What To Do In Philadelphia
A comprehensive guide of things to do, avoid, complain about & more in Philadelphia from a native Philther (we don't actually call ourselves that).
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Philadelphia City Hall
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2011/02/04/a-guide-to-philadelphias-squares/
William Penn stands at the top of the classically built City Hall, acting as a compass of sort for those of us born before GPS. Center to the 4 Squares -- Rittenhouse, Logan, Franklin and Washington.
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South Street Philadelphia
http://www.visitphilly.com/shopping/philadelphia/south-street/
Ignore the fact that Miley Cyrus got her new image from South Street. Cool place, cooler people. Great bars, restaurants, shops, tattoo parlors & condom shops. Welcome to South Philly.
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LOVE Park
http://www.visitphilly.com/museums-attractions/philadelphia/love-park/
Feel the brotherly love yet? You will want to go to LOVE park. Go & get gone. It is tiny but iconic.
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Liberty Bell Center
http://www.nps.gov/inde/liberty-bell-center.htm
But don't try and lick it like they did on HIMYM. Just look for the spelling errors & some National Treasure type clues.
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The Franklin Institute
For a rainy day or for you nerds, go here. Actually, everyone should go here. It's interactive, educational & awesome. Exhibits change often but some are permanent fixtures.
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Chestnut Street
http://www.visitphilly.com/itineraries/philadelphia/shopping-in-philadelphia/
You like buying stuff? Why not buy stuff here? It's close and compact and our taxes aren't as crazy as other big cities. Plus, home to Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie!
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Northern Liberties
It's hipster central, but that doesn't mean it isn't great. Plenty of bars, music, the Piazza!, breweries, diners, restaurants & more.
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Citizens Bank Park at the Phillies Game
http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/phi/ballpark/index.jsp
You like baseball, but hate the Phillies? We won't share the brotherly love. We're the craziest fans in the USA. Just go with it, be a game down at the park or at a sports bar.
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Reading Terminal Market
http://www.readingterminalmarket.org/merchants/
Prepare to feast, shop, feast, shop. Bring your fat jeans & heavy grocery bags because you will want to buy everything from this public market. Save room for a dessert. Or 10.
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Rocky Balboa Statue
http://www.visitphilly.com/museums-attractions/philadelphia/the-rocky-statue-and-the-rocky-steps/
Do not attempt to run up the stairs at the Art Museum. I repeat, do not. You WILL run out of breath. Instead, take a quick selfie with Rocky Balboa. Then go to the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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Fairmount Park
http://www.fairmountparkconservancy.org/
Originally designed to protect Philly's water system, it's Philadelphia's greatest claim to fame park wise. Beautiful, much to do.
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Italian Market
http://italianmarketphilly.org/
Boasting the best Italian food (and more!) in Philadelphia, Italian Market has more to offer than just the Italian food.
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Geno's vs Pats Steaks
Cheesesteaks > sandwiches. There is a debate about Geno's versus Pat's but honestly? Anywhere that looks remotely Italian & pizza place like will do. Also: no cheese wiz, please.
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University City
Ethnic food galore! Plus, it's home to University of Pennsylvania & Drexel University. College feel and look but close to the city. Access to museum, lectures, libraries and parks.
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Please Touch Museum
http://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/
The anit-museum. And for kids no less. Lots of fun stuff to do for little children.