Things To Do
Independence Hall
Check out historic Philadelphia in Old City! There are a ton of tours around Independence Mall, and the Visitor Center can provide more information. We love the Founding Fathers tour.
Italian Market
The best food in the city! We recommend walking around the Italian Market or doing a South Philly Food Tour. We love Chef Jackie's tours.
Barnes Foundation
A beautiful art museum with impressionist and modern art! They also have a great restaurant.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Check out the gorgeous art museum (or run up the Rocky steps)!
Rittenhouse Square
Our gorgeous neighborhood that has a beautiful park and many great restaurants!
Reading Terminal Market
Come here for iconic Philadelphia food! They have everything from Amish pretzels to roast pork sandwiches.
Angelo's Pizzeria
The best cheesesteak (in Lydia's opinion, not Andrew's) in Philly! They also have great pizza.
The Saloon
Our favorite Italian restaurant in the city!
Parc
An amazing French restaurant with great indoor and outdoor dining. It is right across the street from Rittenhouse Square, so there is also great people watching! We recommend the brunch.
Sampan
Excellent Asian fusion food and a great happy hour right in the Gayborhood. If you have time, try out their tasting menu (it is one of our favorite meals in the city)!
Amada
We love the cocktails here and the Spanish tapas!
Monk's Cafe
Huge beer list, amazing fries, awesome mussels, and Lyd’s favorite salad in the city!
Pizzeria Stella
This is a great neighborhood pizza place we love!
Superfolie
Our favorite wine bar in the neighborhood!
Grandma's Philly
The best Thai restaurant in the neighborhood!
Double Knot
One of the best sushi restaurants in Philly!
Dear Daphni
Incredible Mediterranean food and a gorgeous bar!
Rex at the Royal
This place has great Southern food and an awesome bar! South Street is also a fun place to check out while in town.
Loch Bar
We love the seafood here! It is super close to where our hotel block is.
Enswell
Our favorite coffee! They also have great cocktails.
Sally
Amazing pizza, wine, salads, etc!