Things To Do

Tony and Nick's Steaks

The Bride's favorite cheesesteak spot and also the namesake of the couple's kitten.

Jim's South St.

Popular tourist cheesesteak jawn located on the lively "South Street".

Campo's Philly Cheesesteaks

Another popular hoagie destination located in Old City.

Amada

Upmarket Spanish restaurant & tapas bar featuring dishes from famed TV chef Jose Garces.

Parc

A chic French Bistro located on the edge of Rittenhouse Square, one of the cities most popular parks.

Dante & Luigi's

A date night favorite Italian restaurant for the couple. Founded in 1899, it's the oldest restaurant in Philadelphia.

McGillin's Olde Ale House

Founded in 1860, this is the oldest bar (and restaurant) in Philadelphia. At the same time the Pony Express was delivering its first message, McGillin's was serving its first drinks (originally named The Bell in Hand).

Saloon Restaurant

Upscale steak house in the beautiful Bella Vista neighborhood.

Good Dog Bar

Located in a 100-yr old building, Good Dog is comfort food done right and was featured on an episode of Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.

Victory Brewing Company Philadelphia

A popular brewery based in the Bride's hometown (Downingtown).

Cavanaugh’s Headhouse

Where the Bride's parents first met and got engaged.

Bok Bar

Only a few blocks from the couple's house with an amazing view of the city.

Liberty Bell

It's got a crack in it.

Independence Hall

Birthplace of America - no big deal.

Delancey Street

Take a stroll down this beautiful and historic street lined with Civil War–era mansions that have changed little in appearance over the years. Delancey street is considered to be the most prestigious address in Philadelphia. The most famous portion stretches from 17th and 26th with the 1800 - 2000 blocks being especially stunning.

Rodin Museum

One of the greatest single collections of Rodin's work outside of Paris.

Barnes Foundation

The Barnes Foundation is an art collection and educational institution promoting the appreciation of art and horticulture that owns more than 4,000 objects, including over 900 paintings, estimated to be worth about $25 billion

The Franklin Institute

Founded in honor of America's first scientist, Benjamin Franklin, the Franklin Institute is one of the oldest and premier centers of science education and development in the country.

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Where the Rocky Statue is.....

Italian Market 9th Street

One of the oldest and largest open-air markets in America where dozens of vendors line the street, selling the freshest vegetables, fish, meats, spices and produce from their stalls, while gourmet shops and restaurants occupy storefronts in between. You may recognize this market from Rocky's famous training montage.

Betsy Ross House

Home of America's most famous seamstress - she sewed the flag.

Edgar Allan Pоe National Historic Site

Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849), one of America’s most original writers, lived in this red-brick home with his wife, Virginia, and his mother-in-law, Maria Clemm, for about a year. During that time, he penned The Black Cat, which describes a basement that is eerily similar to the one found here.

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

The life and work of this Polish patriot and hero of the American Revolution are commemorated here. Some of the Groom's family are decedents of this famous freedom fighter and military engineer.

Philadelphia City Hall

Until 1986, City Hall remained the tallest building in Philly as no structure was allowed to rise above the hat on the William Penn statue. After this agreement was broken, it allegedly brought a curse on Philadelphia sports teams for the next 22 years. The curse finally ended when the Phillies won the 2008 World Series, a year after a small William Penn statue was placed atop the city's tallest building at the time.

Reading Terminal Market

One of America’s largest and oldest public markets, housed since 1893 in a National Historic Landmark building, the Market offers an incredible selection of locally grown & exotic produce, locally sourced meats and poultry, plus the finest seafood, cheeses, baked goods, and confections. Plus the widest variety of restaurants under one roof. Find it all here at Philadelphia’s historic public market!

Eastern State Penitentiary

Once the most expensive and famous prison in the world. Criminals such as Al Capone and bank robber Slick Willie Sutton were held here.

Head House Square

Stop by this scenic block containing one of the oldest surviving market buildings of its type in the nation. Next to Cavanaugh's Headhouse, where the Bride's parents met and got engaged.

Boathouse Row

Broad Street

Major arterial street running North and South that offers an iconic view of City Hall.