Host Karen Posted July 7, 2007 #26 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Thanks, nitnee, for offering to answer questions from folks traveling into and out of Philadelphia. I'm sure the "best cheesesteak" arguement could continue ad infinitum. Maybe folks should try all of them and then decide. Let's keep any other controversies off this thread, shall we? TIA. Karen HostKaren@CruiseCritic.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TPKeller Posted July 7, 2007 #27 Share Posted July 7, 2007 I'm sure the "best cheesesteak" arguement could continue ad infinitum. Maybe folks should try all of them and then decide. I think I would gain more weight from 7 days in Philadelphia than 7 days on a cruise ship! :eek: The Cheesesteak-house-crawl!!! Theron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Karen Posted July 7, 2007 #28 Share Posted July 7, 2007 I think I would gain more weight from 7 days in Philadelphia than 7 days on a cruise ship! :eek: The Cheesesteak-house-crawl!!! Theron And don't forget the hot pretzels. I assume they still sell them? I haven't been to Philadelphia in years other than to visit the Flower Show in the spring. Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinMommas Posted July 7, 2007 #29 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Philadelphia has great museums, right now King Tut is at the Art Museum tickets needed in advance. Of course all the historic places are a must see. There are so many great restaurants that it could take a year to visit them all. You can also sample many types of food in Reading Terminal at 11th and Arch. www.Philly.com has many listings of things to do and places to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPT Trips Posted July 7, 2007 #30 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Philadelphia has great museums, right now King Tut is at the Art Museum tickets needed in advance. Of course all the historic places are a must see.There are so many great restaurants that it could take a year to visit them all. You can also sample many types of food in Reading Terminal at 11th and Arch. www.Philly.com has many listings of things to do and places to go. Actually, King Tut is at the Franklin Institute http://www2.fi.edu/ - through Sept. 30, so time for cruisers! Also see http://www.kingtut.org/home The reviews have been mixed . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolfinmusic Posted July 7, 2007 #31 Share Posted July 7, 2007 And don't forget the hot pretzels. I assume they still sell them? I haven't been to Philadelphia in years other than to visit the Flower Show in the spring. Karen Yes! And the pretzel places seem to be sprouting up on every corner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac303 Posted July 7, 2007 #32 Share Posted July 7, 2007 If you are able to arrive a day early, between the Historical area, Art Museum, Zoo, you will have plenty to keep busy. And of course the Philadelphia diet: Cheesesteaks, soft pretzels, Tastykakes, and for the ones willing to try a true S.Eastern PA area food there is always Scrapple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betsyw812 Posted July 7, 2007 #33 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Our family went to the King Tut exhibit on July 5th and were very disappointed. The famous mask, which is used to promote the exhibition in print and on the internet and is reproduced in paint on the front steps of the Franklin Institute, is not part of this tour, which comes pretty close to bait and switch advertising. There are some interesting things, but it was terribly overcrowded so it was hard to really take your time and enjoy them (I got hit by baby strollers twice - don't know why they allowed them in). And the exhibit doesn't really fit in with the rest of the museum. I missed the exhibition the last time it was in the country and still feel like I haven't seen it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinMommas Posted July 7, 2007 #34 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Actually, King Tut is at the Franklin Institute http://www2.fi.edu/ - through Sept. 30, so time for cruisers! Also see http://www.kingtut.org/home The reviews have been mixed . . . My apologies. I had my museums mixed up. Thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandabear Posted July 7, 2007 #35 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Someone asked about the traffic/weather in AC in October... traffic will be almost nonexistent. Once Labor Day is gone, so is the beach traffic. Expect about one hour of travel from center city. Weather can vary wildly in October. You might get a beautiful day in the mid 60s-70s or it could be cold and raining. But the "beauty" of AC is that you never have to go outside. For anyone just looking to get a quick "tourist" activity in Philly, there are horse drawn carriage rides through the historic district. You can get a ride from the area around Independence Mall (6th and Chestnut Street). There are also the "ride the duck" tours. This bus/boat gives another tour and also drives into the river and floats you around the waterfront area. (I much prefer the horses, though the ducks will give you your own "quacker"). If you are in town around Halloween, try an evening Ghost tour. I agree with the comment that the Tut exhibit is not as impressive as I had hoped. Also, the Independence Hall area and the Rocky Steps (at the Art Musuem) are not really close...certainly not walking distance...especially if you are dragging your luggage around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy from Delaware Posted July 7, 2007 #36 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Another site for info about what's going on in philly is www.gophila.