Have some Philly Fun with one local's favorite things to do in Philadelphia.   

HISTORIC:

• Elfreth’s Alley
• Historic block with houses dating back to 1724 with two house museums open to the public
• www.elfrethsalley.org
• 124-26 Elfreth’s Alley, Philadelphia, PA 19106
• Fri-Sun 12PM - 5PM
• $3 admission
• Museum of the American Revolution
• Museum dedicated to the Revolution with George Washington’s war tent
• www.amrevmuseum.org
• 101 S. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
• Everyday 10AM - 5PM
• $21 admission
• National Constitution Center
• Museum focused entirely on interpreting the constitution
• www.constitutioncenter.org
• 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
• Mon-Sat 9:30 - 5:00, Noon - 5:00 Sundays
• $14.50
• Attractions are free, but Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell require timed tickets
• Independence Seaport Museum
• Museum focused on the Delaware River and it’s vessels
• www.phillyseaport.org
• 211 S. Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106
• Everyday 10am - 5pm
• $17 admission

FOOD:

• Khyber Pass Pub
• Southern-style cooking and BBQ in what used to be Philadelphia’s premier punk venue
• 56 S. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
• www.khyberpasspub.com
• Commonwealth
• Foods inspired by the cooking of Charleston, SC
• 319 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
• www.commonwealthphila.com
• National Mechanics
• Hip bar with elevated pub fare in historic bank building
• 22 S. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
• http://www.nationalmechanics.com/
• Revolution House
• Good bar fare with a second-story outdoor deck
• 200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
• http://www.revolutionhouse.com/
• Jones
• Mid-century American in a retro setting
• 700 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
• www.jones-restaurant.com
• La Peg
• Traditional French Bistro in a converted historic pump house
• 140 N Christopher Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19106
• http://lapegbrasserie.com/
• Fork
• A contemporary American restaurant
• 306 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
• https://forkrestaurant.com/ 
• FARMica
• Farm-to-table fare in a lively sophisticated environment
• 15 S 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
• http://farmiciarestaurant.com/
• El Vez
• Trendy Mexican restaurant serving upscale food & beverages
• 121 S 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
• https://elvezrestaurant.com

ART:

• Philadelphia Museum of Art
• Your classic art museum
• www.philamuseum.org
• 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130
• Tue-Sun 10AM - 5PM
• $20 admission
• (Pay what you wish on Wednesday night from 5:00 - 8:45 and all day Sunday)
• The Barnes
• Impressive art collection arranged according to the wishes of Dr. Barnes
• www.barnesfoundation.org
• 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130
• Wed–Mon: 11am – 5pm
• $25 timed tickets (advance purchase suggested)

SCIENCE:

• Franklin Institute Science Museum
• Science/technology museum with newish exhibit dedicated to the brain
• www.fi.edu
• 222 N. 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130
• Every day 10am - 5pm
• $23 admission
• Academy of Natural Sciences
• Natural history museum
• www.ansp.org
• 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130
• Mon-Fri 10:00 - 4:30, Weekends 10:00 - 5:00
• $19.95 at the door, $17.95 online

 

ART:

• Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
• Super cool mosaic garden and art museum by a local artist
• www.phillymagicgardens.org/
• 1020 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
• Wed-Mon 11AM - 6PM
• $10 admission

FOOD: 

• Santucci’s Original Square Pizza
• Classic, Philly-style pizza and delicious Italian fare
• 901 S. 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
• http://www.santuccispizza.com/
• Square Pie
• Compy BYO eatry serving Sicilian-ish pizza and more
• 801 E Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19147
• http://www.squarepiephilly.com/
• Nomad Pizza
• Artisanal wood-fired pizza made with local ingredients
• 611 S 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
• http://www.nomadpizzaco.com/