If you're into human history or digging up old stuff, you've hit the jackpot. Mummies, Roman statues, the third largest sphinx on the planet - You can literally discover the entire world here.
Carpenters' Hall stands out architecturally. Its proportions are perfect; it has a sense of balance, of time & place. Carpenters’ Company (oldest trade guild in US, founded in 1724) still owns it!
This museum will enlighten you culturally and intellectually through their exhibitions, programs, art, history and by telling the story of African Americans in all its permutations.
The Dream Garden here uses 100,000+ pieces of favrile glass, each hand-fired to achieve perfection in 260 colors, this spectacular piece took more than 6 months to install.
Where it all happens! See Phil's stump and the gatthering spot for his annual prognostication. The fireworks just before dawn on 2/2 are awesome.
You're looking at the largest 4mm LED screen in the WORLD. After the show, head downstairs for some of Philly's favorite lunch spots like Di Bruno Bros, Mike's Steaks and LaScala's.
Support an up and coming artists at this First Friday hot spot! They have an eye for talent that often go to museum showings and celebrated shows.
"Those that can't do, teach" doesn't apply here. Look around and you'll see marks of the famous artists who taught here like Thomas Eakins and Cecilia Beaux.
The Dream Garden here uses 100,000+ pieces of favrile glass, each hand-fired to achieve perfection in 260 colors, this spectacular piece took more than 6 months to install.
It's a market, it's a restaurant, it's a wine shop...and it's all really good. From the pizza to the charcuterie you can't go wrong with this Iron Chef Jose Garces eatery.
It's a gallery, a studio, a store & a classroom. All things ceramic with exhibits and cool hand made gifts. Check out events calendar.
A little of this & a lot of chocolate. Fun spot with huge candy store & cool atttractions. Gotta try the "Make your own candy bar" and don't miss those chocolate milkshakes!
Whether it's Chilly Dilly's ice cream, JR's fries or Firecracker chicken, always something good to eat. Great spot to shop for fresh meats & produce too.
Next door to the famous chocolatier (worth a stop too), a terrific spot to grab a cup. For a cool off try the granita, yummm.
