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Philadelphia
Perelman Building is one of Philadelphia.

1. Perelman Building

8.6
2525 Pennsylvania Ave (at Philadelphia Museum of Art), Philadelphia, PA
Art Museum · Fairmount - Art Museum · 11 tips and reviews
Rodin Museum is one of Philadelphia.

2. Rodin Museum

8.8
2151 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy (at N 22nd St), Philadelphia, PA
Art Museum · Fairmount - Art Museum · 34 tips and reviews
Ranstead Room is one of Philadelphia.

3. Ranstead Room

8.8
2013 Ranstead St (btwn Chestnut & Market St), Philadelphia, PA
Speakeasy · Center City West · 73 tips and reviews
Vedge is one of Philadelphia.

4. Vedge

9.0
1221 Locust St (btwn 12th St & 13th St), Philadelphia, PA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Washington Square West · 139 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Don't worry, their vegan menu is prepped with non-vegetarians in mind. So don't be afraid of the actually-delicious steak spice tofu w/ parsnips & a walnut picada. Read more.

Monk's Cafe is one of Philadelphia.

5. Monk's Cafe

9.2
264 S 16th St (btwn Locust & Spruce St), Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · Rittenhouse Square · 248 tips and reviews

Dan S.Dan Sicko: Read the Beer Bible

Library Bar is one of Philadelphia.

6. Library Bar

7.1
210 W Rittenhouse Sq, Philadelphia, PA
Hotel Bar · Rittenhouse Square · 3 tips and reviews

Eric O.Eric O: Head in for a nightcap and have Papi mix you something unique.

Morimoto is one of Philadelphia.

7. Morimoto

8.9
723 Chestnut St (at 7th St), Philadelphia, PA
Japanese Restaurant · Center City East · 99 tips and reviews
McGillin's Olde Ale House is one of Philadelphia.

8. McGillin's Olde Ale House

8.7
1310 Drury St (btwn S 13th & Juniper St), Philadelphia, PA
Pub · Center City East · 172 tips and reviews
Reading Terminal Market is one of Philadelphia.

9. Reading Terminal Market

9.3
51 N 12th St (btwn Arch & Filbert St), Philadelphia, PA
Food Court · Chinatown · 676 tips and reviews
Khyber Pass Pub is one of Philadelphia.

10. Khyber Pass Pub

9.1
56 S 2nd St (btwn Market & Chestnut St), Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · Center City East · 140 tips and reviews

11. Independence Hall

8.9
520 Chestnut St (btwn S 5th & S 6th Sts), Philadelphia, PA
Historic and Protected Site · Center City East · 202 tips and reviews
National Mechanics is one of Philadelphia.

12. National Mechanics

8.3
22 S 3rd St (btwn Market & Chestnut), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City East · 155 tips and reviews
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens is one of Philadelphia.

13. Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

9.1
1020 South St (at Alder St), Philadelphia, PA
Sculpture Garden · Washington Square West · 94 tips and reviews
Heritage is one of Philadelphia.

14. Heritage

8.4
914 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA
New American Restaurant · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 19 tips and reviews

Pete C.Pete Checchia: Food and music and booze and good peeps, what more could you ask for?

Honey's Sit 'n Eat is one of Philadelphia.

15. Honey's Sit 'n Eat

2101 South St (at 21th St.), Philadelphia, PA
Breakfast Spot · Center City · 72 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: Finally! Open at 7 a.m. daily, get here by 9 a.m. for the bargain breakfast of 2 eggs, potato latke, grits or home fries, toast and coffee. Read more.

ReAnimator Coffee Roastery is one of Philadelphia.

16. ReAnimator Coffee Roastery

9.3
310 W Master St (at Germantown Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Café · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 13 tips and reviews

John C.John Coates: Great great great espresso

Gran Caffe L'Aquila is one of Philadelphia.

