This formerly abandoned vocational school has a fun rooftop bar with a unique view of the city.
A short walk from our apartment, Pat's is the home of the original cheesesteak. While many Philadelphians will recommend other cheesesteaks, Pat's is the most famous.
The most beloved dive bar, according to every Philadelphian. Just ask one!
Incredible mosaics in a "visionary art environment" by local artist Isaiah Zagar, and one of Robb and Ashley's first dates.
A museum of medical oddities. Not for the faint of heart.
A smokey South Philadelphia dive bar where everybody knows your name (if you're Robb and Ashley!)
Get a photo with the Rocky statue, then run up the stairs like Rocky himself! There's also a pretty impressive collection of art inside, including several original Van Goghs.
Home to the iconic LOVE statue, with plenty of opportunities for people-watching.
Center City’s 125-year-old Reading Terminal Market serves as both a dazzling tourist destination and a source for fresh produce, seafood, meats and cheese for locals.
A very under-the-radar, yet highly reviewed little Indonesian restaurant, just blocks away from the apartment Ashley lived in with her Maid of Honor, Victoria (and, briefly, with Robb and his dog Cletus).
Pop over for a game of pool or skeeball after grabbing a cheesesteak at Pat's!
Great food at a fun bar in Fishtown. Play a game of pool, or catch a show upstairs at their intimate music venue.
Half dance party, half diner. Head to Silk City for one of their throwback dance parties, or grab a bite to eat inside or on the patio.
The perfect place to take your future father-in-law to ask for his daughter's hand in marriage (Source: Robb Goldsmith). The food is also really good.
Home of Philly's original citywide special, this PBR-themed bar always has something fun going on. From drag shows to karaoke to open mic, you won't be bored at Bob & Barbara's!
Award-winning Belgian brewpub serving the city's best mussels.
This BYOB with shareable dishes is great for groups. Pick up a bottle of wine and order everything on the menu! ...Or at least the pork fried dumplings, chicken on a stick, cold cucumber, and scallion pancakes.
Operating since 1935, Melrose Diner is a local favorite. Great for breakfast and brunch, or a midnight snack, since they're open 24/7.
This Chinatown speakeasy doesn't have a sign, so it's easy to miss. You'll have to follow the dress code (and the rules) but the cocktails and loungey atmosphere make it totally worthwhile.
Not only is the food great at this little Italian restaurant, but you'll also get treated to live performances by their in-house opera singers.
Great tacos and excellent margaritas. If you're feeling bold, try the 20-taco challenge. You'll feel terrible afterward (just ask our officiant, Jason), but you'll get a free t-shirt!
The best $5 burger in the city according to Robb (and many others)
Lounge in a hammock with a cocktail, graze on snacks from food trucks, or hop in a swan-shaped paddleboat at this lively pier on the Delaware River.
Throw axes and drink beer! It's totally safe, we swear.