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 vibrant 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. The charming Elwood serves family-style entrees celebrating heirloom recipes from Pennsylvania’s culinary history. German for “fat pig,” Fette Sau redefines barbecue with high-quality, locally sourced meats, dry-rubbed and smoked on the premises. FISHTOWN © K. Kelly 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. EASTERN STATE PENITENTIARY © K. Huff DO: See impressionist, post-impressionist, and early modern art at the Barnes Foundation . Then venture to the Philadelphia Museum of Art to take in exhibits spanning 2,000 years from Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The Thinker welcomes visitors to the Rodin Museum , the largest collection of Auguste Rodin's works outside of France. Stroll through Eastern State Penitentiary 's haunting halls, kept in “preserved ruin,” to learn about former inhabitants, including Al Capone. DINE: Atop the Logan Hotel is Assembly , a rooftop bar with picturesque views that serves equally stunning craft cocktails and charcuterie. On Fairmount Avenue, Bar Hygge is a cozy brewpub focusing on neighborhood comfort food. Grab a burger and a beer at City Tap House , whose menu features bar favorites and brick-oven pizza. 32
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