Top Picks
Check out our Top Picks for a series of short articles full of fun suggestions for great things to do in and around Philadelphia.
We make things easy for you — we give you plenty of top recommendations and then you can pick and choose the places you like best.
Top Picks gives you the best of Philly: everything from bars under the stars to the city’s best ice cream cones.
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Top 10 Ways to Go Green in Philadelphia
It’s easy being green in Philadelphia
We encourage you to think green when you travel to and around Philadelphia, and if you follow these 10 easy tips, you’ll be well on your way.
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Top Five Back-to-School Tips for College Students
Educate yourself about Philly with these five tips for collegiate fun outside the classroom
So you’re in Philadelphia to get a little educated — but you can’t be hitting the books all the time! Here are a few pointers to making the most of your time in the City of Brotherly Love (it’s up to you to not eat Ramen noodles every night).
And hey, parents! While you’re in town helping your kids get settled for the school year, check out our guides to Philadelphia’s hotels, restaurants, shops and museums.
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Top Five Places in The Countryside to Play In and On the Water
Our picks for the best places in The Countryside to enjoy the region’s aquatic attractions
Our picks for the best places in The Countryside to enjoy the region’s aquatic attractions
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Top Five New Restaurants in Philadelphia: Fall Edition
This fall, an unprecedented number of restaurants opened in Philadelphia. Here we list our new favorites.
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Top Five Ice Cream Spots
Our top five suggestions for where to go for delicious ice cream while in town
During the hot and sticky days of summer, nothing in the world can cool you down as deliciously as a scoop of ice cream. As luck would have it, July is National Ice Cream month, so during those 31 days we are actually governmentally obligated to indulge in a cone or sundae. Here are a few of our favorite places to stop in for a treat.
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Top Five County Light Displays
A few of our favorite spots to find holiday gifts for all your loved ones
The Philadelphia region loves the holiday season. Visit and you’ll find craft fairs, light displays and community-wide celebrations. Here are a few of our favorite spots to find holiday gifts for all your loved ones.
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Top Five Places for Waterfront Dining
Our picks for the best places to go to enjoy some outdoor waterfront dining
Our picks for the best places to go to enjoy some outdoor waterfront dining
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Top Five Offbeat Ways to See the City
Our picks for the most interesting and unconventional ways to see the city.
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Top Five Inexpensive Things to do With Kids
Keep your kids entertained without blowing your budget
Keeping kids entertained during the summer months without spending too much money can sometimes feel impossible. Happily, we’ve sniffed out a whole host of deals that will keep the school-age set entertained without spending too much green.
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Top Five Weekday Farmers’ Markets
Our picks for the best places to shop for farm-fresh produce during the week
Our picks for the best places to shop for farm-fresh produce during the work week.
The Liberty Bell Center
Come See About Me: The Mary Wilson Supremes Collection
Federal Donuts
The Rittenhouse Hotel
The Continental Restaurant and Martini Bar
Merriam Theater
The Philadelphia Zoo
Shofuso - The Japanese House and Garden
The African American Museum in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Union
