Top 12 THINGS TO DO in Philadelphia | Travel Guide (Watch Before You Go) !
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- What are the top things to do and places to explore on a trip to Philadelphia, PA in 2019? Let us guide you around Philly, as we discover the best places to eat, visit, drink, and even the best cheese steak ! Make sure to watch our other travel playlists and tell us in the comments what we missed, so other visitors can learn even more cool spots !
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Here Be Barr Do a Travel vlog of washington D.C
I would love to. Boston to.
@@HereBeBarr That would be awesome!!!!
Do DC in spring or fall, summer is packed with tours- difficult to get good shots
Born in Philly and still living in Philly! Go to Jim’s Steaks! Pat’s and Geno’s are tourist traps!
So is Jim's. DeLessandro's is not the same since originally owners sold the place 10+years ago. People who have went to DeLessandro's 20 Years ago knows the difference.
@@jeffwilliams7669 thank you agreed! :)
I got a better place than that Gooey Louie's it's in South Philly Jim's is okay Pat's and Geno's is the worst but goodies that's the best place to go to
Johns Roast Pork is my spot when out in Philly. From LA
How about Dalessandro’s?
Pat’s and Geno’s is for tourist. Really cool to see at night, but locals rarely eat there. ;)
Try Jim’s on south street or Delessandro’s in Roxborough for some of the best steaks next time!
Can vouch for delessandro. Pats and geno r junk
Kenzie Black can’t forget Sonny’s!!
Kenzie Black or go to any Home Depot and go to Rocco’s 😂
Try ishgibibles on south st
Ive had a few philadelphians recommend ishkabibles
Would love to see more of Philly. Especially info on how to ride the train/subway to get around coming from the Amtrak Station, and places to stay near the train station. Thank you for all you do!
You missed out the Penns Landing/ Harbor Park. That is such beautiful place to go to. Especially during summer time.
Agreed. So much to do there
Born and raised there. The Philadelphia zoo is the first zoo in the nation and its a day event!
And the worst one In the country.
Jonathan Oviedo That’s just not true.
I completely agree! The Philadelphia Zoo is a must visit!
@@utah2nyc250 explain why please?
@@perrywalton2464 you can seach it yourself Philadelphia it's like at 3rd world country. With massive crime extremely decayed buildings. Law officers don't care they are the most corrupted city in America. They just fired 72 cop's for corruption 72!!!! Trash everywhere. People seen to be socially awkward
I recommend the Japanese Garden House in Philadelphia.
If i want to visit a Japanese garden Ill go to Japan, not in a getto.
Franklin Fountain in Old City for ice cream! The best
Aryn Coblentz Yes!! Franklin Fountain is the best! I know the owners personally and they're really nice too!
Longest lines too.
Yes Franklin fountain
There's so much to do in Philly! Society Hill is THE most beautiful neighborhood in all of the US. Roam around that part of Philly and you'll feel like you are back in the Revolutionary War period. Lots of great restaurants and cafes in the Old City, along with the Museum of the American Revolution, Ben Franklin Museum, Betsy Ross house, Tomb of the Unknown Solider in Washington Square, and other historic sites. After the art museum, walk down Ben Franklin Parkway and see the Rodin Museum (included with Phila Art Museum tickets) and the Barnes Foundation. The Barnes is one of the finest private collections of art in the world. Monday - Friday there are tours of City Hall. See a show in one of the theaters on Broad Street. The Muetter Museum houses a collection of medical oddities that is definitely worth checking out. The archaeology museum at UPenn is worth seeing as well. The Franklin Institute and Academy of Natural Sciences are great science museums located next to each other. Lots of shopping in Center City on Walnut and Chestnut Streets. Rittenhouse Square is a beautiful park that often has craft fairs and other things going on.
Amazing tips ! I hope the viewers read this comment.
