Anne & Abraham
Things To Do
Independence National Historical Park
Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and more!
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Reading Terminal Market
Great food, some of the best in the city! Favorites include Bassetts Ice Cream, Termini Brothers Bakery, Belier’s Donuts, Hershel’s East Side Deli, DiNic’s, El Merkury, and more!
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
Beautiful amazing history and National Shrine of St. Katharine Drexel (Philadelphia Native).
Chinatown
Favorites include: Mayflower Bakery (best egg tarts), Shang Hai 1, Banana Leaf (Malaysian cuisine), A La Mousse, Paris Baguette, Ocean Harbor (traditional dim sum), Asia Bakery (try their bbq pork buns!)
The Franklin Fountain
Great ice cream experience, with tons of historic flare!
Betsy Ross House
I used to work there! Amazing example of working class women from the 18th century as well as an 18th century home in Philadelphia!
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Great Family Museum
The National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia
The Franklin Institute
Great for kids!
Barnes Foundation
One of the best collections of art in the world!
Eastern State Penitentiary
An amazing historical look at the penitentiary system in the United States. Audio tour is narrated by Steve Buscemi! Al Capone had a brief "residency" within the penitentiary's walls.
Museum of the American Revolution
The Mütter Museum at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Museum of medical oddities! Strong stomach required!
The Rosenbach
Great museum for all you literature fans!