PHILADELPHIA GUIDE

Includes restaurants/bars (pp. 1-4), sites (pp. 4-5), shopping

and fitness (pg. 5).
Price Key to estimated prices per person (with drink, tax, tip)
$ <10, $$ 11-30, $$$ 31-60
Reservations: If you have a restaurant in mind, It is wise to call
ahead to check availability or go to www.opentable.com to
make reservations. Eating at the bar is often possible w/o
reservations.
BYOB: Many restaurants in Philadelphia are BYOB, or bring
your own bottle. In Pennsylvania, wine and liquor can only be
purchased from state-run stores called Fine Wine & Good
Spirits (closest one is 1218 Chestnut St). It is common to
purchase 6-packs of beer from local pizzerias and delis, which
often have impressive selections to choose from.
** Hot spot (Hard to get in to; Recognition as one of Phillys
best)

MIDTOWN VILLAGE And SUROUNDING

(area around the Loews)
Midtown Village is a unique enclave of independent, diverse
boutiques, restaurants, lofts and more.
Restaurants/Bars (Quick eats listed on separate document)
Capital Grille
Steakhouse, $$$
1338 Chestnut St (215) 545-9588
Maggianos
Italian $$
1201 Filbert St (215) 567-2020
Traditional, family-style Italian dishes.
Opa
Greek, $$
1311 Sansom St (215) 545-0170
Greek food and trendy bar.
Bru Caf & Wurst
American/German $$
1318 Chestnut St (215) 800-1079
German indoor bierhall
Pennsylvania 6
American $$$
114 S 12th St (267) 639-5606
In addition to their menu of contemporary American food,
Pennsylvania 6 offers a raw bar and an extensive cocktail
menu.
Sampan
Asian Fusion, Tapas, Thai $$$
124 S 13th St (215) 732-3501
Asian small plates. Vegetarian and gluten-free menus
Effies
Greek $$
1127 Pine St (215) 592-8333
Classic Greek. BYOB.

Mixto
Cuban, Latin American and Caribbean cuisine $$
1141 Pine St (215) 592-0363
Latin American and Caribbean cuisine.
Indeblue
Indian $ $
205 South 13th Street, 215.545.4633
classic Indian with a modern twist.
The Farmers' Cabinet
Heriloom American $$$
1113 Walnut St (215) 923-1113
European craft beer and rustic cuisine.
Kanella
Greek $$
1001 Spruce St (215) 922-1773
BYOB. Authentic Greek cuisine in a quaint setting.
**Jamonera
Spanish, Wine Bar $$$
105 S 13th St (215) 922-6061
Spanish tapas.
McCormick & Schmicks
Steak and Seafood, $$$
1 South Broad Street (215) 568-6888
**Barbuzzo
Mediterranean, Pizza $$$
110 S 13th St (215) 546-9300
Walk in, first-come, first-serve basis. small plates
**El Vez
Mexican $$
121 S 13th St (215) 928-9800
Margaritas and Tex Mex.
Melting Pot
American $$
1219 Filbert St (215) 922-7002
Fondue.
**Talula's Garden
American, $$$
210 W. Washington Square (215) 592-7787
Seasonal American food inspired by the farm and the garden.
The food is fantastic as well as the atmosphere on their
beautiful patio bar.
Garces Trading Company
European, $$
1111 Locust Street, 215-574-1099.
Iron chef Jose Garces serves up European plates in this trendy
bistro. Select wine from the large store in the restaurant.
**Vedge
Vegan, Vegetarian $$$
1221 Locust St (215) 320-7500
Vedge is vegan and you wont miss the meat. A beautiful
restaurant with a rustic feel. Has received national accolades.
Opa/Drury Beer Garden
Greek food & Bar, $$
1311 Sansom St
beer garden and Mediterranean dinner

Time
Restaurant, whiskey bar, taproom, $$
1315 Sansom St (215) 985-4800
Field House
Sports Bar, $$
1150 Filbert St (215) 629-1520
A spacious sports bar with full menu.
McGillans Old Alehouse
Irish Bar, $
1310 Drury St (215) 735-5562
Tucked-away bar has inexpensive, yet quality, beer.
Finn McCools Ale House
Irish pub, $$
118 S 12th St, (215) 923-3090
A gastro pub featuring Irish cuisine and craft beer.
MilkBoy Philly
Caf, $$
1100 Chestnut St (215) 925-6455
Caf by day, live music venue at night.
Fergies Pub
Irish Pub, $$
1214 Sansom St (215) 928-8118
Varga
Gastro pub, $$
941 Spruce St (215) 627-5200
Vintage Wine Bar
French Wine Bar $$
129 S 13th St (215) 922-3095
French fare and full bar
Zavino
Wine Bar, Pizzeria $$
112 S 13th St (215) 732-2400
Wine and Pizza
Strangeloves
Gastropub $$
216 S 11th St (215) 873-0404
Dinner and craft and local brews. Vegan and vegetarian
friendly
RAW Sushi & Sake Lounge
Sushi $$$
1225 Sansom St, (215) 238-1903
Vallani
Mediterranean, Latin, Tapas $$
1229 Spruce St (215) 790-9494
Medi-Latin tapas and lounge. Kitchen open till 1 AM.

