Philadelphia has a lot of fall events and festivals. We’ll be sure to update this section with links once organizers set their fall 2024 dates.

South Philly Barbacoa

Mexican taqueria in Passyunk Square. $

Sampan

Pan-Asian, great happy hour menu by City Hall. $$

Ishkabibbles II

Strong cheesesteak recommendation from Bridget's brother. He suggests don't go to Ishkabibbles I, only Ishkabibbles II. $

Angelo's

Another cheesesteak recommendation, but Bridget's brother notes that you'll have a 45-minute wait. He suggests avoiding Pat's/Geno's. $

Steve's Prince of Steaks

Bridget's brother says to go to the one at Comly Road and Roosevelt Boulevard, and get a cheesesteak with American cheese. $

Hawthorne’s Cafe

American bistro fare near South Street. $$

Walnut Street Cafe

American bistro fare near 30th Street Station. $$

Ants Pants Cafe

American-Australian brunch on South Street, $$

Ember & Ash

Mid-Atlantic seasonal in Passyunk Square. $$ - $$$

Philadelphia Zoo.

The oldest in the country.

The Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Pretend to be Rocky Balboa or explore the world-class exhibits inside.

Eastern State Penitentiary.

Once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, the site is now a museum but becomes a haunted house every October.

Fairmount Water Works.

A museum and environmental center along the Schuylkyll River, you'll definitely see it if you take a cab from the train station to the hotel.

Old City.

Betsy Ross House, Liberty Bell, Elfreth's Alley (a Bridget favorite) and all the usual Colonial Philadelphia sights.

Spruce Street Harbor Park.

Illuminated trees, a floating barge with a bar, hammocks and a little riverside arcade.

The Mütter Museum.

With over 20,000 unusual, unique anatomical specimens, she’s giving spooky szn.

Reading Terminal Market.

Bridget thinks you can't leave the city without stopping here for breakfast.

Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk.

Newer waterside boardwalk spanning a length of the Schuylkill River.

Longwood Gardens.

Over 1,000 acres of horticultural interest in the western Philly burbs between expansive landscapes and elegant greenhouses.

New Hope.

Cute riverside town with great art galleries, restaurants.

Doylestown.

The town Bridget's stepfather is from, full of great bars, fantastic art and history museums, and a literal castle.