Moss's Guidebook
Food Scene
The Fresh Grocer of Wyncote
West Cheltenham Avenuegood basic grocery (with beer and wine)
Locally sourced and organic groceries, close to Carpenters woods and nice coffee shops.
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Weavers Way Co-op
559 Carpenter LnLocally sourced and organic groceries, close to Carpenters woods and nice coffee shops.
another branch of the organic locally sourced co-op grocery, in a fun neighborhood with lots of places to eat
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Weavers Way Co-op, Chestnut Hill
8424 Germantown Aveanother branch of the organic locally sourced co-op grocery, in a fun neighborhood with lots of places to eat
Friendly service with distinctive seafood options. Tacos are yummy too. Spicy food lovers will be happy. The alcohol offerings are not too, but ok.
El Mezcal Cantina
1260 Point Breeze AvenueFriendly service with distinctive seafood options. Tacos are yummy too. Spicy food lovers will be happy. The alcohol offerings are not too, but ok.
Philadelphia's indoor multi-vendor locally sourced market for produce and food stands
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Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StPhiladelphia's indoor multi-vendor locally sourced market for produce and food stands
Philadelphia's outdoor multi-vendor locally sourced market for produce and food stands
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Italian Market
919 S 9th StPhiladelphia's outdoor multi-vendor locally sourced market for produce and food stands
Famously in competition with Geno's across the street. Try both and take a side yourself!
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Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk AveFamously in competition with Geno's across the street. Try both and take a side yourself!
delicious pastries, fresh ground coffee, right on Rittenhouse square.
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La Colombe Coffee Roasters
1335 Frankford Avedelicious pastries, fresh ground coffee, right on Rittenhouse square.
John's Water Ice
701 Christian StNear Fleisher for refreshing break!
When you ask locals wear the best Philly cheese steak can be found, most of them will name this place!
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Dalessandro's Steaks
600 Wendover StWhen you ask locals wear the best Philly cheese steak can be found, most of them will name this place!
A nice crepe place next to non-profit theaters and other avant garde delights.
Planchette Bistro and Creperie
A nice crepe place next to non-profit theaters and other avant garde delights.
Wonderful bohemian cafe set in a converted greenhouse. Salmon BLT is fabulous!
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Cake
8501 Germantown AveWonderful bohemian cafe set in a converted greenhouse. Salmon BLT is fabulous!
Nature
One of the nation's largest parks. very natural and unrefined. Easy trails with many access points!
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Πάρκο Κοιλάδας Wissahickon
Valley Green RoadOne of the nation's largest parks. very natural and unrefined. Easy trails with many access points!
Nice nature stroll with informative visitors center
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Εθνικό Καταφύγιο Άγριας Ζωής John Heinz στο Tinicum
8601 Lindbergh Blvd.Nice nature stroll with informative visitors center
Πάρκο Φορτ Ουάσινγκτον
500 S Bethlehem PikeEasy flat terrain walking, picnicking, disc golf
Tourista
Get picture with Rocky Balboa statue and run up the famous nearby Rocky stairs.
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Άγαλμα του Ρόκι
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyGet picture with Rocky Balboa statue and run up the famous nearby Rocky stairs.
A fascinating and lovely site, reminiscent of Gaudi's tile art in Spain
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Μαγικοί Κήποι της Φιλαδέλφειας
1020 South StA fascinating and lovely site, reminiscent of Gaudi's tile art in Spain
Καμπάνα της Ελευθερίας
526 Market StStart here to catch a train to New York City (2hr), Baltimore (1hr), and Washington DC (2.5hr)!
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30th Street Station
2955 Market StStart here to catch a train to New York City (2hr), Baltimore (1hr), and Washington DC (2.5hr)!
This is where they signed The Declaration Of Independence. Surrounding area includes Liberty Bell Constitution center in the Washington archaeological site.
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Αίθουσα Ανεξαρτησίας
520 Chestnut StThis is where they signed The Declaration Of Independence. Surrounding area includes Liberty Bell Constitution center in the Washington archaeological site.
Betsy Ross House
239 Arch StSmall museum steeped in American history!
Spirit of Philadelphia
401 S Christopher Columbus BlvdBoat ride restaurant to see the waterfront!
Εθνικό Ιστορικό Πάρκο Valley Forge
1400 N Outer Line DrSchuylkill River Trail
Schuylkill River TrailRight in city along the river.
Αρμπορετούμ του Πανεπιστημίου της Πενσυλβάνιας
100 E Northwestern AveBeautiful stroll
Μπάρνες
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyVery famous collection of mostly impressionist art.
Japanese House and Garden
Fonthill Castle
525 E Court StReally terrific inside. Good for kids and adult visitors
Neighborhoods
Moss's home is in East Mount Airy, which is a simple quiet Philly suburb with easy access to both nature and urban attractions.
