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Philadelphia Area Recs (from a former resident)
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items I was born and raised in Chester, Pennsylvania and was all over Pennsylvania especially Philadelphia area especially in my 20’s until I was 25. Here are some of my favorite spots I would recommend to anyone! A lot has changed since I was in my 20’s b...
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This is still my favorite cheesestake spot. I use to go twice a month while attending graduate school on my way home. It’s not dry and I always get extra cheese and mushrooms.
Dalessandro's Steaks and Hoagies. Philadelphia, PA
This is another spot I go to. They have such good cheese fries though. They are fast service and still the same simplified menu.
Pat's King of Steaks® Since 1930
This is an Italian/French cafe in the heart of Little Italy Italian Market in Philadelphia (feet from Pats Cheesestakes). They make their cannoli made to order and fresh. They have other sweet as well.
Philly Cannoli King · 4.1★(255) · Dessert shop
I grew up going to WAWA and in my opinion still one of the best convenience stores in the east coast. The hot Chai tea is still my absolute staple but I need to get anything, they have it 90% of the time.
Wawa: Your Ultimate Convenience Store for Food, Drink, Fuel, and ...
I visited this spot when I traveled back to Pennsylvania to see my dad and this spot was recommended to me. Really authentic and lovely food. If you come early, you will see them cook everything by scratch too.
K & J Caribbean American Diner -Jamaican Restaurant in Philadelphia , PA , 19144
Things to do/Places to go
I went almost every year in my 20’s. It’s such a beautiful experience. One of the things I do miss about being in Pennsylvania is going to the Cherry Blossom festival.
2025 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival
As a kid, when my dad and I would come from up state Pennsylvania to see my aunt and uncle downtown Philadelphia would be light up during the holidays. It was so pretty to me as a kid at night time.
Center City | Visit Philadelphia
I’ve always been fascinated with things to construct and build even as a kid. I’ve always wanted to go and I’m not sure it was around when I was growing up.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia
It’s still a fascinating architectural masterpiece inside and out. You’ll love the sight of it especially if you love architecture. Another thing is that City Hall is the largest municipal building in the whole country at over 14.5 acres of floor spa...
Philadelphia City Hall
Don’t leave Philly without visiting LOVE PARK. It is the park that brings people together. Literally, no matter where you come from.
JFK Plaza (Love Park)
Boathouse Row is a historical spot situated in Philadelphia just off the east bank of the Schuylkill River and north of the Fairmount Water Works and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. For me it’s the view and I learned about it in 2013 in graduate scho...
Boathouse Row
Still a very beautiful location and the 4th of July celebration is held here. I used to chill at the parkway in the evening when events happens.
Benjamin Franklin Parkway | Visit Philadelphia
If you’re looking for romantic things to do in Philadelphia, then visiting this gorgeous park is definitely a must. It’s such a romantic setting along with a beautifully-lit environment, and hammocks that are just right.
Spruce Street Harbor Park