Megan went to this park with friends frequently in high school for hiking and nature walks. Josh proposed in the gardens of the park's mansion. You can get to the mansion by putting these coordinates into your GPS: +39.9508, -75.4517.
Timed tickets may be purchased in advance on their website.
There are some nice walking trails through the woods and grassy areas here. Please note it can get muddy after it rains.
Josh grew up going to this park with friends.
The valley is designated as a National Natural Landmark and its beauty has inspired well-known individuals including Edgar Allen Poe and John Greenleaf Whittier.
Open weekdays from 10 am to 5 pm and weekends from 9 am to 5 pm. Tickets may be purchased in advance on their website.
This is a nice trail along the river for walking or biking. We'd recommend accessing it from the lot near Boathouse Row. If you head southeast from Boathouse Row you'll get a great view of a few of the city's famous buildings. You can rent a bike in front of Lloyd Hall or from one of the many Indego stations around the city.
Mosaic gardens on Philadelphia's South Street.
Wonderful museum to see impressionist, post-impressionist & modern art.
One of the largest art collections in the country with over 240,000 pieces. If you visit, you'll also have a chance to run up the "Rocky Steps" and to take a picture with his statue (located at the base of northern side of the steps).
Please check hours/opening as our wedding is the same weekend as the Penn undergraduate commencement!
This tucked-away brewery is one of the spots we went to on our first date!
They have some tasty IPAs and saisons. They don't have food but you are welcome to bring your own food into the venue.
A small local wine bar.
Our favorite local Irish bar. Get a Guinness and the curry fries!
Good for cocktails and Italian food. When you enter the building, head down the stairs in front of you.
Great cocktails and vegan food.
Here you can get one of the best cheesesteaks in the area.
A West Chester staple for Italian food.
Great for breakfast!
We highly recommend the cookies and the cakes.
Another really good spot for a cheesesteak.
Indoor market with many food vendors. A Philadelphia staple.
Excellent Greek food!
Another place to get a great cheesesteak. Please note they are CASH only!
We'd recommend doing the tasting menu here if you're feeling hungry. If you're not, make sure you get the trio of spreads for the mezze.
Don't sleep on the soft serve ice cream here.
Cute café with delicious pastries.