'''South Philly''' is a district of Philadelphia.
Get in
South Philly is technically considered to begin at South Street and below. [http://www.septa.org SEPTA] has many bus routes and subway stops to connect you to where you need to go.
See
'''The Italian Market''', heading south from 9th and Christian, is always worth a visit. Like an old European market, the sidewalks are lined with stands selling cheap produce, hundred-year-old butcher shops, spice shops and Italian and Mexican delis. Get a roast pork sandwich with broccoli rabe.
'''Bella Vista''', a traditionally Italian neighborhood just south of Washington Square, is home to the famous [http://www.phillyitalianmarket.com/market/9thstreet.htm Italian Market], as well as an increasing number of restaurants of various ethnicities. Currently more and more people in their 20's and 30's are moving into this neighborhood, and it is becoming an increasingly popular destination for shopping, food, and drink, all within easy walking distance of South Street.
'''South West Center City''' This new vibrant area of the city extends south of South St. and west of Broad St. to the Schuykill River. Much of the movie "The Sixth Sense" was filmed in this location.
'''Queen Village''' Another vibrant area extending roughly from Lombard St. to Washington Ave. between Sixth Street and the Delaware river. It was named after Sweden's Queen [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christina_of_Sweden Christina]
'''[http://www.citizensbank.com/ballpark/ Citizens Bank Ball Park]'''
'''[http://www.wachoviacenter.com/ Wachovia Center]'''
'''Franklin D. Roosevelt Park'''. Located at the bottom of South Philadelphia and rather off-the-beaten-track for visitors (for now), this large park somewhat resembles the Tidal Basin in Washington D.C. (although less monumental for sure). It is hoped that in the coming decade, the newly re-developing Naval Business Center will become a major new business, residential, and tourist hub, which will perhaps draw more visitors to this hidden treasure. Spend a lazy afternoon stroll and watch a nice sunset in the Jeffersonian'esque marble gazeebo. Also features a good [http://www.sas.upenn.edu/~blathrop/fdrsplash.html skate park]. The [http://www.americanswedish.org/index.html American Swedish Historical museum], founded in 1938, is also in the park.
'''Navy Yard Business Center'''
Do
If you are a '''bicycling fan''', can bike along the Schuylkill River from Valley Forge all the way into South Philly. A riverside park, including a multi-use trail, extends down to South St. It is hoped that further biking improvements will be made, allowing easy access across town, as 22nd St. and Washington Ave. already have bike paths.
Buy
'''Bicycle Therapy''' 2211 South St. Considered THE place to go for everything on 2 wheels. [http://www.bicycletherapy.com]
'''Fabric Row'''(4th Street from Bainbridge to Catharine) popular with locals and visitors seeking unique fabrics.
'''Mia's Boutique''' (1748 E. Passyunk Ave) Voted coutless time for the city's best selection of evening wear.
Claudio's Specialty Foods. 24-26 South 9th St. 215) 627-1873. ttp://www.claudiofood.com/. AM-5:30PM. This is actually two storefronts. One is a specialty foods shop with Italian and some Spanish goods but the second, smaller storefront is a "mozzarella factory." they produce mozzarella daily and is among the best mozzarellas in the US. For foodies, it's a must stop, especially if you're already at the Ninth Street Market.
Eat
South Philly has quite a few Italian restaurants plus diners and many places to eat.
The block of South St. between Front St. and 6th St houses several good eateries worth checking out.
'''Delis/Fast Food'''
Chickie's (10th & Federal Sts.)
Dmitri's (4th & Catherine Sts.)
John's Roast Pork (Snyder & Weccacoe Sts)
Penrose Diner (20th & Penrose Ave.)
Tony Luke's (Front& Oregon)
'''Fine Dining'''
Champps Restaurant (Snyder and Delaware Aves) (American Cuisine)
Johnny Chang's Asian Restaurant (2601 S. Broad St.) (Asian Cuisine)
L'Angolo Ristorante (1415 W. Porter St.) (Italian Cuisine)
Mamma Maria. 637 E Passyunk Ave. Fantastico. Just like sitting down at a table in the owners town of
Sleep
'''Hyatt Regency Hotel (135 S. Penns' Landing)'''
'''Renaissance Hotel (Phiadeelphia International Airport)'''
'''Sheraton Suites (Philadelphia Internstional Airport)'''
Contact