Your Insider's Guide to Philadelphia
Philadelphia is consistently updating the Safer at Home re-opening plan. Though this paves the way for a different kind of hotel stay, hospitality remains at the heart of what we do. The Windsor Suites remains committed to connecting our guests to the authentic local experiences of Philadelphia, while maintaining a healthy and safe travel experience.
Dining & Takeout Options
Restaurants are open for indoor and outdoor seating at a limited capacity, or enjoy great takeout options. Here are a few of our favorites:
- Vetri Cucina: Enjoy a four-course dinner tasting menu in their outdoor "Winter House", also available for takeout daily.
- Harp and Crown: Open daily for outdoor dinner and happy hour, as well as takeout and delivery.
- Zahav: Offering a five-course tasting menu in our outdoor heated Yurt Village. Available to American Express cardholders only.
- Parc: Traditional French bistro with outdoor dining on the street in Rittenhouse Square, open for Lunch, Brunch and Dinner.
- Philadelphia Brewing Company: Outdoor beer garden open Saturday and Sunday. To-go beer also available.
- Via Locusta: Philly classic open for heated outdoor dining. Serving dinner daily and weekend brunch.
- Harper's Garden: Two unique outdoor dining experiences, including individual greenhouses for 2-4 guests.
Museums & Cultural Sites
Many of Philadelphia’s museums have begun to reopen with new health and safety measures in place to keep visitors safe.
- Philadelphia Museum of Art - Open Friday-Monday, advance reservations are strongly recommended.
- Franklin Institute - Open Wednesday-Sunday, tickets must be purchased in advance.
- Mutter Museum - Open Thursday-Monday, online tickets required.
- Barnes Foundation - Open Friday-Monday, tickets must be purchased in advance.
- Independence Park - Indoor and outdoor spaces are open daily, no advance reservation required.
Drinks & To-Go Beverages
Enjoy the perfect cocktail or non-alcoholic beverage at a safe distance.
- La Colombe: Local chain serving great coffee and pastries at multiple locations throughout the city.
- Elixr: Unique coffee shop for individual cups or bags to make at home.
- Franklin Bar: Unique cocktails at this go-to Philly establishment.
- Bud & Marilyn's - Serving to-go pouch cocktails with creative names
- Jet Wine Bar: Outdoor wine garden and “streetery” open for lounging with heat lamps.
Local Markets
& Grocers
Perfect to pack a picnic or enjoy in our suites with full kitchens
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- Reading Terminal Market: One of the America’s oldest and largest public markets. Shop in person or order ahead through Mercato. Click here to see which vendors are open.
- Farmers Markets
- Rittenhouse Square: Saturdays from 11am-3pm (0.6 miles away)
- Fairmount: Thursdays from 3:30pm-7 pm (1.0 miles away)
- Fitler Square: Saturdays from 9:30 am-2 pm (1.1 miles away)
- Dibruno Brothers: European style marketplace offering fresh cheese, meat and seafood, as well as gourmet groceries, beer and wine. Open daily for curbside pickup and delivery.