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Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

1. Shofuso Japanese House and Garden

8.8
Horticultural and Lansdowne Drs (at West Fairmount Park), Philadelphia, PA
Historic and Protected Site · West Philadelphia · 20 tips and reviews
Go Vertical is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

2. Go Vertical

8.5
950 N Penn St (at Columbus Blvd), Philadelphia, PA
Gym · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 13 tips and reviews

Allyse G.Allyse Guercia: Take a class and learn to climb!

Yards Brewing Company is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

3. Yards Brewing Company

901 N Delaware Ave (at Poplar St), Philadelphia, PA
Brewery · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 68 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Take advantage of free tours and tastings every Saturday and Sunday, from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m.

Monk's Cafe is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

4. Monk's Cafe

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

Sarah P.Sarah Plonski: The menu here is Fantastic, and so is the beer selection. You have to try the Mussels and the Pomme Frites.

5. Barcade

8.7
1114 Frankford Ave (W Girard Ave & W Widley St), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 131 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: The menu delivers small cheese & meat plates, but let's face it, you want to be here for the 25-tap bar and 25-cent arcade games. Read more.

Rosenbach Museum & Library is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

6. Rosenbach Museum & Library

8.8
2008-2010 Delancey St, Philadelphia, PA
Museum · Center City · 6 tips and reviews
Mummers Museum is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

7. Mummers Museum

6.2
1100 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA
Museum · Queen Village - Pennsport · 7 tips and reviews

NBC PhiladelphiaNBC Philadelphia: A true Philly tradition, the Mummers Parade is held every New Years Day. This museum, open since 1976, pays homage to 'America's Oldest Continual Folk Festival.'

The Franklin Institute is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

8. The Franklin Institute

8.9
222 N 20th St (at Winter St), Philadelphia, PA
Science Museum · Logan Square · 183 tips and reviews

The Transit NavigatorThe Transit Navigator: If you like science, you'll be impressed with the awesome exhibits, demonstrations, and other things you'll see!

Wissahickon Valley Park is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

9. Wissahickon Valley Park

9.3
300 W Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Park · Roxborough · 28 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: These rugged paths offer some seriously secluded space with picturesque views. Bring your phone for pictures and...a compass.

Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

10. Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site

7.3
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.

Wells Fargo Center is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

11. Wells Fargo Center

8.6
3601 S Broad St (at Pattison Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Hockey Stadium · South Philadelphia East · 183 tips and reviews

EvanEvan: cheer for the flyers

Philadelphia Zoo is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

12. Philadelphia Zoo

9.0
3400 W Girard Ave (at N 34th St), Philadelphia, PA
Zoo · West Philadelphia · 108 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Opened in 1874, this is the first zoo in the US. It's home to more than 1,300 animals, many of which are rare & endangered and is the only zoo breeding giant otters in North America.

Rodin Museum is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

13. Rodin Museum

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

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Be sure to stop and rest at the front garden’s reflecting pool and the tapestry of Japanese Ilex, shrubs and colorful flowers, some dating back to the 1920s.

Philadelphia Museum of Art is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

14. Philadelphia Museum of Art

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

visitPAvisitPA: Make a good impression(ist) at this classic museum. Mid-eastern architecture, oriental ornament, armor collection & renaissance 2 contemporary painting. Don't miss the permanent Duchamp exhibit.

Mütter Museum is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

15. Mütter Museum

8.5
19 S 22nd St (at Ludlow St), Philadelphia, PA
Science Museum · Center City West · 104 tips and reviews

visitPAvisitPA: This oddity museum is not for the queasy. Steel your stomach and learn how a local woman turned into soap after burial. Read more.

Eastern State Penitentiary is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

16. 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.

Termini Bros is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

17. Termini Bros

8.8
1523 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA
Bakery · Bella Vista - Southwark · 26 tips and reviews

Aaron T.Aaron Tarpine: Cannoli's!

Italian Market is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

18. Italian Market

8.6
900 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA
Farmers Market · Bella Vista - Southwark · 55 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Peruse the famed Italian Market and sample a variety of cheeses and fresh fruit - just don't try to return an already eaten piece of fruit like Mac does for Charlie in an episode of Always Sunny.

Moshulu is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

19. 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: Check out the skyline view from the ship’s outdoor deck. Read more.

Frankford Hall is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

20. Frankford Hall

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

STARR RestaurantsSTARR Restaurants: Enjoy our version of an open-air biergarten set in an industrial structure, creating a unique urban experience while having brews and brats.

Citizens Bank Park is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

21. Citizens Bank Park

9.1
1 Citizens Bank Way (at Pattison St), Philadelphia, PA
Baseball Stadium · 392 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: Best place to hangout with your friends. grab some SRO tickets for a phils game. They are $17 and usually go on sale 3 to 4 hours before the game starts. Read more.

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

22. Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

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

Allie I.Allie Ilagan: Explore Isiah Zagar's magical art space that seems to transform every time we visit. Admission is just a fiver, but you can support this local treasure by joining as an annual member, for just $25.

Blue Cross River Rink is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

23. Blue Cross River Rink

8.4
Penn's Landing (btwn Market & Chesnut St), Philadelphia, PA
Skating Rink · Penn's Landing · 15 tips and reviews
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

24. Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

8.1
10 S 2nd St (btwn Market St & Chestnut St), Philadelphia, PA
Cuban Restaurant · Center City East · 80 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Rum aficionados can choose from more than 70 varieties of rum or select one of the signature mojitos to accompany the authentic Latin menu.

