“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”
Celebrated Valentine’s Day in the beautiful city of Philadelphia. Some of you may know that it is the City of Brotherly Love. Whether you’re celebrating with your significant other or exploring the town with friends — there’s something for everyone to enjoy. This was not my first time in Philly but my first time during winter. I previously visited Philly during their MIA Festival and that was a different experience. This time around I was able to explore the city a bit and visit some of the city’s attractions. Stay tuned and keep reading to get the details of our fun-filled weekend!
Stay
We decided to book with airbnb for this trip, as they had quite a few affordable options. This particular listing was perfect for two — equipped with a full kitchen and living area. There was a market walking distance which was perfect for grabbing a few groceries to make breakfast. As far as location, it was pretty close to most of our activities — about a 15 minute drive. There is parking outside of the unit if you have a vehicle, which was nice.
Check it out here!
Food
Highly recommend all of these food spots!
Breakfast/Brunch + Lunch + Dinner
Sabrina’s Cafe - Art Museum Location
Brunch Tip: BYOB — you provide the champagne & they provide the juice!
Sonny’s Famous Steaks
Did you really go to Philly if you didn’t eat a cheesesteak?
R2L
Upscale date-night restaurant. Unfortunately, permanently closed due to the pandemic.
Things To Do
City Attractions
LOVE Park
AMOR Park
One Liberty Observation Deck
An essential photo op!
Walking distance from Love Park.
If you love sunsets like I do, schedule your tour just before sunset to catch the amazing views of the city!
Day Activities
Lumière Candle Studio
Had so much fun creating my own candle. If you love candles, this is a must!
Magic Gardens
LOVED this place. Think art museum but outdoors.
Benjamin Franklin Bridge
Take a walk at night to see the Benjamin Franklin Bridge lit up.