101 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Walkable from both hotels in Old City. Located on the Delaware River.
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink
101 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Roller skating and carnival games + food. Walkable from hotels in Old City. Located on the Delaware River.
Take a Hike at Wissahickon Valley Park
Valley Green Road, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Puttshack -Philadelphia
915 New Jersey 73, Mount Laurel Township, NJ 08054
Indoor miniature golf course located in Center City.
Pizzeria Beddia
1313 North Lee Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Named by Bon Appetit as The Best Pizza in America! GET the tomato pie (and the rose wine + espresso soft serve). Located in Fishtown.
PIZZA Shackamaxon
115 East Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125
The best slice in Fishtown (and arguably the city)! Great for a quick grab-n-go meal. Check to see if they're open before you go (looking at their Instagram profile is best).
Big Ass Slices Bar & Grill
224 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
The name says it all. Walkable from both the Renaissance Philadelphia & Hotel Monaco.
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Iconic coffee spot. Featured in an episode of Queer Eye (deep talks with Karamo). Get a draft latte. Various locations (our favorite is on Frankford Ave in Fishtown).
ReAnimator Coffee
1523 East Susquehanna Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Local Coffee Shop (various locations). We recommend their Salted Carmel Vanilla Latte with Oatmilk.
Front Street Cafe
1253 North Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Our go-to brunch spot. Also great for Happy Hour. We recommend their potato crusted tenderloins and their vegan fried mozarella (HH and dinner only).
Talula's Garden
210 West Washington Square, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Go for brunch! Located by Washington Square in Center City. Must order a fresh baked cheddar-chive biscuit with salted honey black pepper butter. Drool. Part of STARR Restaurant Group.
Morimoto
723 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Mouth-watering Japanese food. Part of STARR Restaurant Group. Get their Rock Shrimp Tempura. Don't share. Located in Center City.
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar - Philadelphia
10 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Must get a Mojito and Yuca fries. Walkable from both the Renaissance Philadelphia & Hotel Monaco.
Fette Sau
1208 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Connor's favorite BBQ restaurant. Part of STARR Restaurant Group. Located in Fishtown.
El Vez
121 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Excellent Mexican Food. Part of STARR Restaurat group. Located in Center City.
The Bourse Food Hall
111 South Independence Ml East, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Several food options. Located on the same block as the Renaissance Philadelphia & Hotel Monaco.
Reading Terminal Market
1136 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Indoor Farmer's Market. So many great options! One of Philly's gems.