Pennsylvania Travel Forum

Hi, on vacation in the US this summer, I will have a 4 hour stop in Philadelphia around lunch time. Where is the best place to stop, park, and which has a few restaurants to choose from and is near some interesting places to visit...? ..and what would be the top 2 or 3 things to see in this admittedly quick stop-over ? Thanks very much.

Can I find what bus goes from Market East Station to 4th and Ransteed anywhere on the web? Getting driving directions on the web is easy but I would use public transportation more if I knew how to get directions.

I'd like to use Phlash bus from Philadelhia Museum of
Art to Penn's Landing and afterwards- in several hours- from Penn's
Landing to Market East Station.
Please, tell me may I buy tickets inside Phlash bus,if not then where, and
where is Phlash bus Stop located near Phila Museum of Art.

Thank you

I will be taking the train to Lancaster in August and would like to find a tour or transportation into the surrounding areas for photos.Is it possible to hire a carriage to take you around??

Are the shops in town open on Sundays?

Hi! I'm taking my family to the Allentown/Bethlehem/Leheigh area for a weekend at the end of the August. We're coming in of a Fri so I think we're going to miss the Bethlehem farmer's market, but I was wondering if anyone could recommend other fresh produce markets, or even better - a great place to pick your own fruit! Last year we picked raspberries in MD and it was fantastic for the kids. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

We were also trying to find some good hikes to do. We'll be traveling with 3 year olds, so not too rough (though we can carry them), but some good sites or vistas would be fantastic.

Thanks in advance!

I'll be taking a river trip in early August from Milford to Worthington park. i was planing on three days and i was wondering if there is any rapid water on the river that time of year.

Can anyone tell me what are the most scenic places to hike in NE Pennsylvania? I am visiting a friend in Hamlin PA (near Scranton) and would like to know how the hiking compares to up in the Canadian Rockies. My skill level is easy to moderate amateur and I like to see waterfalls and mountain vistas.

Hi! Does anyone know whether there is any store in the King of Prussia Mall selling The Hives' t-shirt?

Cheers!
Doremon

Hi! I am travelling to King of Prussia this coming week from overseas. I would like to find out what is the best means of transport from the Philadelphia Airport to the King of Prussia? If I take a cab, how much would that be? I just want to make sure I have enough cash to pay as it seems that payment by credit card is not available.

Cheers!
Doremon

My husband and I are visiting Philadelphia for the first time at the end of July. I've done hours of research online to locate the perfect hotel. It seems we're better off staying in Center City rather than staying in a suburb and driving in everyday. However, before I make the final decision on a hotel, we are now trying to decide if we should take Amtrak instead. We're coming from Richmond, VA, so it would be easy for us to hop on the train and ride to Philadelphia. However, if we do that, I'm wondering if we'll have a hard time once we arrive getting from the station to our hotel. Keeping in mind I haven't yet bookd a hotel I have the following questions:

1. Are there acceptable hotels near the train station? And if so, do you know the names of those hotels or on which streets they are located?

2. If we don't stay near the train station, will it cost us an arm and a leg to take a taxi to a hotel in Center City?

3. How far is the train station from the tourist attractions? (i.e. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, etc...)

I appreciate any advise/information that anyone can provide.

Thanks!

What are you doing July 4th while in Philly?
What are some nice events to attend??

My family and I are going to Philadelphia in August and we plan to stay 3 days. We will arrive driving a rented car. We actually know nothing about the city: can you help me with these questions?
1. Which area should I choose to find a hotel? Not very difficult to find, not very difficult to park, safe area, etc
2. Should I walk, drive or use public transport?
3. Any place to avoid (unsafe, "too for tourists only", etc)
Thanks in advance

Hi everybody!
We (two adults, one son) shall visit Pennsylvania next August. After a few days in Philadelphia, we will drive to Lancaster ans spend one-two days there. Then we will head to NYC: we have a couple of days so we would like to take it easy, drive a scenic road, and stop on the way in some scenic-special location (a park?).

Any suggestion wellcome!

