Melanie & Michael
Things To Do
Moriarty's Restaurant Irish Pub
Friday night, 9/20, please come out and join us for drinks at Moriarty's!!! This is a perfect time to meet up, see everyone and have fun together!!! We will be hanging out here from 8:30 PM - 10 PM.
Christ Church
The history of the church is amazing! To fully appreciate how special it is, we highly recommend visiting during tour hours: Mon. - Sat. 9AM - 5PM. Fun fact - Dr. & Mrs. Seymour were married here too! Christ Church, the birthplace of the American Episcopal Church, was founded in 1695 as a condition of William Penn’s Charter. Known as “The Nation’s Church,” it hosted members of the Continental Congress during the American Revolution and Presidents George Washington and John Adams in the first decade of the newly established Republic. Among early members were Benjamin and Deborah Franklin ( they sat in pew #70), Betsy Ross, John Penn (William Penn’s grandson), and signers of the Constitution and of the Declaration of Independence, including Robert Morris, Benjamin Rush, and Francis Hopkinson. Look for the placards posted on the pews. They note the names of the historical figures that once sat there.
Liberty Bell
This is a great piece of American history right in our backyard!
Boathouse Row (We got engaged at University Barge Club)
These iconic boat houses are lit up on the Schuylkill River. We got engaged on the dock of University Barge Club! Boat House Row is special with it's scenic views of the Philadelphia skyline and beautiful walking path along the water.
Rocky Statue
Classic tourist hot spot! The famous Rocky steps that lead up to the Art Museum are to the left of the statue.
Big Bus Tours
This is a fun way to see Philadelphia! We highly recommend it. The buses are hop-on hop-off. They will stop at certain points of interest so you can walk around to experience the city. The tour guides will let you know when the next bus leaves to resume the tour. If you want to spend more time at a stop, you can catch up with another bus. On the tour, you will learn about the Art museum and Rocky statue, City Hall, Reading Terminal Market, China Town, Penn's Landing, Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and much more!
Spruce Street Harbor Park
25 steps from the Moshulu is Spruce Street Harbor Park (SSHP). It features colorful hammocks, floating gardens, beautiful lights, refreshing craft beer, and food from popular Philly restaurants, making it a gathering space for locals and out-of-towners! Here, there is a floating beer garden with a cantilevered net lounge. It is super cool! It is a place where you can relax while suspended 4 feet above the Delaware River. It is stress-free because there are debris liners in place to catch keys, change and cell phones ... just in case!
Reading Terminal Market
With row after row of vendors offering everything from Pennsylvania Dutch pot pies to Peking duck, Reading Terminal Market is an international food hall with a decidedly Philadelphian flair. The jumble of sit-down eateries, to-go stands, produce shops, butchers, and bakeries at this 125-year-old spot make for a destination that’s a favorite with locals and tourists alike. The railroad that lent the market its name is long gone but Reading Terminal (51 N. 12th Street) has held on to become one of the oldest continually operating public markets in the country, with the first tenants setting up stalls back in 1893. Today, traditional Philadelphia and Pennsylvania foods like cheesesteaks, roast pork sandwiches, Amish-style soft pretzels, and whoopie pies vie for attention with shawarma, pad thai, po’boys, and chicken tikka masala.
The Franklin Fountain
Best ice cream in town!!! Old-fashion ice cream parlor across the street from the Penn's View Hotel. If available, we highly recommend Whirly Berley and Caramelized Banana! Cash Only.
Jim's Steaks
The locals think Jim's is the best cheesesteak! You gotta experience the famous Geno's and Pat's rivalry to know for sure :)
Geno's Steaks
The classic Philly Cheesesteak rivalry - "Pat's or Geno's?" - are directly across the street from each other. They are both delicious! Try both and see who's you like best! Then go to Jim's Steaks to experience what the locals say is the best. IMPORTANT TIP - Because they are open 24/7 with such a high demand, there is a local ordering convention to expedite the ordering process. Order with the type of cheese you want (whiz, american, provalone, etc.) + "wit" or "without" (this indicates whether you want fried onions or not). For example: If you want a cheesesteak with Provolone cheese and fried onions you say, "Provi wit". If you want a cheesesteak with American cheese and no fried onions you say, "American without". We are Geno's fans. Tell us which cheesesteak joint you like best! Enjoy!
Pat's King of Steaks
The classic Philly Cheesesteak rivalry - "Pat's or Geno's?" - are directly across the street from each other. They are both delicious! Try both and see who's you like best! Then go to Jim's Steaks to experience what the locals say is the best. IMPORTANT TIP - Because they are open 24/7 with such a high demand, there is a local ordering convention to expedite the ordering process. Order with the type of cheese you want (whiz, american, provalone, etc.) + "wit" or "without" (this indicates whether you want fried onions or not). For example: If you want a cheesesteak with Provolone cheese and fried onions you say, "Provi wit". If you want a cheesesteak with American cheese and no fried onions you say, "American without". We are Geno's fans. Tell us which cheesesteak joint you like best! Enjoy!