RITTENHOUSE
(~15-20 minute walk from Loews; go West on Walnut St
towards higher numbered streets)
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Rittenhouse Square (18 St & Walnut St) is boasted as Phillys
most popular space in Center City. There is a lovely green
space with walkways and benches, as well as many
restaurants, shops, and nightlife options.

For quick food..

DiBruno Bros.
Market, Sandwiches, Salads $$
1730 Chestnut Street P. 215.665.922
A Philadelphia institution, Gourmet grocery and prepared
foods.
Federal Donuts
Donuts, Coffee $
1632 Sansom St
A Philly institution. Coffee, creative donuts and fried chicken!
HipCityVeg
Vegan $
127 S 18th St (215) 278-7605
Innovative vegan fast food.
Mamas Falafel
Mediterranean $
Authentic falafel. Vegetarian and Kosher. Cash only.
La Colombe
Coffee shop, $
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130 South 19 St.
Devils Alley
Bar & Grill, $$
1907 Chestnut St (215) 751-0707
Burgers, sandwiches, and salads plus upstairs bar.
Shake Shack
Burgers, Shakes $$
2000 Sansom St (215) 809-1742
A NYC staple in Philadelphia
Pietros
Pizzeria, $
1714 Walnut Street
Pizza, pastas and salads for lunch.
Other Restaurants/Bars
Square 1682
Restaurant & Lounge $$$
121 S. 17th Street, 215-563-5008.
At the Hotel Palomar. Modern American cuisine and cocktails.
Estia
Greek, $$$
1405 Locust Street, 215-735-7700.
Authentic Greek cuisine
**A kitchen
Modern, $$$
135 South 18th St. 215-825-7030
Features best seasonal ingredients.
**Dandelion
British gastropub, $$
124 S 18th St. 215-558-2500
Enjoy a cozy atmosphere and traditional British food in a
beautiful house. Feels just like England.

The Continental Midtown

American, $$
1801 Chestnut St (215) 567-1800
International tapas and martini bar.
**Audrey Claire
Mediterranean, $$ (cash only)
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276 S 20th St, 20 & Spruce 215-731-1222
This intimate BYOB is one of the citys favorites. Reservations
are not accepted on Fridays and Saturday.
**Twenty Manning Grill
American
261 S. 20th Street, 215-731-0900.
Reliably delicious food and good cocktails.
**Alma de Cuba:
Cuban, $$$
1623 Walnut Street, 215-988-1799.
Cuban food and excellent mojitos.
**Ocean Prime
Steakhouse and Seafood $$$$
124 S. 15th Street, 215-563-0163
Chima Brazilian Steakhouse
Brazilian, $$$
1901 John F Kennedy Blvd, 215-525-3233
Try exquisite churrasco of over 15 rotisserie meats.
**Village Whiskey
American $$
118 S 20th St (215) 665-1088
Featuring a comprehensive selection of more than 80 whiskeys
alongside what has been called the countrys best burger,
**Parc
French $$$
227 S 18th St (215) 545-2262
One of the most well known restaurants in Philadelphia, Parc
pays tribute to French caf culture with a traditional bistro fare
and a view of Rittenhouse square.
**Tinto
Spanish Tapas $$$
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114 S. 20 St. (215) 664-9150
Tria
American, Wine Bar $$
18th & Sansom Street 215.972.8742
12th & Spruce Street 215.629.9200
For wine, cheese and beer lovers
Monks Caf
Belgium Caf $$
264 S 16th St (215) 545-7005
100s of beers. cozy atmosphere, burgers, buckets of mussels,
and fries. Vegan and vegetarian friendly.
Good Dog Bar
Gastropub, $$
224 S 15th St. (215) 985-9600
Visit Good Dog for one of the countrys top burgers, the Good
Dog Burger, and stay for the beer!

