Guidebook for Philadelphia

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Guidebook for Philadelphia

Essentials

Dry Cleaner, Alterations
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Whole Foods Market
929 South St
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Health food store with buffet & juice bar. Walking distance
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Essene Market & Café
719 S 4th St
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Health food store with buffet & juice bar. Walking distance
walking distance pharmacy
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Rite Aid
2301 Walnut St
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walking distance pharmacy
walking distance pharmacy
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CVS
4314 Locust St
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walking distance pharmacy

Parks & Nature

troll through the classical English landscape structures and sculpture gardens at Morris Arboretum, a 92-acre Victorian arboretum. Watch for birds as you enjoy the elegant beauty of the 19th-century grounds, complete with a formal rose garden, majestic old trees and unusual plants from North America, Asia, Africa and Europe. And the arboretum’s soaring permanent exhibit let’s you get a bird’s eye view of the forest on a 450-foot-long canopy walk more than 50 feet above ground level.
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Морріс Арборетум Університету Пенсільванії
100 E Northwestern Ave
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troll through the classical English landscape structures and sculpture gardens at Morris Arboretum, a 92-acre Victorian arboretum. Watch for birds as you enjoy the elegant beauty of the 19th-century grounds, complete with a formal rose garden, majestic old trees and unusual plants from North America, Asia, Africa and Europe. And the arboretum’s soaring permanent exhibit let’s you get a bird’s eye view of the forest on a 450-foot-long canopy walk more than 50 feet above ground level.
Hiking trail along the Schuylkill River
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Schuylkill River Trail
Schuylkill River Trail
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Hiking trail along the Schuylkill River
Seven miles of serene wilderness along the Wissahickon Creek
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Парк Віссахікон Веллі
Valley Green Road
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Seven miles of serene wilderness along the Wissahickon Creek
Fairmount Park, a 2,050-acre gem, offers more than 50 miles of designated trails, 43 sculptures, two performing arts centers, the Philadelphia Zoo, Shofuso Japanese House and Gardens, historic mansions, the Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse and renowned museums. Tip: Head to Belmont Plateau (above) for unreal skyline views.
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Фермаунт Парк
Reservoir Drive
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Fairmount Park, a 2,050-acre gem, offers more than 50 miles of designated trails, 43 sculptures, two performing arts centers, the Philadelphia Zoo, Shofuso Japanese House and Gardens, historic mansions, the Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse and renowned museums. Tip: Head to Belmont Plateau (above) for unreal skyline views.
Philadelphia's most popular town square. Farmers market on Saturday's mornings
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Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th St
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Philadelphia's most popular town square. Farmers market on Saturday's mornings
The quarter-mile stretch of the former Reading Railroad that makes up the first phase of the Rail Park officially debuted in June 2018. The space includes plantings, artwork, seating areas and giant wooden swings.
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The Rail Park
1150 N Broad St
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The quarter-mile stretch of the former Reading Railroad that makes up the first phase of the Rail Park officially debuted in June 2018. The space includes plantings, artwork, seating areas and giant wooden swings.
Relaxing waterfront respite in the heart of the city
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Пристань Рейс Стріт
North Christopher Columbus Boulevard
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Relaxing waterfront respite in the heart of the city
In 2014, City Hall’s western-facing front yard transformed from a concrete sweep to a multi-use park, complete with tree groves, benches, a cafe and areas for outdoor events and performances. A large programmable fountain offers children a place to romp and splash in warm weather. During the winter, an ice rink brings skaters to the park.
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Dilworth Park
1 S 15th St
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In 2014, City Hall’s western-facing front yard transformed from a concrete sweep to a multi-use park, complete with tree groves, benches, a cafe and areas for outdoor events and performances. A large programmable fountain offers children a place to romp and splash in warm weather. During the winter, an ice rink brings skaters to the park.
In winter, riverside pop-up village Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest features Philadelphia’s largest outdoor skating rink, cozy lodge with fireplaces and food from local restaurateurs and festive winter drinks, twinkling lights, outdoor fire pits and arcade games. Come summer, the space transforms into Summerfest, which includes an outdoor roller-skating rink, mini-golf, boardwalk-style rides and games and an air-conditioned lodge outfitted with rocking chairs for relaxing and people watching.
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Blue Cross RiverRink
101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
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In winter, riverside pop-up village Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest features Philadelphia’s largest outdoor skating rink, cozy lodge with fireplaces and food from local restaurateurs and festive winter drinks, twinkling lights, outdoor fire pits and arcade games. Come summer, the space transforms into Summerfest, which includes an outdoor roller-skating rink, mini-golf, boardwalk-style rides and games and an air-conditioned lodge outfitted with rocking chairs for relaxing and people watching.
Created for and by the Philadelphia community, Cherry Street Pier is a mixed-use public space on the central Delaware River waterfront. Built into the shell of a century-old municipal pier, it is a year-round creative incubator, marketplace, performance venue, and social space for all of Philadelphia to enjoy. Food, Drinks and Artists
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Cherry Street Pier
121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd
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Created for and by the Philadelphia community, Cherry Street Pier is a mixed-use public space on the central Delaware River waterfront. Built into the shell of a century-old municipal pier, it is a year-round creative incubator, marketplace, performance venue, and social space for all of Philadelphia to enjoy. Food, Drinks and Artists
Bartram's Garden is a historic Philadelphia garden and arboretum. It is the oldest surviving botanic garden in North America. Located on the west bank of the Schuylkill River, it covers 46 acres and includes a historic botanical garden and arboretum.
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Сад Бартрама
5400 Lindbergh Blvd.
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Bartram's Garden is a historic Philadelphia garden and arboretum. It is the oldest surviving botanic garden in North America. Located on the west bank of the Schuylkill River, it covers 46 acres and includes a historic botanical garden and arboretum.

