Philadelphia is full of great history and distinctive food. While the Philly tourist classics of The Liberty Bell, Art Museum and Rocky Steps are great to see, here are some of our favorite places to check out while celebrating our big day.
Sulimay's Restaurant
632 East Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125, (215) 423-1773
The definitive diner of "old Fishtown," this place serves Philly classics like scrapple and pork roll. The perfect place for the post-festivities brunch!
Suraya Restaurant
1528 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125, (215) 302-1900
Voted "Best New Restaurant in Philly," Suraya is a Middle-Eastern oasis with a Lebanese Chai that you will regret if you do not get (Jason's favorite drink in all of Philly).
Interstate Drafthouse
1235 East Palmer Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125, (267) 455-0045
Kari's go-to place at the end of the block during her years living in Fishtown. Be sure to get the local staple, a "Fishtown Iced Tea," which is served in a school-milk-style carton. :-)
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125, (267) 479-1600
The flagship location of what has become an international coffee brand, come grab a draft latte before the ceremony.
Joe's Steaks + Soda Shop Fishtown
1 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125, (215) 423-5637
Best Cheesesteak of Fishtown.
Milkcrate Cafe
400 East Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125, (267) 909-8348
One of our favorite cafes with great vintage vinyl in the basement and a must for anyone interested in music. We recommend the Rock-n-Pork Roll!
Kopi Latte
530 East Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125, (267) 551-1530
One of our favorite cafes, we recommend the Thai iced tea and avocado toast.
North Bowl
909 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123, (215) 238-2695
Loaded tater tots. Bowling. Classic rock. Need we say more?
Reading Terminal Market
51 North 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, (215) 922-2317
Cool Bazaar of local fare housed in the old terminal of the Reading Railroad.
Fireman's Hall Museum
147 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, (215) 923-1438
Jason's favorite "hidden gem" museum. Easy to work into a day of hopping the classic museums of Philly (Independence Hall and The Liberty Bell, National Constitution Center, Museum of the American Revolution, etc...)
Circle Thrift
2233 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125, (215) 423-1222
Browse for treasures here. Kari loves picking through their vinyl for classic rock gems.
Han Dynasty
123 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, (215) 922-1888
Get the Dan Dan noodles.
St John Neumann Shrine
1019 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123, (215) 627-3080
Come see the first male saint of America, an incorruptible whose body allegedly does not decay.
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
19 South 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, (215) 560-8564
A collection of strange body parts, come see the colon the size of a pool float!
Shank's Original
901 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19147, (215) 218-4000