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAYHEYRENEE Posted July 9, 2007 #37 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Also, there is a square ( I believe it is called Franklin Square) behind the new Constitution Center for those who like mini golf or merry go rounds. If you go to the Museums on the Parkway, there are some neat fountains along the way. Across the street form City hall is all large oversized game pieces, bingo-monopoly(the wheelbarrel, iron)-chess-parchesse etc. There is the clothespin and LOVE statue. Yes do stop at the Reading terminal market. Bassets ice cream is to die for and there are many baked goods from the Amish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted July 9, 2007 #38 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Thanks, nitnee, for offering to answer questions from folks traveling into and out of Philadelphia. I'm sure the "best cheesesteak" arguement could continue ad infinitum. Maybe folks should try all of them and then decide. Let's keep any other controversies off this thread, shall we? TIA. Karen HostKaren@CruiseCritic.com Are you kiddin' me??? ARE YOU KIDDIN' ME?!?!?!??!!? Arguing about which place makes the best cheesesteaks is an actual SPORT in Philadelphia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstyrs Posted July 9, 2007 #39 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Just back from Vegas, Wow! it was hot!!,thanks for all the info,Ok lets see rent a car after the cruise dont gamble in Pilly. wait tell we get to Atantic City,we got to have a Cheesesteak w/wiz:cool: not save to drive to "Pat's Or Gino's place or is it:rolleyes: got to see the Liberty Bell is there a place close by here to have a Cheesesteak:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitnee Posted July 9, 2007 Author #40 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Hi, We will be cruiseing on the Empress in late Oct.After are cruise will be renting a car and driving to Atlantic City.How is the Traffic,and the weather that time of the year? We love to gamble is there any close by casino in phil? It will take about 75 minutes to drive from Airport to AC. No traffic in Oct. From PHL, take 95 North to Walt Whitman Bridge, follow signs to Atlantic City via Atlantic City Expressway. Casinos in PA are basically slots only....if thats your thing, skip AC. If not, ride down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Karen Posted July 9, 2007 #41 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Are you kiddin' me??? ARE YOU KIDDIN' ME?!?!?!??!!? Arguing about which place makes the best cheesesteaks is an actual SPORT in Philadelphia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's why I encourage visitors to try them all. What's a few added calories when you're on vacation. :eek: Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPT Trips Posted July 9, 2007 #42 Share Posted July 9, 2007 My apologies. I had my museums mixed up. Thanks for the info No apologies necessary . . . folks would certainly enjoy the Art Museum too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPT Trips Posted July 9, 2007 #43 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Someone asked about the traffic/weather in AC in October... traffic will be almost nonexistent. Once Labor Day is gone, so is the beach traffic. Expect about one hour of travel from center city. Weather can vary wildly in October. You might get a beautiful day in the mid 60s-70s or it could be cold and raining. But the "beauty" of AC is that you never have to go outside. For anyone just looking to get a quick "tourist" activity in Philly, there are horse drawn carriage rides through the historic district. You can get a ride from the area around Independence Mall (6th and Chestnut Street). There are also the "ride the duck" tours. This bus/boat gives another tour and also drives into the river and floats you around the waterfront area. (I much prefer the horses, though the ducks will give you your own "quacker"). If you are in town around Halloween, try an evening Ghost tour. I agree with the comment that the Tut exhibit is not as impressive as I had hoped. Also, the Independence Hall area and the Rocky Steps (at the Art Musuem) are not really close...certainly not walking distance...especially if you are dragging your luggage around! Hey, Rocky managed to do it in training and even went to the "Italian" Market too. The bad part is that there is no easy way to get from Independence Hall to the Art Museum steps using public transportation. You need to use the hop on and off tourist bus . . . and I'm blanking on the name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseKeeper Posted July 9, 2007 #44 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Are you kiddin' me??? ARE YOU KIDDIN' ME?!?!?!??!!? Arguing about which place makes the best cheesesteaks is an actual SPORT in Philadelphia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oooh oooh oooh, let's talk HOAGIES!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPT Trips Posted July 9, 2007 #45 Share Posted July 9, 2007 It will take about 75 minutes to drive from Airport to AC. No traffic in Oct. From PHL, take 95 North to Walt Whitman Bridge, follow signs to Atlantic City via Atlantic City Expressway. Casinos in PA are basically slots only....if thats your thing, skip AC. If not, ride down. Just avoid rush hours . . . and have your tolls ready for the Atlantic City Expressway and returning to Philly over the bridge. If you drive to AC, park in a casino lot, not one of the private lots. Casino lots are much cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bchbms Posted July 9, 2007 #46 Share Posted July 9, 2007 . You need to use the hop on and off tourist bus . . . and I'm blanking on the name... It's called the "Philly Flash". They're purple and you'll see them all around town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAYHEYRENEE Posted July 9, 2007 #47 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Just avoid rush hours . . . and have your tolls ready for the Atlantic City Expressway and returning to Philly over the bridge.If you drive to AC, park in a casino lot, not one of the private lots. Casino lots are much cheaper. Also, if you sign up for the casino's card some offer free parking with just showing your card and others offer discount. It takes but 10 minutes and saves money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitnee Posted July 23, 2007 Author #48 Share Posted July 23, 2007 There's this place there called Independence-Something-Or-Other where they signed some Declarationn thing on July 4, a long time ago that is kinda important in American history located at around 4th and Chestnut Streets that you might want to see along with the new National Constitution Center and please avoid run-on sentences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJBill Posted July 23, 2007 #49 Share Posted July 23, 2007 There's this place there called Independence-Something-Or-Other where they signed some Declarationn thing on July 4, a long time ago that is kinda important in American history located at around 4th and Chestnut Streets that you might want to see along with the new National Constitution Center and please avoid run-on sentences. It's called Independence Mall. You can also see the Liberty Bell as well as the NAtional Constitution Center and the US mint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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