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Visiting Philly
Romanos Pizzeria And Italian Restaurant is one of Visiting Philly.

1. Romanos Pizzeria And Italian Restaurant

7.9
246 Wanamaker Ave, Essington, PA
Italian Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews
Shane Confectionery is one of Visiting Philly.

2. Shane Confectionery

8.8
110 Market St (btwn Front & Letitia), Philadelphia, PA
Candy Store · Center City East · 24 tips and reviews
The Franklin Fountain is one of Visiting Philly.

3. The Franklin Fountain

9.2
116 Market St (at Letitia St), Philadelphia, PA
Ice Cream Parlor · Center City East · 260 tips and reviews
JFK Plaza / Love Park is one of Visiting Philly.

4. JFK Plaza / Love Park

8.8
1501 John F Kennedy Blvd (at N 15th St), Philadelphia, PA
Plaza · Logan Square · 133 tips and reviews
John's Roast Pork is one of Visiting Philly.

5. John's Roast Pork

9.0
14 Snyder Ave (at Weccacoe Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Sandwich Spot · Queen Village - Pennsport · 119 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Usually only open for lunch during the week, John's recently announced Saturday hours starting next weekend. For your out-of-town friends, this is a must-stop to impress. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Pat's King of Steaks is one of Visiting Philly.

6. Pat's King of Steaks

8.2
1237 E Passyunk Ave (at S 9th St), Philadelphia, PA
Sandwich Spot · Bella Vista - Southwark · 381 tips and reviews

visitPAvisitPA: Cheesesteak ordering etiquette: for a steak w/ Cheez Whiz & onions, order “Whiz Wit.” If u prefer provolone & no onions, order “Provolone Witout.” Wanna go to the back of the line? Ask for fontina. Read more.

7. Tony Luke's

39 E Oregon Ave (btwn S Front & Swanson St), Philadelphia, PA
Sandwich Spot · Queen Village - Pennsport · 195 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Tony Luke battled on Throwdown with Bobby Flay, pitting his South Philly namesake restaurant's famed aged rib eye cheesesteak against Bobby's sirloin version.

Tommy DiNic's is one of Visiting Philly.

8. Tommy DiNic's

8.4
51 N 12th St (at Reading Terminal Market), Philadelphia, PA
Sandwich Spot · Chinatown · 194 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: Get the Pulled Pork Italiano. The pork is seasoned overnight, roasted at a high temp, then braised for a garlicky finish. Read more.

Independence Visitor Center is one of Visiting Philly.

9. Independence Visitor Center

8.5
599 Market St (at 6th St), Philadelphia, PA
Tourist Information and Service · Center City East · 65 tips and reviews
Independence Hall is one of Visiting Philly.

10. Independence Hall

8.8
520 Chestnut St (btwn S 5th & S 6th Sts), Philadelphia, PA
Historic and Protected Site · Center City East · 202 tips and reviews
Liberty Bell Center is one of Visiting Philly.

11. Liberty Bell Center

8.7
526 Market St (at 6th St), Philadelphia, PA
Historic and Protected Site · Center City East · 181 tips and reviews
Philadelphia Museum of Art is one of Visiting Philly.

12. Philadelphia Museum of Art

9.3
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA
Art Museum · West Philadelphia · 304 tips and reviews
Philadelphia City Hall is one of Visiting Philly.

13. Philadelphia City Hall

1400 John F Kennedy Blvd (at Broad & Market St), Philadelphia, PA
City Hall · Avenue of the Arts South · 64 tips and reviews
The Franklin Institute is one of Visiting Philly.

14. The Franklin Institute

9.0
222 N 20th St (at Winter St), Philadelphia, PA
Science Museum · Logan Square · 183 tips and reviews

15. National Constitution Center

8.5
525 Arch St (btwn 5th St & 6th St), Philadelphia, PA
History Museum · Center City East · 82 tips and reviews
Reading Terminal Market is one of Visiting Philly.

16. Reading Terminal Market

9.3
51 N 12th St (btwn Arch & Filbert St), Philadelphia, PA
Food Court · Chinatown · 675 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Head to the hallowed dining hall shortly before closing time (6 p.m. Mon-Sat, 5 p.m. on Sun) for steep discounts or even freebies from merchants looking to unload the day’s goods.

Carpenters' Hall is one of Visiting Philly.

17. Carpenters' Hall

7.9
320 Chestnut St (Btw 3rd & 4th), Philadelphia, PA
History Museum · Center City East · 20 tips and reviews

NBC PhiladelphiaNBC Philadelphia: Host to the first meeting of the Continental Congress in 1774, Carpenters' Hall is now included on the National Register of Historic Places. It is visited annually by over 150,000 tourists. Read more.

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul is one of Visiting Philly.

18. Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul

1723 Race St, Philadelphia, PA
Church · Logan Square · 11 tips and reviews
Grey Lodge Pub is one of Visiting Philly.

19. Grey Lodge Pub

6235 Frankford Ave (btwn Harbison Ave & Robbins St), Philadelphia, PA
Pub · Tacony - Wissinoming · 65 tips and reviews

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Get a pint of Flying Bison once things start to pick up a bit. Read more.

Benjamin Franklin Museum is one of Visiting Philly.

20. Benjamin Franklin Museum

8.1
317 Chestnut St (btwn 3rd St & 4th St), Philadelphia, PA
History Museum · Center City East · 16 tips and reviews
Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History is one of Visiting Philly.

21. Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History

8.8
101 S Independence Mall E (at 5th & Market St), Philadelphia, PA
History Museum · Center City East · 20 tips and reviews

22. Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial

8.7
62 Battleship Pl (at Clinton St), Camden, NJ
Boat or Ferry · 15 tips and reviews
Aero World War I Memorial is one of Visiting Philly.

23. Aero World War I Memorial

Plaza · Logan Square · No tips or reviews
King of Prussia Mall is one of Visiting Philly.

24. King of Prussia Mall

8.8
160 N Gulph Rd (at Mall Blvd), King of Prussia, PA
Shopping Mall · 123 tips and reviews

visitPAvisitPA: If you need retail therapy, the Dr. is in. KoP is the largest shopping mall on the East Coast, home to more 400 stores and restaurants. Warm up the plastic and have a Cinnabon for us! Read more.

Philadelphia Premium Outlets is one of Visiting Philly.

25. Philadelphia Premium Outlets

8.6
18 W Lightcap Rd (Benjamin Franklin Hwy), Pottstown, PA
Outlet Mall · 85 tips and reviews

visitPAvisitPA: You gotta shop around at this outlet mecca. 150 stores w/ many of your favorite designers - hello Calvin and Donna! 1st time 4Square check ins will receive a free VIP coupon book.

Melrose Diner is one of Visiting Philly.

26. Melrose Diner

1501 - 1527 Snyder Ave (at 15th St), Philadelphia, PA
Diner · South Philadelphia · 57 tips and reviews