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Philadelphia
Washington Monument is one of Philadelphia.

1. Washington Monument

9.5
Eakins Oval, Philadelphia, PA
Monument · West Philadelphia · 3 tips and reviews
Reading Terminal Market is one of Philadelphia.

2. Reading Terminal Market

9.3
51 N 12th St (btwn Arch & Filbert St), Philadelphia, PA
Food Court · Chinatown · 675 tips and reviews
Zahav is one of Philadelphia.

3. Zahav

9.3
237 Saint James Pl (at Dock St), Philadelphia, PA
Israeli Restaurant · Center City East · 227 tips and reviews
Kimmel Cultural Campus is one of Philadelphia.

4. Kimmel Cultural Campus

9.2
300 S Broad St (at Spruce St), Philadelphia, PA
Concert Hall · Avenue of the Arts South · 67 tips and reviews
Schuylkill River Trail is one of Philadelphia.

5. Schuylkill River Trail

9.3
25th & Locust, Philadelphia, PA
Hiking Trail · 50 tips and reviews
Café La Maude is one of Philadelphia.

6. Café La Maude

9.5
816 N 4th St (at Reno St), Philadelphia, PA
Café · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 81 tips and reviews
Philadelphia Museum of Art is one of Philadelphia.

7. Philadelphia Museum of Art

9.3
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA
Art Museum · West Philadelphia · 304 tips and reviews
Fairmount Water Works is one of Philadelphia.

8. Fairmount Water Works

9.2
640 Water Works Dr, Philadelphia, PA
Event Space · West Philadelphia · 20 tips and reviews
The Fillmore is one of Philadelphia.

9. The Fillmore

9.4
29 E Allen St, Philadelphia, PA
Concert Hall · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 26 tips and reviews
Oyster House is one of Philadelphia.

10. Oyster House

9.0
1516 Sansom St (btw 15th St & 16th St), Philadelphia, PA
Seafood Restaurant · Center City West · 114 tips and reviews
Tria is one of Philadelphia.

11. Tria

9.3
1137 Spruce St (at S 12th St), Philadelphia, PA
Wine Bar · Washington Square West · 85 tips and reviews
Love City Brewing is one of Philadelphia.

12. Love City Brewing

9.3
1023 Hamilton St (btwn N 10th St & Ridge Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Brewery · North Philadelphia · 10 tips and reviews
Dilworth Park is one of Philadelphia.

13. Dilworth Park

8.8
1 Penn Sq (West Side of City Hall), Philadelphia, PA
Park · Avenue of the Arts South · 27 tips and reviews
Spruce Street Harbor Park is one of Philadelphia.

14. Spruce Street Harbor Park

9.1
301 S Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA
Park · Penn's Landing · 39 tips and reviews
Union Transfer is one of Philadelphia.

15. Union Transfer

9.3
1026 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA
Concert Hall · North Philadelphia · 82 tips and reviews
Mann Center for the Performing Arts is one of Philadelphia.

16. Mann Center for the Performing Arts

9.1
5201 Parkside Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Performing Arts Venue · West Philadelphia · 62 tips and reviews
The Franklin Fountain is one of Philadelphia.

17. The Franklin Fountain

9.2
116 Market St (at Letitia St), Philadelphia, PA
Ice Cream Parlor · Center City East · 260 tips and reviews
Fairmount Park is one of Philadelphia.

18. Fairmount Park

9.0
N Concourse St (at Belmont Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Park · West Philadelphia · 29 tips and reviews
Monk's Cafe is one of Philadelphia.

19. Monk's Cafe

9.2
264 S 16th St (btwn Locust & Spruce St), Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · Rittenhouse Square · 248 tips and reviews
Talula's Garden is one of Philadelphia.

20. 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
Rittenhouse Square is one of Philadelphia.

21. Rittenhouse Square

9.3
210 W Rittenhouse Sq, Philadelphia, PA
Plaza · Rittenhouse Square · 182 tips and reviews
La Colombe Coffee Roasters is one of Philadelphia.

22. La Colombe Coffee Roasters

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

23. The Barnes Foundation

9.1
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy (at N 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
Art Museum · Fairmount - Art Museum · 133 tips and reviews
Vedge is one of Philadelphia.

24. Vedge

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

25. El Vez

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

26. Frankford Hall

9.2
1210 Frankford Ave (btwn W Girard Ave & Thompson St), Philadelphia, PA
Beer Garden · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 141 tips and reviews
Parc is one of Philadelphia.

27. Parc

9.2
227 S 18th St (at Locust St), Philadelphia, PA
French Restaurant · Rittenhouse Square · 269 tips and reviews
Tria is one of Philadelphia.

28. Tria

9.1
123 S 18th St (Rittenhouse Sq.), Philadelphia, PA
Wine Bar · Center City West · 99 tips and reviews
Vernick Food & Drink is one of Philadelphia.

