Beiler's Donuts

Tommy DiNic’s

The Famous 4th Street Cookie Company

Kismet Bialys

Miller's Twist

Saami Somi

Termini Bros Bakery

Beiler's Bakery

Dutch Eating Place

Don't miss Reading Terminal Market, Philadelphia's famous indoor public market since opening in 1893. Here's some of my favorite stands in the market!

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Reading Terminal Market

Italian Market 9th Street

Southeast Asian Market (Saturday & Sunday)

Rittenhouse Farmers' Market

Di Bruno Bros.

Welcome to the world of Philadelphia markets! Philly markets are a reflection of the city's rich history, cultural tapestry, and culinary heritage. 🍕

In this travel guide, you will go on an enchanting exploration of the city's most iconic markets, each with its own unique character and charm. 👣

Whether you're a food enthusiast, a history buff, or simply looking for a memorable shopping experience, these markets have something special to offer everyone. 🍜

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Philadelphia Markets You Can't Miss

Emack & Bolio’s

The Franklin Institute

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Liberty Bell

Philadelphia Zoo

Eastern State Penitentiary

Love Park

Franklin Square

Spruce Street Harbor Park

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

Barnes Foundation

Elfreth's Alley Museum

National Constitution Center

Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History

Cherry Street Pier

Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania

Bartram's Garden

Please Touch Museum

Barcelona Wine Bar

Hoser's

Prince Tea House

La Colombe Coffee Roasters

La Colombe

One Shot Cafe

Paris Baguette

Elixr Coffee Roasters

ELIXR Coffee 3675 Market

Elixr Coffee 16th and Market

Emmy Squared - Queen Village

Eddie V's Prime Seafood

Luke's Lobster Rittenhouse

Wonderspaces Philadelphia

Welcome to my completely unorganized but oh-so-helpful map of  Philadelphia! An absolute smorgasbord of my own travels and research, suggestions from friends and strangers, and many treasures found along the way, this is where I compile all things Philly for my future trips and yours. Things I particularly love that you’ll find a lot of:
☕️ Coffee shops & bakeries
🌮 Local cuisine
🏛️ Museums of all kinds
🌳 Gardens & parks
🛏️ Boutique hotels
🍕 Small regional chains with good reputations

All my guides in this category are $5 per 100 places included, but since I add to these constantly, you can lock down the lowest price today and gain a lifetime access!

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Independence Hall

Betsy Ross House

LOVE sign

Edgar Allan Pоe National Historic Site

The Plough & the Stars

Shane Confectionery

JJ Bootleggers

Revolution House

Independence Beer Garden

Pat's King of Steaks

Geno's Steaks

Bourse Building

Sassafras

Menagerie Coffee

Independence Park Hotel

Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center

Franklin Court Printing Office

Philadelphia Museum of Art Steps

The Franklin Fountain

Federal Donuts & Chicken Center City

Some of the famous spots and some places off the beaten path in the center of American history!

Philadelphia- History and Hidden Gems

P.S. & Co.

Fox & Son Fair Foods

Sparrow's Reading Terminal Market

Giorgio On Pine

Barra Rossa Ristorante

Emmy Squared Pizza: Queen Village - Philly

Parc

Front Street Cafe

Middle Child

Middle Child Clubhouse

Okie Dokie Donuts

High Fidelity Bakery

SouthHouse

Gluten Free Spots to Eat in Philadelphia - It is noted for the ones that are dedicated GF. The others are all good with cross contact protocols. 

Gluten Free Philadelphia

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia

Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel

Woodrow's Sandwich Shop

ICI Macarons & Cafe

Amada

Zahav

Race Street Pier

Christ Church Burial Ground

Ishkabibble’s 1

Aloft Philadelphia Downtown

Talula's Garden

Harp & Crown

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

The Dandelion

K'Far Cafe Philadelphia

Oyster House

Dilworth Park

Rittenhouse Square

Dim Sum Garden

Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House

Cily Chicken Rice and Thai food

A La Mousse

Terakawa Ramen

Ocean Harbor

The Angelo Pizza

The Atlas of Tomorrow

Herman's Coffee

Batter & Crumbs Vegan Bakery and Cafe

Little Italy Philadelphia

South Philly Barbacoa

Nam Phuong Restaurant

Cafe La Maude

Yards Brewing Company

The Rail Park

Green Eggs Café

Logan Square

You don't have to be a sports fan to enjoy this beautiful city. 