Born and raised in Philly as well northeast to be exact and you even gave me some things to do lol good stuff brotha. Definitely a lot of cool and interesting things to do in our fine city. Great comment great insight 👍🏻
Slide down the Kensington and Allegheny it's a real beautiful sight to see 😂😂😂🧟♀️🧟♂️💉🚬🔫💊⛓
AAC The Diverse Artist Hahaha you ain’t lying I’m about to start a tour guide through Kensington $15 tickets and have to sign a safety waiver
@@llq4ever309 yep to ensure that you are not responsible for when or if they get shot, booked or become an addict
Geno's sucks. Lol! And Philly pro tip: go to the art museum on a Wednesday so you can skip the $20 admission and instead "pay what you wish" :)
Lmao omg! I liked this comment and didn't even realize it was you
As a Philadelphian, this is a pretty solid list. Screw Pat's and Geno's...go Delasandro's. It's out of the way from the usual tourist spots, but worth it.
Amanda F. I actually used to live around the corner Saul HS (and went to HS there) a few minutes further down on Henry Ave
I heard Pat's fell off. My friend said the steak she had made her nauseous.
@H R ishkabibbles is amazing. Iove their cheese fries toi
H R Ish is A+++ too!
@H R where's Larry's?
The Victor Cafe is one of my favorite Italian Restaurants in Philadelphia. And the singing just adds to the aura.
Penns Landing & the Spruce Street Harbor Park. From May-September, it's a great location for tourists
Soft pretzels is a big thing in Philly also!
Dont forget the water ice.
Yes, Can't come to my city without eating a soft pretzel 😝
Soft pretzels and water ice!
Scrapple too....
sweet Lebanon bologna
Is a Pennsylvania lunch meat 👌
Geno's is one of the worst places to get a cheese steak.
chris ventresca I recommend Cleavers.
chris ventresca You can say that again I live four blocks away from there they have the worst cheesesteaks.
Ay, how much did Tony Lukes give ya to say that, huh?
Sonny Pruitt Philadelphia is a shit hole I lived there all my life born and raise
@@sonnypruitt6639 I actually gave them 💰
I’d recommended Yards Brewery on Spring Garden, Pizza from Santucci’s, get a Hoagie from Wawa, Cookies from Insomnia, rent a bike in Fairmount Park, enjoy Philly!
Urban brewery on 2nd st is great too. Nice beer selection and good happy hour deals
You missed the Mutter Musem - one of the absolute gems in Philly... museum of medical oddities.
My favorite place in Philly !
Was going to say that too! My favorite place to take visitors.
While visiting the Mutter Museum, check out Monk’s Cafe for lunch or dinner. Great mussels and beers.
Man, as a Philly resident I agree and confirm with everything you said, love the way you explained things. Just can add walking in old city observing historical streets and really nice architecture, zoo park, night clubs in downtown with live music, city hall, Chinatown, Germantown etc
Adam Ata can’t forget Manayunk and East falls bridge/ Kelly drive
City Hall is amazing. They have an ice rink in the winter just outside.
Phenomenal job on presenting the city of Philadelphia.
Exactly. He made it look really pretty. The beauty is in the editing.
Ben Franklin's tomb and Valley Forge are my two favorite historical sites.
Thanks for coming to my city! I would also recommend the Museum of the American revolution and the Barnes Museum on the Parkway. City Hall has guided tours for only $5. Midtown Village has tons of great restaurants.
I'm from New Mexico and one of my coworkers recommended Jim's Steaks. It was delicious! Running up the steps of the Art Museum was my favorite thing to do. I would gladly go back on a vacation to Philly. Eastern State Penitentiary is definitely cool. I could spend a whole day there.
Hi Jon awesome video as always! Thank you for sharing Philadelphia Guide!
FYI to anyone reading the comments...One Liberty Observation Deck is now permanently closed (#9 on the list). And the Philadelphia Museum of Art is now $25.00, but pay what you wish the first Sunday of the month and every Friday night (#2 on the list).
Great information about Philadelphia. Really enjoyed the journey. Thanks so much. One of my favorite U.S. cities.
I saw your video about Philadelphia. I was born and raised in Philly. I loved your video and plan to share it with people who are always asking where to go and what to do. I wish you could have added The Zoo , Penn's Landing, South Street and The Franklin Institute. But thanks again for an awesome video.