Smiths
American, $
39-41 S 19th St. 267.546.2669
A classic Philly hangout with good food and tvs
Fado Irish Pub
Irish pub, $$
1500 Locust St. 215-893-9700
Black Sheep
Pub, $$
247 S. 17th Street 215.545.9473
Cozy pub. Antique bars and a fireplace make you feel right at
home inside the three-story colonial townhouse.
Franklin Mortgage & Investment Company
Speakeasy $$$
112 S 18th St (267) 467-3277
This original speakeasy has existed since the late 1920's, The
Franklin served as the front for the largest alcohol ring in the
country. Still serving the most intricate cocktails in town.

OLD CITY
(~15-20 min walk from Loews; walk East on Market St,
towards smaller numbered streets)
Old City is a place of significant history (Independence Hall,
Liberty Bell, etc), charming shops, exquisite dining, and plenty
of entertainment.

Restaurants/Bars
**Fork
American $$$
306 Market Street, 215-625-9425
In this simple and sophisticated spot, youll find a menu which
changes daily with the finest and freshest ingredients.
High Street on Market
$$
308 Market Street, 215-625-0988.
Forks sister restaurant creates inventive pastries, hand crafted
sandwiches, house-made breads.
City Tavern
$$$
138 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 413-1443
Replica of the historic 18th century building, where founding
fathers gathered. Features authentic 18th century recipes,
served in period dining rooms.
Positano Coast
Mediterranean, $$$
212 Walnut Street, 215-238-0499.
Farmicia
Farm-to-table, $$
15 S. 3rd (215) 627-6274
Fresh local ingredients.
Cuba Libre
Cuban, $$
10 S 2nd St (215) 627-0666
Authentic Cuban dining. Bar scene and dancing late night.

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American (Southern), $$
700 Chestnut St (215) 223-5663
Decorated like the 70s with classic diner dishes with flair.
**Budakkan
Asian Fusion $$
325 Chestnut St, (215) 574-9440
Large and modern restaurant with excellent food.
Continental Old City
European, American $$
138 Market St, (215) 923-6069
International tapas and martinis with retro dcor.
**Amada
Spanish, Tapas $$$
217-219 Chestnut St (215)-625-2450
Iron Chef, Jose Garces restaurant. Come share a wide range
of small Spanish plates plus excellent sangria
**Zahav
Israeli
237 St. James Place
(215) 625-8800
A trendy award winning restaurant featuring Israeli food.
Red Owl Tavern
American $$
433 Chestnut St (215) 923-2267
This American eatery is located right across from
Independence Hall in the Hotel Monaco.
Stratus Rooftop Lounge
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11 floor of Hotel Monaco
433 Chestnut St., 215-925-2889
Amazing views and dcor. Tapas and full bar.

CHINATOWN
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(~5 minute walk from the Loews; walk North on 10 St,
past Market St, towards Arch St)
While similar in concept to the "Chinatowns" of many major
U.S. cities, this ethnic enclave possesses a great deal of
distinctly Philadelphian architecture and cultural character. The
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iconic Chinatown Friendship Gate is located at 10 St & Arch
St.
Dim Sum Garden
Chinese, Dim Sum $
1020 Race St, (215) 873-0258
This small authentic restaurant is said to have the best
dumpling outside Shanghai.
New Harmony
Chinese, Vegetarian, Kosher $$
135 N 9th St, (At Cherry St) (215) 627-4520
Vietnam
$$
816 S 47th St, (215) 729-0260
The best place in the city to get Pho!

The Great Philly Cheesesteak Debate

No trip to Philadelphia is complete without sampling a
cheesesteak from at least one of the rivaling shops. Head
down to South Philly (take a cab) and see if you find which one
is your favorite!
Pats (across from Ginos)
1237 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Ginos (across from Pats)
1219 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Jims
400 South Street
Philadelphia PA 19147
Museums and Attractions
In Museum District (by Art Museum)
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Ben Franklin Parkway
Climb the stairs like Rocky, enjoy an amazing view of the city
from the top, and explore the beautiful museum.
The Franklin Institute
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222 N. 20 St
One of the oldest and premier centers of science education
and development in the United States.
The Franklin Institute Presents An Exhibition Of Archeological
Treasures In One Day in Pompeii, On View November 9-April
27, 2014
The Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Discover the legendary collection of the Barnes Foundation,
one of the world's finest holdings of impressionist, postimpressionist, and early modern paintings, African sculpture,
metalwork, and more.
Rodin Museum
2154 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
The best-known of Rodin's works, The Thinker (1880-1882),
sits outside the museum in the entry courtyard. Though no
longer used, visitors once entered through a cast of The Gates
of Hell, located at the entrance into the museum. This massive
5.5-m-tall bronze doorway was originally created for the
Museum of Decorative Arts (which was to have been located in
Paris but never came into existence).
Academy of Natural Sciences
1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Americas oldest natural history museum and world leader in
biodiversity and environmental research.
Current Special Exhibit: Dinosaurs Unleashed
Mtter Museum
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19 S. 22 St
This medical history museum is home to rare preserved
anatomical specimens, ancient medical instruments, and more.

