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🔔 Philadelphia's Old City, Rittenhouse, South Philly & Fishtown: Cheesesteaks, Cannoli & Liberty Bell Classics

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Mikey Stark

My game plan for a perfect Philly weekend: the Liberty Bell and cobblestone Old City, Reading Terminal Market and Rittenhouse Square, then cheesesteaks and cannoli in South Philly and beer gardens in Fishtown. These are the spots I actually send frie...

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I line up early at the Liberty Bell Center so I can see the crack up close before the tour groups roll in.

Liberty Bell Center

I book a free timed ticket for the ranger tour of the room where the Declaration and the Constitution were signed.

Independence Hall

I wander Elfreth's Alley, the oldest continuously lived-in street in America, for the cutest cobblestone photos in the city.

Elfreth's Alley

I always stop at the theater showing George Washington's actual war tent, which gives me chills every time.

Museum of the American Revolution

I get a hot fudge sundae at this old-timey soda fountain where the servers wear bow ties and paper hats.

The Franklin Fountain

I pick up handmade buttercreams and a hot chocolate at America's oldest continuously operating candy store.

Shane Confectionery

I book Fork for a special dinner of seasonal Mid-Atlantic cooking at Ellen Yin's Old City institution.

Fork

I set an alarm for Zahav reservations because the laffa, hummus, and lamb shoulder are worth every bit of the effort.

Zahav

I graze my way through Reading Terminal Market for a doughnut, a soft pretzel, and a sandwich in one trip.

Reading Terminal Market

I order the roast pork with sharp provolone and broccoli rabe at DiNic's counter inside Reading Terminal Market.

Tommy DiNic’s

I take the tour up City Hall's tower for a view straight across the city from right under William Penn's statue.

Philadelphia City Hall

I snap the classic photo with the LOVE sculpture across from City Hall.

JFK Plaza (Love Park)

I grab a coffee and a bench in Rittenhouse Square for the best people-watching in Center City.

Rittenhouse Square

I get a sidewalk table at Parc for brunch, a croque madame, and a view right onto Rittenhouse Square.

Parc

I come to Barclay Prime for a big steak night in the library-style dining room off Rittenhouse Square.

Barclay Prime

I order a martini and a dry-aged steak in this old-Hollywood-style steakhouse on Walnut Street.

Butcher and Singer

I have a pint at Philly's oldest continuously operating tavern, tucked down a little alley since 1860.

McGillin's Olde Ale House

I grab a breakfast sandwich and a matzo ball soup at this tiny, buzzy sandwich shop that's always worth the line.

Middle Child

I run up the Rocky Steps for the skyline view and then actually go inside for the incredible collection.

Philadelphia Museum of Art

I spend an afternoon with the Barnes Foundation's wild wall-to-wall arrangements of Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse.

Barnes Foundation

I take the audio tour through the crumbling cellblocks, including Al Capone's surprisingly fancy cell.

Eastern State Penitentiary

I lose an hour in the mosaic maze of mirrors, tile, and bottles that covers this whole South Street block.

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

I walk the Italian Market's outdoor stalls for produce, cheese, and fresh pasta along the oldest open-air market in the country.

Italian Market 9th Street

I order a cheesesteak whiz wit at Pat's window, where the whole cheesesteak story supposedly started in 1930.

Pat's King of Steaks

I hit Geno's neon-lit window right across the street so I can settle the Pat's versus Geno's debate for myself.

Geno's Steaks

I make the trip to John's Roast Pork for what I think is the best cheesesteak in the city, but get there before it closes at 5.

John's Roast Pork

I get my cannoli filled to order at the 8th Street original, where they've been baking since 1921.

Termini Bros Bakery

I grab a liter of German beer, a giant pretzel, and a game of ping pong at this lively Fishtown beer garden.

Frankford Hall

I catch an indie band upstairs at Johnny Brenda's and grab a local beer and bar food downstairs.

Johnny Brenda's

I come to Suraya for Lebanese mezze and kebabs in the gorgeous garden out back.

Suraya Restaurant

I get a draft latte at La Colombe's huge flagship café and roastery in Fishtown.

La Colombe Coffee Workshop

I order the wood-fired pizza and a cocktail in this beautifully restored old whiskey-blending building.

Wm. Mulherin’s Sons