Philadelphia | Marijuana Travel Guide

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The heart of South Philly, Passyunk Square is a neighborhood dotted with incredible restaurants and bars, great shopping, and parks aplenty. From classic red sauce italian fare and the world’s most famous cheesesteaks to delicious Malaysian cuisine, one of the country’s best taco joints and dive bars with menus full of vegetarian delights, Passyunk Square is a food lover’s dream. Once you’re full, stop into a few of the neighborhood's awesome thrift shops for vintage clothing and one of a kind furniture. If you’re in town for a while, venture to the north side of Passyunk Square to find the Italian Market, the country’s oldest and last remaining streetside daily produce stands.

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Located between Philly’s bustling Center City and the Delaware River, Old City is one of America’s first fully developed neighborhoods. Still lined with cobblestone streets and colonial architecture, Old City is the perfect area for a long walk through American history, with plenty of small alleyways and restored 18th century homes. Old City is home to a number of history-focused museums and visitors centers, but more adventurous tourists can get just as much entertainment and education from wandering the neighborhoods perfectly gridded streets and reading the city’s expertly curated streetside historical markers denoting landmarks like America’s first hospital, fire department, and the country’s very first residential street. For a real expert’s tip, skip the line to go inside and see the Liberty Bell - you can see the entire antique, crack and all, from the sidewalk on Market street. And for more high quality art than the guidebooks mention, check out 2nd street for some of the country’s coolest bong galleries for out of this world glass art.

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Not just the birthplace of the Fresh Prince, West Philly is a lively neighborhood full of tree-lined streets, gorgeous parks, and tight-knit community. Home to three of the nation’s top universities and decades of social activism, it’s not uncommon to get a whiff of the sweet leaf while passing through the Drexel quad or taking a stroll in Clark Park. Shopping and restaurants extend down Baltimore Avenue, where visitors can also get a look at the neighborhood’s picturesque Victorian homes.

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If you rented a car for your trip to Philly, it won’t help much in most central neighborhoods thanks to scarce parking and a litany of narrow one-way streets. But if you need a day away from the hustle and bustle of city life, taking a short drive to Longwood Gardens will send all your stress out the window, with acres of perfectly manicured lawns, gardens, greenhouses, and walking paths housing thousands upon thousands of various plant species. Whether you’re looking for massive fragrant flowers or masterfully sculpted topiaries, Longwood Gardens is a picturesque place to spend an afternoon in the sun.

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Two rivers run through Philadelphia, and when it comes to outdoor fun, being by the water is sure to bring smiles. On the eastern side of the city, the Spruce Street Pier on the Delaware River is a perfect location for year round excitement. In the summertime, the pier features all the trappings of a state fair, with carnival games, plenty of bite-sized food, and a roller skating rink frequently packed with partiers from across the city. In the winter, the rink is frozen over, giving way to ice skaters and a perfect cup of cocoa.

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With more local history than most US cities, Philly is jam packed with museums. But for a trip off the beaten path, check out the Mutter Museum of medical oddities. Not for the faint of heart, the Mutter museum features bone shaking displays of medieval medical instruments, preserved skeletons, and skin crawling rotating exhibits. If you need a good place to check out after smoking a joint (or two) in Philly, the Mutter museum is the perfect place to fully blow your mind.

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Spanning from Center City past the Philadelphia Museum of Art to the wooded outskirts of the enormous Fairmount Park, taking a long walk down the Schuylkill River Trail is a serene way to take in the skyline, get some fresh air, and check out a few neighborhoods at once. Because of its grid layout and tight space, Philly is the perfect walking city, and the Schuylkill trail is an ideal place to find out for yourself.

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Located just north of Passyunk Square and just blocks away from South Philly’s famed Italian Market, Herbology offers a full selection of Pennsylvania’s medicinally licensed flower, vape cartridges, dabs, RSO syringes, and more. One of the City of Brotherly Love’s first dispensaries to open, Herbology is a great place to start your Philadelphia legal weed journey.

