Philadelphia Travel Forum

IAM GOING TO PHILLY WITH MY 13YRS OLD DAUGHTER TO GO SHOPPING A GIRLS BONDING TRIP.IAM STAYING AT THE CROWNE PLAZA MARKET STREET AND WOULD LOVE TO KNOW BEST BARGAIN PLACES TO SHOP AND HOW TO GET THERE IS IT SAFE ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT AND ARE CABS EXSPENSIVE.I WOULD BE SO GRATEFUL FOR SOME FEED BACK THANKYOU.

I amgoing to Phily next Tues with a friend to see te King Tut Exhibit. We plan to spend the day in the city and return home early evening. A few questions:

1. We will travel by Amtrak. Is it far/costly by cab to get to the museum (Franklin)?

2. What else could we see and do while there? (We are 2 females in our 30s)

3. We want to also do some shopping suggestions (not high end expensive..nice quality & reasonable shopping).

4. Food places?

5. Is the city easy to navigate?

6. Ares to avoid?

7. Good tips?

thanks

We are coming to new york in Decemeber and would like to know if it is possible to get from new york to the big outlet shopping center THe prussia ? by Train and what hotel are near the shoppoing center


many thanks

Waterfront in Camden. Flying into Airport Saturday afternoon. Want to watch TN-Florica football at 3:30, then going to Opie and Anthony Traveling Virus comedy show at Tweeter. So, where to watch the game? How to get from airport to show? Cab? Shuttle? Boat? Train? Also staying at airport Marriott, so need to travel back that night. Staying in town for Eagles game Monday night. Thanks for your input.

Hi I'm Hugh McGuinness,a white,male,46 year old music promoter.Over for 3 months to do some serious soul music record-shopping.I'm hoping that someone would be kind enough to let me stay for 2-3 days while I get my bearings and local info about safe and/or bohemian places to live; music and arts scenes and of course fantastic dollar bargain bin record stores! I like cats,cocktails,Bobby Bland,screwball comedies,Jean Arthur,scottish indie-pop circa 79-81,Robert B.Parker and songwriting.Thank you!

We want to take a trip from Winchester, Va to Philadelphia, PA and would like to know if any knows any good shops, antiques or just off the wall shops in Philadelphia. So funk is nice lol. Ok, maybe junk lol. Thanks yall.

We'll be in Philly from Aug. 29th-31st (my 40th b-day and our 10th wedding anniversary) and our 3-year old twins will be with us. Any suggestions for fun activities for kids that young? I'm thinking the Franklin Institute might be a bit boring for them but I read that there is a children's museum behind the Franklin Inst. Any good? We don't feel like driving anywhere since we got a free parking deal with the hotel so we're looking for activites in Center City. We're staying at the Loews (12th and Market).

Thanks

I will be in Philadelphia from Feb 16-18 can anyone suggest a 1 day tour or a 2 day tour. There will be 2 kids ages 14 and 12 and 1 adult so it has to be kid friendly. We were also thinking of taking a daytrip Valley Forge, PA one of the days we are in Philadelphia, is that a good idea. thanks

We're coming in to Philly just for the day, for a concert. We decided Just to do the hop on hop off bus thing, just to get a taste of the city ( unless anyone knows a better 1 day tour?)
Our concert is at wachovia complex at 3601 s Broad st philly 19148... We're going to loop around once to see everything, then hop on/off. Which one of these stops should we stop off at last...which one is closest to the statium?


Thanks:)

Stop 1. Independance Visitor's Centre
Stop 2. Betsy Ross House
Stop 3. National Constitution Center
Stop 4. Chinatown
Stop 5. Hard Rock Cafe
Stop 6. City Hall
Stop 7. Basilica of St Peter And St Paul
Stop 8. Rodin Museum
Stop 9. "Rocky's Steps" Museum of Art
Stop 10. Eastern State Penitentiary
Stop 11. Philadelphia Museum of Art
Stop 12. Philadelphia Zoo
Stop 13. Franklin Institute Science Museum
Stop 14. Logan Circle
Stop 15. Academy of Music
Stop 16. Antiques Row
Stop 17. South Street/Head House Square
Stop 18. Society Hill Sheraton
Stop 19. Penn's Landing/waterfront
Stop 20. Old City/Christ Church

Can anyone help me plan a trip to Philadelphia, Washington DC and Colonial Williamsburg, I was thinking 3 days in Philadelphia, 3 days in Washington DC and 2 days in Colonial Williamsburg. there will be 2 kids ages 14 and 12 and 1 adult we will go Feb. 15-23 or mar 22- 29 depending on prices. This is what I got so far tell me if you have any adjustments:

Feb 15-18: Philadelphia, PA

Things to Do
- Independence National Historical Park
- Benjamin Franklin National Memorial
- Franklin Institute Science Museum
- United States Mint
- Betsy Ross House
- Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
- Adventure Aquarium
- Philadelphia Italian Market
- The Shops at Liberty Place

Places to Stay
- The Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn's Landing

Feb. 17: Visit Valley Forge, PA

Things to Do
- Valley Forge National Historical Park

Feb 18-21: Washington, DC

Places to Stay
- Courtyard Washington Embassy suites

Feb 20 Stop at Harpers Ferry, WV

Things to Do
- Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Feb 21: Charlottesville, VA

Feb 21-24: Colonial Williamsburg, VA

Things to Do
- Yorktown Victory Center
- Williamsburg
- Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
- Jamestown Settlement

Places to Stay
- Hilton Garden Inn Williamsburg

Feb 22: visit Yorktown, VA

Things to Do
- Jamestown, the Original Site
- Yorktown Battlefield
- Colonial National Historical Park

