Philadelphia 101
By Lauren McCutcheon, Citysearch Contributor
Grab an authentic Philly cheesesteak and sightsee the City of Brotherly Love, from historic Independence Hall to the Philadelphia Museum of Art's famous steps.
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Cheesesteak Corner
Ninth St and Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA
When it comes to Philly's signature sandwich, most of the world gets it wrong. Here you'll find the real deal. -
Reading Terminal Market
12th St & Arch St, Philadelphia, PA
A chain-free hodgepodge of eateries and fast-food stands makes for an authentic Philadelphia eating experience. -
Le Bec-Fin
1523 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA
The ultimate French restaurant serves upscale cuisine in an elegant, stately atmosphere. -
Buddakan
325 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Brash and Buddhist, trendy and timeless, this Pan-Asian joint spectacularly weds East and West. -
Rouge
205 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA
Refined park-side bistro serves petite French-Asian dishes.
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City Tavern
138 S Second St, Philadelphia, PA
At this historical re-creation of an 18th-century tavern, even the drinks are Colonial-era. -
Standard Tap
901 N Second St, Philadelphia, PA
A Philly favorite for good beer and hearty barroom fare. -
McGillin's Old Ale House
1310 Drury St, Philadelphia, PA
This friendly family-run tavern is one of the city's oldest watering holes. -
The Continental
134 Market St, Philadelphia, PA
Fusion cuisine and Rat Pack-style cocktails in a swanked-up diner. -
Bar Noir
112 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA
Rittenhouse underground beckons to those too cool for the Square.
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Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue
1415 Chancellor St, Philadelphia, PA
Spacious and impressive rooms complemented by detailed decor and a host of personal services.
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Four Seasons Hotel, Philadelphia
1 Logan Sq, Philadelphia, PA
Swanky, elegant and luxurious, with treatment so royal you'd swear this was a castle. -
The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia
10 Avenue of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
A high-end chain that pampers guests with exceptional luxuries in a prime Center City location. -
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
1200 Market St, Philadelphia, PA
A modernist 1930s skyscraper offering amenities galore in the heart of downtown Philly. -
Rittenhouse 1715: A Boutique Hotel
1715 Rittenhouse Sq, Philadelphia, PA
A 19th-century carriage house transformed into a luxury destination with modern amenities.
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Bluemercury Apothecary and Spa
1707 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA
The ultimate boutique and skin spa for high-end beauty addicts. -
Adolf Biecker / Philadelphia
210 W Rittenhouse Sq, Philadelphia, PA
With massages, salon services, tanning, fitness facilities and more, this day spa on Rittenhouse packs the day. -
Toppers Spa Salon
117 S 19th St, Philadelphia, PA
A tranquil, multilevel hub of bodily pampering offers massages, nail and hair care and a range of skin-care services. -
Terme di Aroma
32 N Third St, Philadelphia, PA
Essential oils, subtle lighting and New Age music ebb and flow in this Old City day spa.
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Independence Hall
500 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
This majestic brick building was the Colonies' grandest public edifice when it was built in 1732. -
Liberty Bell Center
501 Market St, Philadelphia, PA
The most famous bell in the country is visible, crack and all, 24 hours a day. -
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Art Museum Dr, Philadelphia, PA
From a 16th-century Indian temple to an impressive Marcel Duchamp collection, an encyclopedic force to be reckoned with. -
Franklin Institute Science Museum
222 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA
Learning is almost too much fun to be true at this festive, hands-on museum.
