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Society Hill in Philadelphia

Things to Do in Society Hill, Philadelphia

Cobblestone streets and Franklin street lamps run past one of the largest stocks of intact 18th-century rowhouses in the United States. Federal and Georgian brick facades line the blocks around Zahav.

Cobblestone streets and Franklin street lamps run past one of the largest stocks of intact 18th-century rowhouses in the United States. Federal and Georgian brick facades line the blocks around Zahav.

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By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026

Top things to do in Society Hill

  • Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial in Society Hill, Philadelphia

    Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

    History Museum

    national Memorial of the United States in Pennsylvania

    Mon–Fri
    Closed
    Sat
    12 PM – 4 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 4 PM
  • Garland of Letters Bookstore in Society Hill, Philadelphia

    Garland of Letters Bookstore

    4.7 · 271
    Bookstore

    Bookshop offering New Age titles, crystals, incense, candles & gifts, plus yoga supplies & classes.

    Mon–Wed
    12 PM – 6 PM
    Thu–Fri
    12 PM – 7 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 7 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 6 PM
  • Headhouse Farmers’ Market in Society Hill, Philadelphia

    Headhouse Farmers’ Market

    4.8 · 171
    Market

    A year-round farmers market in Philadelphia's historic Society Hill neighborhood, known for fresh fruits, vegetables, and locally prepared foods and goods from rotating and weekly vendors.

    Mon–Fri
    Closed
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    10 AM – 2 PM
  • The Irish Memorial in Society Hill, Philadelphia

    The Irish Memorial

    4.7 · 148
    Monument

    A memorial dedicated to the victims of the Irish Starvation, An Gorta Mór.

Where to eat & drink in Society Hill

  • Provenance in Society Hill, Philadelphia

    Provenance

    Michelin
    French· $100+

    Chef Nicholas Bazik and his team know exactly what they’re doing in this historic row house.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    5 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    5 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Zahav in Society Hill, Philadelphia

    Zahav

    4.6 · 3.1k
    Israeli· $100+

    Tell anyone you’re from Philadelphia, and chances are they’ll ask you about Zahav.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    5 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sat
    5 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Marrakesh in Society Hill, Philadelphia

    Marrakesh

    4.7 · 1.6k
    Moroccan· $40–50

    Moroccan spot where diners enjoy multicourse meals on shared dishes that are eaten with the hands.

    Every day
    5:30 PM – 11 PM
  • Frieda in Society Hill, Philadelphia

    Frieda

    4.6 · 777
    Café & Bakery· $20–30

    European cafe for breakfast, lunch & baked goods in modern, open digs with varied social activities.

    Mon–Fri
    8 AM – 3 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 3 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 3 PM
  • Dottie’s Donuts in Society Hill, Philadelphia

    Dottie’s Donuts

    4.6 · 357
    Donut Shop· $1–10

    Easygoing retro-style outpost whipping up vegan donuts, plus daily treats & coffee.

    Every day
    8 AM – 3 PM
  • Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti in Society Hill, Philadelphia

    Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti

    4.4 · 1.9k
    Italian· $30–90

    Breezy Italian outfit offering a seafood-focused menu, a seasonal open-air dining room & happy hour.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Thu
    11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
    Fri
    11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
    Sat
    11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
    Sun
    11:30 AM – 9:30 PM

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Map of Society Hill with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
  2. 2Provenance
  3. 3Zahav
  4. 4Garland of Letters Bookstore
  5. 5Marrakesh
  6. 6Headhouse Farmers’ Market
  7. 7The Irish Memorial
  8. 8Frieda
  9. 9Dottie’s Donuts
  10. 10Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti

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