The Moshulu lands on this list not for its fine dining restaurant, which has long drawn out-of-towners to dine on the world’s oldest and largest four-masted tall ship, but for its fresh and fun outdoor space. The Deck —  open May to September — is known for its frozen wine pops, DJ nights, fireplaces with S’mores kits, elaborate ice cream concoctions, and fitness events.

One of the newest Philly classics, Franklin Fountain opened in 2004. The old fashioned ice cream parlor and soda shop is conveniently located in Old City, just blocks from Philly’s historic landmarks. It’s known for ice cream made with local ingredients, egg creams, milkshakes, historically inspired sundaes, and banana splits. Hit the jackpot by going on a day when a milkshake blended up with a hot slice of fruit pie is on the specials board.

You’re more likely to be surrounded by visitors than locals at this meticulous recreation of a 1773 restaurant, open since 1976. But where else can you sip beers brewed with the Founding Fathers’ recipes and dig into pepper pot soup and Colonial-style turkey pot pie? Servers are decked out in period garb, of course.

For decades, South Street has drawn visitors for its unconventional shops and bar scene. After a long night, Lorenzo’s is the spot for $4 jumbo pizza slices — so large they’re served on two paper plates — until 3 a.m. Step it up from there by building a “Philly Taco”: wrap a Lorenzo’s slice around a cheesesteak from Jim’s (located across the street and conveniently also open until 3 a.m.).

Open since 1900, Ralph’s is one of the oldest Italian restaurants in the country. The two-story Italian Market joint is a favorite haunt among celebrities visiting town — from Frank Sinatra to Taylor Swift — for its old school pasta covered in red gravy (tomato sauce), sausage and peppers, and chicken parmigiana. Ralph’s is still run by the same family, now in its fourth generation of ownership.

While Pat’s lays claim to inventing the steak sandwich, legend has it that neighbor/rival Geno’s late founder Joey Vento first added the cheese that perfected the combo. Geno’s lights up the intersection with its bright outdoor dining area and neon signs that shine 24/7. Grab an order of cheese fries with a cheesesteak — it’s not like this was ever going to be a healthy meal.

Philly’s historic Reading Terminal Market is a must-visit for first-time visitors and also a standby lunch and grocery spot for locals. Open since 1892, it has over 80 vendors selling an incredible variety of food. Top picks include roast pork sandwiches at DiNic’s, deli sandwiches at Hershel’s, doughnuts from Beiler’s, cannoli at Termini Bros., apple dumplings at Dutch Eating Place, soft pretzels at Miller’s Twist, scrapple at Down Home Diner, and sweets from Mueller Chocolate Co.

Fans of the Rocky franchise might recognize Victor Cafe: It stood in for Adrian’s. But there’s another reason to visit this classic Italian-American restaurant in South Philly. The servers are all opera singers who do double duty, dropping off plates of pasta and also serenading the diners.

The destination that was named the best sports bar in North America by ESPN started as a small corner bar, but has ballooned to 15 locations thanks to its signature menu offering: Crabfries. Decades ago, owner Pete Ciarrocchi perfected his recipe for the crinkle-cut French fries coated in a secret blend of spices and served with a creamy white cheese sauce. He even trademarked his creation. The famous fries are also available at the airport, the Jersey Shore, and all three professional sports stadiums.