Reading Terminal Market is my heaven! And I would recommend spending more time in Old Town Philly than just Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. Washington Square, Christ Church Burial Ground, Carpenter's Hall and so many more historical buildings and churches that will fill a history lover's day.
Beiler's doughnuts. ...OMG
Was in Philly for Andrea Bocelli concert last year.
Good information, Philadelphia is gonna be my next trip, thank u very much for the information.
Here are some pretty awesome places that I saw while visiting Philly for the first time, that you should add to your list!! And I did see almost every one on your list as well! The Mutter Museum of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia was absolutely amazing! If you aren't faint of heart and find medical knowledge and curiosities intriguing, this place is a must see! And if you're an Edgar Allen Poe fan, you can wander around inside his Philly residence, so cool! And the last one, Elfreth's Alley! This is the oldest continuously inhabited alley in Philly! It's all been kept close to original, architecturally and it is beautiful! It's like stepping back in time!
Franklin institute (science museum) has a Marvel exhibit happening now for all the comic book fans!!
Yes, the Franklin Institute should be #13
Wow this was awesome. As a Philly native I approve of this list well with the exception of Geno’s cause that’s just a tourist cheesesteak but everything else was spot on.
If you make it over to Old City, Elfreth’s Alley is the oldest residential street in the United States dating back to 1706. Also the Betsy Ross house and Museum of the American Revolution are worth checking out.
Reading Terminal for Chinese? Chinatown is like 2 blocks away. Gotta have a Philly pretzel in Philly! Maybe some snapper soup or some oysters, save yourself on the crab cakes and drive an hour south and get them in Maryland. Comcast Center is a quick wander, and museum row is an enjoyable walk. The Independence Hall area has tons more than Independence hall, like Carpenters Hall, Ben Franklin's museum and press, Christ Church and the Friends Meeting House, to Ben Franklin's grave, the Betsy Ross house, but tour the US Mint and the Philly Reserve Bank and save a penny to throw at Ben Franklin's grave for luck, it's like Philly's Trevi Fountain, but maybe costs a bit less.
Sorry for the lengthy tirade above, but to be specify:
Chinatown is a short walk away, and has a variety of reasons to eat your way through the food variety of a billion plus people. Come for the pastries, stay for the dim sum and wonton and Chinese roasted 'charcuterie' and end it with rolled ice cream.
Fill up on cheese steaks, anything Italian, and good fresh seafood from as far as the Delaware Bay! Spend the hour drive to Maryland or down the ocean for anything crab, you'll be glad you did.
Why go to Boston where they didn't even care to save the boat from the Boston teaparty, there is Independence Park, it's more than just a Bell and a hall, America can say the United States started here, literally - from Carpenters Hall to Independence Hall to the Banks of the United States and the Philly Fed & Philly Mint - there's history to see!
William Penn nurtured religious toleration - celebrate it by seeing Christs Church, a Friends meeting house, or even Old St. Joe's!
If you're into art and science, take a stroll around Ben Franklin Parkway, UPenn, & the zoo & the many parks near the Schuylkill river and it's watershed it's more than just Rocky, but you to can get a workout.
...so (as a penny saved is a penny earned) that's my two cents, and if you save it you'll earn a some wonderful memories.
Great job on the video! You're good at this.
Hi John Yes! Thanks for visiting my city! I'm a regular on your channel and was surprised & happy to see this video! You and Adriana looked like you really enjoyed the weekend! Do a run, walk, bike ride or roller blade on MLK Drive or Kelly Drive and see Boat House Row and the Schuylkill River...just beautiful. City Hall observation deck is another great way to take in the view of Philadelphia! Great video! Thanks again!
I’m glad you featured Suraya because that was the top eating experience in Philadelphia. That cauliflower sandwich with sumac seasoned fries and a Lebanese chai latte was to die for.
We really liked the Magic Gardens! Also so cool to see his mosaics all around the surrounding streets
I love the advice you gave. Get information on Philly. It is on my list to go. Thanks!
Phenomenal and informative elating eclectic tourists Philadelphia's expeditions.
