Neighborhoods NORTHERN LIBERTIES/FISHTOWN JUST NORTH OF CENTER CITY, THE ART-INSPIRED NEIGHBORHOODS OF NORTHERN LIBERTIES AND FISHTOWN ARE HOME TO ECLECTIC RESTAURANTS, CRAFT BREWERIES AND POPULAR LIVE MUSIC VENUES. DO: Peruse and purchase literature celebrating female writers, activists and artists at Black-owned Harriett’s Bookshop . In the evening, visit Fabrika , a dinner theater with nightly performances, including circus and cabaret acts. To enjoy more live entertainment, catch rising acts at Johnny Brenda’s , Ortlieb’s , The Fire or Heritage . DINE: Laser Wolf serves visitors a salatim spread of Israeli delicacies made on a charcoal grill, intensifying its subjects’ flavor. An art gallery, bookstore and music venue all in one, LMNO is a Baja Mexican restaurant with a menu as diverse and captivating as its concept. A “comfortable place to be,” Murph’s Bar is a friendly Irish pub full of character and deliciously authentic Italian dishes. Fishtown Murals FAIRMOUNT/PARKWAY MUSEUM DISTRICT A MILE-LONG RED CARPET OF WORLD-RENOWNED MUSEUMS LINES THE BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PARKWAY IN THE FAIRMOUNT NEIGHBORHOOD. STEPS AWAY FROM THESE CULTURAL CENTERS, VISITORS ENJOY BEAUTIFUL GREEN SPACES AND A THRIVING FOOD SCENE. DO: See Dr. Albert Barnes’ eclectic collection of impressionist, post-impressionist and early modern art at the Barnes Foundation . Emerging above the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, The Philadelphia Museum of Art houses a triumphant collection of paintings, sculptures, decorative arts and architectural settings from Europe, Asia and the Americas. Kept in “preserved ruin,” Eastern State Penitentiary invites visitors to stroll through its haunting halls to learn about former inhabitants, including Al Capone. DINE: Atop the Logan Hotel is Assembly , a rooftop Assembly Photo by M. Fischetti for Visit Philadelphia™ bar with picturesque views, serving equally stunning craft cocktails and charcuterie. On Fairmount Avenue, Bar Hygge is a cozy brewpub focusing on neighborhood comfort food. Those on the go can get quick bites from chef-driven establishments such as Pizzeria Vetri and Buena Onda Tacos . 24 | DiscoverPHL.com
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