Absolutely gem. Didnt expect it to be that great. If you…read moreare but artsy and a bit fun this is a place to get lost. Not only the museum itself but couple of blocks around it are all covered in mosaics. And crazy mosaics using anything and everything from bottles and plates to sculptures etc. You need a timed entry ticket, be sure to arrive in time. They are pretty strict on that. There is no parking anywhere around, the only place is right tin front and its $17 for yo to 2h.

Really interesting and meaningful work of art! This is for sure an installation that has much soul…read moreand heart in it. Walls filled with many different pieces of handmade artwork collected from different countries. Definitely unique and worth checking out if you want to experience a lot of interesting history and culture and take many cool photos from all sorts of angles! Read about the history! It is quite beautiful and wholesome!

I've visited Dave & Buster's multiple times and never thought to review them. This visit was for my…read moreson's birthday! We arrived and were seated somewhat quickly for a table of three. Waitress was lovely young lady who offered recommendations when asked. However, at times I had to repeat requests -- sour cream for the quesadilla. We ordered: Ultimate Tennessee LIT -- New Amsterdam Vodka, Bacardi Silver Rum, Old Smoky Strawberry Moonshine, premium citrus sour and strawberry topped with Sprite and a test tube shot of Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey Grilled Chicken Quesadilla -- Grilled fajita chicken and melted cheeses inside a crispy and cheesy flour tortilla. Served with house made guacamole and our salsa. Bistro Steak and Shrimp Alfredo -- 5 oz Fire-grilled sliced sirloin steak on a bed of linguine, tossed with shrimp, mushrooms, grape tomatoes and lobster Alfredo sauce. Topped with parsley and Parmesan cheese Sweet Apple Pecan Salad with Grilled Chicken -- Marinated chicken breast, crisp apple slices, candied pecans, and crumbled bleu cheese tossed with romaine in raspberry vinaigrette My son ordered Mozzarella Sticks and something else, I can't remember. The food came out quickly and at a nice temperature. Everything was delicious to taste. The atmosphere was not as loud in the restaurant portion of the facility. We had a TV over our table but it wasn't too loud that we couldn't hold a conversation. After eating, of course we went to play games. I had old D&B cards that still had coins and tickets (which we consolidated). I didn't play too many games because a lot them cost a lot of coins. We earned a lot of tickets but not enough for anything good in prize store. Dave & Buster's keeps prizes at such high ticket value to get you come in and spend a lot of money. There's NO WAY anyone is getting those high ticket items ever. Will probably return sparingly for the food.

This was the worst location I've visited. While the games were amazing, the food was terrible--my…read morePhilly cheesesteak was overly salty, and the fries looked like they'd been sitting for days. I ordered a pepperoni pizza for my child and she was sent what looked like bread sticks. The bigger issue was the customer service. The bar tender told me to grab a table. I cleaned the table myself, sat down with my 4‑year‑old, and a server immediately approached me and claimed someone was waiting for it and that "her manager just cleaned it." That was simply untrue. The wipes I used to clean the table were pushed to the side. Her tone and attitude were completely unprofessional, and I moved to avoid a scene in front of my child. The table stayed empty the entire time we were there. Between the poor food and the disrespectful service, I will not be returning to this location.

Amazing artwork you can visit for free. It's in the Curtis Building and is a stunning mosaic of…read moreTiffany glass. The shading and lighting are stunning.

It's a Maxfield Parrish mural made of Tiffany glass, commissioned by the Curtis Publishing Co for…read moreits then-new building. It's an impressive piece of public art and is over 100 years old. It's worth stopping to admire it if you are in the area. The staff understands why you're here; as we peeked through the windows one evening, security waved us in to get a closer look. Years ago, when I worked nearby, I'd stop in for a moment of calm on my lunch hour. It's a soothing, romantic image and truly an historic art treasure in the city.

Popped in to thaw my dawgs and was greeted by a lovely giftshop. Lots of gorgeous prints and…read morejewlerly made by local artists and my favorite-- free postcards!! I was hoping to see the workshop, but the day I went only the 1st floor exhibits and the 8th floors were open to the public. I recently got back into sewing, so this was a great opportunity to explore new ways fabric has been used for expression.

love a surprise museum. They normally are free, niche, and not busy and this one hit both marks…read more Saw a really intresting installation that sparked some good conversation and I wanted to bring the leaf cocoons home with me. For a random stop because I happened to park in front of the door this was a cute wrap up to an overnight stay in Philly

So cool! We did the audio tour & there was so much to learn and listen to. All very fascinating.read more

Well known prison that housed Al Capone and many other "famous" criminals. Working in a women's…read moreprison myself, I had to come visit a grand scale prison as such. Call me crazy... We came for the "summer night" tour, which wasn't what was expected as it seemed to be the same as a day tour. We definitely needed longer than 3 hours to explore the whole prison in its full capacity, as this place is HUGE. Definitely an eerie vibe with a lot to learn.

I think this place is a great place for kids, but I think most of the exhibits are geared towards…read morekids who can read. I thought my child would be able to partake in the exhibits either way, but she was not a reading age yet. So many of the exhibits were above her head. The best thing about the institute were the live classes and demonstrations. The live dissection of a cow eye was amazing. They also had a combustion show (think cool fire colors) and that was excellent. I did one of the planetarium shows and it was a little bit dry, even for an adult. Personally if the child can't read yet, I would say you may not get much out of it, but still a great place.