Phillllllllyyyy
Wish I had you running the rocky steps
@@HereBeBarr I took a dump on those stupid rocky steps
Beiler’s Donuts inside Reading Terminal Market is also excellent
Hey! I've been watching your videos for some time now and they are really really helpful when planning a trip. I'm from Brazil and would like to thank you a lot for all the information you shared. Do know you've made a difference. Thanks!
Don’t forget the Betsy Ross House and Ben Franklin’s grave where you can leave a penny. Remember his famous phrase “A penny saved is a penny earned.”
I actually was going to include it.. but I read about the damage tourists were doing to the grave by throwing pennies at it.. strangely it's a thing so I didn't put it in.
To my amazement, I had experienced almost all of these prior to watching this video. I would agree with every one of these suggestions. Nice job!
Philly City Hall, the largest municipal building in the world, 10,000 gargoyles on the building, took 30 years to build.
Such an awesome video of Philadelphia! Great list, clear, entertaining.. well done!
Great video.
you made me remember how beautiful it was to live in philadelphia and its special people...
Ive been to Philly a few times to visit a friend that lives in North East Philly. La Famiglia Pizza and Grill is my fave place to get Cheese steaks.
It’s about time you made this video! I love my city! Better sports too
While I won't debate sports with you hahaa. I really wanted to go to a Phillies game but they were out of town :(
congratulation 80 thousand subscriber bro
Thank you! I really love your video. I’m going to philly next week. ❤️
AWESOME VIDEO!!! I enjoyed it very much!! Going to save it immediately!!
Love your concept! Please keep up the Great work! Looking forward to
your next one!!!
I’m a Philly native and you did a good job! 👍🏾
I’m so glad you got to see the Chinese Lantern Festival. Next time you MUST relax at the Spruce Street Harbor Park! You can roller skate, get some beer and small eats, and chill in hammocks under colorful lights hanging under trees. It’s in Penn’s Landing (our waterfront)
(P.s. the best cheesesteaks I’ve had come from pizza places!)
Love this video!! SO AWESOME!!! REALLY enjoyed it! Keep it up!! 🔥 🔥
The details of your videos are exceptional, congratulations, with you it is never a waste of time ....
Love the video I though you were open my dad with your thought about philly. Thanks for the tips on philly
Love your channel! Have never been to Philly but have been nearby at a family members house. Next time I’m there I plan on spending some time in the city and your video sure helps come up with ideas👍🏽
I wish I had watched it before I went.. But now you just gave me new reasons to go! Thanks
I love the Rocky statue but beware of those roaming around asking to take your picture for you in exchange for tips.
Not really beware, I was happy to give the nice man a dollar.
Do they ask you to take the picture using their own camera? Or do they ask you for your cellphone? That could be dangerous
Great video! My wife and I are going for the first time this August and so excited. You’re video is a great guide. Thank you!
Amazing video!! Thank you for sharing it ✈️
This was fantastic. Thanks for sharing
Excellent video! City Hall offers a wonderful tour.
Big fan of the Italian Market! Has a really cool feel to it
Thank you so much for this video! I will be visiting New York, Philadelphia and Washington DC in a couple of months and your videos have been very helpful. So, I am waiting for a DC guide now. 😆
Me too😊
So funny! Heading to Philadelphia this weekend! Perfect timing lol
You're in luck !! Hope you can use at least a few of these.
LOVED THIS thanks for the tips since we're going to Philly on Monday :P
The Rocky Steps was great. Nice to see folks getting their steps in.
Well done! My time in NYC on the UWS is done and my home now is just outside Philly in Cherry Hill, NJ. I'm in Philly all the time. Curious what your primary mode of transportation was?
Here's a few suggestions for your next Philly trip; 1) Museum of the American Revolution 2) Constitution Center 3) Penns Landing 4) Schuylkill River Trail 5) Fairmount Park 6) New food hall at The Bourse 7) Northern Liberties neighborhood 8) Franklin Fountain (ice cream)
Great tips . We Uber Ed and walked
Thank You Very Much for helping me and my fiancée out plan our impromptu visit to Philadelphia a few months ago, John!
Well done my friend. I grew up in S.Philly and stayed for the whole video. Nice.
