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Welcoming. Friendly. Inclusive. That’s Philadelphia, proudly known as the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection. This big city with an even bigger heart is quickly gaining attention as a must-visit destination. In fact, Lonely Planet placed Philly in the #1 spot on its list of the 10 best places to visit in 2016.

Here are seven reasons to plan your Philadelphia visit today:

1. THE HISTORY: Sure, Philadelphia is where

the nation was founded, but it’s also the site of

some of the nation’s first gay rights demon-

strations, held here for five years beginning

in 1965. Check out the official state historic

marker—the first in the nation to mark an LGBT

historical event—that commemorates the land-

mark protests in front of Independence Hall.

2. THE ARTS & CULTURE: The Philadelphia

Museum of Art, the Barnes Foundation and

the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

give Philly serious art cred. Add in the theaters

that line the Avenue of the Arts, the galleries

that populate Old City and the larger-than-life

murals that adorn walls throughout the city,

and you have a must-visit art destination.

3. THE GAYBORHOOD: Rainbow street signs

welcome you to this happening ’hood filled

with tree-lined streets, brick townhouses and

some of the city’s most popular boutiques,

coffee shops, restaurants, bars and clubs. Be

sure to wander to 13th and Locust Streets for a

photo of the rainbow crosswalks.

4. THE FOOD: Yes, you must eat a chees-

esteak when in Philadelphia, but don’t dare

miss out on the innovative gastropubs, the

chef-run bring-your-own-bottle (BYOB) spots,

the roving food trucks and the white-tablecloth

gems—many of which help put Philly on the

national food map.

To book and plan your Philadelphia trip, go to visitphilly.com. And be sure to follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/visitgayphilly.

5. THE SHOPS: Hit up chic boutiques and

galleries in Old City, shelter shops in Northern

Libs or the brand-name stores and owner-op-

erated hotspots in Rittenhouse Square, and

prepare to spend big because all clothing and

shoe purchases are tax-free in Pennsylvania.

6. THE PARKS & TRAILS: The New YorkTimes recently called Philadelphia “an urban

outdoor oasis,” and it’s easy to see why.

From river to shining river, the city is home

to parks (Spruce Street Harbor Park and Sister

Cities Park), piers (Race Street Pier) and trails

(Schuylkill Banks Trail and Boardwalk) per-

fect for exercise, relaxation and fun. Some

also host beer gardens in the warm-weather

seasons.

7. THE FESTIVALS: The city offers a full

calendar of festivals and events. Whether it’s

PrideDay LGBT Parade and Festival (June),

qFLIX Philadelphia (July), Equality Forum (July),

GayFest (August), Fringe Festival (September)

or OutFest (October), you’ll always find a rea-

son to celebrate in Philly.

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PHILADELPHIA

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Welcome to the city, you’re going to want to get something to eat. The hot spot for brunch is Green Eggs Cafe (212 S 13th), they’re best known for their red velvet pancakes, but if savory is your thing I personally recommend the breakfast skillet.

With a full stomach, and hopefully comfortable shoes, you’ll be ready to walk. Philadelphia is one of the country’s best walking (and biking)

cities. You can rent a bike at $4 a half hour from any of 60+ Indego bike rental stations. Use it to ride the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and visit the world famous Philadelphia Museum

of Art to relive your Rocky Fantasies.

Take a quick ride down the parkway passing through LOVE Park (you know you’ve seen the statue) and then through the belly of City Hall. If you are in need of a bathroom, the cleanest ones are found in The Ritz Hotel (10 Ave Of The Arts), order their Hot Chocolate Box, you won’t regret it.

After you’ve taken in Dilworth Park, Head into America’s oldest marketplace the Reading

Terminal Market (51 N 12th St). Explore fresh

produce and my personal favorite the fresh mozzarella at Valley Shepherd Creamery and

Meltkraft Grilled Cheese. Continue making your way east towards the Delaware River but don’t travel too quickly or you’ll miss The Liberty Bell (6th and Market) / National Constitution Center (525 Arch St).

Since tickets to Broadway’s Hamilton are hard to score, you have to settle for visiting the actual place our country was born. If that doesn’t give you goosebumps, you’re heartless.

Now that you’ve acquired a taste for history, continue east to end up in Old City. While you’re here, check out the unique “floating” parks of Spruce Street Harbor in the Summer... After all of this running, you probably need an afternoon pick me up. Don’t forget, calories don’t exist while traveling so stop by The Franklin Fountain (116 Market St) and get a big-ass ice cream sundae. The day is only half over and you’re gonna need your energy.

