Whether you want to explore South Philadelphia, Old City, Center City, Rittenhouse Square, or go down by the Waterfront, there are plenty of popular, new, and historical spots to try out.
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1. The Liberty Point is Philadelphia’s biggest outdoor restaurant right on the waterfront at Penn’s Landing, with 1,400 seats to drink and dine with a view. Whether you want to spend time with family, friends, or even your dog, this is a place to go for lunch, dinner, or just a night out. With three levels, five bars, a sight of the river from every section, seven event spaces, live music, and DJs, there are plenty of reasons to stop by this popular new spot. It’s open seven days a week from noon until midnight.
2. Wonderspaces Philadelphia is a perfect activity to try if you are up for exploring with family and friends. It’s located inside Fashion District Philadelphia in Center City and provides an expanding arrangement of 16 exceptional art fixtures and signature cocktails to try out. The bar has a variety of craft cocktails, wine, beer, varied nonalcoholic beverages, and an array of bar snacks. It’s open year-round with frequent artwork changes.
3. Philly by Segway, based in Old City, is a unique way to tour the City of Brotherly Love - all while riding a Segway! Whether you plan on visiting or are already a local, this is an adventurous way to see iconic sights, listen to stories from a local guide, and make core memories. Featured activities include a 1-Hour City Segway PT Adventure, a 2-Hour City Segway PT Adventure, a 2-Hour Mural Tour, a 2-Hour Cheesesteak Tour, or a Segway All Day.
4. The South 9th St. Italian Market, located in South Philadelphia, is the nation’s oldest outdoor market - it’s been around for over 100 years! It began with an American Dream dedicated to serving a community of immigrants with over 200 individual businesses filled with Philadelphia’s finest shops, restaurants, specialty stores, and curb market vendors. Experience Philadelphia’s unique shopping tradition with fresh bakery items, Gelato, restaurants, produce, flowers, groceries, and much more.
5. Rittenhouse Square Park is Philadelphia’s most famous town square and is located at 18th and Walnut St. Whether you want to have a picnic, sunbathe, take a stroll, read, walk your dog, experience architecture and gardens, and more, this is a go-to spot to relax. Rittenhouse Square also occasionally hosts events, such as festivals, tree lightings during the holidays, Art shows, and more.
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