My family, in laws' family, and I visited here last week what's the plan to get a family Max…read moremembership and enjoy the institution art for a good long day and it was an extremely happy time for all. Needless to say, we got through less than the 3rd inside of the whole day's time. This large and famed institution has a lot to review and I hope to help your family to make an informed choice about ticket types and visiting. Ticketing is easy whether or not you did anything online, with obvious easy signage in the secondary Hall after the famed Ben Franklin Statue Hall. Welcome staff and generally all staff are so helpful and knowledgeable. We decided on the Family Max membership because it includes ATSC membership including admission to 300 other science centers, many of the same caliber and fame, also because many of them will be at our travel destinations for the next year. Membership is entirely online with barcodes and online ticketing reservations (which ironically generates even more barcodes, one per attendee) so it is extremely easy to use, especially more so if you have good IT fluency and a good record-keeping system. I did not use the parking deck, which membership discounts are $10 off the $25 fare each day, but access from any point in the city and by any type of transit is very easy. The building is famous, easy to find and hard to miss. Frontage is right on Logan Square and extremely easy to find and orient oneself. Specialitly entrances such as accessibility, ramps and group entrances are very easy to find. Special events at pavilions have their own entrances. The Halls and exhibitions are overwhelmingly many and a large with tons of displays and booths to occupy all humans of all ages for dozens of hours. We join their membership not only because we aren't too far away but because it would take so many visits to well appreciate the breath and death of this institution. Although I last came as a grade school student, I can see clearly why the parents then and now consider this a worthwhile trip. The included science shows (usually four different ones daily with a few repeats within each day) are excellent examples of this commitment to education and sturdy science. At a time when so much misinformation and alternative science prevail profitably, it is comforting and necessary that this this ideal cause continues. Lastly, the overall venue is just excellent with so many types of science represented as to sate the curiosities of any child in any domain. Great food is just blocks away, notable is that Chinatown is straight down Race Street, and great views from most windows ease the usual concerns of parents about logistics and interest both.

They have birds, and as well, crabs. We came here on a date. Also, there are shells. There are many…read morethings to look at at this establishment. Tapeworms on exhibit!

This is such a fascinating place on many levels. I can't remember how I stumbled upon this (maybe…read moreAtlas Obscura), but I'm glad that I made the effort to search it out. Even some people who have lived in Philly most of their lives have not been here, let alone heard of it! This museum is in a now largely lower-middle class neighborhood, but don't let that deter you from experiencing this gem. Housed in an historic, wooden building, complete with creaky floors and stairs, this is the real deal...a throwback to a different era, unchanged in a hundred plus years, and the intent is for it to remain so. Inside, the main draw is the natural history collection upstairs, in original wood and glass cases, which were made especially for this collection. The signage, as ancient as the collection and the building, is handwritten, in ink now faded, and in a case or two, reflects the name known at that time, but since changed. Here you'll find minerals, shells, skeletons, taxidermied animals, insects, some charts, and for the children (or children at heart), scavenger hunt sheets. Downstairs, on the way to the restrooms, you'll see the fabulous, expansive, original, all wood lecture hall. (I would love to hear anything there!) A small gift shop with some unusual items rounds out the experience. Here, I found a very realistic plastic pangolin (my one souvenir from Philly!). I spent at least 2 hours here, but I'm a natural history nerd, and talked to one of the employees a bit to learn more about the place and its mission.

This place is just amazing! They've been able to physically and socially transform their…read moresurrounding neighborhood. The neighborhood has a long history of artist activism where artist Arthur Hall created the Black Humanitarian Center for people to read, dance, sing and make music. 20 years later, artist Lily Yeh continued the legacy by physically transforming the neighborhood. All of the buildings along the corridor have been painted like one long continuous mural showing unity among all of the businesses ND property owners. There is a beautiful mosaic that shows how special the community is. And, their programming and commitment to the community is unmatched. you can learn more at www.villagearts.org

Small, easy, short touristy trip. Another great free thing to do in the city when you have friends…read moreor family from out of town. I live in Nolibs, so this is an easy walk from my house. Parking is plentiful nearby, too!

Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site - Philadelphia, PA…read more Boomsauce Score: BS +++ (Amazing location! now that's boomsauce!) Even mid-renovation, this place hits different. Stepping into Poe's former home is like walking through the pages of Gothic literature. The art installations and that surreal raven sculpture outside? Straight out of a dream--or a fevered poem. It's eerie, poetic, and deeply moving. Though the house is currently closed for a utilities improvement project, you can still feel the weight of history pressing through the walls. Poe lived here during one of his most prolific periods, penning classics like The Black Cat and The Tell-Tale Heart. The cellar even resembles the one described in The Black Cat, adding a deliciously creepy layer to the visit. If you're in Philly, this is a must-visit. It's not just a museum--it's a tribute to the tortured brilliance of one of America's greatest literary minds. And when renovations wrap, it'll be even more hauntingly beautiful. --- Boomsauce Scale | Rating | Meaning |---------|----------------------------------| | B | basura (trash) | | BS | basic (come on! Try harder) | | BS + | better (Yo! That's better) | | BS ++ | best (alright! Alright! Alrightttt!) | | BS +++ | Amazing location! now that's boomsauce! |

Good photo spot me and my boyfriend had a great time only thing is wish it stayed on 24 hrs because…read moresome days if I go it's not on

An Instagram worthy quick place to check out if you're in the Passyunk, Termini's Bakery,…read morePats/Genos area. A neon sign art installation on the side of a building, located down a deteriorated alleyway. Go after dark for the full effect, and get your camera ready to snap away! Park nearby on Passyunk, Reed or 9th streets and then walk down Percy Street. You only really need 5 or 10 minutes here, so swing by next time you're in the area!