Enjoyed! Thanks, Jon and the lovely Adriana . . .
Your videos were SO HELPFUL for my NYC trip last week and I just got giddy when I saw this video since I’m going to Philly next week. Lol
Thanks for doing Philly proud dude :)
Thank you very simple, clear explanation, very useful guide , subscribe 👍🏻👍🏻
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Loved philly on my visit last year., penn landing is lovely spot in the summer
The bars were cool and so did you do a Rocky and run up the steps? Great video 👍👍👍👍👍👍😂😂
Thank you! I’m going to visit Philadelphia next month
Thanks for the info!
Philly is my favorite place to learn about history and architecture as well fine fun. I have passed by it many times on my way to New York City on the Omnibus La Cubana. I would love to stay and rent a hotel room for a week. Thanks for sharing this great video!
Hi Jon. I am a regular viewer of your channel. You give great insights on NYC. I am a native Philadelphian and have lived here all my life. It was great to see your take on my home town. Sorry I did nor run into you . You really covered the top spots very well. I agree with you about the Reading Terminal Market. I feel it is one of the city's greatest assets. Some other suggestions. As far a museums near the Museum of Art there is the Rodin Museum which has the largest collection of works by the French sculptor August Rodin outside of Paris. Then there is the Barnes Foundation which is also on the Parkway. This has a huge collection of French Impressionist and Post Impressionist paintings with the largest collection of paintings by Renoir outside of France. One other suggestion is Fairmount Park which you got a small taste of by the Waterworks. There is an extension of the park called The Wissahickon which has hundreds of hiking trails. I have written way too much. Thanks for visiting our great city. Please come back. Just one question for you. How do you stay so thin with all the food that you eat? Again please come back.
Lucky with my genetics I guess, hahaha. Thanks for the great tips.
Interesting to see my hometown from an outsiders perspective...I suggest visiting Chinatown, one of the best and largest in the country for great food and desserts and karaoke...also forget Genos and try Max's steaks on Erie ave...also Love Park is cool and the African American Museum
Also City Hall and the love monument
This video made me so hungry!!!! I had a lot of fun :D
;)
Great video! been to Philly quite a few times and have visited pretty much every place on your list (except the restaurants which i shall give a try next time im around). i would suggest giving the small China town area a try, you will some gems!
Great tour. Where’s good to stay. Would like to do this tour some weekend. I think a 2 hour drive from NYC.
Hey, I just went to do very thing at Philly as you say and so much fun and Geno's was the best !
great list, thanks!
Yes my city Love Philly Been here been there been everywhere
Good video...would also recommend the mutter museum as well as constitution and American revolution museums; Elfteth alley while doing Ben Franklin bridge; city tavern
I loved it loved it!!!! Next time you come to Philadelphia, go to Jim's Steaks on 4th and South St or Tony Luke's. I love my city
Michelle Talley Max’s is even better... Buuuut, I’m not sure if everyone wants to go to the hood in North Philly 😂
I'm visiting there for the first time this weekend. Super excited. Not too sound racist, but where are the good eateries and clubs/bars that the African Americans go to? Lol
@@SRAANG01 I haven't been to Max's yet. Might hit it before the summer ends
Great video, thank you. I'd love to visit one day.
Some very good tip's nice upload
philidelphia is amazing.. i love the franklin museum so much!!
Anna Oggier Franklin Institute
@@netherfield2000 yes that!!
Great Video! I’ll be visiting United States next october and I’ll be going to visit Philadelphia for the first time. Thank you for your advice!
Thank you for making our reading terminal market a favorite of yours
Oh thank you very much. One of the cities I want to discover on my future trip to USA is Philadelphia
thank you very much for another great video¡¡¡
You're welcome !
your video looks good . i will defintely see this one . good thing
Dude, you pretty much nailed it! Kudos for mentioning some "less than usual things", like walking the Ben Franklin Bridge, and also for crediting the food scene, which is right on par with anywhere else. I'm always impressed with you videos about NYC, which I am originally from, but am even MORE impressed with this one, especially since I've been here since 1996. Well done, sir! Keep them coming!