1. Get ice cream from the Little Candy Shoppe
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This well-stocked candy shop carries locally produced Bassetts Ice Cream. Bassetts has been made in the Philadelphia area since 1861 and offers Philly-centric flavors such as "The WHYY Experience" (named for the local NPR station) and "Gadzooks!" (named after the catchphrase of WMMR's Preston & Steve).
1030 N 2nd St
Liberties Walk
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 667-8567
2. Watch something in the Piazza
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From Phillies games to family films, the Piazza shows a variety of media on its big screen. Bring chairs and pack a picnic, or grab a sandwich from the Piazza's Pink Dolphin food shop.
The Piazza at Schmidts
2nd and Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19123
3. Sit outside at a restaurant or bar
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Whether you're in the mood for a rooftop brew at the Standard Tap, al fresco Mexican cuisine at Cantina Dos Segundos (pictured), a fresh-air date at Italian BYOB Il Cantuccio, or something else entirely, there's a Northern Liberties restaurant or bar for you.
The Standard Tap
901 N. 2nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 238-0630
Cantina Dos Segundos
931 N. 2nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 629-0500
Il Cantuccio
701 N. 3rd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 627-6573
4. Grab some water ice
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Stop by Rita's on 2nd for some of this classic Philadelphia treat.
800 N. 2nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 964-9525
5. Spend time in Liberty Lands Park
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Featuring playground equipment, gardens and lots of green space, Liberty Lands is a great place to read, play frisbee or just lounge around. The park also has events including Tuesday-night film screenings, Saturday morning yoga and occasional festivals.
961 N 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19123