Sightseeing

Philadelphia's newest museum. Tells the story of the American Revolutionary War.
Philly's newest museum. Dedicated to telling the story of the American Revolution.
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Музей американської революції
101 S 3rd St
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Philly's newest museum. Dedicated to telling the story of the American Revolution.
A favorite museum for the History of the constitution
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Національний центр конституції
525 Arch St
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A favorite museum for the History of the constitution
Independence Hall is the building where both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted.
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Зала Незалежності
520 Chestnut St
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Independence Hall is the building where both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted.
The country's Oldest, First Penitentiary in U.S.A.
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Східна державна в'язниця
2027 Fairmount Ave
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The country's Oldest, First Penitentiary in U.S.A.
The Mütter Museum is a medical museum located in the Center City area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It contains a collection of anatomical and pathological specimens, wax models, and antique medical equipment. The museum is part of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia.
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First Food Market
116 S 21st St
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The Mütter Museum is a medical museum located in the Center City area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It contains a collection of anatomical and pathological specimens, wax models, and antique medical equipment. The museum is part of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia.

Arts & Culture

Matisse, Picasso, Van Gogh & More. Make a reservation in advance.
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Барнс
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
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Matisse, Picasso, Van Gogh & More. Make a reservation in advance.
It contains a collection of medical oddities, anatomical and pathological specimens, wax models, and antique medical equipment.
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First Food Market
116 S 21st St
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It contains a collection of medical oddities, anatomical and pathological specimens, wax models, and antique medical equipment.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is an art museum originally chartered in 1876 for the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. Run up the front steps like Rocky!
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Музей образотворчого мистецтва Філадельфії
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
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The Philadelphia Museum of Art is an art museum originally chartered in 1876 for the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. Run up the front steps like Rocky!
The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is a large performing arts venue located at 300 South Broad Street at the corner of Spruce Street, along the stretch known as the "Avenue of the Arts", in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Kimmel Cultural Campus
300 S Broad St
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The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is a large performing arts venue located at 300 South Broad Street at the corner of Spruce Street, along the stretch known as the "Avenue of the Arts", in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
A museum and art school founded in 1805. The first and oldest art museum and art school in USA.
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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
118-128 N Broad St
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A museum and art school founded in 1805. The first and oldest art museum and art school in USA.

Entertainment & Activities

Cross the Delaware River and explore the New Jersey side. The Camden Aquarium is fun to visit.
The Spruce Street Harbor Park is an urban beach located in Penn's Landing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Open during the summer, the place features a boardwalk along the Delaware River with a beachfront atmosphere.
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Spruce Street Harbor Park
301 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
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The Spruce Street Harbor Park is an urban beach located in Penn's Landing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Open during the summer, the place features a boardwalk along the Delaware River with a beachfront atmosphere.
Aside from the great views of the Delaware that you’ll get from Cherry Street Pier, a renovated shipping dock, there are a bunch of food vendors (like Little Baby’s and Hardena) and shipping containers made into pop-up art exhibits. They also do flea markets every few weeks, and movie nights every Monday from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
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Cherry Street Pier
121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd
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Aside from the great views of the Delaware that you’ll get from Cherry Street Pier, a renovated shipping dock, there are a bunch of food vendors (like Little Baby’s and Hardena) and shipping containers made into pop-up art exhibits. They also do flea markets every few weeks, and movie nights every Monday from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Shopping

Upscale discount department store for apparel, accessories & cosmetics.
Bloomingdale's Outlet
1625 Chestnut St
Upscale discount department store for apparel, accessories & cosmetics.
good prices on down coats, heattech jeans that generate heat
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UNIQLO
1608 Chestnut St
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good prices on down coats, heattech jeans that generate heat
Fabric Row offers small boutique shopping, coffee & bagel shops, fabric shops, galleries and yoga studios.
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ATM Fabric Row
700 S 4th St
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Fabric Row offers small boutique shopping, coffee & bagel shops, fabric shops, galleries and yoga studios.
Cheese shop
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Di Bruno Bros. - Italian Market
930 S 9th St
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Cheese shop