Ben and Raina
Ben and Raina

Activities and Restaurants Within Walking Distance (or a very short taxi ride) of the Hotels

The wedding will be on MLK weekend 2020 and we hope many of you will take advantage of the long weekend and enjoy all the things philadelphia has to offer!

 

Museums and other Cultural Landmarks

  • Independence Hall, Constitution Hall and the Liberty Bell (link)
  • The Philadelphia Museum of Art (run up the steps like Rocky!) (link)
  • The Barnes Foundation (link)
  • The Museum of the American Revolution (link)
  • The Mutter Museum (a medical museum, and not for the squeamish!) (link)

Kid/Family friendly activities

  • The Franklin Institute (an interactive science museum which is a lot of fun) (link)
  • Please Touch Museum (a great children's museum aimed at ages 7 and under) (link)

Restaurants and Food near the hotels that do not need reservations

  • Reading Terminal Market -- it's not just for the ceremony! It's one of the top tourist destinations and best farmers' markets in the country. (link)
  • Amma's South Indian Cuisine -- our favorite south Indian restaurant in the city (link)
  • Nom Wah Tea Parlor -- an offshoot of the NYC dim sum joint (link)
  • Goldie's -- all vegan and all delicious falafel and tehina shakes (link)
  • Dizengoff -- serving the same hummus and laffah as James Beard winner Zahav (link)
  • Federal Donuts -- great fried chicken and donuts made to order (link)
  • Good Dog -- a pub with one of the best burgers in Philly (link)
  • Monk's Cafe -- probably the best beer bar on the east coast. They serve a great burger and moules frites to boot (link)

Philadelphia is a foodie destination. Here are some of our favorites at a variety of price points. Reservations are highly recommended.