The Wanamaker Organ
Historical Landmark
1300 Market St Philadelphia, PA 19107I learned about this organ from David Hilowitz. I'm glad I went out of my way to see it. I didn't need to show up half an hour early, since the organist started pretty cl ... more
B'nai Abraham Chabad
Synagogue, Historical Landmark, Religious Organization
527 Lombard St Philadelphia, PA 19147A wonderful Chabad Shul. Warm and friendly. I try to go every day to help with Minyan. The Rabbi and Rebbetzin do a lot for the community.
Powel House
Historical Landmark
244 S 3rd St #3811 Philadelphia, PA 19106Gorgeous house. Attended a friends wedding here and the outdoor court yard it was such an intimate setting for a reception.
Pennsylvania Hospital Historical Marker
Historical Landmark
800 Pine St Philadelphia, PA 19107This is a cool historic landmark that you can see from the street. Fun fact: its the nation's first hospital, founded in 1751 by Benjamin Franklin and Dr. Thomas Bond.
Arch Street Meeting House
Historical Landmark, Event Venue, Quaker Church
320 Arch St Philadelphia, PA 19106Met there for training for the National Fund for Sacred Places grant. Did take time to tour some of the building.
Penn's Landing Historic Walk
Historical Landmark
Serving Philadelphia, PA 19106Penn's Landing A hub of family-friendly activity throughout the year. Penns Landing is home to some of the citys most popular seasonal parks, including Spruce Street Harb ... more
Wagner Free Institute of Science
Tourist Attraction, Educational Institution, Historical Landmark
1700 W Montgomery Ave Philadelphia, PA 19121Special day at Wagner: Open house, lecture, then reception for members
Kelpius Cave
Historical Landmark
Hermit Ln Philadelphia, PA 19128Finally found my way to the "hermit's cave" while on a hike with a Friends of the Wissahickkon guide. Amazing how this religious man survived in this cave in the 17th cen ... more
Historic Tun Tavern Location
Historical Landmark
125-171 S Front St Philadelphia, PA 19106We were born in a fu cking bar
Philadelphia Brewing Co.
Brewery, Bar, Beer Garden
2440 Frankford Ave Philadelphia, PA 19125Good beers, friendly staff. Nice outdoor patio and beer garden area with picnic tables across the street.
Hill-Physick House
Historical Landmark
321 S 4th St Philadelphia, PA 19106Went on a 3PM tour. Excellent docent. Definitely worth a visit if you're bringing older family.
Chinatown Friendship Arch
Historical Landmark
Arch St &, N 10th St Philadelphia, PA 19107Beautiful arch, great for photos
Athenaeum of Philadelphia
Historical Landmark, Archive, Art Gallery
219 S 6th St Philadelphia, PA 19106An 1840s brownstone &, National Historic Landmark designed by architect John Notman, it boasts one of Philadelphias finest 19th century interiors as well as a research co ... more
Benjamin Franklin National Memorial
Historical Landmark
222 N 20th St Philadelphia, PA 19103The greatest of all time
The Union League of Philadelphia
Social Club, Historical Landmark
140 S Broad St Philadelphia, PA 19102Love this historical sight. We had our anniversary dinner here and the ceremony was amazing. Good food, staff, environment
Mason-Dixon Survey Historical Marker
Historical Landmark
South St & S Front St Philadelphia, PA 19147The Mason-Dixon Survey Historical Marker in Philadelphia commemorates a pivotal moment in American history. It marks the southernmost point of Philadelphia, established i ... more
Giovanni's Room Historical Marker
Historical Landmark
345 S 12th St Philadelphia, PA 19107A marvelous gem! You never know what you might find.
Washington Statue
Historical Landmark
510-520 Chestnut St Philadelphia, PA 19106Washington Statue in front of Independence Hall as seen from the Liberty Bell Center.
Carpenters' Hall
Historical Landmark, Tourist Attraction
320 Chestnut St Philadelphia, PA 19106A must visit when your in Philly. So much history
Christ Church Burial Ground
Historical Landmark
340 N 5th St Philadelphia, PA 19106I love visiting old cemeteries. This cemetery is beautiful and has a lot of history. Ben Franklin is buried here.
Letitia House
Historical Landmark
3451-3485 W Girard Ave Philadelphia, PA 19104Frequent hangout spot for my bike group.
Independence Hall
Historical Landmark
520 Chestnut St Philadelphia, PA 19106Must see if it's your first visit to Philly
Public Ledger Building
Historical Landmark
101 S 6th St Philadelphia, PA 19106I love Building
Tun Tavern Historical Marker USMC
Historical Landmark
Serving Philadelphia, PA 19106The Tun Tavern Historical Marker in Philadelphia commemorates the esteemed birthplace of the United States Marine Corps. Near the intersection of South Front Street and S ... more
Fort Mifflin
Tourist Attraction, Fortress, Historical Landmark
6400 Hog Island Rd Philadelphia, PA 19153My old paranormal team did an overnight investigation on Friday July 7, 2023. We arrived at 6:30pm and we had the Fort to ourselves until 8am the next morning. Greg, who ... more
Rodin Museum
Tourist Attraction, Art Museum, Historical Landmark
2151 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy Philadelphia, PA 19130The Rodin Museum was my favorite I have ever been to. There was no wait and there are dozens of sculptures to see. The outside grounds are also beautiful and feature seve ... more
Eastern State Penitentiary
Tourist Attraction, Historical Landmark, Historical Place Museum
2027 Fairmount Ave Philadelphia, PA 19130This was our favorite tour while in Philadelphia. We were here during the day, which made it not as creepy to walk through as it would be at night. There was a very heavy ... more
Old Saint Joseph's Catholic Church
Catholic Church, Historical Landmark, Religious Destination
321 Willings Alley Philadelphia, PA 19106If you love authentic ramen, go here! Been around for more than a decade. Always great! Had lunch with an old friend and former colleague, Dave Taber, architect extraor ... more