17. Gran Caffe L'Aquila

9.0
1716 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Center City West · 47 tips and reviews

Elba R.Elba R.M.: The best gnocchi I've ever tried and the gelato is amazing! Plenty of wine to choose from.

The Franklin Fountain is one of Philadelphia.

18. The Franklin Fountain

9.2
116 Market St (at Letitia St), Philadelphia, PA
Ice Cream Parlor · Center City East · 260 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Get the Mt. Vesuvius -- a mountain of homemade chocolate ice cream erupting with hot fudge, brownie chunks and whipped cream. --Adam Richman, Man v Food Nation

Shane Confectionery is one of Philadelphia.

19. Shane Confectionery

8.8
110 Market St (btwn Front & Letitia), Philadelphia, PA
Candy Store · Center City East · 24 tips and reviews

@HungryEditor B.@HungryEditor Ben Setiawan: Use your receipt from Shane & get 10% off at Franklin Fountain...and vice versa.

The Yachtsman is one of Philadelphia.

20. The Yachtsman

1444 Frankford Ave (at Jefferson Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 12 tips and reviews

DavidDavid: Sunday afternoons are nice and mellow with good funky tunes. The Hotel Nacional cocktail is genius.

Fiume is one of Philadelphia.

21. Fiume

229 S 45th St (at Locust St.), Philadelphia, PA
Dive Bar · Spruce Hill · 33 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: A tiny little whiskey bar set atop an Ethiopian restaurant in West Philly. Absolutely beloved by serious drinkers, whiskey freaks and cocktail hunters. Not bad for the beer drinkers, either.

22. Pumpkin Restaurant

8.6
1713 South St, Philadelphia, PA
New American Restaurant · Rittenhouse Square · 27 tips and reviews

visitPAvisitPA: Named in honor of the owners’ pet name for one another (they’re a couple). Bring a bottle, it’s BYO. Read more.

Zahav is one of Philadelphia.

23. Zahav

9.4
237 Saint James Pl (at Dock St), Philadelphia, PA
Israeli Restaurant · Center City East · 227 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Zahav is not only Philly's best restaurant, it's our best value, as well. A unique concept executed perfectly with fantastic service. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Elfreth's Alley is one of Philadelphia.

24. Elfreth's Alley

8.8
Philadelphia, PA
Neighborhood · 18 tips and reviews

Matthew M.Matthew M.: Oldest inhabited street in the US

Philadelphia Museum of Art is one of Philadelphia.

25. Philadelphia Museum of Art

9.3
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA
Art Museum · West Philadelphia · 304 tips and reviews

The Transit NavigatorThe Transit Navigator: You know that you just want to run up the "Rocky Steps." It's okay, no one will tell.

Eastern State Penitentiary is one of Philadelphia.

26. Eastern State Penitentiary

9.2
2027 Fairmount Ave (btwn Corinthian Ave & 22nd St), Philadelphia, PA
History Museum · 180 tips and reviews

visitPAvisitPA: One look at the brick towers peering over the walls & you know this place means business. Ghostly business. Even if you don't bump into a specter, there's plenty of creepy stuff to snap pictures of.

Vernick Food & Drink is one of Philadelphia.

27. Vernick Food & Drink

9.0
2031 Walnut St (at S 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City West · 82 tips and reviews

Philly.comPhilly.com: Ingredients are the star at Greg Vernick's bi-level American spot near Rittenhouse Square. Try the "toasts" as an appetizer. You'll love everything coming out of the wood-fired oven. Read more.

Elixr Coffee Roasters is one of Philadelphia.

28. Elixr Coffee Roasters

9.3
207 S Sydenham St (btwn Walnut and Locust), Philadelphia, PA
Coffee Shop · Rittenhouse Square · 188 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: The menu -- like the space -- is larger, with Intelligentsia beans joining their existing PT & Southpaw espresso blends Read more.

Hop Sing Laundromat is one of Philadelphia.

