Philadelphia BED Tour

The Maps

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Map Legend

• Blue line - Bike Lane.

  Specific bike routes with particularly good views, attractions, history, etc. This includes rails to trails, famous park trails, and more.

  Red line - Bike Friendly Route.

  Bike tour route with no particular standoutishness. Just for getting from A to B. Efforts will be made to make it bike friendly.

  Flag - Rental Location.

  Suggested starting location if bike rental is needed.

  Red pinpoint - Drink!

  Drinking establishment; bars, breweries, distilleries, etc; might have food but the main goal here is drink.

  Light Blue pinpoint - Eat!

  Eating (restaurant, food truck, etc); might have drink, but nothing special, these places are for the food.

  Green pinpoint - Eat and Drink!

  Great eating and drinking! Fill up and sip up at these establishments!

  Purple pinpoint - Future stop.

  Future stop on the tour; this establishment is not open yet.

The Destinations

Drinking

Philadelphia Brewing Company - 2440 Frankford Ave.

This brewery is located in a building that was built in 1885 to be none other than a brewery! This was the home of Weisbrod & Hess Oriental Brewing Company, which operated on the site until 1939. Acquired in 2001 by the co-owners of Yards Brewing Company, a split in 2007 resulted in the official launch of Philadelphia Brewing Company in 2008. Come sample their brews in their tasting room and notice many of the local history themes and names incorporated at the brewery. You can also go on a tour of the brewery, which happen Saturdays from noon to 3pm.

Yards Brewing Company - 901 N Delaware Ave.

The brewery was started in 1994 in a garage of the Manayunk section of Philly. They have grown considerably since then and you will now find them at their location on Delaware Ave. The ales at Yards are British inspired while drawing on many themes of and even recipes from the young American colonies. At their tasting room you can try the currently available beers and they offer tours on Saturdays and Sundays.

Mugshots Coffee House - 1925 Fairmount Ave.

This local coffee shop not only serves up some great coffee, they also work to better the community. As a B Corporation, they consider both people and the environment on the same level of importance as profit. This includes everything from fair trade coffee and composting to supporting local farmers and giving to local charities. To top it off, you can expect local musicians to be playing on weekends.

Eating

Federal Donuts - 1219 S 2nd St.

Coffee, Donuts, and Chicken. That is the concept behind this shop and they do it well. This is their second location in the city, with the first being in South Philadelphia. While it is mainly take out, there is some seating. The donuts and chicken are available daily until they sell out and the menu is constantly changing. You can expect to find creative items like mango-coconut donuts and milk chocolate-sea salt donuts along with Ballpark BBQ and chili-garlic fried chicken.

The Franklin Fountain - 116 Market St.

Located in historic Old City Philadelphia, this ice cream and soda fountain reinvents the past in both their architectural details and authentic ice cream. Their delicious homemade ice cream can be enjoyed by itself or incorporated in one of their creative sundaes and splits.

Eating and Drinking

Standard Tap - 901 N 2nd St.

The goal of this neighborhood tavern has always been to provide great beer and food from the local area. They offer an ever changing draft only beer list from breweries in the Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware area. The local food is used to create seasonal dishes, which change often and may seem spur of the moment based on what is available locally.

Frankford Hall - 210 Frankford Ave.

At this German style beer hall and garden you can grab a liter or half liter with a giant pretzel and some schnitzel to enjoy among the exciting social atmosphere that will surround you. There are inside tables and garden area with long picnic tables and trees for shade. Play ping pong, foosball, jenga, or dominoes while you enjoy your treats.

Monk’s Cafe - 264 S 16th St.

This beer destination was at the forefront of the Philadelphia craft beer scene, providing Philadelphians with not only beer choice but also rare beers that could not be located this side of the Atlantic. They continue that trend today and in addition you will find an impressive menu of Belgian fare to complement your beer. The mussels are favorites for many locals.

Biking

Schuylkill River Trail

The river trail will be over 130 miles when completed, with over 60 now completed. The Philadelphia section of will take you by Boathouse Row, the Philadelphia Art Museum, Fairmount Water Works, 30th Street Station, and more.

Fairmount past Eastern State Penitentiary

As you ride down Fairmount Ave in the Fairmount neighborhood of the city you will find yourself passing Eastern State Penitentiary, the castle like former prison built in 1829. It is now open to the public as a museum and hosts haunted houses around Halloween and hosts Philadelphia’s Bastille Day celebration in July.

Rittenhouse Square

At Rittenhouse Square get off your bike and stroll through this small park, one of the five original open space parks planned by William Penn. Enjoy the shade of the trees, public art, and surrounding high-rise buildings, always reminding you of your urban setting.

Independence Mall and down Market Street

As you bike by Independence Mall, a three block section of Independence National Historic Park, you will see such historic buildings as Independence Hall, Congress Hall, and Old City Hall. In addition, you will see the modern buildings for the park which includes the Liberty Bell Center and National Constitution Center. If you want to explore, lock up the bike and stroll as much or as little as you like. When done, you will head down Market Street to Old City Philadelphia.

Delaware River Waterfront

As you ride along the Delaware River waterfront in Philadelphia, take a look at the various piers and buildings. Many of the piers have been repurposed as restaurants and entertainment venues. Stare up at the stately Benjamin Franklin Bridge, which opened in 1926, and stop at the Race Street Pier, which extends into the river and offers a one of a kind view of the bridge.