Sarah and Alex's Philly Guidebook

Alex & Sarah
Alex & Sarah
Sarah and Alex's Philly Guidebook

Food Scene

Everything from fully vegan, dairy free, gluten free options to the world's best burger. Great cocktails, awesome outdoor seating seasonally. Brunch is slow but good. Upstairs is a pleasant place to work.
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Front Street Cafe
1253 N Front St
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Everything from fully vegan, dairy free, gluten free options to the world's best burger. Great cocktails, awesome outdoor seating seasonally. Brunch is slow but good. Upstairs is a pleasant place to work.
Small authentic Mexican spot, really tasty, often open late.
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Pancho's Cafe
152 W Girard Ave
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Small authentic Mexican spot, really tasty, often open late.
Inexpensive Vietnamese street food, good banh mi, surprisingly nice light salad.
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Streetside
165 W Girard Ave
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Inexpensive Vietnamese street food, good banh mi, surprisingly nice light salad.
We think Joe's is better than Pat's & Gino's in South Philly. Strong words, but true. Get cheese whiz and mushrooms and onions. Possibly also a peanut butter and vanilla milkshake. Open late.
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Joe's Steaks + Soda Shop Fishtown
1 W Girard Ave
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We think Joe's is better than Pat's & Gino's in South Philly. Strong words, but true. Get cheese whiz and mushrooms and onions. Possibly also a peanut butter and vanilla milkshake. Open late.
Incredible ice cream (texture, flavors) and ice cream sandwiches. Really nice folks.
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Weckerly’s Ice Cream
9 W Girard Ave
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Incredible ice cream (texture, flavors) and ice cream sandwiches. Really nice folks.
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Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th St
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Upscale Baja California Mexican from Stephen Starr (recommend reservations for weekends and in summer)
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Upscale Baja California Mexican from Stephen Starr (recommend reservations for weekends and in summer)

Drinks & Nightlife

Vintage arcade games. Lots of them. Great craft beer selection.
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Barcade
1114 Frankford Ave
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Vintage arcade games. Lots of them. Great craft beer selection.
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The Fillmore Philadelphia
29 E Allen St
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Yards Brewing Company
500 Spring Garden St
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Union Transfer
1026 Spring Garden St
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Johnny Brenda's
1201 Frankford Ave
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Kung Fu Necktie
1248 N Front St
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Franklin Music Hall
421 N 7th St
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BB&T Pavilion
1 Harbour Blvd
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Sightseeing

See where Ben Franklin actually lived and worked! See the location (and foundation) of Ben Franklin's house in Philadelphia, as well as the actual early post office and print shop where Franklin worked (the post office is still in use, so you can mail postcards, and they sell souvenir reproductions of documents printed by Franklin in the very same room!
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Museo ni Benjamin Franklin
317 Chestnut St
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See where Ben Franklin actually lived and worked! See the location (and foundation) of Ben Franklin's house in Philadelphia, as well as the actual early post office and print shop where Franklin worked (the post office is still in use, so you can mail postcards, and they sell souvenir reproductions of documents printed by Franklin in the very same room!
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Independence Hall
520 Chestnut St
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This row of historic boathouses along the Schuylkill River is beautiful and overlooks one of the best rowing spots in the country. The riverside park is dotted with statues and places to sit, with a path running alongside. Pick up the path just behind the Art Museum.
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Boathouse Row
1 Boathouse Row
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This row of historic boathouses along the Schuylkill River is beautiful and overlooks one of the best rowing spots in the country. The riverside park is dotted with statues and places to sit, with a path running alongside. Pick up the path just behind the Art Museum.
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Elfreth's Alley
126 Elfreth's Alley
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Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th St
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Mga Hakbang ng Rocky
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
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Schuylkill River Trail
Schuylkill River Trail
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Parks & Nature

Hiking trails, walking along Boathouse Row and the River, finding hidden waterfalls. Check online for meetups and group tours!
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Fairmount Park
Reservoir Drive
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Hiking trails, walking along Boathouse Row and the River, finding hidden waterfalls. Check online for meetups and group tours!
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Mga Magic Gardens ng Philadelphia
1020 South St
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Independence National Historical Park
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Kampana ng Kalayaan
526 Market St
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Franklin Square
200 N 6th St
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Entertainment & Activities

Great zoo with lots of changing exhibits!
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Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W Girard Ave
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Great zoo with lots of changing exhibits!
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Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch St
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Olde City Escape Games - Escape Rooms
221 Chestnut St
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Getting Around

Take the MFL line into Center City (2 stops to Old City, 3 to Independence Hall, 4 to Chinatown (8th Street). Goes to Amtrak 30th Street Station in about 20 minutes.
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Girard Station
1200 N Front St
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Take the MFL line into Center City (2 stops to Old City, 3 to Independence Hall, 4 to Chinatown (8th Street). Goes to Amtrak 30th Street Station in about 20 minutes.
Giant train station!
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30th Street Station
2955 Market St
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Giant train station!

Essentials

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