So You're Not From Philly
Reading Terminal Market
A 150 year old stall-based market located just feet from the neo-gothic monolith that is City Hall, Reading Terminal Market contains over one hundred merchants offer fresh produce, meats, fish, artisan cheese, groceries, ice cream, flowers, grilled cheese, baked goods, smoothies, crafts, books, clothing, and specialty foods. Check out Beiler's for Amish Donuts or Tommy DiNic's for a classic roast pork sandwich!
Cherry Street Pier
A haven for arts and artists is what's housed inside this old warehouse on the Delaware, enjoy views of the Benjamin Franklin bridge and any of the surrealist sculptures that are on display inside and out!
Liberty Bell
The entire Independence Mall is located here and the Liberty Bell can be seen from the street!
Cheesesteak Places (Avoid Pat's & Geno's)
All of the below places are Cash Only. Your order if you want traditional is "Wiz, fried onion", if you want the New School (what Tom orders these days) you want "Cooper Sharp, fried onion". - Angelo's Pizzeria (The young guns tearing up the rule book. Currently the most popular shop in Philly -- worth it but requires patience) - Dalessandro's (The traditionalist -- mounds of meat, a quiet tree filled neighborhood) - Jim's 4th Street (The one in Creed) - Shank's (A low key dark horse in the race, all the flavor of the giants but no lines and al fresco seating) - John's Roast Pork (Their innovation was a seeded roll and small peppers mixed in with their sharp provolone, The Stones to Dalessandro's Beatles) - Tony & Nick's (Furthest south, they were formerly Tony Luke's until a series of tax fraud schemes -- stay classy Philly -- led them to disinvest, their flavor still tastes like a steal)
Murph's Bar
A classic cash-only penny top Irish bar, this locally owned hole in the wall boasts the best Italian food in the neighborhood!
Meyers Brewing Company
Formerly a garage and now a place to grab a pint and people watch for cheap
Penn Treaty Park
A bit of green and a beautiful view of the river nearby!
Honey's Sit 'n Eat
A breakfast and brunch restaurant that specializes in Jewish/Southern hybrids of classic fare!
Middle Child Clubhouse
Rachel's fav!