The City of Brotherly Love offers a number of fun and interesting tourist destinations that include the Liberty Bell, historic Old Towne and a famous harbor area lined with shops, galleries and museums. After long days of exploring and adventure, dance and dine at a number of Latin-inspired night clubs where you can sip on colorful drinks and listen to popular live bands that provide the soundtrack for nights of fun and excitement.
Bar Ferdinand offers gourmet Latin-inspired cuisine that includes menu items such as "pimientos y cebollas," which combines red peppers, onions, olive oil, fresh garlic and fresh rosemary, and "gambas y cangrejo," which is a shrimp and crab salad with spinach, oranges and lemon vinaigrette. After dinner, take to the dance floor and let loose on a dance floor lit by dim mood lighting. The artwork at Bar Ferdinand is influenced by Spanish culture and is bright and cheerful. Live Latin bands play here on a frequently offering an authentic soundtrack for long nights of dancing and relaxing. Dress sharp for nights here to fit in with a hip mixed-age crowd.
Bar Ferdinand
1030 N. Second St.
Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-923-1313
barferdinand.com
Call ahead of your vacation to the Philadelphia area and book salsa and tango dance lessons at Brasil's. Large dance floors flanked by full bars and large seating areas are featured here in colorful rooms ful of art and plants. Tropical cocktails such as mojitos, margaritas and pina coladas are served and as of April, 2010, Corona bottles were offered at $3.00 every night of the week before 11 pm. The vibe at Brasil's is known to be fast-paced and fun. Well-dressed patrons twirl and dip while live bands offer up music laced with Spanish guitar and large horn sections. Brasil's is an industrial-style space that is spacious and features a light show that moves to the beat of the music while bouncing off a number of mirrored disco balls.
Brasil's
112 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19176
215-413-1700
brasilsnightclub-philly.com
Cuba Libre is located in the Olde Town area of Philadelphia and is known its colorful floorshow. After dinner on Friday and Saturday nights, professional dancers put on a show in the dining room. The decor at Cuba Libre includes ornate doors, decorative gates, custom-made furniture and accessories designed to reflect the feel of Cuba. A number of popular dishes make up the menu here and include dishes such as the Cuban sandwich, guava BBQ ribs and ceviche.
Cuba Libre
10 S. Second St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-627-0666
cubalibrerestaurant.com
