Helena's Philly
Philly is beautiful, and gritty and extremely walkable. Here are my favorite places.
One day walking
I think? this would be my perfect day if I was visiting in the Spring or Summer.
Liberty Bell
This is right in front of independence hall, plus some other museums. Walking around here towards the water is pretty nice actually!
Triangle Tavern
The coziest place to have musells and a beer.
YOWIE
Really! nice designy shop, with a cute cafe next door, plus it's a hotel! Literally one of the best hotels in the world, it recently won an award.
John's Water Ice
Classic philly snack, only open in the spring and winter.
Piazza DiBruno
Grab a bottle of wine, snacks and sit here.
El Chingon Philly
Really yummy tacos and sandwiches plus cute outdoor seating.
Irwin's
End up here for dinner, or for rooftop views at Bok bar.
Mighty Bread Company
Bakery, so good.
Other cool spots
Ember & Ash
Stop in here for a cocktail
Rittenhouse Square
*the* city park. lots of people watching, benches, and trees.
City hall
Orient yourself through city hall, it's right in the middle.
Middle Child Clubhouse
Really good food and fun vibes. They have two locations, this is the more restaurant-y one.
La Colombe
Big coffee shop to sit in
Fitler Square
cute park
Iffy Books
Hacker, gardening culture bookshop.
This Corner
Cute shop with magazines, designy things, & my hairdresser!
Museum of Art
Huge, beautiful art museum
Philly AIDS Thrift
Fun thrift shop, you gotta hunt around though.
Johnny Brenda's
Fun bar, decent food, shows / concerts.
Trattoria Carina
if it's summer, sit outside! italian spot
Wayward Collection
Cool collection of vintage clothing, but not cheap.
Repo Records
Love picking up a record here
Schuylkill River Park
Nice place to sit, and start a bike ride or walk to the art museum.
K'Far Cafe
Grab a treat here then go sit in the park
Herman's Coffee
Paulie Gee’s Soul City Slice Shop
Chill pizza spot with beer and a pool table.
Bower Cafe 1213
Conveniently located coffee shop for when you’re in center city
Meetinghouse
great beers, great food. Cool tiles. Get the specials. We also love the mushrooms.
Blue Corn Restaurant and Bar
So so yummy! Low key spot. Don’t be fooled by the interior. Food is awesome. Get the specials!
