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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Attractions

Things To Do

Walnut Street Theater

Standing at the corner of Ninth and Walnut Streets in Philadelphia for two hundred years, Walnut Street Theatre's National Historic Landmark structure has housed two centuries' worth of American popular entertainment. Most noteworthy American actors of the 19th century and many from the 20th century have appeared on stage at the Walnut. Over the years audiences have clapped and cheered for circus, opera, vaudeville, lectures, music, dance, motion pictures, and of course, the live theatre productions for which it is best known today.

825 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-574-3550
Philadelphia Duck Tour

Ride through historic Old City, by City Hall and the Museum District. See Independence Hall, The Liberty Bell, Carpenter's Hall, Betsy Ross House, Elfreth's Alley, Franklin's Grave, Chinatown, City Hall, Rodin Museum, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Declaration House, and more. Splashdown into the Schuylkill River for a fun cruise. See America's first Water Works, Boat House Row, and the city skyline. Ride The Ducks tour is on a portion of the scenic Schuylkill River that is free of large commercial traffic. Your Captain is U.S. Coast Guard certified and an expert on Philadelphia history.

Philadelphia CityPass

CityPass is the best deal in the City of Brotherly Love, giving you discounted admission to many of Philadelphia's premier attractions.

Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia

The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia takes you on a walking journey through America's most historic area - the birthplace of America's nation. Step back in time to see where the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were created. This 75 minute walking adventure includes more than 20 historic sites in the Independence National Historical Park, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.

Haunted Philadelphia: Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour

Dare to visit more than 15 of Philly's frights and sights on a ghoulish outdoor walking adventure. Walk the cobblestone streets of historic Philadelphia and catch the Spirits of '76 come alive.

Dining

Barclay Prime

Barclay Prime is a luxury boutique steakhouse serving a traditional yet modern menu in a comfortable and contemporary setting.

237 South 18th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-732-7560
Bibou

Bibou is a small French restaurant located in Bella Vista. Exclusively using fresh products, Chef Pierre Calmels offers dishes such as "Pieds de Porc" (pigs' feet), escargots, as well as many other traditional French dishes.

1009 South 8th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone: 215-965-8290
La Famiglia Ristorante

The Sena family tradition of culinary excellence dates back to early 1947 when Carlo "Papa" Sena began to cook in postwar Naples. The family carried this experience across the Atlantic and opened La Famiglia in 1976 in the shell of a Colonial tea warehouse. Today, La Famiglia stands as the finest Italian restaurant in Philadelphia and a major landmark on the city's vibrant restaurant scene.

8 South Front Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: 215-922-2803
Le Bec-Fin

Enjoy an evening at Le Bec-Fin, featuring Chef Georges Perrier's signature dishes. Choose from four or six courses or the Grande Degustation, nine tasting courses created exclusively for you. Experience an intimate dining affair topped off with an optional cheese cart and the legendary double tiered dessert cart, rolled tableside and overflowing with more than 25 tantalizing desserts.

1523 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: 215-567-1000
Fond

Fond is a contemporary American BYOB, with eclectic flavors and fresh, seasonal ingredients. Run by three friends, guests can expect to feel welcome and relaxed. They are located on bustling East Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia.

1617 East Passyunk Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Phone: 215-551-5000
Meme Restaurant

Meme is a small, casual, ingredient driven restaurant with a great active vibe and rustic new American food. The name Meme (may-may) is what chef/owner David Katz called his Moroccan grandmother Fibi and the restaurant has that "homey" feeling for sure. Meme focuses on quality local produce, wild fish, and all natural meats.

2201 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-735-4900
Morimoto

Morimoto is a cutting-edge restaurant serving contemporary Japanese cuisine. Chef Masaharu Morimoto of Iron Chef fame prepares traditional dishes with a modern flair.

723 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: 215-413-9070
Vetri

A rustic thirteen table dining room located in Center City Philadelphia, Vetri specializes in authentic Northern Italian dining featuring homemade pasta. A la carte as well as a tasting menu are available.

1312 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-732-3478
Lacroix

Stimulate your mind and palate as you taste creative new flavors and savor the familiar. Lacroix reinvents fine dining as they blend ingredients from around the globe in unique preparations to create Progressive International cuisine, overlooking historic Rittenhouse Square. Lacroix is a luxurious dining destination hailed by food critic Craig LaBan for offering "Philly's most sophisticated contemporary cooking."

210 W. Rittenhouse Square
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-790-2533
Novita Bistro BYOB

Novita Bistro is a casual BYOB with Mediterranean influenced dishes located in the Graduate Hospital section of Center City Philadelphia. Novita was established in 2008 by Moroccan born Hassan Zanzoul and Hatim Saaboul. Novita's menu includes simple, traditional dishes combining fresh ingredients from local vendors with rich herbs and spices.

1608 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Phone: 215-545-4665

Family

Citizens Bank Park

Citizens Bank Park is a 43,302-seat baseball-only stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that opened on April 3, 2004 and hosted its first regular season baseball game on April 12. It was built to replace the now-demolished Veterans Stadium (a football/baseball facility) and is the home of the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team. The ballpark features a natural grass and dirt playing field and boasts many Philadelphia style food stands, including cheesesteaks, hoagies, and other regional specialties.

1 Citizens Bank Way
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Phone: 215-463-1000
Lincoln Financial Field

Lincoln Financial Field is the home stadium of the National Football League's Philadelphia Eagles. The construction of Lincoln Financial Field began on May 7, 2001. A little less than 28 months later, the stadium hosted its first event, a soccer match between Manchester United and FC Barcelona, in 2003. The "Inaugural Game" at Lincoln Financial Field, on Monday, September 8, featured the Eagles and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

1 Lincoln Financial Field Way
Philadelphia, PA 19145
Phone: 215-336-2000
Philadelphia Duck Tour

Ride through historic Old City, by City Hall and the Museum District. See Independence Hall, The Liberty Bell, Carpenter's Hall, Betsy Ross House, Elfreth's Alley, Franklin's Grave, Chinatown, City Hall, Rodin Museum, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Declaration House, and more. Splashdown into the Schuylkill River for a fun cruise. See America's first Water Works, Boat House Row, and the city skyline. Ride The Ducks tour is on a portion of the scenic Schuylkill River that is free of large commercial traffic. Your Captain is U.S. Coast Guard certified and an expert on Philadelphia history.

Nightlife

Electric Factory

Electric Factory, one of the nation's leading indoor music venues, tops the charts in Philadelphia as the city's most celebrated location for live music. For over 40 years Electric Factory has been a fan favorite for an array of musical tastes as it hosts the top names in entertainment from all musical genres.

421 North 7th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-627-1332
Theatre Of Living Arts

Once an avant-garde theater, Theatre of Living Arts is now a music venue where a wide variety of artists like Snoop Dogg, Drake, and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, to name a few - perform nightly.

334 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone: 215-922-1011