29. Vernick Food & Drink

9.0
2031 Walnut St (at S 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City West · 82 tips and reviews
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is one of Philadelphia.

30. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

9.0
128 N Broad St (btwn Arch & Race St), Philadelphia, PA
Art Museum · Avenue of the Arts South · 21 tips and reviews
Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse is one of Philadelphia.

31. Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse

9.0
3500 Reservoir Dr (East Fairmount Park), Philadelphia, PA
Playground · West Philadelphia · 15 tips and reviews
World Cafe Live is one of Philadelphia.

32. World Cafe Live

9.1
3025 Walnut St (at 31st St), Philadelphia, PA
Music Venue · 79 tips and reviews
The Dandelion is one of Philadelphia.

33. The Dandelion

9.2
124 S 18th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
English Restaurant · Center City West · 268 tips and reviews
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens is one of Philadelphia.

34. Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

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

35. Pizzeria Stella

9.0
420 S 2nd St (at Lombard St), Philadelphia, PA
Pizzeria · Center City East · 88 tips and reviews
Barbuzzo Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar is one of Philadelphia.

36. Barbuzzo Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar

8.8
110 S 13th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Center City East · 196 tips and reviews
The Franklin Institute is one of Philadelphia.

37. The Franklin Institute

9.1
222 N 20th St (at Winter St), Philadelphia, PA
Science Museum · Logan Square · 183 tips and reviews
Writer's Block Rehab is one of Philadelphia.

38. Writer's Block Rehab

8.2
1342 Cypress St (btwn S 13th & Juniper St), Philadelphia, PA
Cocktail Bar · Washington Square West · 5 tips and reviews
Boathouse Row is one of Philadelphia.

39. Boathouse Row

9.1
Kelly Dr, Philadelphia, PA
Harbor or Marina · West Philadelphia · 39 tips and reviews
Nomad Pizza is one of Philadelphia.

40. Nomad Pizza

611 S 7th St (btwn South & Bainbridge St), Philadelphia, PA
Pizzeria · Bella Vista - Southwark · 48 tips and reviews
Whole Foods Market is one of Philadelphia.

41. Whole Foods Market

8.4
2001 Pennsylvania Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Grocery Store · Fairmount - Art Museum · 81 tips and reviews
ReAnimator Coffee Roastery is one of Philadelphia.

42. ReAnimator Coffee Roastery

9.3
310 W Master St (at Germantown Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Café · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 13 tips and reviews
Liberty Lands Park is one of Philadelphia.

43. Liberty Lands Park

8.8
N 3rd St (btwn Poplar & Wildey St), Philadelphia, PA
Park · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 11 tips and reviews
Penn's Landing is one of Philadelphia.

44. Penn's Landing

8.8
S Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA
Park · Penn's Landing · 29 tips and reviews
Eakins Oval is one of Philadelphia.

45. Eakins Oval

9.2
Eakins Oval (at Ben Franklin Pkwy), Philadelphia, PA
Park · Fairmount - Art Museum · 16 tips and reviews

46. One Liberty Observation Deck

8.9
1650 Market St Ste 5700, Philadelphia, PA
Scenic Lookout · Center City West · 8 tips and reviews

visitPAvisitPA: This first of its kind large-scale observation deck in Center City features an interactive cityscape and touchscreen where visitors can explore the history of Philadelphia.

47. 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

visitPAvisitPA: Take a free tour to see where our founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. Then, the iconic Liberty Bell is just steps away!

48. Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia

8.9
117 S 17th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Hotel · Center City West · 62 tips and reviews

visitPAvisitPA: Surprise your loved one with an overnight stay at Hotel Palomar, a gorgeous boutique hotel that puts you in the center of Philadelphia's thriving cultural communities.

49. JFK Plaza / Love Park

8.9
1501 John F Kennedy Blvd (at N 15th St), Philadelphia, PA
Plaza · Logan Square · 133 tips and reviews

visitPAvisitPA: Show your love for your Valentine with the ultimate iconic park in Philadelphia. Be sure to take a picture in front of the statue to treasure the memory.

50. Philadelphia International Flower Show

Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
Arts and Entertainment · Chinatown · 11 tips and reviews

visitPAvisitPA: The longest-running and largest indoor flower show wows guests each year with horticultural masterpieces. This year is no exception, with "ARTiculture" theme displaying a mix of art and horticulture.

Di Bruno Bros. is one of Philadelphia.

51. Di Bruno Bros.

9.3
1730 Chestnut St (btwn S 17th & 18th St), Philadelphia, PA
Gourmet Store · Center City West · 113 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: The specialty food shop has three fun papal-related items: The Epiphany Sandwich (available 9/18), pope cookies & bites inspired by the languages Pope Francis speaks (German, Italian & Spanish). Read more.

