Reading Terminal Market, one of the nation’s oldest and largest public markets, first opened in 1893. Visitors can enjoy eating a wide swath of different cuisines, from sublime soul food and exquisite Asian and Middle Eastern dishes to authentic Philly cheesesteaks and traditional Pennsylvania Dutch fare — all available from largely locally owned, family-run stands.
Philadelphia’s Chinatown neighborhood is the heart of Asian history and culture in Philadelphia. Stretching from Arch Street to Vine Street, and from 11th Street to 8th Street, the neighborhood is packed with businesses representing several East Asian cultures, from Cantonese and Vietnamese to Korean and Thai.
As part of the larger umbrella known as Washington Square West, Midtown Village also contains the LBGTQ-centric Gayborhood, with its restaurants, galleries and hot spots; the popular dining destinations of the famed 13th Street corridor; and some of the biggest and best hotels and theaters in the city.
City hall is America’s largest municipal building is an architectural marvel that's worth exploring all the way to the top... Love park is conveniently located near city hall. It is home to Philadelphia's LOVE sculpture and the entrance to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.