Grumblethorpe
Historical Landmark
5267 Germantown Ave Philadelphia, PA 19144Garden is magical.
Pennypack Creek Bridge
Historical Landmark
8341-8351 Frankford Ave Philadelphia, PA 19136This is a great bridge. Learned a lot from the graffiti under it, many languages.
Rocky's House
Historical Landmark, Tourist Attraction
1800-1898 E Tusculum St Philadelphia, PA 19134Anyone who is interested in checking out this "historic" location should definitely be prepared for encountering a fully functioning open -air drug market. 24 hours per ... more
Signer's Garden
Historical Landmark
434-498 Chestnut St Philadelphia, PA 19106This bronze statue built in the 1980's doesn't represent any single individual. It symbolizes all of the signers of the Constitution. It doesn't really add much to the ... more
Historic Strawberry Mansion
Historical Landmark, Garden, Historical Landmark
2450 Strawberry Mansion Dr Philadelphia, PA 19132We first visited Strawberry Mansion to enjoy a Victorian Christmas music concert. The interior is filled with historic antique furniture and toys upstairs. This is the bi ... more
The United States Custom House
Historical Landmark, Historical Landmark, Tourist Attraction
200 Chestnut St Philadelphia, PA 19106Was harassed the second I walked in the door by the security guards . Extremely unpleasant experience .
Old City Hall
Historical Landmark
National Historical Park, Chestnut Street Independence Philadelphia, PA 19106If you ever find yourself in Philadelphia, check out the Old City Hall, which also first housed the U.S. Supreme Court. Its quaint and free and youll be the only one ther ... more
Samuel S Fleisher Art Memorial Historical Marker
Historical Landmark
719 Catharine St Philadelphia, PA 19147Thomas Ustick Walter Historical Marker
Historical Landmark
1216 Arch St Philadelphia, PA 19107This marker in downtown Philadelphia is a couple of blocks from City Hall. It points out the history of one local citizen who did big things that still exist to this day. ... more
The Wanamaker Building
Historical Landmark, Tourist Attraction
100 E Penn Square Philadelphia, PA 19107Yes I received a letter to hope to you next time.
Walt Whitman Statue
Historical Landmark
3100 S Broad St Philadelphia, PA 19145Its a beautiful statue of Walt Whitman. Must see if you want to explore the hidden beauty of Philly.
W.C. Fields Historical Marker
Historical Landmark
801 Market St Philadelphia, PA 19107I once spent a year in Philadelphia, I think it was on a Sunday. -W. C. Fields The marker reads, "American comedian raised in Philadelphia, noted for his irreverent wit. ... more
The Woodlands
Cemetery, Arboretum, Community Garden
4000 Woodland Ave Philadelphia, PA 19104Quiet, neighbors don't make noise
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
Historical Landmark
916 S Swanson St Philadelphia, PA 19147Found some great history that I earlier had no clue about. Very beautiful church!
“The Bond” Bronze Statues
Historical Landmark
Serving Philadelphia, PA 19107"The Bond" Statue depicts George Washington and Benjamin Franklin shaking hands. The sculpture is located in front of the Masonic Temple, on Broad St and John F. Kennedy ... more
The Shambles
Historical Landmark, Tourist Attraction
2nd St &, Pine St Philadelphia, PA 19147Attended for a wedding. Great venue in the middle of the streets. Local restaurant catered event.
Mint House at The Divine Lorraine Hotel – Philadelphia
Hotel, Historical Landmark
699 N Broad St Philadelphia, PA 19123Love the spaces Mint House has created inside the astonishingly beautiful Divine Lorraine Hotel Building. Perfect for putting up clients that are relocating to Philadelp ... more
The Philadelphia Contributionship
Insurance Company, Historical Landmark, Home Insurance Agency
210 S 4th St Philadelphia, PA 19106Very greedy. They will try to get you for as much as they can. I made 1 phone call to switch companies and saved over 200$. Do not trust this place.
Awbury Arboretum
Tourist Attraction, Bird Watching Area, Event Venue
1 Awbury Rd Philadelphia, PA 191381/4 to 1/2 day experience. Nice grounds. Nice staff. Picnic area. Free to enter. Quite a few acres across the street also.
Lit Brothers
Historical Landmark
N 7th St Philadelphia, PA 19106I really into pillars and architecture so this building was stupid gorgeous to me especially at night.
Sedgeley Club
Historical Landmark, Tourist Attraction
15 Kelly Dr Philadelphia, PA 19130New Market
Historical Landmark
401 S 2nd St Suite 4A + 4B Philadelphia, PA 19147Headhouse Square Farmers market ... Great vendors, not crowded, easy parking.