Morgan's Pier is one of Philadelphia.

52. Morgan's Pier

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

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: This popular waterfront hotspot is getting charitable for Popepalooza, Sept. 25-27. For every customer who enters Morgan's Pier, the restaurant will donate $1 to one of three charities. Read more.

53. Liberty Bell Center

8.7
526 Market St (at 6th St), Philadelphia, PA
Historic and Protected Site · Center City East · 181 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: One of the world's most-recognized symbols of free is, well, free. There's simply a security checkpoint.

54. Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site

6.9
532 N 7th St (btwn Green & Spring Garden), Philadelphia, PA
Historic and Protected Site · North Philadelphia · 17 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: As you wander the six rooms and basement, you'll conjure images of the erratic and gifted Poe, who lived here. Tours are self-guided or led by a park ranger from Wednesday-Sunday. Admission is free.

55. Comcast Center

8.7
1701 John F Kennedy Blvd (btwn N 17th & N 18th Sts), Philadelphia, PA
Structure · Logan Square · 70 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Step inside the largest green building in the country to witness 21st-century art--original programming broadcast on the 2,100-square-foot, four-millimeter screen--for free.

56. Lacroix Restaurant at The Rittenhouse

8.6
210 W Rittenhouse Sq, Philadelphia, PA
Restaurant · Rittenhouse Square · 35 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Next time, book the chef's table. It's available for dinner Monday through Thursday with seating for up to seven.

57. Fork

8.2
306 Market St (btw S 3rd St & S 4th St), Philadelphia, PA
New American Restaurant · Center City East · 90 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: On Wednesday nights, take a seat at the communal table while Chef Feury creates your dish.

58. Moshulu

8.7
401 S Columbus Blvd (at Penn's Landing), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Penn's Landing · 63 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: There's a 20-seat chef's table situated in its own room with direct access to the kitchen and a gorgeous view of the city.

59. Amis Trattoria

412 S 13th St (btwn Pine St & Lombard St), Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Washington Square West · 92 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Sit at the chef's table which is actually just the bar--it's inches away from the finishing station, so you can see every dish being plated.

60. a.kitchen

7.9
135 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA
New American Restaurant · Center City West · 47 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: The ten-seat open kitchen allows you to watch Chef Bryan work his magic.

61. Zama

8.0
128 S 19th St (btwn Sansom & Walnut), Philadelphia, PA
Japanese Restaurant · Center City West · 75 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Sitting at the sushi bar allows you to watch the sushi chefs first-hand; plus it gets you even closer to the sake.

62. Sampan

8.5
124 S 13th St (btw Sansom St & Walnut St), Philadelphia, PA
Asian Restaurant · Center City East · 184 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: To Chef Schulson, Sampan is a place where he can prepare serious food from across Asia while interacting with guests and sharing his love of the cuisine with them.

63. Belmont Plateau

8.6
Belmont Mansion Dr, Philadelphia, PA
Scenic Lookout · West Philadelphia · 23 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Belmont Plateau attracts runners, bikers, Frisbee enthusiasts and softball players, but it’s the view of the Center City skyline and the breathtaking sunsets that make this a romantic spot.

64. Blue Cross River Rink

8.4
Penn's Landing (btwn Market & Chesnut St), Philadelphia, PA
Skating Rink · Penn's Landing · 15 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: While you're date grabs skates, go request their favorite song for when you hit the ice. You can thank us later.

65. Cafe Lift

8.7
428 N 13th St, Philadelphia, PA
Breakfast Spot · North Philadelphia · 92 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Brunch favorites include the banana and chocolate hazelnut crespelle and the pesto and tomato frittata with thick home fries.

66. Sabrina's Cafe

910 Christian St (btwn 9th St & 10th St), Philadelphia, PA
Breakfast Spot · Bella Vista - Southwark · 113 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Waiting in line? Here's what you should consider ordering: blue cheese frittata, polenta fries and stuffed French toast.

67. Standard Tap

8.6
901 N 2nd St (at Poplar St), Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 129 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Every Wednesday, bartenders tap a local firkin at 6:00 p.m. as a complement to their beer-inspired food.

68. The Continental Mid-Town

8.2
1801 Chestnut St (at 18th St.), Philadelphia, PA
New American Restaurant · Center City West · 200 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: The rooftop lounge is Mid-town’s pièce de résistance. Partially enclosed so that it’s servicable year-round, the deck area is one of the most popular nightspots in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood.

Johnny Brenda's is one of Philadelphia.

69. Johnny Brenda's

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

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: “Ten years after opening, JB’s is better than ever. Local beer, local music and local grub keep it hopping till last call.” Read more.

70. Khyber Pass Pub

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

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: “The former punk rock haven now boasts one of the best beer lists in town, and a N’awlins-inspired menu to accompany it.” Read more.