Itineraries
With so many attractions throughout Philadelphia and The Countryside, it might seem a bit challenging to pick what places you absolutely have to visit. That’s where our itineraries come in.
Excellent resources for your trip-planning, you can use the itineraries as a general overview and starting point or follow them step by step. We cover a wide range of themes, so no matter what you’re looking for, we’ve got you covered.
Most Recent Itineraries
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Anthony Bourdain-Inspired Philadelphia Itinerary
Go beyond “The Layover” with an alternative weekend in Philadelphia
In honor of his recent trip to Philadelphia, we’ve put together a Bourdain-inspired weekend itinerary that takes you through a few spots Anthony missed, but would have loved.
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Silver Linings Playbook
Philadelphia ItineraryInspired by the Academy Award-winning film
Discover many of the spots featured and mentioned in Philadelphia native Bradley Cooper’s award-winning film, Silver Linings Playbook.
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The Art Lovers Itinerary
Three artful days in Philadelphia
Philadelphia is an art lover’s kind of town—one that’s bursting with beauty on the inside and out. The region boasts one of the country’s top five art museums, the world’s greatest collection of Impressionist works, an internationally lauded public arts initiative and some under-the-radar gems, all waiting to be explored, experienced and pondered at a pace that’s all your own.
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Philadelphia: Off the Beaten Path
Discover the city’s hidden gems over a weekend of great museums, restaurants and shops
An action-packed tour of the city’s lesser-known eateries, shops, museums and historic spots
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Philly Like a Local
Experience Philadelphia as its residents know and love it
An insider tour of Philadelphia’s hippest neighborhoods, sights, galleries, restaurants, bars and shops
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Real Young, Real Fun, Real Philly Itinerary
The fresh and fun way to visit Philadelphia
How the young and fun do Philadelphia
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Family Fun in Philadelphia and The Countryside
Gardens, galleries, tours and theme parks entertain visitors of all ages
The Philadelphia region is a kid’s kind of town, where history and horticulture, art and animals, gardens and galleries, tours and theme parks come together to offer loads of family fun.
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Exploring Gay Philadelphia
Keep your history straight and your nightlife gay with this guide to gay life in Philadelphia
Over the past few decades, the City of Brotherly Love has evolved into a place that lives up to its gay-friendly billing.
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A Weekend Is More Fun in Historic Philadelphia
Historic by Day, Electrifying by Night
Fuel your nightlife with modern flavor, history, food, cocktails and more
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Andrew Wyeth and the Brandywine Valley
A weekend-long itinerary honoring the artist and his inspiration: the Brandywine Valley
A tour of the beloved artist’s works and the countryside that inspired him
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Eating East Passyunk – A Restaurant Tour Along East Passyunk Avenue
A restaurant tour of one of the best foodie streets in America
Food fans in the know have begun referring to East Passyunk Avenue as the city’s contemporary Restaurant Row. The neighborhood’s strong Italian roots are still proudly displayed, but they’re augmented by daring immigrant-owned eateries (Mexican and Southeast Asian, most prominently) and young, passionate chefs eager to make a mark among their peers.
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A Bar Crawl Through Graduate Hospital
Explore Graduate Hospital by touring its awesome bars with great local beers
One of the absolute best neighborhoods in Philly for bar-hoppers, Graduate Hospital’s pub roster is formidable.
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Explore East Passyunk
Discover the flavors of the Avenue
Hungry? East Passyunk’s burgeoning food scene is packed with plenty of exciting dining options.
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Explore Graduate Hospital
Quality cocktails and comforting eats
Whether you’re a craft-beer fanatic or a discerning imbiber of well-crafted cocktails, Graduate Hospital has plenty of fantastic bars to choose from.
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Explore Northern Liberties
World cuisine and late-night adventures
For diners excited by unconventional ethnic options, Northern Liberties offers a chance to circle the globe without leaving the neighborhood.
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Explore Bella Vista
Get the full Italian Market experience
You can’t drop into Bella Vista without heading to the Italian Market. The bounty of choices can prove overwhelming, even for eaters with big appetites.
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Explore Queen Village
Wander, window shop and sip
Spend an afternoon browsing through the neighborhood’s more unconventional shops and stops, then toast to your finds with cocktails, dinner and dancing.
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Explore Callowhill
Make tracks towards fantastic art, music, food
No matter the day, the burgeoning restaurant, bar and live music scene in the city’s “Loft District” is worthy of exploration.
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Explore Pennsport
Mummers, donuts, fried chicken and much more
Though the “port” in Pennsport suggests you might be in store for aquatic exploration, there are plenty of sights to check out further “inland.”
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Explore Spring Garden
Great food and fun on the other side of the Parkway
Those itching to get out of their Center City comfort zone can easily orchestrate an all-day visit to Spring Garden.
Independence Visitor Center
Spy: The Secret World of Espionage at the Franklin Institute
Frankford Hall
Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
Johnny Brenda’s
Ellen Powell Tiberino Memorial Museum of Contemporary Art
Lights of Liberty
Boathouse Row
National Museum of American Jewish History
Philadelphia Phillies
