Philadelphia street life is truly unmatchable. If you are a typical street hopper, Philadelphia is the place for you. One can check out the local cuisine, shops, and discover interesting stuff across the city. The American city with European flavor is one of the the perfect destinations for a street life lover.
If you’re a night owl or a party animal, Philadelphia has a lot of places where one can dance, enjoy the music at the very same clubs and bars as celebrities. Night life throughout the city is alive and vibrant into the late hours.
If you are food buff then you must try out the cheesesteak in Philadelphia. A cheesesteak is a long, crusty roll filled with thinly sliced sauted ribeye beef and melted cheese. Generally the cheese of choice is Cheez whiz, but American and Provolone are also common choices. The art of cheesesteaks preparation lies in the balance of flavours, texture and what is often referred to as the ‘drip’ factor. Other toppings may include fried onions, sautéed mushrooms, ketchup and hot or sweet peppers. Some sandwich shops also offer a cheese steak hoagie, hybrid version that combines the cheesesteak with cold hoagie dressing like lettuce, tomato and Mayonnaise. Philadelphia is known for an endless variety of creative food destination in every neighborhood with unique restaurant bars, café’s and food and trucks at every turn.
Reading Terminal Market- satisfy your appetite with delicious food from more than 80 merchants of Reading Terminal Market, an authentic 115 year old farmers market in the heart of Center City. The historic Reading Terminal Market is home to 80 renowned merchants who offer the best of Philadelphia’s famous specialties. Made with the finest and freshest ingredients, visitors to the Terminal have access to a variety of international and local cuisine, including Pennsylvania Dutch specialties mozzarella cheese made on site at the valley Shepherd Creamery and winner of travel Channel Adam Richman’s Best Sandwich in America, Tommy DiNic’s roast pork sandwich. After grabbing a bite to eat, visitors to the terminal can take home a myriad of items to further their experience including fresh, local groceries, unique regionally themed souvenirs, and Philadelphia based cookbooks. The Reading Terminal market established in 1892 at 12th and Arch Street, is the nation’s oldest continuously operating farmer’s market
The theatre district at the Avenue of the Arts glows with hotels, restaurants and performance venues. Small theatre and music venues are tucked throughout the city and region. High design to vintage shopping expresses the creative culture of Philadelphia.
Walking north through courtyard of the largest city hall of the country, appears the Convention Center District with the oldest art school and museum. Hundred of restaurants, bars, museum and shops are easily accessible with a short walk or subway ride from the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Public art is a way of life in Philadelphia with more than 3,600 murals, sculptures and mosaics integrated into the landscape. Philadelphia has ample places to explore, from the small village like streets with historical churches and homes, to modern day piazzas, skyscrapers and grand open space.