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A full-service medical marijuana dispensary in the middle of the city’s hip Fishtown neighborhood, Restore has everything you need to get high and happy on your Philly visit from brands like Moxie, G-Leaf, Agrikind, and more.

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With two locations in the city itself and more storefronts in the surrounding suburbs, Beyond/Hello prides itself on cleanliness and customer service, with a spotless, welcoming dispensary floor, a wide selection of state licensed medical marijuana products, and an attentive staff ready to consult and find the best strain for any of your needs.

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Taking its name from Pennsylvania’s official nickname, Keystone serves South Philly just steps away from the stadium complex that houses the city’s beloved Eagles, Phillies, Flyers, and 76ers. Owned by a group of local entrepreneurs, Keystone is the perfect spot to stop for your leafy green medication before spending your Sunday tailgating in the parking lot of the Linc.

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A longtime hub for Philadelphia’s punks, misfits, hippies, and other counterculture groups, South Street is a little more commercialized these days, but still home to Philly’s best vintage shops, sneaker stores, and other unique local retail options. Jam packed with public murals and buildings covered in mosaics, South Street is the perfect place to check out Philly’s awesome art scene. And if you’re in the market for papers, bongs, vaporizers, or other smoking accessories, the litany of head shops lining South Street will help you find anything you need to keep blazing. Check out Nocturnal Skateshop for fresh streetwear and skateboards or stop in to AIDS Thrift for Philly’s biggest treasure trove of secondhand goods.

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One of the oldest marketplaces still operating in America, Reading Terminal is packed full of quick fix restaurant stands, unique local grocers and retailers selling everything from flowers and kitchen goods to rare books and hand-poured candles. Wander between the stalls picking up fruit and smoothies from Iovine Brothers, grabbing sweet treats and ice cream at Termini Bros and Bassets, and debate the best sandwich in the city award by sampling the roast pork from DiNics and the corned beef reuben from Hershel’s East Side Deli. If you’ve got one stop for an afternoon in Philly, Reading Terminal is always a safe bet for a good time.

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While many big city downtown neighborhoods are nothing but office buildings and chain restaurants, Center City Philly is still full of charm, with plenty of local boutiques sprinkled between big name retail stores, and enough restaurants to satisfy even the pickiest foodies. For high end retail with a local twist check out Philly-born department store Boyds or drop by Ubiq and Mitchell & Ness for the hottest sneakers and local sportswear.

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If there’s a better culinary combination out there than fried chicken and freshly made donuts, we haven’t found it yet. Thankfully, Philly is home to Federal Donuts, a local mainstay offering crispy Korean-style fried chicken paired with unique, creative donut creations like Grapefruit Brulee, Sticky Bun, and Blueberry Cheesecake. In addition to their fully glazed “fancy” donuts, Federal also offers baked-to-order hot donuts covered in a variety of flavored sugar mixes like Strawberry Lavender and Cookies & Cream. If you’re looking for a spot to knock out your munchies with a savory sweet combo, Federal Donuts is the place to be. And with eight locations across Philly, you can find a Federal Donuts in almost any neighborhood in the city.

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Philly is one of the country’s most diverse cities, and that multiculturalism is no more apparent than in the area’s food scene. Nestled on a side street just off the South Street strip, Puyero Venezuelan Flavor is a homey counter service spot for mouthwatering traditional South American fare. Serving stuffed arepas, empanadas, sweet plantains, yucca fries, and perfect deep-fried cheese sticks called tequenos, Puyero is a must stop for any Philly visitor with a taste for latin flavor.

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If you’re looking for a fancier sit-down restaurant to cap off your trip to Philly, Suraya is the place to be. Serving modern mediteranian cuisine in a massive, gorgeously designed dining room and spacious backyard on Frankford Ave., the main stretch of Fishtown’s busiest commercial corridor, it often takes a reservation to secure a spot at Suraya, but the advanced initiative is well worth the effort. Start with an amazing hummus and baba ganoush served with freshly baked pita before feasting on grilled kabob, otherworldly eggplant or perfectly cooked fish. After your meal, finish your night with a drink by the fountain in the backyard for an ideal Philadelphia evening.