Best of Philadelphia

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Best Hotels: Hotel Palomar Philadelphia - Philadelphia

A relative newcomer, the Palomar gives an artsy update to the often boring Philadelphia hotel scene. After checking in... See More

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Best Restaurants: Sabrina's Cafe

Jesper OlssonImaginative brunch creations—cream cheese- and banana-stuffed caramelized challah French...See More

• Amada
• Capogiro
• Distrito

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Best Shopping: Eye's Gallery

Jesper OlssonFans of Isaiah Zagar’s Magic Gardens can trek six blocks east on South Street to Eye’s...See More

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Best Nightlife: Chris' Jazz Café

Jesper OlssonDon’t let the decrepit block this jazz joint sits on scare you away—inside, the mood is... See More

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Philadelphia Itineraries

Don't know where to go? Check out our 2 and 7 Day Itineraries to get an idea of what you could do in this great city!

2 DAY ITINERARY

1 Start your day with a jog up the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, a la “Rocky,” and then spend a few hours inside.
2 Head into Chinatown for lunch at Vietnam.
3 Make your way south to spend time at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens.

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7 DAY ITINERARY

1 Get to City Hall early and get tickets to go to the top for unparalleled, 360-degree city views.
2 Have lunch at Chris’ Jazz Cafe.
3 Spend the afternoon at the Mutter Museum.