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December 29, 2025

These Philly Spots Are Perfect for Friends & Family

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These Philly Spots Are Perfect for Friends & Family

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Planning a trip to Philly or have guests visiting from out of town? Look no further for recommendations than this episode as the City Cast Philly team (host Trenae Nuri, producer Abby Fritz, newsletter editor Siani Colón, and executive producer Matt Katz) give nothing but the best recommendations for must-do experiences, restaurants, and hidden gems in the city.

What do you recommend visitors see and eat in Philly? Call or text us: 215-259-8170

To listen to our series on South Street that Trenae mentioned, our four episodes are here, here, here, and here. And here is our show on Carpenters’ Hall.

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