Tracy’s guidebook
My Favorite Restaurants
Here is a list of my favorite restaurants in the Philadelphia area.
The ambiance and food are outstanding! If you love seafood, this is a fantastic place to visit! Even if you don't (like me) the menu has amazing options for everyone!
Estia Restaurant
1405-07 Locust StThe ambiance and food are outstanding! If you love seafood, this is a fantastic place to visit! Even if you don't (like me) the menu has amazing options for everyone!
Love chocolate? This is restaurant is a must do!! Note: This is NOT just for dessert! They have the most unique ways of incorporating cocoa into the full menu!
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Max Brenner - Philadelphia
1500 Walnut StLove chocolate? This is restaurant is a must do!! Note: This is NOT just for dessert! They have the most unique ways of incorporating cocoa into the full menu!
Delicious farm-to-table options in the heart of the Old City section of Philadelphia!
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FARMiCiA
15 S 3rd StDelicious farm-to-table options in the heart of the Old City section of Philadelphia!
This is not necessarily a favorite, but it is a good place to get a sit-down meal that is close to the cottage.
Ruby Tuesday
8680 Bartram AveThis is not necessarily a favorite, but it is a good place to get a sit-down meal that is close to the cottage.
My Favorite Shops
This is a list of convenient and unique places to shop, in the area!
Need to grab a quick bite or a bottle of wine? Penrose Plaza is less than a mile away from the cottage!
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Penrose Plaza Shopping Center
2900 Island AveNeed to grab a quick bite or a bottle of wine? Penrose Plaza is less than a mile away from the cottage!
You are in Philadelphia, right?? Then you have to venture into Center City to visit this historic indoor market! Grab some lunch, fresh produce, spices, teas, treats, and much, much more! Just a 20-min train or drive away!
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Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StYou are in Philadelphia, right?? Then you have to venture into Center City to visit this historic indoor market! Grab some lunch, fresh produce, spices, teas, treats, and much, much more! Just a 20-min train or drive away!
In the heart of Center City is the first skyscraper built that was taller than the top of William Penn's hat! Enjoy a bite at the food court on the second level, and shop at the stores located on the first and second floors.
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Shops at Liberty Place
1625 Chestnut StIn the heart of Center City is the first skyscraper built that was taller than the top of William Penn's hat! Enjoy a bite at the food court on the second level, and shop at the stores located on the first and second floors.
Love shopping?? Why not visit the largest shopping mall in the US?? Located about 30 miles away, in King of Prussia, PA. It is an easy drive from the cottage.
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Konungur Prússíu
160 N Gulph RdLove shopping?? Why not visit the largest shopping mall in the US?? Located about 30 miles away, in King of Prussia, PA. It is an easy drive from the cottage.
This is an amazing place! That fits the categories of my favorite places to shop, eat and just wow!
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Italian Market
919 S 9th StThis is an amazing place! That fits the categories of my favorite places to shop, eat and just wow!
For the Love of Nature
Yes, we are in the city, but there are sooo many natural gems here (hidden and not so hidden)!
This fantastic gem is only blocks away from the cottage! Take a walk on the ample paths, visit the Visitor's Center to get the details on this historic natural wonder!
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John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge í Tinicum
8601 Lindbergh Blvd.This fantastic gem is only blocks away from the cottage! Take a walk on the ample paths, visit the Visitor's Center to get the details on this historic natural wonder!
John Bartram was the Audubon of Pennsylvania! This hidden gem is only minutes away from the cottage and will take you to another world!
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Bartram's Garden
5400 Lindbergh Blvd.John Bartram was the Audubon of Pennsylvania! This hidden gem is only minutes away from the cottage and will take you to another world!
Whether it is Boathouse Row, the Belmont Plateau, or the Wissahickon Gorge, you cannot go wrong visiting the many aspects of this huge park!
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Fairmount Park
Reservoir DriveWhether it is Boathouse Row, the Belmont Plateau, or the Wissahickon Gorge, you cannot go wrong visiting the many aspects of this huge park!
Just on the edge of the city, such beauty!
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Morris Arboretum háskólans í Pennsylvaníu
100 E Northwestern AveJust on the edge of the city, such beauty!
The History and Much More!
There are so, so many firsts that happened in the City of Philadelphia! We are also blessed with many fantastic historic places and museums of history and science. While you're here...venture out!
National Constitution Center
525 Arch StAfrísk-amerískt safn í Philadelphia
701 Arch StThis building held the first stock exchange in America! The architecture is amazing!
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Borshús
111 S Independence Mall EThis building held the first stock exchange in America! The architecture is amazing!
Sjálfstæðisferðamannamiðstöð
599 Market StGet the scoop on all things history!
Philadelphia dýragarður
3400 W Girard AveThe first zoo in the nation!
Penn's Landing
So many things to see along the Delaware River Waterfront!
From dinosaurs to butterflies...this is the place to be!
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Náttúrufræðiakademían við Drexel-háskóla
1900 Benjamin Franklin PkwyFrom dinosaurs to butterflies...this is the place to be!
Carpenter's Historic Hall
320 Chestnut StDeclaration of Independence...yeah, that was signed here!
Independence Seaport Museum
211 S Christopher Columbus BlvdAhoy, Matey!
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyRocky or not, this is a MUST-SEE!
Betsy Ross hús
239 Arch StDo you have a flag?
Franklin Institute
222 N 20th StThe place for science and beyond!
Do you have a taste for the strange?? The Mütter Museum is your place!
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First Food Market
116 S 21st StDo you have a taste for the strange?? The Mütter Museum is your place!
Philadelphia borgarstjórn
1400 John F Kennedy BlvdThe largest city municipal building in the country!