I’ve been living in the City for years now

and have left little of it untouched. From

the River to River, I’ve trekked it all. So trust

me when I tell you there are two ways to

explore such a historic city, you can explore

like a tourist or you can live like a local.

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Explore Like a Tourist

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So maybe this is your second time in Philly, and you want to see more of what the City of Brotherly Love has to offer. Here’s how a local might spend their day:

Wake up around noon, oh wait, that’s just me? Whenever you wake up you’re going to want brunch (you’re gay, it’s what you do) and the places I eat at with my friends are Mixto (1141 Pine St), Sabrina’s Cafe (910 Christian St) and Little Spoon (1512 South St). After brunch, take a stroll down towards the Schuylkill (pronounced skoo-kill) River Trail. It connects South Street to the Art Museum and offers unparalleled views of the city. Once you’re behind the museum, check out Boathouse

Row. Nobody really knows why it’s famous (alright, the Wikipedia says “It’s considered the country’s center for rowing, it’s the host of a number of national regattas, at night the houses illuminate and are best seen from Kelly Drive.) Navigayte your way back east and pop into the Mütter Museum (19 S 22nd St), you’ll find a strange collection of medical oddities that might make your stomach turn, which is fine because by now it’s empty.

Head down Chestnut Street and grab a cheesesteak at Steve’s Steaks (41 S 16th St), it’s where the locals get their “Philly Cheesesteak” fix. Now on a full stomach, head towards South Street to check out Philadelphia’s

Magic Gardens (1020 South St), an intricately mosaiced maze filled with many unique items. Bonus: you can drink on site (my friends and I have played many a game of boozy “I Spy”). After you’ve explored The Gardens, you can

pop down a block to one of the city’s largest thrift stores, Philly Aids Thrift Shop (710 S 5th St). Similar to The Gardens, it’s filled with many unique items, but these you can purchase AND the profit goes to awesome LGBT causes.

I don’t know about you, but I love a little sweet treat after lunch so I’d pop by Isgros

Bakery (1009 Christian St). It’s been around since before Madonna was born (actually a long time before she was born) and it has the best pastries in town. It also is the tip of the Italian Market, so spend some time poking around the local shops. From here you can visit, in my opinion, Philly’s best kept secret park, Washington Avenue Green. At this point you’ll probably want to head back to your hotel to freshen up for dinner, the local eats in this town are great!

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Assuming you’re looking for a “Gay Night Out” it’s nice to start and end your night in the gayborhood. Fortunately for you there are two great dinner spots on opposite ends of the spectrum. One of my favorite lies just 1 block north of the Gayborhood, El Vez (121 S 13th St). With lots of margaritas, you’ll have a blast drinking your way through the menu.

Maybe Mexican isn’t your thing, just down the block is Moriarty’s (1116 Walnut St); they’ve been awarded best wings in the city for a billion years running (actual statistic).

So if you’re looking for bar fare, that’s my recommendation, plus it’s next door to The Bike Stop (206 S Quince St) so you’ll get to enjoy some great eye candy with your meal.

For dessert I’d head to Big Gay Ice Cream (521 S Broad St), with their unique way of mixing up some

unique ice cream flavors you can’t go wrong. You’re stuffed and ready for the night, which bars are you going to hit?

No virgin trip to Philly is complete without a visit to Woody’s. Located in the heart of the Gayborhood, Woody’s (202 S 13th St) offers a large open bar, attached to a more upscale section called Rosewood. Hang out downstairs in a low key environment or pay cover to head upstairs and get lost dancing in a sea of sweaty bodies.

If Woody’s is too loud, you can head over to Knock (225 S 12th St). A more mature option with quieter music and stronger drinks. Seriously limit yourself to no more than three Knock mimosas (maybe 4 if you need the courage to ask out the hot daddy across the way).

A more cookie cutter (but no less enjoyable) gay bar is Boxers (1330 Walnut St). It’s part of a chain and it serves up sports bar realness with shirtless bartenders (seriously what more could you want?).

The last bar I’ll mention blurs the “tourist vs. local” theme I’m going for. UBar (1220 Locust St), located at the literal center of the gayborhood you’ll find this melting pot to be packed with every “type” available. I’ve never met a mean person at Ubar and I think it must be all the fresh air -- the thrown open windows in the summer make it the coolest bar too!