Places I didn’t put things to do please help me find things to do and please help me find places to stop on my way from Philadelphia, PA to Washington DC(Preferably in DE and NJ)

Hey, I was wondering if there were any easy ways to get from Philadelphia to Bethlehem for the weekends. I'd be taking a train from ElizabethTown to the 30th street train station in Philadelphia and I need some kind of transportation up to Bethlehem or maybe even Allentown. If anybody knows of any bus line that would leave the 30th station at sometime from Noon to 8pm on Fridays that would be great.(overall im trying to find the easiest way to get from Elizabethtown to Bethlehem for the weekends). thanks =]

Hi everyone,
everytime i am in philadelphia and try to get a tour of the biship white house, they always say there are limited tours. they alwyas seem to be full. Does anyone have any suggestions, what time is it necessary to get to the independnce center in order to get a ticket ? This happened at least 4 times.
thank you

My wife and I are staying near Newark NJ for a few days in September or October. We will be without a car, but want to visit Philadelphia for a day. What are our options for getting to Philadelphia and back, and how is the best way to include Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell during the trip?

Yes I would like to know if there is anything going on at warmdaddy's on saturday 8/4/07 if so is there a cover charge?

Anyone know of

Jesus Save Mission located on Broad Street near Widener


They provide camping and bible study

If anyone near there can get me the proper address and telephone number or
Website will be great..

I know they had a big sign outside that said Jesus saves located on the
left side if traveling north on broad street. Maybe second building from
The corner
All the help is needed
Thank you.

Even though I'm somewhat familiar with Philly, esp. the Center City area, there is always more to learn. 6 of us are going to the Temple/Penn State game in November. Where do you suggest we eat after the game? The group we are with are not very adventurous, but enjoy Italian, Chicken, steak, etc. It would be nice if it wasn't overly crowded, and if possible in Philly, easy to park. Thanks and Peace, Joe

I'm flying into Philly and need to go directly from there to the train station, to take Amtrack to Portland, Maine. I've heard there's a subway from the airport to the train station. Is this true, and where can I find out more?

We will have a stopover of a couple of hours in Philadelphia. Two people traveling with a one-year-old. Can you recommend any child-friendly spots there?

My girlfriend and I will be flying into Philly in september and plan on backpacking up to NY, possibly Boston and then flying back out of Philly, any suggestions for two women in their 20's who don't plan on making any reservations ahead of time just going with the flow for two weeks on the east coast.
Any tips on the cheapest way to travel between those cities, restaurants, pubs, places to take amazing pictures and anything else you can think of I'd really appreciate it!

I am traveling to Philadelphia with a group of students from June 19-23. Do you know of any special events during that time?

From what I have read in this forum, the historical tour is a great thing to do.

I would also like to take the students out for one special meal. Any recommendations?

Thanks so much!

GKS

In Sept I'm going by train from NYC to DC.A friend suggested I leave early, get off at Philly, do the Independence Mall-historical sites gig and continue by train to DC.Can I get one ticket at Penn Stn NYC that will allow me to come and go as I wish on that day? Can I leave my luggage at 30th St stn at Philly? How far from the station to the historical district on foot and how long should I allow in the district before getting back to the train .I'd like to arrive in DC about 5.30 or so-perhaps a bit later but not in the dark.

We are arriving 30th Street Station on Friday, 4/20/07, and plan on going to the Phila. Museum of Art, then on down to the Franklin Institute for the King Tut Exhibit (have tickets) and IMAX film. What type of public transportation is available for 30th St to Museum, to Franklin Institute, back to 30th Street? Thanks for any help offered.

Is Gym Class Heroes scheduled to perform there on April 29th? If so, how do we go about purchasing tickets? And, what is the cheapest, hotel that is close to Penn's Landing? I am driving my daughter and her friends up, but am trying to find out more about where I am going.

What buses can i take to come at the outlet shopping mall from new york city?

I have an appointment at the Passport Office at 10 am on Thursday. I can get a train from Harrisburg arriving at 30th St. Station at 9:35. Will I be able to get a cab easily and get to my appointment on time Or should I take an earlier train which arrives at 8:19.?

Hi everyone! I'll go to New York City tomorrow for a 15-day vacation. I'd like to take a train and spend a whole day in Philly too, leaving early morning and coming back late at night. What should I do, considering I'll have one day? Thank you!

HOW MANY STEPS WOULD I HAVE TO CLIMB IF I DID
THE ROCKY CLIMB?

I decided, very spur of the moment, CRC in hand, that I needed a break. I've been to a few states in the US but never DC, PA or VA. So within two minutes I had booked flights to DC.

Hmmm, two weeks?!? A tad excessive!! But, OK, so i know the places I want to visit...DC (natch), Philly, Baltimore, Annapolis, Richmond and Williamsburg.

All fine - acc booked in DC and Richmond, BUT...didn't realise end of May everybody floods into Philly. Slight problem, can't find any accomodation (through the B&B Philly site) - the hostel looks awful so don't really want to stay there, even though hostels would be my first choice.

Anyway, I've gone the very long winded route of asking...can anyone suggest any good accomodation in the centre of Philly, I will be arriving by Amtrak and want to spend (ideally) no more than $100 a night. Somewhere walking distance from the train station (max 20 min walk/1 - 2 miles is what i class as walking distance).

I will be grateful for any help you can give and if there's any hints or tips you wish to share on the places that I will visit, then I will also be most grateful.

xx

Hi I'm coming over in August/Sept and would love to promote an event-soul/dance/house- any clued-up local promoters wanna get together? Or any info on great local shows I should attend? Thanks Shuggie

My daughter will probably attend Drexel or Temple University starting this fall. Thanks to all of you concerning precautions and safe/unsafe areas. How is the area around Drexel University?