Your Insider's Guide to Philadelphia
Philadelphia has lifted Covid-19 restrictions on capacity for businesses and events. The Windsor Suites remains committed to connecting our guests to the authentic local experiences of Philadelphia, while maintaining a healthy and safe travel experience.
Philly's Fall Favorites
There are no shortage of fun activities in Philadelphia this year! Here are our seasonal favorites:
- DLP Mirror at Eastern State Penitentiary - May 6 to December, 2022
- Spruce Street Harbor Park - Opens May 6, 2022
- The Philly POPS: The Godfather Live at The Mann Center - Thursday, September 29, 2022 | 7:30 p.m.
- Philadelphia Fringe Festival - September 8 - October 2, 2022
- Mural Arts Month - September 28 - October 31, 2022
- Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards - September 10 - November 6, 2022
- Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary - September 23 - November 12, 2022
Dining & Takeout Options
Restaurants are open for indoor and outdoor seating, and many offer great takeout options. Here are a few of our favorites:
- Vetri Cucina: Enjoy a four-course dinner tasting menu, 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 Thursday-Monday, advance reservations are strongly recommended.
- Franklin Institute - Open daily, tickets must be purchased in advance.
- Mutter Museum - Open Wednesday-Monday, online tickets required.
- Barnes Foundation - Open Thursday-Monday, tickets must be purchased in advance.
- Independence Park - Indoor and outdoor spaces are open daily, no advance reservation required.
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: Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10am-2pm (0.6 miles away)
- Fairmount: Thursdays from 2pm-5pm (1.0 miles away)
- Fitler Square: Saturdays from 9am-2pm (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.