Attractions in Old City

Independence Visitor Center
1 North Independence Mall
Consider starting your site seeing here. It holds unique exhibits
and guidance on planning your visit and access to tickets.
Independence Hall
520 Chestnut St.
Construction of the Pennsylvania State House, which came to
be known as Independence Hall, began in 1732. It was a
symbol of the nation to come, where the Declaration of
Independence was adopted.
Liberty Bell Center
525 Market St.
The old cracked Bell still proclaims Liberty and Independence
Hall echoes the words, "We the People." Explore Franklin's
Philadelphia and learn about the past and America's continuing
struggle to fulfill the Founders' Declaration that "all men are
created equal."
The National Constitution Center
525 Arch St.
Dedicated to non-partisan constitutional education and debate.
A huge building with multiple changing exhibits.
One of the newer exhibitions, Slavery at Jeffersons
Monticello, features the stories of six families of slaves living
on Jeffersons plantation.
Betsy Ross House
239 Arch St
No visit to Historic Philadelphia would be complete without a
stop at the home of America's most famous flagmaker.
African American Museum
701 Arch St
Dedicated to celebrating and interpreting African American
history and culture
National Museum of American Jewish History
101 South Independence Mall
The core exhibition explores more than 350 years of American
Jewish history through the use of evocative objects, telling
moments and state-of-the-art interactive technologies.

Shopping

Old City
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Walk down 2 and 3 street between Chestnut and Race
streets for a unique shopping experience. Explore art galleries,
furniture shops, and vintage and boutique clothing stores.
Antique Row
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Pine St between 13 & 10
Dig through treasures from toys, jewelry, rugs, and of course
antiques, at this amazing destination.
Jewelers Row
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Sansom St between 7 & 8 , and 8 St between Chestnut &
Walnut
Explore literally hundreds of jewelers on colonial, brick-paved
streets and experience the countrys best window shopping.
Health and Fitness Activities
Bike Rentals
WheelFunRentals can be found along the Schuykill River Trail
at 1 Boathouse Row, or at the Independence Visitor Center at
1 North Independence Mall West. They offer road bikes,
mountain bikes, cruisers, surreys, and more. Click here for a
map of Philadelphias favorite biking trails:
http://www.bicyclecoalition.org/resources/maps
Schuykill River Traila scenic walk or jog
http://www.schuylkillrivertrail.com/
The 25 mile trail follows the banks of the Schuykill River
(pronounced SKOO-kul) and brings you by some of the scenic
icons of Philadelphia, such as the Art Museum with the Rocky
Steps, and Boathouse Row. Open to walkers, joggers, and
bikers, the trail has several entry points easily accessible from
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the city. You can get on the trail at the corner of 24 and Race
St. Go all the way West on Race St. until you hit the river.
Philly Power Yoga
2016 Walnut St.
(267) 908-5385
www.phillypoweryoga.com
This studio offers heated Vinyasa power yoga classes at
$15.00 per drop in class, or $18.00 with mat rental.
THRIVE Pilates
2016 Walnut St.
www.phillypoweryoga.com
Located just one floor above Philly Power Yoga, Thrive offers
drop in pilates, barre, and cardio kickboxing classes at $20 per
drop in class ($18.00 student rate).

**There is no sales tax on clothing in Pennsylvania

Rittenhouse Row
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Walnut St between 19 & Broad St
This districts mix of national retailers like Anthropologie,
Williams Sonoma, Gap, Urban Outfitters and Barneys Co-Op
alongside local retailers and trend-setting boutiques.

Bikram Yoga Philadelphia

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1520 Sansom St. 3 Floor
(215) 977-9642
www.bikramphiladelphia.com
This studio offers Bikram yoga classes at $20 per drop in
class.

The Shops at Liberty Place

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16 St & Chestnut St
Over 60 shops and restaurants come together to offer upscale
merchandise plus delicious delicacies and food court.
Macy's Center City
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13 St & Market St
Located in the historic Wanamaker building which opened in
1866