Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field — plus everything to eat, drink, and do in Philadelphia for a perfect sports weekend.
Philadelphia's South Sports Complex is a pilgrimage site for any sports fan — four major venues (Lincoln Financial Field, Citizens Bank Park, Wells Fargo Center, and the old Spectrum site) clustered within a half-mile of each other in South Philly. Eagles fans are legendary for their intensity. A Philadelphia sports weekend can include the Eagles, Phillies, and Flyers without ever moving your car.
Use GamePlan to find the ultimate Philadelphia sports weekend. Citizens Bank Park is 0.2 miles from the Linc — a Phillies Saturday + Eagles Sunday is one of the most convenient back-to-back combinations in American sports.
Lincoln Financial Field opened in 2003 and has been renovated multiple times. The Eagles' fan base — frequently cited as the most intense in the NFL — creates game-day energy that visiting teams consider a genuine challenge. The open-air design means Philadelphia weather is part of every late-season game.
You cannot leave Philadelphia without eating these.
Philadelphia's most distinguished hotel, in a 1929 PSFS building. Walking distance to Reading Terminal Market and easy Broad Street Line access.
Best for: Luxury travelers, couplesA contemporary luxury hotel overlooking Logan Square. Excellent restaurant, rooftop bar, walking distance to Philadelphia's finest museums.
Best for: Design-focused travelers, couplesThe finest boutique hotel in Philadelphia, overlooking Rittenhouse Square. The weekend brunch is among the best in the city.
Best for: Special occasions, couplesPhiladelphia's oldest bar, continuously operating since 1860. An Eagles game day at McGillin's is a full Philadelphia experience.
Must order: Yard of ale, local draft beerPhiladelphia's most celebrated Belgian beer bar — 30+ Belgian ales on draft or in bottle. An extraordinary selection in a welcoming setting.
Must order: Whatever the Belgian seasonal is, mussels in beerOne of the first great craft beer bars in Philadelphia, serving exclusively Pennsylvania-brewed beers since 1999.
Must order: Any Pennsylvania craft draftGreg Vernick's James Beard Award-winning restaurant. The finest contemporary American cooking in Philadelphia. Book weeks ahead.
Order: Chef's tasting, whatever Greg is doing with the seasonMichael Solomonov's James Beard Award-winning Israeli restaurant — the finest in America. The hummus, lamb shoulder, and mezze selection are legendary.
Order: Israeli Breakfast, lamb shoulder, mezze selectionThe James Beard Award-winning roast pork sandwich. Better than the cheesesteak (we said it). Get there before 2pm — they sell out.
Order: Roast pork with sharp provolone and broccoli rabePhiladelphia's fan base is famously passionate. Show respect for the city and team, and you'll find Eagles fans are actually welcoming — when the Eagles win.
Take the Orange Line from Center City to NRG Station — directly adjacent to all four South Philly venues. $2.50, 10 minutes, no parking.
You will be asked: Pat's, Geno's, or Tony Luke's. The correct answer is Tony Luke's (locals) or a neighborhood shop. Form your own opinion.
The Phillies' ballpark is a short walk from the Linc. A Phillies Saturday + Eagles Sunday is one of the most accessible two-game weekends in the NFL.
Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, the Barnes Foundation, the Philadelphia Museum of Art (Rocky steps!) — Philadelphia's cultural depth is extraordinary.
Philadelphia soft pretzels from a street vendor are $1–2 and are better than any pretzel you've ever had. Mustard only. Non-negotiable.
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