After a night of drinking you’ll probably have some drunk munchies. Hey, it happens. If you don’t find someone to eat with at the bar, you can hop in a cab and eat at “cheesesteak duel central” -- choosing between Pat’s or Geno’s steak (9th between Federal and Wharton). If you’d rather stay local you’re night isn’t over until you’ve grabbed a slice at “Gay Pizza” (209 S 13th St) … okay it’s not actually called that but ask a local, they’ll know what you’re talking about.

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So you’ve done Philly by night before, and you’re ready to step outside your comfort zone and into your jockstrap (maybe?) then I’d suggest the following… After you’ve recouped from your busy day of doing EVERYTHING I recommended, you’ll want to grab dinner. Just north of the Gayborhood is the 13th street corridor. On the way, hit the hidden gem of Graffiti bar (124 S 13th St)! It’s tucked down an obscure alley and doesn’t offer a ton of seating but it’s a sweet spot to check out.

For dinner, look into Double Knot, Sampan, Zavino and or Charlie Was a Sinner (All on the 1300 block of Sansom). After dinner you can digest on your walk back towards the Gayborhood.

If you want to avoid the tourists and bachelorette parties, you’re going to want to visit Tavern on Camac (243 S Camac St). ToC has a sexy piano lounge on the first floor and a bumping dance club above it. I’ve spent many a night bouncing between the two floors visiting friends.

If bar hopping (and twinks) are your thing, head down the alley to ICandy (254 S 12th St). This 5-in-1 club offers a rooftop tiki deck and multiple floors of dancing and mingling. I’d be remiss to not mention Tabu (200 S 12th St), the first gay bar I visited in Philly. It’s got some charm and a tater tot menu -- who doesn’t love tater tots?

Now here’s where things get...sticky. If you like to take a walk on the wild side, visit The Bike

Stop. This leather bar has a dark basement with “trouble” in every dark corner.

Now that you’re drunk munchies have set in, skip the tourist spot of Gay Pizza and head down the block to Mama Angelina’s, some damn good pizza. If you’re craving a spot to chill and talk to your friends about all the debauchery you got into at the The Bike Stop, cross broad street and head to Little Pete’s (219 S 17th). This cash-only diner has limited seating (forget about snagging a table at brunch) but it’s open 24 hours and grabbing a table isn’t hard after hours.

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1: ICandy 254 S. 12th St. 267.324.3500

ClubIcandy.com

ICandy boasts a renovated bar and restaurant, dance floor and an intimate top-floor lounge that opens up to a summer roof deck. You’ll find the largest selection of, twinky boys and thirsty gentleman looking to befriend each other for the evening.

2: Knock Restaurant & Bar 225 S. 12th St. 215.925.1166

KnockPhilly.com

Looking for a little more sophistication than a run-of-the-mill or pub? Enjoy the chic atmosphere and mingle with a classy mixed crowd.

3: Stir 1705 Chancellor St. 215.732.2700

StirPhilly.com

Both guys and gals flock to lesbian-owned Stir for happy hour, late-night parties and special events featuring DJs and creative drinks. Check out their “Stirs-days” $1 drinks.

4: Tabu 200 S. 12th St. 215.964.9675

TabuPhilly.com

Catch the big game on the big screens at gay sports bar Tabu, or enjoy karaoke, drag shows and comedy acts upstairs. The most diverse crowds crowd Tabu, so you’re always going to find someone special to catch your attention.

5: Tavern on Camac 243 S. Camac St. 215.545.0900

TavernOnCamac.com

Nestled on one of Philly’s most charming streets is Tavern on Camac. Girls flock to the piano bar, but boys rule the upstairs dance floor. Everyone loves to sing in groups at the piano. Talent doesn’t matter, but attitude does!

6: The Bike Stop 206 S. Quince St. 215.627.1662

TheBikeStop.com

The Bike Stop is Philly’s only leather scene. If you like body hair and jocks, then this is the spot for you. Strong, cheap drinks draw regulars; fetish gear encouraged. Billiards is popular here, but strip billiards is even more popular.

7: UBar 1220 Locust St. 215.546.6660

UbarPhilly.com

Ubar boasts open windows and a fantastic corner view of the center of the Gayborhood. Enjoy happy hour beer and cocktails while drinking in the fabulous eye candy strolling down the street.

8: Voyeur 1221 St. James St. 215.735.5772

VoyeurNightclub.com

A 20,000-square-foot after-hours club, Voyeur showcases well-known DJs from around the country for gay guys and gals alike. When it’s 2am and you haven’t found that special someone, you’ve got 2 more hours and at least 4 more cocktails at Voyeur to lower your standards.

