phillypa.com makes it easy to plan: iconic must-dos for first-timers, plus the neighborhood energy locals actually chase (food crawls, waterfront nights, park events, and game-day plans).
High-confidence picks. Use the toggle above to filter for locals vs tourists.
Philly’s choose-your-own-adventure meal. Perfect starter stop for everyone.
Get the guideThe most Philly plan: catch a free event, then hit a neighborhood spot.
Park eventsCobblestones, history, and easy routes to food + waterfront.
Old City guideRiverRink + Spruce Street is the “everyone’s happy” move.
Explore waterfrontTurn a random afternoon into a full plan with murals + a food crawl.
Find toursPhiladelphia Museum of Art + nearby stops make an easy “Philly day.”
Plan itTrusted calendars locals use (and tourists can understand).
Festivals, concerts, exhibits, pop-ups, seasonal guides.
Markets, park programming, and walkable plans.
Museums, murals, and hands-on experiences.
Exhibitions, events, and one of the city’s most iconic steps.
Plan game days, watch parties, and schedule-based weekends.
Pick a vibe, then plug in events. Food crawls now include every section of the city.
Select one or more city sections to show all restaurant listings for those areas (opens in Maps), plus curated crawl picks.
Select one or more city sections to show all nightlife + live music spots for those areas (opens in Maps), plus curated local favorites.
Trails, river walks, picnic spots, sunset views.
Start with a cheap bite, then hit Spruce Street / RiverRink. Easy win.
Old City walk → Reading Terminal → Museum steps → waterfront at night.