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"Inspired by classic, old-school ice cream parlors, Franklin Fountain channels the best of the good old days with bow-tie-clad staff, retro sodas and phosphates, and excellent high-quality flavors. Choose from massive sundaes like the marshmallow-topped Franklin Mint with mint and vanilla or the Stock Market Crunch with rocky road drenched in peanut butter sauce. Alternatives include the best-in-class Cookies & Cream served in a Chinese takeout container, and floats like chocolate ice cream in housemade cherry soda."

"Ice cream is a part of Philadelphia history and few spots do justice to nostalgic soda shop vibes like Franklin Fountain, an ice cream destination in Old City from brothers Ryan and Eric Berley. The shop only dates back to 2004, but sits in a lovingly renovated and restored turn-of-the-century building. Go for one of the decadent sundaes, like the Stock Market Crunch with rocky road ice cream (invented in 1929), peanut butter sauce, salted pretzels, and whipped cream."

"Open since 2004, Franklin Fountain has embraced its Old City neighborhood and could pass for an ice cream counter from a century ago. Beyond classic scoops, uniformed servers and a restored soda counter complete the retro picture. Crowds form day and night to eat handmade ice cream made with local dairy and seasonal fruit."

"Gran Caffe L’Aquila offers a multifaceted, urbane Italian experience with an authentic Italian café featuring an elegant dining room that looks like a library, a wine bar and a cocktail bar, a coffee bar and roastery, a charcuterie cabinet, and several mouthwateringly tempting pastry cabinets. The café is renowned for specialties such as four different blends of house-roasted coffee, Nutella frappes, spiked espressos, and house-made gelato, all of which are served with freshly baked pastries and panini. The dining room serves lunch and dinner as well as a weekly tasting menu with traditional Italian delights such as platters of antipasti and small plates, fresh salads and soups, house-made pasta dishes and creamy sauces, and meat, chicken, and fresh seafood plates."

"This multi-faceted Italian coffee shop, wine bar, gelateria, and restaurant immediately made a name for itself through its exemplary gelato. Courtesy of co-owner and award-winning gelatiere Stefano Biasini, Gran Caffe L'Aquila turns out sweet, savory, and alcohol-spiked flavors that many have deemed the best in town. Try the gelato flight with several bite-size spoonfuls served in a row."

"A relative newcomer to the Italian Market, La Guerrerense draws crowds for its more than 60 flavors of ice cream made with a recipe from Guerrero, Mexico. Many of the flavors in this brightly colored shop are unusual for Philly, like eggnog, cheese, and “Angel’s Kiss,” a combo of cherry ice cream with marshmallows, dried fruit, and granola pieces. Bonus: The staff here is bilingual (English and Spanish)."

"Come to this Italian Market staple, located catty-corner from South Philly Barbacoa, for a colorful array of classic Mexican treats including spicy mango chamoyadas, paletas made with tropical fruit like guava and mamey, and homemade ice cream. Plenty of flavors are on offer, from blackberry con queso to birthday cake, but try one of their specialties like chocoflan, and rompope, or eggnog."

"Italian MarketLa Guerrerense is modeled after a traditional Mexican ice cream shop, using recipes common in Guerrero, Mexico. You can expect more than 60 flavors, including piña colada, tamarind, and cheese, also available are aguas frescas and horchata."

"Royal Tea Truck proprietor Stephen Ngo got into the rolled ice cream game relatively early, and his one-year-old Chinatown parlor offers seating and also a whole menu of freshly-brewed bubble tea."

"1-900-Ice Cream is one of the toughest pints in the city to procure; you have to really want 1-900 to get 1-900. And (within limits) you should do whatever it takes. Ryan Fitzgerald has been making batches of inventive, sometimes unhinged, flavors since 2018, using local dairy and tapping classic childhood flavors elevated by exceptional ingredients (think: Madagascar vanilla beans, Van Leer chocolate)."

"The best ice cream in the city is made out of a Kensington basement, and the only way to get your hands on a pint is to sign up for their flavor drops and buy something before they sell out. The flavors vary with every drop, but they range from key lime pie to dark chocolate with potato chips - and they’re all incredible."

"Now that it’s summer, there is no better feeling than sitting outside in the sun with a beer and a big plate of sidewinder fries. While there are lots of places in Philly offering perfect patio seating for sunny days, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society — founded in 1827 — offers one of the most pleasant settings to appreciate warm seasonal change. In two beautiful pop-up gardens on South Street and in Manayunk, you can lounge among the lush flora and enjoy cheeseburgers, nachos, and Gritty-themed frozen cocktails."

"The PHS Pop-Up Beer Garden is back and taking groups of up to eight people at its South Street location. Parties are limited to 90 minutes at their table, and must wear a mask when walking around to use the restroom or ordering from the bar."

"Another one of the Insta-worthy spots in Philadelphia is PHS Pop Up Gardens. This is a lovely place where you can have food and drinks in the middle of nature. View this post on Instagram"

"Kelly Dr at Girard Ave, south of Girard Ave Bridge, 19130, map. Bring a friend or meet a new one at the whispering bench at the Ellen Phillips Samuel Memorial."

"Hop across the river to the Camden Children’s Garden, where you’ll find all kinds of hands-on activities geared toward children. There are rides, a train, a dino garden, and plenty of workshops to teach kids about gardening and nature. View this post on Instagram"

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"This Fishtown-based brewery has an outdoor beer garden and its own line of hard seltzer and plenty of exciting limited-production brews. Many of their beers are named in reference to moments in 90’s pop culture. Its brews are limited production, rotating with the seasons."

"Based in Fishtown, this spot is a beer garden with its own production of hard seltzer and their famous limited brews. People wait for these as they do fashion drops. The bar can seat 165 people, so you can go and watch a game with friends."

"Evil Genius boasts a hip, industrial-chic space in Fishtown serving tasty and inventive beers with names like #icanteven and Gwyneth Paltrow’s Head Was In a Box."

"The United States Philadelphia Mint facility might not freshen your breath, but it will give you a unique, first-hand look at the coin-making process. Take a trip to the Philadelphia Mint to see where the change in your pocket comes from. To visit the best attractions in Philadelphia, use Philadelphia CityPASS and save nearly half off combined admission."

"We also saw famous institutions and museums like the Benjamin Franklin Museum, US Mint, Federal Reserval Bank, National Constitution Center, African American Museum, National Museum of American Jewish History, and more. We passed by these landmarks but did not go in to explore."

"Located near Independence Hall, the United States Mint is where many of the coins in your pocket were made. The self-guided tour of the mint is one of my favorite free things to do in Philadelphia. Tours take you on a pathway high above the factory floor."

"The National Museum of American Jewish History has 350 years of stories of American Jewish History. These are stories of Freedom, to be accepted as members of society and allowed to practice their religion. It was a desire shared with many of the other early settlers in the New World."

"A post shared by NMAJH (@nmajh) on Jan 31, 2020 at 10:16am PST. The National Museum of Jewish History is a Smithsonian affiliated museum with tributes, collections, and exhibitions all dedicated to Judaism. Through their galleries, you can learn how Jews navigated life’s challenges."

"It faces the independent Mall and glimmers like a star at night. The National Museum of American Jewish History (NMAJH) is a must-see while exploring the city. It is not hard to notice the stunning glass prism that is part of the building’s terracotta exterior."