9: Boxers 1330 Walnut St. 215.735.2977

BoxersNYC.com

Philly’s newest gay sports bar is most known for its boy bartenders who wear nothing but gym shorts. When you’re looking for that #Masc4Masc date, it’s Boxers you want to be at.

10: Woody’s 202 S. 13th St. 215.545.1893

WoodysBar.com

The guys may crowd Woody’s, but women also feel right at home during happy hour. The bar boasts 28 beers on tap and DJs spinning until last call. This is the place you find your late night sleepover buddy!

For the Ladies... 11: Stimulus

1221 Saint James St. 215.313.0048

Facebook.com/thestimulus

Women of all persuasions frequent these fashion-able parties created by two lesbians who wanted an alternative to the usual nightlife scene. The most regular event, Back 2 Basics, happens every month at TABU, where female DJs spin old and new favorites to a packed house.

12: Franky Bradley’s 1320 Chancellor St. 215.735.0735

Frankybradleys.com

The venue that once housed Philly’s only lesbian bar (formerly Sisters) stays true to its roots with a regular lineup of gay-friendly events in its upper lounge. Kitschy artwork decorates the downstairs, where patrons can mingle at the bar or grab a table for dinner.

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Whats New? 1: Double Knot

120 S 13th St. 215.631.3868

DoubleKnotPhilly.com

For the budget conscious, Double Knot’s happy hour can’t be beat. $3, $4, and $5 plates line the menu along with a continuously changing $5 specialty cocktail. The DK shares a kitchen with Sampan next door and it’s noticeable by the asian flare to the menu. As if the happy hour menu wasn’t enough reason, they also have nitrogen brewed (infused) coffee. If you haven’t had Nitro-Coffee yet, get on that.

2: Tredici 114 South 13th St. 267.928.2092

TrediciEnoteca.com

I had the pleasure of trying Tredici on its inaugural day of business and you would have never known it was the restaurant’s first hours of operation. An Italian / Greek fare mashup keeps the dishes full of flavor but not super weighty (great if you’re wearing your skinny jeans).

3: Frankie Bradley’s 1320 Chancellor St. 215.735.0735

Frankybradleys.com

When I first tried FB’s I was amazed to find such a span of items on the menu. From standards like wings (seriously, some of the best wings I’ve had) to the more complex flavors of the Beet and Goat Cheese Salad. The decor is sharp, it feels like Poseidon’s love lair to me, and the upstairs maintains some of the original artwork from the venues previous inhabitant Sisters.

Best Kept Secret4: Casta Diva

227 S 20th St. 215.928.9800

CastaDivaBYOB.com

Right off Rittenhouse Square (which is flipping gorgeous at night) sits a one room restaurant. What it lacks in size, it more than makes up for in flavor. You NEED to try the roasted artichoke hearts. Marinated for 72 hours and then quickly pan seared, they are accompanied by a sauce that will blow your mind. When it comes to entrees, I’m torn between recommending the crispy skinned salmon (it’s so hard to find a chef that can nail crispy skin!) and the cinghiale, a thick noodle made in house tossed with wild boar. I have never been more into a dish. That’s actually a lie, I generally try and order a “staple” item at every restaurant so I can compare a baseline. I

went for the bruschetta, I was blown away by its interactive plating. My date and I got to chat while building our own 4 layered antipasti. The bad news is you might not get a chance to try these dishes because the chef is crazy awesome and changes his menu very frequently.

Late Night Bites 5: “Gay Pizza”

209 S 13th St. 215.546.4453

PizzeriaCappelli.com

No longer officially referred to as “Gay Pizza,” the pizza shop located at the heart of the gayborhood is now named Pizzeria Cappelli. They’ve kept the tradition of putting carbs on carbs (mac and cheese pizza is a local favorite) and the tradition of long lines out the door. When you’re past tipsy and need something to soak up the excess liquor, you’ll wait and you’ll be happy about it.

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6: Little Pete’s 219 S 17th St. 215.545.5508

Right across Broad St. sits a small diner. What makes it so delicious is that the staff that never stop smiling, they’re friendly and ready to serve your diner favorites at a rapid pace.

7: Pat’s and Geno’s 9th between Federal & Wharton

PatsKingofSteaks.com

GenoSteaks.com

A tale of rivalry as old as time. Pat’s and Geno’s -- two cheesesteak establishments that both serve up a great traditional Philly cheesesteak -- can be found down in South Philly. You should be a fat f*ck like my friends and I and order one from both to sample them. I personally prefer Pat’s, or did I like Geno’s? I can never remember which.

