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MUSEUMS & CULTURE
National Museum of American Jewish History
101 South Independence Mall East
(215) 923-3811
A modern, five-story venue that chronicles hardships and success of American Jews.
www.nmajh.org
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
(215) 763-8100
The museum, whose front steps were made famous from the movie "Rocky," will showcase "Roberto Capucci: Art into Fashion" from now until June 5 and "Paris Through the Window: Marc Chagall and His Circle" from now until July 10.
www.philamuseum.org
Rodin Museum
Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 22nd Street
215-763-8100
The museum contains the largest collection of the famous French scupltor outside of Paris.
www.rodinmuseum.org
Philadelphia Magic Gardens (mosaics)
1020 South Street
215-733-0390
The venue is a folk art environment, gallery space, and nonprofit organization that showcases the work of mosaicist Isaiah Zagar.
Franklin Institute
222 North 20th Street
215-448-1200
Since 1934, this hands-on science center has been delighting guests with an expansive offering of exhbiits and spectacles related to science and technology.
www2.fi.edu
Please Touch Museum
Memorial Hall, Fairmont Park
4231 Ave. of the Republic
(215) 581-3181
Regarded as one fo the best children's museums in the country, the venue offers an abundance of opportunities for young visitors to interact with hands-on exhibit.
www.pleasetouchmuseum.org
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 West Girard Ave.
(215) 243-1100
Established in 1874 as country's first, the 42-acre zoo features more than 1,300 rare and endangered animals, attracting approximately 1.1 million visitors a year.
www.philadelphiazoo.org
Eastern State Penitentiary
22nd Street & Fairmont Avenue
(215) 236-3300
Shut down as a working penitentiary in 1970, this National Historic Landmark has a variety of exhibits and daily tours.
www.easternstate.org
Liberty 360
Independence After Hours Tours
6th & Chestnut streets
(215) 629-4026
The 15-minute visual extravaganza is projected onto a 50-foot screen, where, at a resolution of 9.5 million pixels, a larger-than-life Benjamin Franklin leads viewers through some of America's most cherished icons of freedom.
historicphiladelphia.org
6th & Market Streets
(215) 683-4422
Visitors can see structural fragments and learn about the home where Presidents Washington and Adams resided during their terms through illustrated glass panels, timelines and video re-entactments.
www.phila.gov/presidentshouse
Independence After Hours
Philadelphia Historic District
(215) 629-4026
An evening walking tour that through the city's historic district that includes colonial characters along the way to bring history to life.
historicphiladelphia.org/night/independence-after-hours
City Tavern Restaurant
138 South 2nd St.
(215) 413-1443
The venue allows patrons to experience the culinary flavors and customs of 18th century colonial America.
www.citytavern.com
Museum without Walls
(215) 399-9000
Users can listen to free audio programs that will tell the stories connected to the city's famous public artwork
www.museumwithoutwallsaudio.org
City Food Tours
(800) 979-3370
Vistiors can choose from several different guided tours of the city's well-known eateries that are sure to whet anyone's appetite.
www.cityfoodtours.com
Joe's Pizza (tomato pie)
122 S. 16th St.
(215) 569-0898
Zio's Pizza (cheesesteaks)
111 S. 13th St.
(215) 627-1615
Philly Pretzel Factory
Several locations in the Philadelphia.
phillysoftpretzelfactory.com
Reading Terminal Market
51 N.12th St.
(215) 922-2317
The place to go fror fresh meats, seafood, poultry as well as hand-made pottery, jewelry and crafts from around the world.
readingterminalmarket.org
Chocolate by Mueller
12 & Arch streets (located inside the Reading Terminal Market)
(215) 922-6164
If you're looking for some treat drenched in chocolate, this is your place.
ChocolatebyMueller.com
Famous 4th Street Cookies
12 & Arch streets (located inside the Reading Terminal Market)
(888) 625-9870
Although the establishment specializes in chocolate chip cookies, it offers an assortment to please any cookie lover.
Famouscookies.com
Brown Betty Desert Boutique
Several locations in the Philadelphia.
Brownbettydesserts.com
Barbuzzo Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar
110 S. 13th St.
(215) 546-9300
Barbuzzo.com
Loilta (Mexican -- BYOT)
106 S. 13th St.
(215) 546-7100
Lolitabyob.com
Bindi (Indian)
105 S. 13th St.
(215) 922-6061
Bindibyob.com
Capogiro Gelato
www.capogirogelato.com
Isgro Pastry
1009 Christian St.
(215) 923-7215
Italian Market
Ninth Street
The market is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Phillyitalianmarket.com
Xochitl (Mexican)
408 S. Second St.
(215) 238-7280
www.xochitllphilly.com
Ranstead Room (speakeasy)
2013 Ranstead St.
(215) 563-3330
Abakus Takeout (vintage sneakers)
227 N. 10th St.
(215) 351-7978
www.abakustakeout.com
Duross & Langel (soapmakers)
117 S. 13th St.
(215) 592-SOAP
Durossandlangel.com
Open House Living (gifts)
107 S. 13th St.
(215) 922-1415
Openhouseliving.com
Verde & Marcie Blaine Artisanal Chocolates
108 S. 13th St.
(215) 546-8700
Verdephiladelphia.com
Marcieblaine.com
We Love 13th Street Grocery Market & Catering
101 S. 13th St.
(215) 922-5252
Grocery13.com
Philadelphia Science Festival
(215) 448-1200
The festival will take place in venues throughout the city from now until April 28.
www.philasciencefestival.org
Philadelphia International Festival of Arts
(215) 546-PIFA
Inspired by the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and running in venues across the city from April 7 -May 1, the first-ever festival will bring 128 cultural organizations to celebrate a collection of art forms, including contemporary music, theather, painting and dance.
www.pifa.org
Philadelphia Beer Week
(215) 985-2106
From June 3-12, visitors can sample local beers and attend events at an array of participating bars and breweries throughout the city.
www.phillybeerweek.org
West Oak Lane Jazz and Arts Festival
7100-7400 blocks of Ogontz Avenue
Running from June 17-19, the event will feature some of the top performers in jazz, salsa, R&B, soul, reggae and other musical genres.
www.westoaklanefestival.com
Herr's Chip Factory
20 Herr Drive, Nottingham, Penn.
(610) 932-9330
www.herrs.com
Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, Penn.
(800) 737-5500
www.longwoodgardens.org