Thanks, ciao
Luciano (Milan, Italy)

A friend and I are making a pilgrimage to the Magic Gardens on South Street and are looking for a place to stay within walking distance. Any out-of-the-way places you could recommend? Thanks for you help. Connie

Hello, my daughter and friend are planning on attending a concert in August Around the 300 block of South Street. I am struggling with a 19 year old on her own but I know I need to so I am asking your help in making this a safe night. She will be driving into city from the west via 76. We don't need directions as much as safety tips and possibly parking tips. On a weekday, after what time are street parking meters free etc?
Jim

I'm headed to Philly in late June to attend the US Olympic Trials for gymnastics. It's my first time going there as a "grown up" where I won't be attending a conference or trade show and will actually have time to see the city. Most of the tips I've read are about visiting historical sites, many of which I saw as a kid and frankly am not that interested in (horrible and unpatriotic, I know). I've already identified a couple of museums that I'd like to check out but what else is there to do/see?

Is it possible to stay for a number of days with the Amish community - that is, if they provide any bed & breakfast/simple hotel accommodation?
Many thanks-
Sean McKiernan

Almost everything closes around 6pm. Anything to do after that in the downtown area for a family? Any recommended walks or night views of the city?

Hi there,
My husband and I fly off to Philadelphia tomorrow and are looking forward to all the sights!
However, someone has just suggested to us that it is possible to do a daytrip to New York on public transport which we had never thought about before...
If anyone has any info or suggestions on how to do it - in a fairly easy way, lol - it would be much appreciated!
We leave tomorrow morning, arrgh! and are there til June 3rd.
Many thanks for anyone kind enough to offer some advice x

We're driving from Philadelphia to Wilkes Barre about mid-day on Friday, May 23, the start of Memorial Day weekend. We heard that traffic on the highway that leads directly from Philly to WB will be packed with people going to the Poconos for the weekend. We're looking for an alternate route that might be less crowded.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thank you.

We're planning our big East Coast trip to check out universities for our son. My question is, should I rent a car as soon as we arrive in Philadelphia (and pay the $21/day parking charge, plus additional parking at UPenn, etc.)? Or, should we wait until the day we leave for Princeton, NJ, and rent the car that morning, drive up to Princeton, spend a couple of days there and New Brunswick visiting universitis and family friends? Do we need a car to go from downtown Philadelphia to UPenn and back, and other places in Philadelphia?

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS A MENU THAT I CAN GET EMAILED TO ME FROM NAPPY NIKKI'S RESTAURANT IN PHILADELPHIA. VBENEDICT@PROCALLONLINE.COM THANKS

I will be in Pittsburgh from 25th May and will be there for 2 weeks. Since i dont carry a laptop .. I was wondering where can i use internet in Pittsburgh? Any place accessible? Does the city have Net cafe's like they do in Asia and all over Europe. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thankz.

What is the inscription on the Unknown Soldiers Tomb Washington Square?

I'll be going to a wedding in Pittsburgh next month. Any tips for the things I shouldn't miss seeing. I won't have a lot of time (and did grow up in PA), but I've never been to Pittsburgh.

I see that photography is prohibited on the regular tour, but OK on the in-depth tour.

It is possible to photograph the exterior without restriction, or must one have permission?

Can anyone suggest a Philadelphia suburb motel that's located near the SEPTA subway line? What are some small towns connected by the SEPTA toward the DT area? what area of the city should I try to avoid?

Bob

My husband and I will be traveling through PHL later this month and will have a 4 hour lay over going and a 6 hour layover coming back. I was wondering if someone could tell me if there are cheap options that would allow us to take a bus, train, etc. into Philadelphia central where we could take an hour or two to look at the Liberty Bell etc. The thought of hanging out that long at an airport between flights does not sound appealing. I would love to hear your opinions as to whether or not this would be feasible time wise or if the transportation system is good and efficent. Thanks in advance for your help.

I find from fellow VT member that on May 31 & June 1 will have the Air Exposition with F-15 & Airforce Thunderbirds at McGuire AirForce Base. Is it far from the Franklin Square or the downtown area ?