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• BUS STOP read more ›
  (750 S Fourth St. Tel. 215-627-2357)
  www.busstopboutique.com
  Run by London-born Elena Brennan, this shoe boutique carries cool footwear from across the pond, including brands like United Nude, founded by a Dutch architect and a British shoemaker.
• CASA PAPEL read more ›
  (804 N 2nd St. Tel. 267-761-9149)
  www.casapapel.com
  This shop is stocked with ribbon, stamps and fi ne paper-everything you need to bring style back to snail mail. Co-owner Cecilia Torres will help create custom invites.
• COEUR read more ›
  (132 S 17th St. Tel. 215-972-0373)
  www.coeurlingerie.com
  This intimate-and intimately sized-lingerie shop is the place to go for high-end brands like La Perla and Lejaby.
• JACK AND JILL BOUTIQUE read more ›
  (115 S 22nd St. Tel. 215-568-0202)
  jacknjillboutiq.com
  Most items at this new boutique are priced below $200. Look for well-known brands like Cynthia Steffe, known for seamlessly blending leather and ruffles, and lesser-known brands like Cop.Copine.
• MARCHI read more ›
  (737 Walnut St. Tel. 215-627-3134)
  www.marchijewelry.com
  John Marchiafava's gallery on Jeweler's Row offers pieces from American artists. Look for glittery baubles from Danielle Miller, Dahlia Kanner and Todd Reed.

• THE AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM IN PHILADELPHIA read more ›
  (701 Arch St. Tel. 215-574-0380)
  www.aampmuseum.org
  Dedicated to the African diaspora both in the US (particularly in Philadelphia) and around the world, the AAMP addresses subjects ranging from art to politics. Its latest exhibition, "Audacious Freedom: African Americans in Philadelphia, 1776-1876," opens June 19.
• CITY FOOD TOURS read more ›
  (Philadelphia’s culinary world. Tel. 215-360-1996)
  www.cityfoodtours.com
  Gourmet tasting tours offer a behind-thescenes look at Philadelphia's culinary world. Tasty topics include wine, gelato, chocolate, sorbetto, teas and cheese. To get the full experience, try the "Flavors of Philly" tour, in which you'll try hoagies, cheesesteak, soft pretzels and Tastykakes.
• THE KIMMEL CENTER read more ›
  (260 S Broad St. Tel. 215-893-1999)
  www.kimmelcenter.org
  Home to the city's orchestra, opera and ballet, the stunning Kimmel Center plays host this month to Peter, Paul and Mary (June 14) and Spring Awakening (June 23-28).
• STEPHEN GIRARD COLLECTION read more ›
  (2101 S College Ave. Tel. 215-787-2600)
  www.girardcollege.com
  Located in a Greek Revival structure on the Girard College campus, this collection includes artifacts from the domestic and business dealings of Stephen Girard, one of the richest men in 19th-century America.

• CAFÉ CLÁVE read more ›
  (4305 Locust St. Tel. 215-386-3436)
  www.cafeclave.com
  Empanadas, flan and Cuban pastries are a few of the yummy items on the menu at this new spot, which also offers live music. Try the Cuban coffee. $
• JONES read more ›
  (JONES 700 Chestnut St. Tel. 215-223-5663)
  www.jones-restaurant.com
  This retro restaurant is so laidback, locals even bring their dogs. Try the baked macaroni and cheese with a "Happy" (Absolut Citron, lemonade and club soda), then top it off with a huge piece of chocolate layer cake. $$
• IZUMI read more ›
  (1601 E Passyunk Ave. Tel. 215-271-1222)
  www.izumiphilly.com
  This 50-seat South Philadelphia BYOB brings Japanese flair to a traditionally Italian neighborhood. Try the Passyunk roll (shrimp tempura and spicy crab meat) or the Izumi (crab meat, eel, cucumber and avocado). $$$
• UNION TRUST read more ›
  (717 Chestnut St. Tel. 215-925-6000)
  www.uniontruststeakhouse.com
  The latest on Philly's steak scene, Union Trust is a traditional steakhouse in every luxurious sense. It offers oysters with caviar, cold water lobster tail and a nightly $500 dry-aged ribeye special for four. $$$$$

• DIRTY FRANK'S read more ›
  (347 S 13th St. Tel. 215-732-5010)
  This 30-year-old Center City fixture is often considered the city's best dive bar. Expect character, and expect to be crammed against your (probably very cool) neighbors at the bar.
• FIELD HOUSE SPORTS BAR read more ›
  (1150 Filbert St. Tel. 215-629-1520)
  www.fi eldhousephilly.com
  Located inside the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Field House scores a touchdown when it comes to good times. There's live entertainment, hi-definition TVs and a game room. If you're bringing a lot of friends, you can even apply in advance to guest bartend.
• KUNG FU NECKTIE read more ›
  (1248 N Front St. Tel. 215-291-4945)
  www.fieldhousephilly.com
  Located inside the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Field House scores a touchdown when it comes to good times. There's live entertainment, hi-defi nition TVs and a game room. If you're bringing a lot of friends, you can even apply in advance to guest bartend.
• LUCY'S HAT SHOP read more ›
  (247 Market St. Tel. 215-413-1433)
  www.lucys215.com/lucys215
  On weekends, a young crowd packs this old industrial building, which is now outfitted with a dance floor, two bars and pool tables. Expect rock 'n' roll in the front room and hip-hop in the back.
• MEXICAN POST-CENTER CITY read more ›
  (1601 Cherry St. Tel. 215-568-2667)
  www.mexicanpost.com
  More than 100 varieties of tequila please the late-night crowd at this combination restaurant and bar. Should you work up an appetite during happy hour ($2.50 pints of Bud Light), be sure to try the chile rellenos (Chihuahua cheese-stuffed peppers).

• HERSHEY, PA read more ›
  (95 miles west of Philadelphia. )
  www.hersheys.com
  Visit HersheyPark, the new Hershey Museum, Hershey Gardens and the spa at Hotel Hershey in the "sweetest place on earth." Even the streetlights are shaped like Hershey Kisses.

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Fun Fact!
The Philadelphia Stock Exchange, organized in 1790, was the first stock exchange in the US.