Things To Do
Reading Terminal Market
This former Reading Railroad (from Monopoly) station is now a grocery market open 7 days a week, and home to dozens of restaurants. It's the perfect spot to start a culinary tour of Philly. We recommend: - Sang Kee Peking Duck House (Cantonese) - Saami Somi: You can't miss a khachapuri (Georgian cheeseboat) with pork salo and sunflower oil - DiNic's: Get the cheesesteak's less famous but still iconic cousin, roast pork with broccoli rabe and long hot peppers
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Jog up the steps like Rocky did...and maybe go inside too? It'll be cold and you can warm up in the company of world class art.
Independence National Historical Park
Independence Hall is across the street from the Hotel Monaco, so it's super convenient to visit the birthplace of our country.
Battleship USS New Jersey
This was a 6th grade field trip for Nick. More recently, Nick has been *under* this ship, ask him if you're curious!
Real Philly Cheesesteaks
There's no single right option, but there are wrong ones. We think you should try at least one of the good ones while you're here with us. You have several options in Old City: Oh Brother, Sonny's, and Campo's are all at 2nd and Market Streets, Angelo's Pizzeria: 736 S 9th St, Bella Vista - South Philly Chubby's (hot take, better than neighboring Dalessandro's): 5826 Henry Ave, Roxborough Oregon Steaks (open 24 hours!): 2654 S 10th St, Lowe Moyamensing - South Philly Shay's Steaks: 200 N 16th St, Center City Joe's (closest to Lilah): 1 W Girard Ave, Fishtown Cleavers: 108 S 18th St, Center City