Outdoor Favorites in Philly
By James Zeleniak, Philadelphia Editor
Spring is in the air and it's time to head outdoors. Here are some favorites spots around town to get outside, sit curbside, bask in the sun, or just smell the roses.
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Rittenhouse Square
1800 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA
The pinnacle of Philly's urban outdoor space offers a great place to sit and watch the world go by. -
Citizens Bank Park
1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA
Get your outdoor time in while watching the Phillies at this state-of-the-art stadium. -
Rouge
205 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA
Sit curbside and pretend you're in Paris at this venerable sidewalk cafe. -
Continental Mid-Town
1801 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Head up to the roof and feel like Hef at this rooftop penthouse party scene. -
Penn's Landing -- Festival Pier
N Columbus Blvd at Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA
Sure the powers that be never did get this should-be-awesome outdoor venue where it needs to be, but it's still cool to watch the boats go by. -
Kelly Drive
Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA
Drive, bike, blade or run amid the Jacques Lipchitz sculptures and river views. -
Fitler Square
2350 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA
Sit in this quiet park and read a book or just be still for a moment before heading back into the heady fray of urban life. -
Vango Lounge & Skybar
114 South 18th St, Philadelphia, PA
Lounge al fresco atop this glammed up den of decadence just off Rittenhouse Square. -
Cafe Loftus
136 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA
Center City café brings a renewed style to the art of lounging and lingering over coffee and creative casual fare. Do it right at a sunshine-heavy sidewalk seat.