29. Hop Sing Laundromat

7.9
1029 Race St (btwn 10th & 11th St.), Philadelphia, PA
Speakeasy · Chinatown · 74 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: The cocktails, using heavy liquor pours and no sugary mixers or syrups, include the double-gin/double-vermouth "4:31PM" and the squeezed-in-front-of-you grape juice & 6yr barrel-aged white rum. Read more.

Tortilleria San Roman is one of Philadelphia.

30. Tortilleria San Roman

7.4
951 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA
Taco Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 6 tips and reviews

Jeremy J.Jeremy Julien: Ahhh the amazing smell of freshly made tortillas. This is the only tortilleria in Philly as far as I know. Can't beat the chips, salsa and tortillas of course.

Philly Style Bagels is one of Philadelphia.

31. Philly Style Bagels

8.1
1447 E Columbia Ave (at Palmer St), Philadelphia, PA
Bagel Shop · North Philadelphia · 9 tips and reviews

Meg D.Meg Donnelly: Open Sundays from 9am until they sell out. The Everything bagel with garlic cream cheese was delicious. Can't wait to try the lox bagel next time!

32. Standard Tap

8.7
901 N 2nd St (at Poplar St), Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 129 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: "Staunch supporter of local beer, and the place I take out-of-towners."

BRÜ Craft & Wurst is one of Philadelphia.

33. BRÜ Craft & Wurst

7.6
1318 Chestnut St (at Drury St), Philadelphia, PA
German Restaurant · Center City East · 57 tips and reviews

Philly.comPhilly.com: Clad in a Black Forest's worth of reclaimed wood, an indoor beer garden in Midtown complete with self-service beer taps. Read more.

The Dandelion is one of Philadelphia.

34. The Dandelion

9.2
124 S 18th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
English Restaurant · Center City West · 268 tips and reviews

Philly.comPhilly.com: Keep calm and carry on at this kitsch-filled English pub near Rittenhouse Square. Head upstairs and check out the "dog room." Read more.

Fitler Dining Room is one of Philadelphia.

35. Fitler Dining Room

2201 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City · 20 tips and reviews

Philly.comPhilly.com: Refined American cookery from chef Rob Marzinsky stars at this snug Rittenhouse bistro. Read more.

Morgan's Pier is one of Philadelphia.

36. Morgan's Pier

8.3
221 N Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA
Beer Garden · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 93 tips and reviews

Philly.comPhilly.com: Stateside alumnus George Sabatino cooks at this seasonal beer-garden behemoth near Penn's Landing. The view is spectacular. Read more.

Wm. Mulherin's Sons is one of Philadelphia.

37. Wm. Mulherin's Sons

9.2
1355 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 27 tips and reviews
Jerry's Bar is one of Philadelphia.

38. Jerry's Bar

9.0
129 W Laurel St (at New Market), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 40 tips and reviews
La Colombe Coffee Roasters is one of Philadelphia.

39. La Colombe Coffee Roasters

9.3
1335 Frankford Ave (btwn Mercer & Master St), Philadelphia, PA
Café · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 70 tips and reviews
Talula's Garden is one of Philadelphia.

40. Talula's Garden

9.2
210 W Washington Sq (btwn Walnut St & Locust St), Philadelphia, PA
New American Restaurant · Washington Square West · 117 tips and reviews
Green Eggs Café is one of Philadelphia.

41. Green Eggs Café

8.4
212 S 13th St (at Locust St), Philadelphia, PA
Breakfast Spot · Washington Square West · 150 tips and reviews
Sabrina's Cafe is one of Philadelphia.

42. Sabrina's Cafe

910 Christian St (btwn 9th St & 10th St), Philadelphia, PA
Breakfast Spot · Bella Vista - Southwark · 113 tips and reviews
Sam’s Morning Glory Diner is one of Philadelphia.

43. Sam’s Morning Glory Diner

8.7
735 S 10th St (at Fitzwater), Philadelphia, PA
Diner · Bella Vista - Southwark · 86 tips and reviews
Independence Beer Garden is one of Philadelphia.

