Like Philadelphia’s own Parthenon, the Philadelphia Museum of Art sits majestically on a rise at the end of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The vast collections of this temple of art make it the third-largest art museum in the country, and an absolute must-see on the city’s cultural circuit.
Visit one of the greatest public markets in the country! You can enjoy eating virtually every type of cuisine, from sublime soul food and exquisite Asian and Middle Eastern dishes to authentic Philly Cheesesteaks and traditional Pennsylvania Dutch fare — all available from largely family-run stands. The pretzels and donuts are to die for!
A visit to the Magic Gardens offers a colorful, surreal escape from everyday life. Spanning half a block, the museum includes an immersive outdoor art installation and indoor galleries. The artist, Zagar, created the space using nontraditional materials such as folk art statues, found objects, bicycle wheels, colorful glass bottles, hand-made tiles, and thousands of glittering mirrors.
This is by far one of our favorite restaurants! They book up fast so make sure you reserve well in advance. Tip: Right now with COVID you are only able to make reservations two weeks in advance and the reservation system opens at 11am every day.
Super fun science museum!
Delicious pasta by famous chef Marc Vetri
Super cute traditional Italian restaurant. It is BYOB and you need to call to make reservations in advance