NEIGHBORHOODS Southeast Asian Market © PHccva Penn Museum © COURTESY OF PENN MUSEUM • Soul:ih Philadelphia e Universil:iy Cil:iy/Wesl:i Philadelphia THIS HUB FOR PHILADELPHIA SPORTS is home to the Philadelphia Phillies, Eagles, Sixers, and Flyers. Citizens Bank Park will host the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, and Lincoln Financial Field welcomes FIFA WorldCup26™. DO: Started by Italian immigrants in the late 1880s, the ITALIAN MARKET on 9th Street specializes in fresh meat, fruit, cheese, baked goods, and more. Head to FDR PARK on Saturday and Sunday to experience the SOUTHEAST ASIAN MARKET, with Lao, Khmer, Thai, Indonesian, and Vietnamese vendors. It's open April to October. The park is worth a stop year-round for its paved trails, fishing, ten- nis/pickleball courts, skate park, and picnic groves. For Revolution- ary War history, tour FORT MIFFLIN, open March 18 to December 13. The fort earned the nickname "The Fort that Saved America" because it withstood the greatest bombardment of the Revolu- tion, stopping British naval access to Philadelphia and enabling George Washington and his troops to make it to Valley Forge. DINE: Excellent international eateries abound in South Philadel- phia. It's walk-ins-only at ROYAL IZAKAYA, a celebrated Japanese pub with a chef's sushi counter in the back. FAMOUS '1TH STREET DELICATESSEN has been a treasured corner Jewish deli since 1923, legendary for its enormous sandwiches and house-smoked and roasted meats-be sure to save room for the oversized desserts and fresh-baked cookies. The city's only bacon-inspired restaurant, BAKE'N BACON serves gourmet comfort food for brunch and dinner in a posh setting. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - HOME TO HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS like DREXEL UNI- VERSITY and the UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, the neighborhood features tree-lined streets where Victorian architecture stands alongside cutting-edge research facilities, while Baltimore Avenue serves as a vibrant dining corridor with international cuisine. DO: A 42-acre stomping ground for more than 1,400 animals, the PHILADELPHIA ZOO offers a unique way to view big cats, apes, and monkeys through Zoo360, a series of see-through mesh trails that pass through treetops, cross over pathways, and connect habitats. Zoo360 will extend into the recently enhanced new Carey Bear Country so bears can move about the multiple habitats. Explore the renowned PENN MUSEUM, one of the world's premier archaeol- ogy and anthropology museums, featuring extensive collections from ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and cultures worldwide. Opened in November 2025, the new Native North America Gallery explores the political, religious, linguistic, and artistic self-deter- mination of Native peoples across the U.S. DINE: AFRICATOWN is a dynamic community and destination for authentic African cuisine, with restaurants like DORO BET, lauded for its Ethiopian fried chicken. Sample a wide range oflndian clas- sics at the lunch or dinner buffet at family-owned NEW DELHI INDIAN RESTAURANT, the city's oldest-running Indian eatery. The flavors of Northwestern Argentina are on display at JEZABEL'S. Try the empanadas, escabeche, and authentic pastries. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Cheesesteaks are a Philly must, but don't steep on the city's roast pork. Order the sandwich with "rabe and sharp" (broccoli rabe and sharp provolone) for the perfect juicy, garlicky bite. DISCOVERPHL. COM • 2026 OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE 27
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