Gee's Guidebook
Food Scene, Art, People
South Street's 14 blocks comprise a vibrant retail, dining and entertainment corridor known for cheesesteaks, ethnically diverse and destination restaurants, bars that keep the party going late, streetwear shops and boundary-pushing galleries and performance spaces.
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South Street
South StreetSouth Street's 14 blocks comprise a vibrant retail, dining and entertainment corridor known for cheesesteaks, ethnically diverse and destination restaurants, bars that keep the party going late, streetwear shops and boundary-pushing galleries and performance spaces.
Sightseeing and fine dining
I love to walk down Broad Street. Plenty of amazing restaurants, as well as things to see. Very diverse and laid-back.
Known as the "Avenue of the Arts," eight blocks of South Broad Street from Philadelphia's city hall to South Street have been designated an APA 2008 Great Street for their historical character, focus on the arts, and social vibrancy.
Inherently walkable, the street is also served by subway and city bus. Generously wide sidewalks allow bistros and restaurants to have outdoor seating. One can have a cup of coffee with friends and watch people walk by, or enjoy the elegance of buildings across the street from where one is casually sitting. Gaze upward and you can see students practicing ballet in nearby University of the Arts practice studios.
Broad Street
Broad StreetKnown as the "Avenue of the Arts," eight blocks of South Broad Street from Philadelphia's city hall to South Street have been designated an APA 2008 Great Street for their historical character, focus on the arts, and social vibrancy.
Inherently walkable, the street is also served by subway and city bus. Generously wide sidewalks allow bistros and restaurants to have outdoor seating. One can have a cup of coffee with friends and watch people walk by, or enjoy the elegance of buildings across the street from where one is casually sitting. Gaze upward and you can see students practicing ballet in nearby University of the Arts practice studios.
Fun
The Delaware River waterfront is easily accessible via multiple modes of transportation, including SEPTA bus, car, Uber, lyft as well as Indego Bike Share.
The epicenter of it all is Penn’s Landing. This reclaimed space — which runs the length of Center City along the waterfront — always has something fun going on, including festivals, concerts, free movies, beer gardens, yoga, roller-skating and ice-skating.
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Penn's Landing
The Delaware River waterfront is easily accessible via multiple modes of transportation, including SEPTA bus, car, Uber, lyft as well as Indego Bike Share.
The epicenter of it all is Penn’s Landing. This reclaimed space — which runs the length of Center City along the waterfront — always has something fun going on, including festivals, concerts, free movies, beer gardens, yoga, roller-skating and ice-skating.
Neighborhoods
Colorful South Philadelphia, known for its Italian and Irish communities, is one of the city's most culturally diverse neighborhoods. In addition to traditional Italian eateries, the area is known for its Vietnamese pho restaurants, Mexican taquerias and dive bars. The South Philadelphia Sports Complex is home to the Eagles, Flyers, Phillies and 76ers, as well as the lively XFINITY Live! dining and entertainment venue.
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South Philadelphia
Colorful South Philadelphia, known for its Italian and Irish communities, is one of the city's most culturally diverse neighborhoods. In addition to traditional Italian eateries, the area is known for its Vietnamese pho restaurants, Mexican taquerias and dive bars. The South Philadelphia Sports Complex is home to the Eagles, Flyers, Phillies and 76ers, as well as the lively XFINITY Live! dining and entertainment venue.
Conseils aux voyageurs
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Getting around
Septa Subway or bus is a 13 min ride
Lyft or Uber 7 mins
Walking about 20 mins
Bike ride about 9 mins
I personally just walk. It's a nice walk and you get to see what's going on down town .
From the home location : walk to 16th street and make a left and take that straight and you will walk right into center city, or u can also go to Broad Street and do the same thing. Broad is 2 blocks over from 16th street.
You can always jump on the train or bus on Broad street if you decide not to walk.
Cost is $2.50 each time you use the bus or Subway