Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
This little gem run by a local family has a quaint location with a corner table that overlooks one of the neighboring marinas within Penn's Landing. If you're looking for a quick bite at a top-tier breakfast and lunch cafe, this is our personal favorite in the area.
Waterfront Gourmet Cafe & Deli - Best Catering & Events Services in Philadelphia
5 N Christopher Columbus BlvdThis little gem run by a local family has a quaint location with a corner table that overlooks one of the neighboring marinas within Penn's Landing. If you're looking for a quick bite at a top-tier breakfast and lunch cafe, this is our personal favorite in the area.
We're so lucky this place is within walking distance! Take the market street foot-bridge, and it will be on your left. This bustling ice-cream parlor really is reinventing what ice cream means in Philly. Cool flavors, and it comes in a Chinese To-Go container!
90 yerel halk öneriyor
The Franklin Fountain
116 Market StWe're so lucky this place is within walking distance! Take the market street foot-bridge, and it will be on your left. This bustling ice-cream parlor really is reinventing what ice cream means in Philly. Cool flavors, and it comes in a Chinese To-Go container!
Great drinks, nice happy hour specials, funky ambiance, and delicious food! This spot is our favorite Mexican restaurant in the area.
11 yerel halk öneriyor
Lucha Cartel
207 Chestnut StGreat drinks, nice happy hour specials, funky ambiance, and delicious food! This spot is our favorite Mexican restaurant in the area.
The Moshulu is the big blue ship right across from your boat! It's best for small plates and drinks! Some nights, especially on holidays, the restaurant goes into the night as a full-blown nightclub, dance floor and all.
38 yerel halk öneriyor
Moshulu
401 S Christopher Columbus BlvdThe Moshulu is the big blue ship right across from your boat! It's best for small plates and drinks! Some nights, especially on holidays, the restaurant goes into the night as a full-blown nightclub, dance floor and all.
Entertainment & Activities
Spruce Street Harbor Park is cherished by Philadelphians and Pennsylvanians EVERYWHERE. Live music, cool lights, hammocks, happy people and smiling faces! There are always interesting food trucks lining the park, so if you're hungry, and don't feel like going far, the park is 30 seconds away!
317 yerel halk öneriyor
Spruce Street Harbor Parkı
301 S Christopher Columbus BlvdSpruce Street Harbor Park is cherished by Philadelphians and Pennsylvanians EVERYWHERE. Live music, cool lights, hammocks, happy people and smiling faces! There are always interesting food trucks lining the park, so if you're hungry, and don't feel like going far, the park is 30 seconds away!
This aquarium is the absolute best the entire region has to offer! Half of our guests stop by here, as the River Link Ferry makes it super easy to get to. Special events, exotic animals, and FISHIES! If you have children with you, this is a must-see.
34 yerel halk öneriyor
Camden Adventure Aquarium station
This aquarium is the absolute best the entire region has to offer! Half of our guests stop by here, as the River Link Ferry makes it super easy to get to. Special events, exotic animals, and FISHIES! If you have children with you, this is a must-see.
Drinks & Nightlife
La Peg is a self-described brasserie, in a converted historic pump-house, with a beautiful beer garden to boot. This place has a fun hipster-style vibe, and is right across from the most romantic pier in all of Penn's Landing. La Peg blurs the line between restaurant's and theater -- they have live performances all the time in their attached 200+ person venue!
17 yerel halk öneriyor
La Peg
140 N Christopher Columbus BlvdLa Peg is a self-described brasserie, in a converted historic pump-house, with a beautiful beer garden to boot. This place has a fun hipster-style vibe, and is right across from the most romantic pier in all of Penn's Landing. La Peg blurs the line between restaurant's and theater -- they have live performances all the time in their attached 200+ person venue!
Sightseeing
This pier right under the Ben Franklin Bridge is a really spectacular spot, with a view that speaks for itself. There's a plethora of seating, and plenty of places to sit and relax in peace with your family and loved ones.
66 yerel halk öneriyor
Race Street Pier
North Christopher Columbus BoulevardThis pier right under the Ben Franklin Bridge is a really spectacular spot, with a view that speaks for itself. There's a plethora of seating, and plenty of places to sit and relax in peace with your family and loved ones.
Elfrith's Alley is the very oldest residential street in all of America. Private residences since 1702! Its really neat to see -- enjoy a walk through the 18th century and truly understand what historic Philadelphia is all about.
154 yerel halk öneriyor
Elfreth Sokağı
126 Elfreth's AlleyElfrith's Alley is the very oldest residential street in all of America. Private residences since 1702! Its really neat to see -- enjoy a walk through the 18th century and truly understand what historic Philadelphia is all about.
The Camden Waterfront, which you can get to most easily from the River Link Ferry on our pier, is host to all sorts of interesting venues and attractions. The Philadelphia skyline is stunning from the Jersey side! BB&T Pavilion has awesome concerts, which you can hear from Penn's Landing sometimes!
Central Waterfront
The Camden Waterfront, which you can get to most easily from the River Link Ferry on our pier, is host to all sorts of interesting venues and attractions. The Philadelphia skyline is stunning from the Jersey side! BB&T Pavilion has awesome concerts, which you can hear from Penn's Landing sometimes!
Arts & Culture
If you're staying on a boat -- why not stop by Philadelphia's own boat museum!
40 yerel halk öneriyor
Bağımsızlık Limanı Müzesi
211 S Christopher Columbus BlvdIf you're staying on a boat -- why not stop by Philadelphia's own boat museum!
Remember the colonial American Flag with 13 stars on it? Here's where she made it!
210 yerel halk öneriyor
Betsy Ross Evi
239 Arch StRemember the colonial American Flag with 13 stars on it? Here's where she made it!
"America's most historic square mile". Independence Hall is where our founding fathers debated and adopted both the Declaration of Independence AND the Constitution! The First and Second Continental Congresses met here! Check out Carpenter's Hall, the First Bank of the United States, City Tavern, Franklin Court, The United States Postal Service Museum, and of course The Liberty Bell!
119 yerel halk öneriyor
Bağımsızlık Ulusal Tarihi Parkı
"America's most historic square mile". Independence Hall is where our founding fathers debated and adopted both the Declaration of Independence AND the Constitution! The First and Second Continental Congresses met here! Check out Carpenter's Hall, the First Bank of the United States, City Tavern, Franklin Court, The United States Postal Service Museum, and of course The Liberty Bell!
One of five! But ours was founded first, when Philadelphia was still America's capital.
37 yerel halk öneriyor
Amerika Birleşik Devletleri Darphanesi
151 N Independence Mall EOne of five! But ours was founded first, when Philadelphia was still America's capital.
Getting Around
The River Link Ferry, which is a WHOPPING 30-second walk from our marina, takes a short trip straight over the Delaware, which is a fantastic sight-seeing adventure in its own right. The Ferry runs to the Camden Waterfront every hour, and on nights that the BB&T Pavilion has an event, it runs to concert grounds as fast as it possibly can, and runs late specifically for event patrons. From the other side you'll have the best view of the Philly skyline!
River Link Ferry
211 S Christopher Columbus BlvdThe River Link Ferry, which is a WHOPPING 30-second walk from our marina, takes a short trip straight over the Delaware, which is a fantastic sight-seeing adventure in its own right. The Ferry runs to the Camden Waterfront every hour, and on nights that the BB&T Pavilion has an event, it runs to concert grounds as fast as it possibly can, and runs late specifically for event patrons. From the other side you'll have the best view of the Philly skyline!
Essentials
Target
456 N 5th StIt's our local Target! If you forgot anything, this is your best bet.