Guidebook for Philadelphia

Jason
Guidebook for Philadelphia

Food Scene

It's close by, and if you want to live like a local, give it a try. Disclaimer: I haven't been there under the new ownership though, so I don't know what its like these days.
El Batey Bar & Restaurant
430 W Dauphin St
It's close by, and if you want to live like a local, give it a try. Disclaimer: I haven't been there under the new ownership though, so I don't know what its like these days.
Chinese Take Out. About a 3 min walk from us.
New China Gourmet Restaurant
2249 N 5th St
Chinese Take Out. About a 3 min walk from us.
Only a 3-4 min drive/10 min walk from our location. Go there for the best Puerto Rican food in the area with a nice view of Norris Square park. The food is always on point, menu depends on who's cooking that day. Lunchtime is usually the best time, not too crowded. And then you can burn off all the calories running around in the park across the street :-) Say hi to Billy for me (he's the owner) Also, they are going to start having a live band on the weekends I just heard, probably Saturdays but call the restaurant to confirm as to when that actually starts.
El Sabor Restaurant
176 Diamond St
Only a 3-4 min drive/10 min walk from our location. Go there for the best Puerto Rican food in the area with a nice view of Norris Square park. The food is always on point, menu depends on who's cooking that day. Lunchtime is usually the best time, not too crowded. And then you can burn off all the calories running around in the park across the street :-) Say hi to Billy for me (he's the owner) Also, they are going to start having a live band on the weekends I just heard, probably Saturdays but call the restaurant to confirm as to when that actually starts.

Drinks & Nightlife

Local scene, not bad to hang out for some pre-game before you hit the clubs. Also right across the street from Norris Square park.
Halftime Goodtimes
120 Diamond St
Local scene, not bad to hang out for some pre-game before you hit the clubs. Also right across the street from Norris Square park.

Sightseeing

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Philly Tour Hub
7 N Christopher Columbus Blvd
Want to do something cool in Philly that wont break you budget? We were able to secure you a 10% discount on Driving & Segway tours of Philly while you're here. To take advantage of that offer, all you have to do is go to the PHILLY TOUR HUB website https://www.phillytourhub.com/ & book a Driving or Segway tour and enter the coupon code: DADSPADS and you will receive 10% off your purchase. Enjoy!

Parks & Nature

Great little park a short ride/walk away. Take the kids & dogs for a walk, or just go for the peace & quiet. Check out El Sabor restaurant while you are there for a quick bite to go or a full sit down meal.
Norris Square Park
2100 N Howard St
Great little park a short ride/walk away. Take the kids & dogs for a walk, or just go for the peace & quiet. Check out El Sabor restaurant while you are there for a quick bite to go or a full sit down meal.

Essentials

Quick place to get your Laundry done if you need that. They used to have food but I think that is no longer the case.
Diamond Laundromat & Chinese Food Take Out
442 Diamond St
Quick place to get your Laundry done if you need that. They used to have food but I think that is no longer the case.
A nice little neighborhood bodega, they have a surprising amount of things you might need, about as much as any pharmacy or small grocery store, plus they make sandwiches.
Peralta Food Market
501 W Susquehanna Ave
A nice little neighborhood bodega, they have a surprising amount of things you might need, about as much as any pharmacy or small grocery store, plus they make sandwiches.
About a 3 minute ride/7 min walk away, everything you could possible need if you are staying long term.
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Cousin's Supermarket
1900 N 5th St
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About a 3 minute ride/7 min walk away, everything you could possible need if you are staying long term.
This Dry Cleaners is literally a 2 min walk from your front door, in case you need that.
DO Well Cleaners
505 W Susquehanna Ave
This Dry Cleaners is literally a 2 min walk from your front door, in case you need that.

Entertainment & Activities

Go get your @$$ kicked by professionals lol. But seriously, if you are into Brazilian Ju Jitsu, go take a class, why not?
RENZO GRACIE PHILLY
2301 N Front St
Go get your @$$ kicked by professionals lol. But seriously, if you are into Brazilian Ju Jitsu, go take a class, why not?

Getting Around

There are 2 major bus routes that are steps from your front door on 5th Street, but if you need the El (the train) you can see it from the front door. This Elevated line will take you destinations north and south into the heart of center city and ends in West Philadelphia. So if you like trains, here you go. Me, I'd rather take Uber or Lyft, and here's a free ride/$20 coupon code if you don't have Uber yet - http://tiny.cc/uberdaddy or if you prefer Lyft you can use http://tiny.cc/lyftdaddy
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York-Dauphin Station
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There are 2 major bus routes that are steps from your front door on 5th Street, but if you need the El (the train) you can see it from the front door. This Elevated line will take you destinations north and south into the heart of center city and ends in West Philadelphia. So if you like trains, here you go. Me, I'd rather take Uber or Lyft, and here's a free ride/$20 coupon code if you don't have Uber yet - http://tiny.cc/uberdaddy or if you prefer Lyft you can use http://tiny.cc/lyftdaddy