Philadelphia has historical landmarks, art exhibits, James Beard award-winning restaurants, shopping, and more! We are clearly biased since we've lived here for so long, but while you are in town here are places we would recommend checking out.

- Philadelphia Museum of Art

- The Franklin Institute

- Rodin Museum

- Eastern State Penitentiary

- Barnes Foundation

- The Mütter Museum

- Independence National Historical Park

- National Constitution Center

- Betsy Ross House

- Benjamin Franklin's Grave

- Museum of the American Revolution

- African American Museum in Philadelphia

- Reading Terminal Market - Walking distance from the hotel with pretty much any food you could want. Beiler's bakery is a must!

- Giorgio on Pine - Delicious BYOB Italian restaurant

- Bud & Marilyns - Updated American classics with a retro decor feel. Great brunch spot!

- Sampan - Pan-Asian food with a great happy hour and an outdoor patio in the back

- Harp & Crown - Gastropub with a bowling alley in the basement

- Giuseppe & Sons - One of our favorite happy hour places for cocktails & appetizers. Also great for sharing plates

- Mission Taqueria - Delicious Mexican food and perfect for groups

- Victory Brewing Company - Located on the Parkway with an outdoor rooftop bar, plus has great food

- Yards Brewery - If you want a good local brewery & parking, Yards is perfect

- Charlie was a sinner. - One of the best spots in the city for cocktails

- Buffalo Billiards - It has pool tables, darts, and lots of TVs for sports games

- Independence Beer Garden - Great outdoor spot directly by the Liberty Bell

- Milkboy - Low-key bar with a great and slightly random beer selection