Plans/Suggestions for Philly Heading of 101 things.
* Ben Franklin Life and Legacy museum. www.nps.gov/inde
* Independence Park: "in summer acrs in 18th century costumes roam this area" www.historicphiladelphia.org
* Philadelphia Museum of Art and Perelman Building (textile collection) www.philamuseum.org (pay what you want 1st Sundays)
* Academy of Natural Sciences www.ansp.org
* Shofuso japanese garden and tea house www.shofuso.com
* http://freeandfriendlytours.com/
* Franklin Institute www.fi.edu
* King of Prussia Mall: letterbox at the Lego Store and Tesla Motors.
* Philly Magic Gardens (allows photography)
Food:
* reading terminal market (Check!)
*Franklin Fountain (historical soda fountain) www.franklinfountain.com (also "a few doors down" - Shane Candies www.shanecandies.com)
*Frommers says: Best Sushi at Zento www.zentocontemporary.com ; best Israeli at Zahav www.zahavrestaurant.com; Dim Sum at Ocean Harbor or Dim Sum Garden (check!) ; Local beer at Monk's Cafe www.monkscafe.com, Nodding Head Brewery www.noddinghead.com and Standard Tap www.standardtap.com
* Federal Donuts
* Yards Brewery: 901 N. Delaware Avenue. FREE BREWERY TOURS ON WEEKENDS: Saturdays & Sundays 12 to 4pm
Places to take FiL for Photos:
* Your Move "Daniel Marinez's colossal game pieces" located actoss from city hall - Broad St and JFK Blvd.
* Tiffany's Dream Garden Mural in Washington Square
http://uncoveringpa.com/free-things-to-do-in-philadelphia
Letterboxes:
* Wissahickon Valley Park, Kitchen Lane, Philadelphia, PA
* Independence Park: "in summer acrs in 18th century costumes roam this area" www.historicphiladelphia.org
* Philadelphia Museum of Art and Perelman Building (textile collection) www.philamuseum.org (pay what you want 1st Sundays)
* Academy of Natural Sciences www.ansp.org
* Shofuso japanese garden and tea house www.shofuso.com
* http://freeandfriendlytours.com/
* Franklin Institute www.fi.edu
* King of Prussia Mall: letterbox at the Lego Store and Tesla Motors.
* Philly Magic Gardens (allows photography)
Food:
* reading terminal market (Check!)
*Franklin Fountain (historical soda fountain) www.franklinfountain.com (also "a few doors down" - Shane Candies www.shanecandies.com)
*Frommers says: Best Sushi at Zento www.zentocontemporary.com ; best Israeli at Zahav www.zahavrestaurant.com; Dim Sum at Ocean Harbor or Dim Sum Garden (check!) ; Local beer at Monk's Cafe www.monkscafe.com, Nodding Head Brewery www.noddinghead.com and Standard Tap www.standardtap.com
* Federal Donuts
* Yards Brewery: 901 N. Delaware Avenue. FREE BREWERY TOURS ON WEEKENDS: Saturdays & Sundays 12 to 4pm
Places to take FiL for Photos:
* Your Move "Daniel Marinez's colossal game pieces" located actoss from city hall - Broad St and JFK Blvd.
* Tiffany's Dream Garden Mural in Washington Square
http://uncoveringpa.com/free-things-to-do-in-philadelphia
Letterboxes:
* Wissahickon Valley Park, Kitchen Lane, Philadelphia, PA