A Philadelphian's Sense-ational Guide to Philly
Description:
Philadelphians joke that our city has so much to offer ears, eyes, fingers, noses and tongues that M. Night Shyamalan chose it to film The Sixth Sense. To truly experience Philly, therefore, you’ll need at least a workweek’s worth of days, and sticking to this schedule might even keep a few cents stuck in your pockets.
With live-music venues emanating trendsetting tunes and meditative Quaker meeting houses reminding us why the city’s founders first came, Philly offers sounds emphatic and implicit.
Ubiquitous sculptures and murals, world-class galleries and cityscapes both classic and cutting-edge provide plenty of pleasing views for corneas and cameras.
Whether interacting with exhibits at the Please Touch Museum or sorting through the tourist tsotchkes, apparel and produce at the Italian Market, hands will… .well, have their hands full.
Nostrils will enjoy the flower arrays at Morris Arboretum and the aromatic food stalls at Reading Terminal Market.
Between the cheesesteak joints adorned with autographed photos of international celebrities and the five-star restaurants too busy to seat sitting U.S. presidents, foodies can find something here to delight their taste buds.
But the senses don’t stop there. Independence Hall offers a sense of history. Philadelphia sports fans display a sense of pride unlike anything you’ve probably seen before (visiting fans beware). And engaging the locals in conversation, you’re likely to encounter a distinct (and often ribald) sense of humor.
A smorgasbord of stimulation awaits you in Philadelphia, so get out there and indulge!
With live-music venues emanating trendsetting tunes and meditative Quaker meeting houses reminding us why the city’s founders first came, Philly offers sounds emphatic and implicit.
Ubiquitous sculptures and murals, world-class galleries and cityscapes both classic and cutting-edge provide plenty of pleasing views for corneas and cameras.
Whether interacting with exhibits at the Please Touch Museum or sorting through the tourist tsotchkes, apparel and produce at the Italian Market, hands will… .well, have their hands full.
Nostrils will enjoy the flower arrays at Morris Arboretum and the aromatic food stalls at Reading Terminal Market.
Between the cheesesteak joints adorned with autographed photos of international celebrities and the five-star restaurants too busy to seat sitting U.S. presidents, foodies can find something here to delight their taste buds.
But the senses don’t stop there. Independence Hall offers a sense of history. Philadelphia sports fans display a sense of pride unlike anything you’ve probably seen before (visiting fans beware). And engaging the locals in conversation, you’re likely to encounter a distinct (and often ribald) sense of humor.
A smorgasbord of stimulation awaits you in Philadelphia, so get out there and indulge!
Author: Josh Eric Miller
Day 1 - Philadelphia
1
Mural Tours
Location:
view in google mapsVisitor Center, 1700 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone:
215-685-07542
Clothespin (The)
Location:
view in google maps15th and Market Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone:
+1 215 639 03002
Tony Luke's
Location:
view in google maps39 E Oregon Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19148-4109
Phone:
(215) 551-57252
Kimmel Center
Location:
view in google maps260 South Broad Street
Suite 901
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone:
215 893 19992
Philadelphia Orchestra
Location:
view in google maps260 South Broad Street
Suite 1600
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone:
215 772 12302
Striped Bass
Location:
view in google maps1500 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone:
1 215 732-44442
Italian Market
Location:
view in google maps700-1100 South 9th St
(9th Street between Christian and Wharton streets)
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone:
1 215 334 60082
Ortlieb's Jazzhaus
Location:
view in google maps847 N 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Phone:
215 922 10352
Amada
Location:
view in google maps217-19 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone:
215 625 24502
N 3rd
Location:
view in google maps801 N 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Phone:
215 413-36662
Barnes Foundation (The)
Location:
view in google maps300 N Latch's Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19066
Phone:
610 667 02902
WIssahickon Woods
Location:
view in google mapsValley Green Road and Wissahickon Creek
Philadelphia, PA 19128
2
Citizens Bank Park
Location:
view in google mapsCitizens Bank Park
One Citizens Bank Way
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Phone:
215 463 6000 / 215 463 10002
Rittenhouse Square
Location:
view in google maps1801 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone:
215 636 16662
Johnson House
Location:
view in google maps6306 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Phone:
+1 215 438 17682
Jim's Steaks
Location:
view in google maps400 S Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone:
215 928 1911 / 877 313 54672
Lorenzo & Son Pizza
Location:
view in google maps305 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19147-1518
Phone:
(215) 627-41102
Lucy's Hat Shop
Location:
view in google maps247 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone:
215 413 14332
Naked Chocolate Cafe
Location:
view in google maps1317 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone:
215 735 73102
Noche
Location:
view in google maps1901 Chestnut St, 2nd Fl
