Things To Do
The Sidecar Bar & Grille
We went here on our first date and it's still a neighborhood favorite of ours! Try any of their canned sour beers or on a hot day, grab a glass of their fróse! If staying for food, the brussel sprouts and Nashville fried chicken sandwich are amongst our favorites.
Halloween
A combination of antique and homemade jewelry in an old row home in the middle of the city. There is no signage outside. No website. You have to call in advance for an appointment. They only accept cash or check. This is where we had our wedding bands made, and it could not be more Philly!
Parc
Parc is a French bistro in the Rittenhouse neighborhood of Philadelphia, and one of our favorite restaurants in the city. Grab a table outside to people watch along Rittenhouse Square! (Reservations recommended.)
Schuylkill River Park
Visit the Schulykill River Park and enjoy the scenery of Philly's landscape! You can just enjoy the sites, or the river trail is a great place for a run, bicycle ride, or casual stroll.
Philadelphia Phillies
Like baseball and coming into town a day early? The Philadelphia Phillies are hosting a home game June 28th, 2024 against the Florida Marlins. A quick subway ride or car ride down Broad St, and you can cheer on the Phillies (because, Philly)!
Barnes Foundation
Known for its collection of Impressionist and early modern art!
Philadelphia Museum of Art
An encyclopedic museum of art, with a beautiful view of the city from the top of the famous 'Rocky steps'.
Independence Hall
Tour the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall - tickets are free, but you have to pick them up ahead of time at the Visitors Center. While in the Society Hill neighborhood, check out the local 18th century rose garden too!
Philadelphia Zoo
One of the oldest zoos in the United States, the Philadelphia Zoo is the perfect place to stroll through the outdoors and learn about animals from all over the world. They have sloth bears, big cats like African lions and Amur tigers, various birds of prey, and a reptile house, to name a few!
Oscar's Tavern
Looking for a slice of authentic Philly? Head over to Oscars and ask for a 'City Wide'. (Note - Oscar's does not have a website, and if you visit, you'll understand why.)
Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival
The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival illuminates Franklin Square with culturally inspired illuminated lantern sculptures, authentic stage performances, the Dragon Beer Garden, and more. This year, the festival will be celebrating the year of the dragon! Note that this is a ticketed event (timed tickets required for the weekends) and can be purchased at: culturally inspired illuminated lantern sculptures, authentic stage performances, the Dragon Beer Garden, and more.
The Franklin Institute
A science museum that offers a planetarium and a large, walk through heart! Great for adults and children alike.
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Visit this science museum to see dinosaur fossils and to visit the butterfly room!
Please Touch Museum
Located in East Fairmount Park, this is a great museum for young children and lets see see a more scenic part of Philadelphia.
JC Fancy Nails & Spa
A crowd favorite among all of our friends with the Philly classic of still being cash only. If you're lucky and she has availability- ask for Anna!