Philadelphia stands as a city with a remarkable historical legacy. Its significance in the founding of the United States, coupled with its vibrant arts and culture scene, make it a destination that attracts history buffs, art lovers, and curious travelers alike.

As one of the most underrated tourist cities in the US, here is your ultimate guide organized by area from an honorary local.

Old City | Center City | Chinatown | South of Center City | Passyunk | Northern Liberties 

-Where to Eat
-Where to Stay
-What to Do


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Ever start planning a trip only to find yourself 3 hours in on a Friday night with 14 tabs open on your browser and completely overwhelmed with the details so you give up and just book the all-inclusive instead? If that's you, you're missing out on a whole world of adventure!! Absolutely, trip planning is tedious, time consuming, and most of all anxiety inducing. Luckily for you, this is where I operate best. 

Traveling is in my soul and my idea of a wild Friday night is staying up until 2 am to plan my next itinerary while my husband is on shift at the firehouse. Call me crazy, but I love the planning part as much as the trip itself. I thrive when I get to explain to my husband what's next on the trip and the history behind the area or the exact dish we are going to try because the locals rave over it! 

These are the little extras that make my itineraries so fun to plan and then live out. 

I will first ask you specific questions and details regarding your previous travel experiences as well as any specific goals you have for your trip. These will be utilized to craft a tailored travel itinerary, ensuring your journey is enriched with unexpected and invaluable experiences. This personalized process encompasses:

✨ Comprehensive trip planning, from arrival to departure, should you desire full itinerary assistance. Alternatively, specific segments of your trip can be organized according to your preferences.

✨ Detailed logistical arrangements, including transportation to and from the airport, as well as guidance on reaching your day trip destinations. Additionally, activities will be recommended in a suitable order.

✨ Customized daily activities aligned with your interests, dining options curated for each day, various accommodation levels to suit your preferences, and any additional requirements or desires you may have.

✨ Convenience of direct links to relevant booking information for seamless arrangements.

How long is your trip and how many of those days would you like me to plan for you? 

What are the dates? If the dates are flexible, give a general time frame

Where do you want to go? If this is for a road trip, where would you like to start and end? 

What have you already booked? (ex: accommodations, tours/excursions, car rental, restaurant reservations)

What are any specific special needs/wants? (ex: food allergies, specific diet restrictions, personal preferences, accessibility needs, etc)

Anything you have NO interest in doing? (hiking, museums, certain restaurants etc) 

What are your favorite things to do on a trip? Here are some examples: Outdoor (hiking, beaches, boat trips, parks, etc) Historic (museums, historic spots, architecture, etc) Day Trips (i.e. places you can reach from your specified city) Adventure (ziplining, paragliding, more strenuous hikes, etc) Foodie (top restaurants, cool pastries, local hotspots, etc)

Thinking about your favorite trip of all time, tell me in a few sentences what made it stand out to you? 

Thinking about your least favorite trip, tell me what was bad about it

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Ever start planning a trip only to find yourself 3 hours in on a Friday night with 14 tabs open on your browser and completely overwhelmed with the details so you give up and just book the all-inclusive instead? If that's you, you're missing out on a whole world of adventure!! Absolutely, trip planning is tedious, time consuming, and most of all anxiety inducing. Luckily for you, this is where I operate best. 

Traveling is in my soul and my idea of a wild Friday night is staying up until 2 am to plan my next itinerary while my husband is on shift at the firehouse. Call me crazy, but I love the planning part as much as the trip itself. I thrive when I get to explain to my husband what's next on the trip and the history behind the area or the exact dish we are going to try because the locals rave over it! 