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Book 14 days in advance and save 25% or more*. Find out more at Amtrak.com.

TAKE AMTRAK® KEYSTONE SERVICE TO YOUR NEXT DESTINATION

* Restrictions apply.

First Friday! at the Barnes Meet Your Masterpiece

2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130 www.barnesfoundation.org

215.278.7200

Unwind with art, cocktails, and live music every First Friday, 6–9 pm at the Barnes! Explore the world’s greatest collection of post-impressionist and early modern art, and meet your masterpiece..

CREDIT: AMEDEO MODIGLIANI. REDHEADED GIRL IN EVENING DRESS JEUNE FILLE ROUSSE EN ROBE DE SOIR, 1918.

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AprilDining Out for Life : diningoutforlife.com/philadelphia

Diners nosh for a great cause. Restaurants around the city donate 33% of every breakfast, lunch and dinner bill to Action AIDS.

Philadelphia Black Gay Pride: phillyblackpride.org

Over five days, Philadelphia Black Gay Pride entertains and inspires with open-mic spoken word, awards, parties and more happening at venues all over the city.

MayNHC Pride Festival: newhopecelebrates.com

New Hope & Lambertville celebrate Pride with the Pride Parade, athletic events, family activities, performances and dance parties. Proceeds benefit national and local charities.

JunePhiladelphia Trans- Health Conference: trans-health.org

The 15th annual Philadelphia Trans-Health Conference, held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, focuses on educating and empowering Trans, GV (gender variant) and GNC (gender non-conforming) individuals and promoting wellness in mind, body, spirit and community.

PrideDay Parade and Festival: phillygaypride.org

The 27th annual celebration takes place during International Gay and Lesbian Pride Month and features live music, DJs, food and drinks. A festive parade, the signature event, runs from the Gayborhood to Penn’s Landing.

JulyqFLIX Philadelphia: qflixphilly.com

A picture-perfect event for movie buffs, that welcomes independent LGBT filmmakers to town to screen dozens of movie premieres and attend other celebrity-studded events.

AugustThe Boys of Summer: phillygaycalendar.com/bos

The hottest guys in the region descend upon Philadelphia for Philly Gay Calendar’s annual swimsuit party and fundraiser at Voyeur. Highlights: hot body contest, live performances and lifeguards galore.

GayFest!: quinceproductions.com/gayfest.html

The sixth annual GayFest! takes the stage as Philadelphia’s only LGBT theater festival. People enjoy plays, music, dance, performance art and spoken word at Plays & Players and Theatre Exile.

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Philly Happenings every month, every year…

The Franklin Institute222 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 www.fi.edu

215.448.1200

Explore the science and technology behind Pixar’s beloved animated films and their characters with The Science Behind Pixar at The Franklin Institute.

This exhibition was developed by the Museum of Science, Boston in collaboration with Pixar Animation Studios.

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SeptemberFringe Festival: fringearts.com

Philadelphia experiences two weeks of Avant-garde performance meets street theater at venues large and small throughout the city.

OctoberOutFest: phillypride.org

Philadelphia celebrates National Coming Out Day with a block party in the heart of the Gayborhood that’s made up of drag shows, games, bar crawls and shopping. Philadelphia’s celebration is the largest Coming Out Day street festival in the world.

NovemberPhiladelphia Marathon: philadelphiamarathon.com

Every year, runners brave brisk temperatures in multiple races of up to 30 kilometers.

DecemberChristmas Village in Philadelphia: philachristmas.com

This Love Park tradition brings old-world European Christmas to the heart of Philly, featuring hot mulled wine, gingerbread and bratwursts.

So you’ve popped over from the glorious Borgata to the Atlantic City Boardwalk and you’re hungry, don’t be overwhelmed by the endless choices! You’ve got to get to White House Sub Shop (2301 Arctic Ave). With a full stomach, kill some time by trekking the boardwalk and grabbing a cannoli at Formica Bros. Totally worth the calories. (2310 Arctic Ave) Which you’ll be dancing off later at The Rainbow Room (55 S Bellevue Ave). Oh the fond memories of running into Alan Cumming there one random night. But honestly the party doesn’t stop at 2 am, after you Uber back to the Borgata you can play the Sex and the City slot machine, I know it’s my favorite.

Gay Beach Day Your day in Atlantic City

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