Places to meet in Philadelphia
107 places to meet in Philadelphia: cafés, restaurants, parks and more. Plan a meet-up on NearMeetup.
Culture
- Philadelphia Museum of Art · Museum · Philadelphia
- USS New Jersey · Museum · Camden
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts · Museum · Philadelphia
- Franklin Institute · Museum · Philadelphia
- Barnes Foundation · Museum · Philadelphia
- Rodin Museum · Museum · Philadelphia
- University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology · Museum · Philadelphia
- Independence National Historical Park · Museum · Philadelphia
- USS Olympia · Museum · Philadelphia
- Mütter Museum · Museum · Philadelphia
Food & drink
- Buddakan · Restaurant · Center CityA pan-Asian restaurant in Old City.
- Dalessandro's Steaks · Restaurant · RoxboroughA cheesesteak shop in Roxborough that has operated since 1960.
- Friday Saturday Sunday · Restaurant · Center CityA fine-dining restaurant facing Rittenhouse Square.
- Geno's Steaks · Restaurant · South PhiladelphiaA cheesesteak stand across the intersection from Pat's, open around the clock.
- Gran Caffe L'Aquila · Dessert shop · RittenhouseAn Italian cafe and gelateria in Center City that makes its gelato on site.
- Jim's South Street · Restaurant · Queen VillageA cheesesteak shop at 4th and South that reopened in 2024 after a fire.
- La Colombe Coffee Roasters (Fishtown) · Cafe · River WardsA coffee roaster's Fishtown café, part of a Philadelphia-born coffee brand.
- Moshulu · Restaurant · Center CityA restaurant aboard a four-masted tall ship moored at Penn's Landing.
- Parc · Restaurant · Center CityA French brasserie on the edge of Rittenhouse Square.
- Pat's King of Steaks · Restaurant · South PhiladelphiaA long-running cheesesteak stand at the corner of 9th Street and Passyunk Avenue.
Outdoor
- Benjamin Franklin Bridge · Scenic spot · Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia Zoo · Park · Philadelphia
- Boathouse Row · Riverside · Fairmount ParkA row of Victorian rowing clubhouses on the Schuylkill River, lit at night and passed by a riverside trail.
- Clark Park · Park · West PhiladelphiaA neighborhood park in West Philadelphia with open lawns, paths and a weekend farmers market.
- Dilworth Park · Public square · Center CityA public plaza beside City Hall with a fountain, seating and seasonal events.
- Franklin Square · Public square · Old CityOne of William Penn's original city squares, with a fountain and park facilities.
- Morris Arboretum & Gardens · Park · Northwest PhiladelphiaThe University of Pennsylvania's public garden and arboretum in Chestnut Hill.
- Penn's Landing · Riverside · Old CityA Delaware River waterfront park and event area in Center City with views across to Camden.
Nightlife
- Charlie Was a Sinner · Bar · Washington Square WestA small cocktail bar in Center City serving a vegan menu.
- Hop Sing Laundromat · Bar · ChinatownA speakeasy-style cocktail bar in Chinatown with an unmarked entrance.
- Johnny Brenda's · Live music · FishtownA Fishtown tavern with an upstairs live music room.
- Kung Fu Necktie · Live music · North PhiladelphiaA bar and live-music venue in Fishtown.
- McGillin's Olde Ale House · Pub · Center CityA long-established pub on a Center City side street.
- Monk's Cafe · Pub · RittenhouseA Belgian-style beer bar in Rittenhouse known for its long beer list.
Shopping
- Elfreth's Alley · Walking street · Center CityA historic residential lane in Old City dating from the early 1700s.
- Fashion District Philadelphia · Mall · Center CityA shopping and entertainment complex on Market Street in Center City.
- Italian Market · Market · South PhiladelphiaAn outdoor curb market with food shops and cafés along South 9th Street.
Sports
- Lincoln Financial Field · Football pitch · Philadelphia
Entertainment
- North Bowl · Bowling · North PhiladelphiaA bowling alley with arcade games and bars in Northern Liberties.
- Philadelphia Film Center · Cinema · Center CityA cinema run by the Philadelphia Film Society, with a large main screen and a smaller screening room.