Things To Do

What You Should Do in Philly

The City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection. The birthplace of American Democracy. The Athens of America. We love Philadelphia – and as two adopted Philadelphians we hope you get to experience just a little of all this amazing city has to offer. To that end, we strongly encourage you to spend the weekend here and explore our neighborhoods, try some of the best food in the country (sorry, New York, it’s true), and visit uniquely important sites in our nation’s history. On this page, we've included a few highlights – and have included a full list of food and drink recommendations on the FAQ page. If you have any questions or would like more detailed recommendations, please don't hesitate to reach out!

Independence Hall

By sure to book your tour through the National Park Service!

Second Bank of the United States Portrait Gallery

Museum of the American Revolution

A personal favorite of ours. A frequent Field Trip for Meghan and her students!

Elfreth's Alley

Philadelphia Museum of Art Steps

Run the famous Rocky Steps and then head inside for centuries of famous art!

Barnes Foundation

An excellent museum showcasing some of the world’s most important impressionist, post-impressionist, and modern paintings, including works by Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, and Picasso.

Eastern State Penitentiary

Once the most famous and expensive prison in the world – now a museum – this was the world's first true "penitentiary," a prison designed to inspire penitence in the hearts of prisoners. Famous inmates included bank robber "Slick Willie" Sutton and "Scarface" Al Capone.

Reading Terminal Market

A food hall in Center City with something for everyone. Go for lunch!

Rittenhouse Square

A beautiful public park in a nice neighborhood. They have a great Farmers' Market on Saturdays.