44. Independence Beer Garden

8.5
100 S Independence Mall W, Philadelphia, PA
Beer Garden · Center City East · 67 tips and reviews
Delaware Riverfront is one of Philadelphia.

45. Delaware Riverfront

8.5
S Columbus Blvd (btwn Race St & Washington Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Waterfront · Penn's Landing · 9 tips and reviews
Johnny Brenda's is one of Philadelphia.

46. Johnny Brenda's

8.8
1201 Frankford Ave (at Girard Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 141 tips and reviews

Fishtown Beer RunnersFishtown Beer Runners: Gospel Brunch!!!!

Rittenhouse Square Farmers' Market is one of Philadelphia.

47. Rittenhouse Square Farmers' Market

8.1
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA
Farmers Market · Center City West · 10 tips and reviews

visitPAvisitPA: Classic farmers market shopping at its best. Who doesn't love the luxury of walking to a beautiful park & getting delicious fresh food? There's also cheeses, gluten free bakery, candy, wine & plants!

Kraftwork is one of Philadelphia.

48. Kraftwork

9.0
541 E Girard Ave (at E Montgomery Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · North Philadelphia · 93 tips and reviews
Yards Brewing Company is one of Philadelphia.

49. Yards Brewing Company

901 N Delaware Ave (at Poplar St), Philadelphia, PA
Brewery · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 68 tips and reviews
PHS Pop-Up Beer Garden is one of Philadelphia.

50. PHS Pop-Up Beer Garden

9.2
1442 South St (at Broad & S 15th St), Philadelphia, PA
Beer Garden · Rittenhouse Square · 27 tips and reviews
El Vez is one of Philadelphia.

51. El Vez

9.0
121 S 13th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Center City East · 300 tips and reviews
The Franklin Institute is one of Philadelphia.

52. The Franklin Institute

8.9
222 N 20th St (at Winter St), Philadelphia, PA
Science Museum · Logan Square · 183 tips and reviews
Federal Donuts is one of Philadelphia.

53. Federal Donuts

1632 Sansom St (btwn S 16th & 17th St), Philadelphia, PA
Donut Shop · Center City West · 167 tips and reviews
The Barnes Foundation is one of Philadelphia.

54. The Barnes Foundation

9.2
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy (at N 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
Art Museum · Fairmount - Art Museum · 133 tips and reviews
The Corner Foodery is one of Philadelphia.

55. The Corner Foodery

1710 Sansom St (btwn S 17th & 18th St), Philadelphia, PA
Deli · Center City West · 43 tips and reviews
Rittenhouse Square is one of Philadelphia.

56. Rittenhouse Square

9.3
210 W Rittenhouse Sq, Philadelphia, PA
Plaza · Rittenhouse Square · 182 tips and reviews
The Rooster is one of Philadelphia.

57. The Rooster

1526 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA
Soup Spot · Center City West · 12 tips and reviews
Goldie is one of Philadelphia.

58. Goldie

1526 Sansom St (at 16th St), Phiadelphia, PA
Israeli Restaurant · Center City West · 19 tips and reviews
Washington Square is one of Philadelphia.

59. Washington Square

9.1
210 W Washington Sq (btwn Locust & Walnut St), Philadelphia, PA
Park · Washington Square West · 60 tips and reviews
Franklin Square is one of Philadelphia.

60. Franklin Square

8.7
200 N 6th St (at Race St), Philadelphia, PA
Park · Center City East · 38 tips and reviews
Race Street Pier is one of Philadelphia.

61. Race Street Pier

9.3
N Columbus Blvd (at Race St), Philadelphia, PA
Park · Penn's Landing · 30 tips and reviews
Liberty Lands Park is one of Philadelphia.

62. Liberty Lands Park

8.8
N 3rd St (btwn Poplar & Wildey St), Philadelphia, PA
Park · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 11 tips and reviews