I have love three types of trips depending on my mood. Where I shine in helping you plan is with # 2 and # 3. Though if you want my go-tos on # 1 set up a phone call and I will share all my faves! 

1) All-inclusive resorts: Find me on the beach with an umbrella in the sand. No real planning on this one, just a few clicks of the mouse and my tropical beach vacay is booked and ready. 

2) Epic road trips: think outdoors, hiking, historical towns, magnificent views, sunrise vortexes, fresh air and hitting your step count goals! I just live for planning road trip adventures. TBH when I plan ours I could spend upwards of 50+ hours and not even care because I enjoy every single minute of it. Cross checking blogs, yelp reviews, instagram tags, and more... I do a ton of research on these and it shows! 

3) Weekend getaways: I love squeezing in random getaways when time or budget is limited. I explore how to most strategically spend entire day in a city to hit all the musts to maximize the visit: where the locals eat, drink, and sleep. Maybe some history too. 



When do you want to go? If you don't have the exact dates, what general time? 

How long will you be there? (day trip, weekend, week long- does it overlap with a weekend?)

What is this trip for? (work, relaxation, event, visiting family, celebrating, etc)

Thinking about your favorite trip, what stood out to you? 

Thinking about your least favorite trip, what made it bad? 

Is there anything you definitely WANT to do or see, or do NOT want to do or see? (i.e. you want to go hiking or spend time in nature, maybe you have no interest in museums or spa days, be as specific as you want) 

Do you have a particular budget? (specifically for hotels/lodging, excursions, dining options) 

What specific types of recommendations are you looking for? (i.e. adventure options (hiking, site seeing), local hot spots (dive bars, hole in the wall dining, high end dining, brunch spots, coffee shops), accommodations (hotels, resorts, all-inclusives, VRBOs), excursions (water sports, things to do, rentals, tours) 

Looking to get away but have absolutely no idea where you want to go? Do you want to experience nature, or are you looking for a city break? Are you into sports and want to plan a trip around the American sports seasons? Let's connect, figure out what you're looking for in a trip, and pick a few destination options for your next holiday.

When there are so many options, picking a destination sometimes can be the most difficult part. Together we can talk about what you normally like to do on a trip and where your interests lie, and we can narrow down the list, whether or not you have some places in mind or haven't even started thinking of them. Then you can start planning your trip with just a few destinations in mind, or we can take it on together from there with one of my other services.

What do you normally like to do when you travel?

Do you want to get off the beaten path, do something familiar, or something in between?

So you want to tour the United States based on the American sports season? Then you've come to the right place. As both an amateur athlete and avid sports fan, I've been planning these kinds of trips for myself the past few years in pursuit of visiting every Major League Baseball stadium. I've also three planned trips abroad for the Women's World Cup the past 12 years.

Sports are an important part of experiencing the local culture. You get to see different traditions, big names, and varying levels of competition. Sports are one of the things that bring people of all different backgrounds together.

With this custom itinerary, I will design a trip so that you can see some of your favorite US teams or players (dependent on the time of year you are traveling), as well as visit the city and surrounding area for that sport. For example, you can visit New York City, see the Rangers one day, the Knicks the next, and the PWHL NY team later that week while visiting the Empire State Building and Times Square in between. 

(Please note that I can only make suggestions for purchasing tickets and cannot secure them on your behalf, but I will give you several resources to do so.)

Do you have a driver's license/are willing to drive? Or do you require public transportation?

What are your favorite sports? Are there any teams or sports you don't want to miss? (This requires you to be flexible on when you visit.) These can be either women's or men's sports (or both!).

If you have a favorite team, do you only want to see a home game?

Are there any places you don't want to travel to? 

If you live outside of the United States, will this be your first time visiting?

Do you want a big city, smaller city, or something in between?

What other activities do you like to do when you travel? Do you like art & museums, history, breweries, walking around, etc?

What month are you planning on doing this itinerary? (This dictates what sports are available.)

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