years ago, it changed the world. Known for its grand architecture and strict discipline, this was the world’s first true “penitentiary,” a prison designed to inspire penitence, or true regret, in the hearts of prisoners. The building itself was an architectural wonder; it had running water and central heat before the White House, and attracted visitors from around the globe.
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Penitenciaría del Estado del Este
2027 Fairmount AveWhen Eastern State opened more than 180 years ago, it changed the world. Known for its grand architecture and strict discipline, this was the world’s first true “penitentiary,” a prison designed to inspire penitence, or true regret, in the hearts of prisoners. The building itself was an architectural wonder; it had running water and central heat before the White House, and attracted visitors from around the globe.
Boathouse Row
1 Boathouse RowHistorical landmark with rowing clubs
Independence Hall
520 Chestnut StCampana de la Libertad
526 Market StMerchants Exchange Building
143 S 3rd StParks & Nature
Parque East Fairmount
2839 W Glenwood AveLocated in Fairmount Park on the eastern bank of the Schuylkill River. Smith Memorial playground and playhouse features a large outdoor park with 3 floors of fun indoor activities.
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Parque Infantil y Teatro Smith Memorial
3500 Reservoir DrLocated in Fairmount Park on the eastern bank of the Schuylkill River. Smith Memorial playground and playhouse features a large outdoor park with 3 floors of fun indoor activities.
Entertainment & Activities
Lightbox Film Center is Philadelphia’s premier exhibitor of film and moving image art. The signature public arts program of International House Philadelphia, an independent nonprofit organization, Lightbox presents an unparalleled slate of repertory, nonfiction, experimental and international cinema.
Lightbox Film Center
401 South Broad StreetLightbox Film Center is Philadelphia’s premier exhibitor of film and moving image art. The signature public arts program of International House Philadelphia, an independent nonprofit organization, Lightbox presents an unparalleled slate of repertory, nonfiction, experimental and international cinema.