Mount Airy
Moss's home is in East Mount Airy, which is a simple quiet Philly suburb with easy access to both nature and urban attractions.
Nice set of avant garde restaurants, artsy gift shops, and specialty foodie shops.
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Germantown
Nice set of avant garde restaurants, artsy gift shops, and specialty foodie shops.
Upscale, outdoor sculptures by famous artists, higher-end stores and restaurants
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Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th StUpscale, outdoor sculptures by famous artists, higher-end stores and restaurants
Gayborhood
The name says it all!
See the famous Philly LOVE sign and enjoy the urban park ambiance.
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Πάρκο της Αγάπης
Arch StreetSee the famous Philly LOVE sign and enjoy the urban park ambiance.
Πάρκο FDR
South Broad StreetA nice city park.
Dilworth Park
1 S 15th StAnother urban park.
A nice flat stroll through woods with a stream. We are often the only people there.
Four Mills Nature Reserve
A nice flat stroll through woods with a stream. We are often the only people there.
Activities
Here's where to see 76er's basketball and Philadelphia Flyers hockey!
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Wells Fargo Center
3601 S Broad StHere's where to see 76er's basketball and Philadelphia Flyers hockey!
Citizens Bank Park
1 Citizens Bank WaySee a Phillies game!
Free Library of Philadelphia
1901 Vine StΜουσείο Τέχνης της Φιλαδέλφειας
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy(snagged from a very informative Google review) Fleisher has a long prestigious history , and is the oldest community art school in America. It's in the Bella Vista neighborhood close to the Italian Market. It holds art and community events annually in the adjacent Cianfrani Park which has a Mural Arts fall mural. There are 4 buildings designed by famous Philly architect Frank Furness's firm. The interior of the church is lovely, and open for visitors at events like their fall pumpkin carving fundraiser.
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Fleisher Art Memorial
719 Catharine St(snagged from a very informative Google review) Fleisher has a long prestigious history , and is the oldest community art school in America. It's in the Bella Vista neighborhood close to the Italian Market. It holds art and community events annually in the adjacent Cianfrani Park which has a Mural Arts fall mural. There are 4 buildings designed by famous Philly architect Frank Furness's firm. The interior of the church is lovely, and open for visitors at events like their fall pumpkin carving fundraiser.
Great performances. Classical & Jazz. Near several other venues/theaters for any taste! The Philly pops are internationally recognized for their performances, often making the short list for best in the nation!
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Kimmel Cultural Campus
300 S Broad StGreat performances. Classical & Jazz. Near several other venues/theaters for any taste! The Philly pops are internationally recognized for their performances, often making the short list for best in the nation!
Arden Theatre Company
40 N 2nd StA great theater.
Ακαδημία Μουσικής
240 S Broad StContinually terrific performances!
The waterfront is a popular place to just hang out. Lots of choices for spontaneous things to do.
Comedy On The Waterfront
325 North Christopher Columbus BoulevardThe waterfront is a popular place to just hang out. Lots of choices for spontaneous things to do.
Lots going on around this museum. Stroll the neighborhood!
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Independence Seaport Museum
211 S Christopher Columbus BlvdLots going on around this museum. Stroll the neighborhood!
Sedgley Woods Disc Golf
West Oxford StreetMoss can lend you discs
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
118-128 N Broad StThe museum is all American Art.
Sound weird? They turned this abandoned prison into an art installation. Worth the modest entrance fee!
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Ανατολική Ποινική Φυλακή
2027 Fairmount AveSound weird? They turned this abandoned prison into an art installation. Worth the modest entrance fee!
If in town on New Year's Day, check out the mummers parade! It starts at city hall and proceeds south on broad street to Washington Ave (a 30 minute walk for paraders, but you can sit to watch anywhere on the route -- near Kimmel center is a great choice)
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Mummers Museum
1100 S 2nd StIf in town on New Year's Day, check out the mummers parade! It starts at city hall and proceeds south on broad street to Washington Ave (a 30 minute walk for paraders, but you can sit to watch anywhere on the route -- near Kimmel center is a great choice)
Non-profit theater that shows better first-run movies (with substance/no schlock). lt's also across the street from live performance theater, comedy performance space, and good locally owned non-chain eateries.
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Ambler Theater
108 E Butler AveNon-profit theater that shows better first-run movies (with substance/no schlock). lt's also across the street from live performance theater, comedy performance space, and good locally owned non-chain eateries.
Live local theater productions! For events, see wwwDOTthestagecraftersDOTorg website.
The Stagecrafters Theater
8130 Germantown AveLive local theater productions! For events, see wwwDOTthestagecraftersDOTorg website.