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone:
215 568-06612
Blue Horizon
Location:
view in google maps1314 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19121
Phone:
215 763 05002
Franklin Institute Science Museum (The)
Location:
view in google maps222 North 20th Street
(at Benjamin Franklin Parkway)
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone:
215 448 12002
The Gables
Location:
view in google maps4520 Chester Avenue
At S 46th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
Phone:
+1 215 662 19182
Apple Hostels of Philadelphia
Location:
view in google maps32 South Bank Street
Between 2nd and 3rd Sts and Market and Chestnut Sts
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone:
+1 877 275 1971 (Toll Free) /+1 215 922 02222
Palomar Philadelphia, a Kimpton Hotel
Location:
view in google maps117 S 17th St
19103 Philadelphia, US
2
Omni Hotel at Independence Park
Location:
view in google maps401 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone:
+1 215 925 00002
Kanella
Location:
view in google maps266 S. 10th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone:
215-922-17732
Singapore Kosher Vegetarian Restaurant
Location:
view in google maps1006 Race Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone:
+1 215 922 32883
South Street
Location:
view in google mapsSouth Street
Between 8th Street to Front Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone:
+1 215 413 37134
Bar Ferdinand
Location:
view in google maps1030 N 2nd
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Phone:
215 923 13135
Silk City
Location:
view in google maps435 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Phone:
215 592 88386
Alexander Inn
Location:
view in google mapsSPRUCE AT 12TH STREET
12th and Spruce Sts
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone:
+1 215 923 3535 / +1 877 2539 466Day 2 - Philadelphia
1
Arch Street Friends Meeting House
Location:
view in google maps320 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone:
215 627 26672
Elfreth's Alley
Location:
view in google maps126 Elfreth Alley
Off 2nd St. (toward Front St.), between Arch and Race Sts
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone:
+1 215 574 05603
Penns Landing Festival Pier
Location:
view in google maps301 South Columbus Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone:
+1 215 928 88014
Penns Landing Festival Pier
Location:
view in google maps301 South Columbus Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone:
+1 215 928 88015
Chart House Restaurant - Philadelphia
Location:
view in google maps555 South Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone:
1 215 625-83836
Painted Bride Art Center
Location:
view in google maps230 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone:
215 925 9914Day 3 - Philadelphia
1
Sabrina's Cafe
Location:
view in google maps910 Christian St
Philadelphia, PA 19147-3808
Phone:
(215) 574-15992
Morris Arboretum
Location:
view in google maps100 East Northwestern Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Phone:
+1 215 247 57773
Boathouse Row
Location:
view in google mapsKelly Drive
East Fairmount Park
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Phone:
215 769 96934
Geno's Steaks
Location:
view in google maps1219 S 9th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone:
1 215 389 06595
Bob and Barbara's Lounge
Location:
view in google maps1509 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Phone:
215 545-4511Day 4 - Philadelphia
1
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Location:
view in google maps26th Street
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Phone:
215 763 81002
Fairmount Park
Location:
view in google mapsBelmont Ave and Montgomery Dr
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Phone:
215 686 17763
Mann Center for the Performing Arts (The)
Location:
view in google maps5201 Parkside Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Phone:
215 546 79004
Please Touch Museum
Location:
view in google maps4231 Avenue of the Republic
Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Phone:
215 581 31815
Reading Terminal Market
Location:
view in google maps12th & Arch Sts
12th and Arch sts
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone:
1 215 922 23176
Free Library of Philadelphia
Location:
view in google maps1901 Vine St
In the Central Library, Logan Circle
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone:
215 686 53227
City Hall
Location:
view in google mapsBroad & Market Sts
Broad and Market Sts
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone:
215 686 62638
Love Park
Location:
view in google maps1500 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone:
+1 215 636 16669
Penang
Location:
view in google maps117 N 10th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone:
215 413 2531Day 5 - Philadelphia
1
John's Roast Pork
Location:
view in google maps14 East Snyder Avenue
Corner of Weccacoe and Snyder Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Phone:
+1 215 463 19512
Independence Hall
Location:
view in google maps500 Chestnut Street
(between 5th & 6th Streets)
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone:
215 965 7676 / 800 537 76763
Academy of Music
Location:
view in google mapsBroad & Locust Sts
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone:
215 893 19994
Pita Pit
Location:
view in google maps1601 Sansom St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone:
215 564-10805
World Cafe Live
Location:
view in google maps3025 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone:
215 222-1400