Things To Do

Assembly Rooftop Lounge

Sampan

Sampan is an oasis of contemporary Asian small plates located in the heart of Center City, Philadelphia's hot Midtown Village neighborhood. A dramatic back-lit wall mural sets the scene for artful food, emerging from the restaurant's centrally located open kitchen while a carefully curated selection of wine, beer, sake and cocktails compliment guests' experiences.

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Reading Terminal Market

Reading Terminal (pronounced “Redding,” like Otis’s last name) is one of the country's oldest and largest urban markets, and it’s a true wonderland for all the senses. There’s no shortage of local, delicious things to eat here—from cheesesteaks and ethnic foods to ice cream and tons of farm-fresh produce. The Amish markets—open every day except for Sundays—are a particularly worthwhile draw with fresh-baked whoopie pies and pastries, cheese straight from the farm, and various canned pickled goodies. Beiler’s Donuts is a no-brainer stop, and Bassetts Ice Cream is the oldest ice cream company in America—and still magnificent after all these years.