DAY 01

BREAKFAST

Start with an authentic South Philadelphia wake-up. Cafes, bistros and coffee shops dole out the local flavor.

BARTRAM’S GARDEN

If the sun is shining, Bartram’s Garden is the next move. Step into the world’s oldest surviving botanical garden. bartramsgarden.org

PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS

Get fancy. Take in an exhibition at an institution renowned for 19th- and 20th-century paintings and sculptures. pafa.org

PHILADELPHIA MAGIC GARDENS

Bask in the reflections of Philadelphia’s living mosaic. Half indoor, half outdoor, fully out of the ordinary. phillymagicgardens.org

MUMMERS MUSEUM

A very Philadelphia original. Enter a retrospective of our New Year’s Day tradition. mummersmuseum.com

DINNER

No matter the time of year, East Passyunk Avenue is often home to the newest it-restaurant. And if you’re craving Italian, there’s no better locale.

OPERA PHILADELPHIA

Wrap the evening in America’s oldest opera house and witness a timeless performance from Philadelphia’s finest. operaphila.org