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From the archives: May 06, 2007
From the roof deck bar at Vango to the season's hottest concerts at Mann Center for the Performing Arts, discover Philadelphia's top 10 summer experiences.
On this page:More Philadelphia Summer Favorites, The Top 10.
More Philadelphia Summer Favorites
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Longwood Gardens
Read Reviews1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348 (map)
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Independence Seaport Museum
Write a review211 Columbus Blvd & Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)
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North Third
Read Reviews801 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (map)
Eat and drink street-side this summer with low-key locals at this popular Northern Liberties haunt.
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Capogiro
Read Reviews119 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 (map)
Find the city's best gelati at this pricey-for-ice-cream-but-worth-every-penny gourmet gelateria.
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Snackbar
Read Reviews253 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (map)
Nosh late night or bask outdoors in the afternoon sun at this hip and stylish Rittenhouse Square-area winner.
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Toppers Spa Inc
Read Reviews117 S 19th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (map)
Get summer-ready and lose the stray body hair with waxing services for women and men at this top-shelf facility.
The Top 10
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Penn's Landing
Write a reviewSpring Garden and Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)
Check out a weekly festival, ethnic fair or concert while watching ocean liners and freighters pass on the Delaware River.
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Audrey Claire
Read Reviews276 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (map)
Fresh summer dishes are complemented with pared-down simplicity at this open-air Rittenhouse Square B.Y.O.B. where warm-weather patrons sit street-side.
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Susquehanna Bank Center
Read Reviews1 Harbour Blvd, Camden, NJ 08103 (map)
See Pearl Jam, Springsteen, Ozzfest and Dave Matthews under the stars this season at this dockside amphitheater on Camden's waterfront.
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Sporting Club At The Bellevue
Read Reviews220-224 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102 (map)
Give your body a tune-up this summer with challenging workouts at Philly's most prestigious full-service fitness facility.
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John's Water Ice
Read Reviews701 Christian St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 (map)
Nothing says summer in Philadelphia like a visit to this South Philly legend of seasonal goodness.
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Rittenhouse Square
Read Reviews1800 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (map)
Wile away warm summer evenings stargazing in the center of town at this oasis designed after Paris' Parc Monceau.
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Mann Center For The Performing
Write a review5201 Parkside Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19109 (map)
Take in a warm evening of classical music or a funky George Clinton gig at Fairmount Park's outdoor venue.
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Vango Lounge and Skybar
Read Reviews114 South 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (map)
This season the it place to be is named for the one-eared one--sort of--at this Miami-like, Ritt Square-area, glam rooftop bar.
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The Moshulu
Read Reviews401 S Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)
Few places work as well for summer than the upper deck of this legendary ship ? now a dining and drinking destination ? moored on the Delaware.
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Citizens Bank Park
Read Reviews1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148 (map)
Nothing says summer in Philadelphia like an afternoon or evening spent with the Phillies at this state-of-the-art ballpark.
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