2 sights not to be missed! Check out the "Moon tree" and the tomb of the Unknown soldier of which the eternal flame burns, a tribute to all our men and women in the "Armed forces"
Did you know? Washington Square was one of Philadelphia’s five original squares laid out in 1682. Known as Southeast Square, it served as a cemetery from about 1704 until 1794. 続きを読む
While you're in the neighborhood, visit "Dead Sea Scrolls," 1 of the largest collections of ancient artifacts ever to tour outside Israel. Save $5 on daytime tix w/ the code DSS4SQ. Now thru Oct. 14 続きを読む
Make sure to log into the computer in the signers' room, you can get a certificate of you signing the Constitution! Not bad at all!
Its 9,200 acres make up 10 percent of Philadelphia. Rather than a single park, it's actually a collection of 63 regional and neighborhood parks. In 1876 one of the first World's Fairs was hosted here.
Home to the plaster cast of the world’s “first” Siamese twins. The performing twins once travelled the world, but this artifact remains here in Philly. --Travel Channel’s Mysteries at the Museum
The Bell was ordered in 1751 & is one of the most prominent symbols of the Revolutionary War. In 1752 to the dismay of onlookers the bell cracked during testing. Over 2 million visitors come each year
Features seasonal, wondrously creative dishes by Chef Michael Santoro and a space as gorgeous as any in the city. 続きを読む
The rooftop lounge is Mid-town’s pièce de résistance. Partially enclosed so that it’s servicable year-round, the deck area is one of the most popular nightspots in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood.
Get after-hours access to Di Bruno Bros. with a group. Gather up 8 friends and pay $100 bucks total for all the cheese, bread & antipasti you wish. Tastings available after the shop closes.
DiBruno Bros. is an authentic, gourmet Philadelphia cheese shop and eatery at Rittenhouse Square. Find cheese from all around the world as well as Italian deli items and a premier upstairs café. 続きを読む
The gang from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia often frequents this eatery. Grab their favorite table right out front and fuel up with the spot's award-winning espresso.
Open since 1861, this is America's oldest ice cream company! Don't miss the Peanut Butter Dream shake. 続きを読む
You need to visit a bakery that sends you home with your pastries in a cardboard box tied with cotton string. My favorit is Termini Brothers for chocolate-chip cannoli and pignoli-nut cookies. 続きを読む
Every Saturday at 8pm is Bye Bye Liver: The Philadelphia Drinking Play! Grab a drink in the back bar and have some laughs! It's like SNL in a bar--with drinking games!! A great pregame!
Great beer selection. Nice menu, reasonably priced. Whatever you order... ORDER IT WITH TOTS.
Philly brewery Yards made a sudsy ale specially for the 2011 Philadelphia Science Festival: E=MC Beered. Don't miss the free weekend brewery tours and tasting room, or Tuesday night beer Quizzo.
Take advantage of free tours and tastings every Saturday and Sunday, from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m.
PBC is rated one of the top five sustainable breweries in the U.S. in part because brewers grow their own hops. 続きを読む
Take advantage of free tours and tastings every Saturday, 12 noon to 3:00 p.m.
take time to admire over one hundred years of history in the grille room, complete with a maxfield parrish painting of old king cole. his work can be found throughout the clubhouse.
Housed in an elegant Greek Revival Structure, this museum holds a collection of Philadelphia history with over 10,000 iconic objects such as the wampum belt given to William Penn by the Lenape people.
Probably the best place to start your time in Philly. It gives a good base for and perspective on the rest of your visit.
Awesome place to spend a Sunday afternoon coding in the sunny porch, with a nice view on an urban garden.
A tucked away, authentic Maine lobster shack. Buy a beer at the Foodery on Sansom then hunker down for a classic Maine lobster roll. Thank you Luke for expanding to Philly!
The $14.99 lunch prix fixe includes two courses (either tortilla soup or chopped salad for the first course; short rib burrito, chipotle chicken tacos or black bean enchiladas for the second course). 続きを読む
