Today we bring you a very special destination diary, one close to our hearts.
Our hometown.
Philadelphia!
From the best places to eat and drink around town (including the dive bars) to the most interesting museums for children and adults, it’s all here.
Everything we mention could be done in a couple of day itinerary in Philly (except for maybe all the food. That’s a lot of pizza!) and is great for single travelers, couples, or those traveling with children.
What’s your favorite place to go in Philly? Did we miss something important that we need to do when we get back from SE Asia? Let us know below!
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In This Episode
- Reading Terminal Market.
- The best doughnuts in the world.
- More food than you could ever eat.
- Fancy bars & dive bars, for both sides of the coin.
- Places outside the city center that are great to visit if you have a car.
- What everyone always knows about Philadelphia.
- The best time to go to some of these places.
- Toynbee Tiles.
Places Discussed in This Episode
You can see all the places listed below on this map here! Plan your own tour!
Food Around Town
- La Fourno
- Reading Terminal Market
- The Piazza at Schmidts
- P.Y.T. Burger
- The Standard Tap
- Chickie’s & Pete’s
- Buddakan
- Lorenzo & Sons Pizza
- Pizzeria Stella
- Philly Pretzel Factory
- Termini Brothers Bakeries in Philadelphia
Cheesesteak
Bars
- Memphis Taproom
- Frankford Hall
- Yards Brewing Company
- McGillin’s Olde Ale House
- Oscars Tavern
- Drinker’s Tavern
- Johnny Brenda’s
- Brauhaus Schmitz
Around the ‘Burbs
Food in the ‘Burbs
Things to do in the City
- Philly Phlash
- Independence Hall
- Love Statue
- Comcast Center
- Museum District
- Kelly Drive
- The Mutter Museum
- Look for a Toynbee Tile!
Places to Visit With Kids
- Philadelphia Zoo
- Please Touch Museum
- Smith Memorial Playground
- Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
Places to Stay
Hotels
Hostels
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Heading to Philly for the day this week. Thank you for this!
@Shelly Galligan- So awesome running in to you in Reading Terminal. Hope you liked the donuts…where else did you go?
Hi! I have been binge listening to your podcast and have loved your pods from Thailand since I lived in Chiang Mai a few years! I am always looking for Thai restaurants locally. What is your favorite food reccomendation at the Thai Elephant restaurant?
@Lorida- Yeah, Thai Elephant is in Phoenixville (my hometown) and it’s the best one I’ve been to in the area. There is another one owned by the Thai Elephant owner’s best friend in Conshohocken called Chiang Mai that I hear is also good.
As far as in the city, I’m not quite sure because I never go to Thai downtown. But if you come out to Phoenixville to get Thai Elephant, let me know – I’d love to meet up!
Glad you’re binge listening…it’s the best way to listen to podcasts!