25. Spring Garden Antique & Vintage Flea Market

820 Spring Garden St (9th & Spring Garden), Philadelphia, PA
Antique Store · North Philadelphia · 1 tip
Pat's King of Steaks is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

26. Pat's King of Steaks

8.2
1237 E Passyunk Ave (at S 9th St), Philadelphia, PA
Sandwich Spot · Bella Vista - Southwark · 381 tips and reviews

visitPAvisitPA: Cheesesteak ordering etiquette: for a steak w/ Cheez Whiz & onions, order “Whiz Wit.” If u prefer provolone & no onions, order “Provolone Witout.” Wanna go to the back of the line? Ask for fontina. Read more.

Geno's Steaks is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

27. Geno's Steaks

6.8
1219 S 9th St (at E Passyunk Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 328 tips and reviews

Chad B.Chad Batterman: make sure you come after 3 am to skip the lines

Kelpius Cave is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

28. Kelpius Cave

Hiking Trail · Northwest Philadelphia · 2 tips and reviews
Tony Luke's is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

29. Tony Luke's

39 E Oregon Ave (btwn S Front & Swanson St), Philadelphia, PA
Sandwich Spot · Queen Village - Pennsport · 195 tips and reviews

David B.David Brensilber: Best cheesesteaks in Philly

Little Baby's Ice Cream Shop is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

30. Little Baby's Ice Cream Shop

2311 Frankford Ave (btw York & Dauphin), Philadelphia, PA
Ice Cream Parlor · North Philadelphia · 46 tips and reviews

Katie V.Katie Vlasov: Get a flight if you can't decide!! Try six flavors :-)

John's Water Ice is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

31. John's Water Ice

9.0
701 Christian St (at 7th St), Philadelphia, PA
Dessert Shop · Bella Vista - Southwark · 39 tips and reviews

Greg B.Greg Battle: They have two special flavors of water ice on the weekends, always with real ingredients made fresh. Biggest flavor is blueberry: they only do it once per season. Check their Facebook for flavors.

Standard Tap is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

32. Standard Tap

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

Carrie E.Carrie Estok: The steak frites will make your belly happy. The beer list will make your heart sing!

The Dandelion is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

33. The Dandelion

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

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: Go for oysters and English staples, all of which will make you question British grub's bad rap. Read more.

Federal Donuts is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

34. Federal Donuts

1632 Sansom St (btwn S 16th & 17th St), Philadelphia, PA
Donut Shop · Center City West · 167 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: The "fancy" donuts are inventive, the "hot fresh" are always right out of the fryer, and the chicken is unbelievable. Impossible to leave unhappy. Read more.

Village Whiskey is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

35. Village Whiskey

8.6
118 S 20th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Whisky Bar · Center City West · 173 tips and reviews

Food NetworkFood Network: Jose Garces' classic American bar, The Village Whiskey, serves over 80 whiskies and bar foods, like burgers paired with Duck Fat French Fries.

Sweet Lucy's Smokehouse is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

36. Sweet Lucy's Smokehouse

9.1
7500 State Rd (btwn Rhawn St & Bleigh Ave), Philadelphia, PA
BBQ Joint · Holmesburg · 72 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: For a deal on arguably the best Southern BBQ in the Philly area, try the Monday night buffet for a little of everything on the menu. Adults - $19.95; kids 5-10 1/2 price; kids under 5 = Free! Read more.

University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

37. University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

8.3
3260 South St (at 33rd St), Philadelphia, PA
History Museum · University City · 43 tips and reviews

PHL Science FestPHL Science Fest: Founded in 1887, the Museum has sent 400+ archaeological and anthropological expeditions across the world's inhabited continents. The museum is part of the Philadelphia Science Fest April 15-28, 2011. Read more.

Bassett's Ice Cream is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

38. Bassett's Ice Cream

8.5
45 N 12th St (at Reading Terminal Market), Philadelphia, PA
Ice Cream Parlor · Chinatown · 66 tips and reviews
Fuji Mountain Japanese Restaurant is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

39. Fuji Mountain Japanese Restaurant

7.3
2030 Chestnut St (at S 20th Street), Philadelphia, PA
Japanese Restaurant · Center City West · 27 tips and reviews

Ben M.Ben M: Private room Karaoke

The Barnes Foundation is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

40. The Barnes Foundation

9.2
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy (at N 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
Art Museum · Fairmount - Art Museum · 133 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: You must have an reservation to be admitted, as The Barnes is only permitted 400 visitors each day. Reservations are suggested at least one month in advance.

Adventure Aquarium is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

41. Adventure Aquarium

8.4
1 Riverside Dr (btwn Federal St & Dr Martin Luther King Blvd), Camden, NJ
Aquarium · Cooper Grant · 125 tips and reviews

Rachel M.Rachel Mercer: Did you know that you and your family can reserve a spot and snorkel in the shark tank? They don't advertise it but there are guided tours offered at the information desk.

Longwood Gardens is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

42. Longwood Gardens

9.5
1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA
Botanical Garden · 131 tips and reviews
Marcie Blaine Artisanal Chocolate is one of Exciting Adventures in the Philly Area.

43. Marcie Blaine Artisanal Chocolate

108 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, Philadelphia, PA
Candy Store · Center City East · No tips or reviews