Philadelphia
Philadelphia’s underdog spirit will make you believe anything is possible. Pride and grit drive Philly’s destination-worthy dining scene, uninhibited creativity makes the art community thrive, and a legendary love for local sound pulses through the city’s great music venues. If you’re looking for a moment of calm, riverfront trails and an abundance of parks offer greenspace and fresh air within the city limits.
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Step by Step
The City of Brotherly Love ranks among the nation’s most walkable cities, thanks to our vibrant neighborhoods and navigable city grid. Stroll a few blocks and you’re bound to encounter striking public art murals and charming, storybook side streets.
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Closest Airport
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Currency
United States Dollar (USD)
Language
English
What to Do
Middle Child Clubhouse
Building upon the flagship luncheonette Middle Child in Center City, Middle Child Clubhouse is the full-service version serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and an inventive cocktail menu. Pro tip? Grab a group of up to 17 friends to spend a night at their Thousand Island Lounge, their private dining room decked out with specialty menus, Bluetooth connectivity, and a Nintendo 64.
Schuylkill Banks
On a Saturday or Sunday year-round, you can count on seeing Philadelphia runners, cyclists, rollerbladers, and pedestrians heading up and down the Schuylkill River Trail via the Schuylkill Banks entry point. Stretching 30-plus miles, the Schuylkill River Trail is a scenic recreational path that runs from Center City all the way to Park Ford, PA.
BOK
Housed in a former technical high school in South Philadelphia, BOK has transformed countless classrooms into showrooms, galleries and workspaces of Philly’s vibrant artisans, businesses, and nonprofits. BOK also is home to their rooftop bar with weekly and monthly programming, as well as a full-service modern Sicilian restaurant by the name of Irwin’s (psst – you can see W Philadelphia in the city’s skyline from the rooftop view).
Live Music Various Locations
No doubt the live music scene inspired many. Catch a killer local band or national touring artist at one of Philly’s great music venues like The Met, Johnny Brenda’s, Chris’ Jazz Cafe, Union Transfer, or The Mann Center for Performing Arts.
