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Planning to spend a day in early May photographing Eastern Penitentiary near 22nd and Fairmount. Looking for hotels in the vicinity in a "good" area. Want to avoid downtown traffic.

How can i reach Wilkes barre from Philadelphia international airport?

How can I get frrom Wilkes-Barre Bus Terminal to Philedelphia 30th Street Train Station. I have asked a few people but to no no avail. I am hoping to get this information as soon as possible so that I may make plans accordingly, for I will be departing on January 10, 2013....Thank You

I am coming with a group of girls on Friday September 21 2012 and preferably wanted to go to a male strip club but most of the good ones are closed on Friday. So another option is a good nightclub that will play hiphop/ r&b music but a very mixed crowed. Please help as the 21st is only 3 days away.

We are headed to Philly at the end of August to see a Phillies game. 2 adults, 3 kids 9,7,5. I'm trying to decide on a hotel but it will depend on getting around at night in Philly. I'm looking at a hotel in City Center near the Mkt. East Station or the Holiday Inn near the stadium. I prefer the City Center hotel but I'm worried about taking the metro (?) at night after the game. The Holiday Inn is in walking distance and it seems as though it's safe enough but the reviews on the hotel are not great. The third option is to simply stay wherever and driving to and from the game. Can anyone share their thoughts?

I will travel to the u.s. as a tourist and would like to use my smartphone(Samsung 1510 that uses the 3G) in USA , with a data package (100MB) --would be enough for 2 months). Please note that international roaming is too expensive in this case. I need these data packages,for example, to be able to use Skype. Guess the best in the sates are AT&T and T_Mobile? Can I, as a tourist use this service? I need to have an American address, not the address of the hotel? Can I make and receive local calls and SMS?How can I buy this service from Brazil? Need to change the cell chip? What is the cost? Which are the best companies to ask for? Thank you very much

Hi due to travel to philadelphia in May for work, need to get to Andover philadelphia, is any body familiar with this area, where would be the best place to book regarding hotels. and is it far from the international airport as we be visiting from the united kingdom. kathy

Hello, I will be attending a convention the last week of March and would prefer to rent a studio or small apartment for that week. Can anyone recommend a reliable site for this, and also please tell me which area of town I should be looking for? Usually rentals are classified by neighborhoods and I don't know Philly! I've checked roomarama and airbnb, but didn't know where the places were located. Many thanks, Patti

I'll be going to the convention centre on Monday, a public holiday, and would like to know a safe place to park my car. I have a disabled sticker and am looking for a garage at a fair price, with enough space open my door fully. Don't really want an open lot. I would entertain parking further out (South Philly? and taking the metro in. Thanks

Hey guys - I'm doing some research for an art project and I'm curious if anyone can help me find some not-so-ordinary bathrooms to visit. They can be anywhere in the city, but preferably downtown somewhere. I know this is a unique request, but any help would be appreciated, thanks!

I need to check and see if I take the commuter rail from Philly airport to hotel at 99 S. !7th St which is best route on a week day.

If I am taking a train into 30th Street Station in Philly using Amtrak, can I then catch SEPTA to 1201 Market Street to where my hotel is located. At the Marriott?

Can anyone recommend a good vegan restaurant in Philly? Thank you in advance for your help! :)

I'm visiting the hospital and was told the inn at Penn Hilton in University Park is a short walk to the hospital. Is this correct and is this a safe area to walk around. Also in general is this area safe and does it have local stores and places to eat.

My girlfriend and I are planning a 5-day, 3-city vacation. The first two days are in Washington DC, the third is in Philadelphia, the fourth is in New York, and for the fifth we are going back to DC. We are not staying the night in Philadelphia, we are just stopping their for the day on our way between DC and New York, so we do not have a way to store our luggage and do not want to drag it around the city with us. Does anyone know if Amtrak has any lockers near the 30th street station that we can rent for the day? Any Must Sees/Dos and travel tips for DC and Philly are also welcome....

Is there a web address/site or individual I can contact concerning long term parking e.g. 1 1/2 weeks adjacent to 30th Street Station Phila? Thanks in advance.

I left my suitcase in a cab, 3 days ago, I contacted several companies because I don't know which taxi I was driving with. I've put my suitcase (with all my wardrobe) in taxi's trunk and when I got out of it I forgot to take the suitcase out. I don't know what to do, I'm sending e mails, should I contact the police? It was really stupid of me to not picking my suitcase but I'm really desperate now. If you have any suggestions please let me know. Thanks

Hi, does anyone know how to get from Philly to NYC after 10pm? Looks like the last bus goes at 10pm and the first goes at 3am or so... I'm looking for something departing untill midnight. Thanks for hints. Jan

Is there public transportation to Longwood Gardens? If not is there a tour company that leaves Philly and goes there?

What is the area like around S. Broad and Walnut Street? We have hastily booked a room at the Holiday Inn Express Midtown and I have been searching for info on the area surrounding the hotel to no avail. So to all you locals, is the area decent? What is there to do there? Anything we should steer clear of? Thanks in advance!

I am going to be in Philadelphia with work between 15th and 18th June 2011. Would any member like to meet for coffee lunch or dinner?

I use to live in Philly from 76 - 77 and am wondering if anyone remembers a little cheese steak place that use to be located across the street, or close to the stadiums there on Broad Street? Please let me know cause it's driving me nuts. Thanks! Go Cowboys!

We are a couple in our early 60's, and wandering what would be the central area to stay to see the highlights of Philadelphia. We are planning to spend about150.00 per night for lodging.

This might be a long shot, but... a while back we saw a show on Foodnetwork (I think), about the best burger places around the country. One was near Philadelphia, something with 'moon' in the name. They serve burgers made from Bison and more exotic sources and we really want to go check it out. Any ideas what it might be called? Thanks :-)

Anyone ever used one of these and what's your opinion on their convenience? I'm planning on visiting at the end of April with my 4 boys and am looking to control the cost of doing some of the more touristy things. Also any hotel recommendations that are kid friendly and have a pool.

hello, i'm thomas from switzerland and i would like to visit philadelphia next mai. it would be great to meet somebody who would show me the city. i think it would be great to get around with a lokal to see the good places, restaurants, bars and so on. i'm intrestet in sport so i would love to see a sport event. i also plan to go to new york and washington by train for a day tripp. i hope there is somebody???? maybe one day i can show you around in switzerland. all the best thomas

I want to fly in to Philadelphia airport, stay close to airport. What is the closest outlet mall to the airport and do I need to rent a car or do they provide shuttles - any of the airports.

HI, I have a conference coming up in the Philadelphia area and had a quick question. Where should I stay at? We have the choice of either the doubletree on south broad or the embassay on benjamin parkway. I am looking for safety and restaurants within walking distance. Thank you.

Hi: I have to go to K street to see a client. I was wondering if that is a really bad area? Thanks.

I will arrive from NYC on Megabus at 30th Street Station at 9am and have a flight at 17pm so i have some hours to wait until the departure in order to be able to go to the center of town I wonder if the 30th Street Station has luggage storage and what is the price. Cause i will catch the train to the airport there too. Tks Bruno