Location: Philadelphia
Top Things to do in Philadelphia
The 9 Best Neighborhoods in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA)
One of the most historic cities in America, Philadelphia is an ideal place to spend a weekend - preferably a long one. Be sure to see the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, where the Constitution and Declaration of Independence were signed. Both are part of Independence National Historic Park. Philadelphia also boasts some outstanding art museums, including the Rodin Museum. The Franklin Institute Science Museum is one of many area attractions honoring the life and work of Benjamin Franklin, the city's most famous ambassador. After digesting all of that history, be sure you save room for a classic Philly cheese steak sandwich.
Restaurants in Philadelphia
1. Society Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
A treasure of a red-brick neighborhood.
Reviewed By 27claudettec - Washington, United States
My sister and I spent three days in Philadelphia and this was one of our favorite things. The neighborhood is a step back in time with old row houses, old churches and cemeteries. The old row houses have the original plaques of the company who provided fire insurance including some from the Ben Franklin company. There are two old cemeteries that have graves of people who fought in revolutionary war and other pivotal figures in our history.
2. Old City Arts District
3. Northern Liberties
4. Independence Mall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 501 reviews
Historic neighborhood in the middle of the city.
Reviewed By 907blaked - Tampa, United States
What a pleasure to see so much grass in the middle of the big city! The entire Independence National Historic Park is well laid out and easy to get from site to site. Our Sunday in November was: Breakfast across the street from the Liberty Bell at Colombe Coffee Roasters; 9am entrance to Liberty Bell (no tickets required); Independence Hall tour (10:20am tour, reserved in advance); West Wing; Congress Hall tour; Supreme Court Chamber in Old City Hall; American Philosophical Society Museum; Benjamin Franklin Museum; Franklin Court Printing Office; Lunch at National Mechanics; and Museum of the American Revolution.
5. Avenue of the Arts
6. Boathouse Row
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 368 reviews
The best walking and biking route in the city is along the Schuylkill River. The cluster of 15 rowing clubs host a variety of rowing and running events each year.
Reviewed By MissElegance
These mostly historic boathouses are private, but there is a public place to rent boats and another for bikes or surreys. The view from Martin Luther King Dr (FKA West River Drive) is beautiful -- day or lit-up at night. Biking, hiking, driving, or picnicking along the water is lovely and can be busy but never overly crowded except on regatta days! There's an ok cafe for a beverage or snack near the bike rentals on Kelly Drive (fka East River Drive).
7. Manayunk
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 114 reviews
Riverside neighborhood with many shops and boutiques.
Reviewed By 910toddb - Philadelphia, United States
Main St Manayunk offers quite a variety of food venues to choose from live music movies to enjoy. Families are welcome stroll through time in this old mining town were paper mills and steel mills used to be the only thing that you could make a buck at.. Come enjoy what use OG’s called use Yunkers.
8. Philadelphia Chinatown
9. Chestnut Hill
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3 reviews
