Other than the cheese steak advice (I like Pat's but prefer Geno's), I would disagree with CH on the travel tips. The days of walking the aisles of E.K. Tryon & Co are gone, there are no really good gunstores in Philly or even near Philly but Independence Hall, the new Constitution Center and the fabulous Philadelphia Art Museum are musts. Elfreth's Alley and a walk through Old City and Adm. Dewey's flagship, the USS Olympia are worthwhile. The busy Italian Market is something to see as well. Philadelphia is full of great restaurants from "old school" Italian to the most trendy. If you are of a historical bent, The City Tavern might interest you with its pretty authentic colonial era menu. If you like baseball, Citizen's Bank Park is a very nice venue to watch the beloved (but currently hurting) Phillies. If you like exotic cars Dr. Simeone's museum down near the airport is first rate. It's not Torrance or even El Segundo but it's not a bad old town.
Last edited by 11F; 06/14/12 07:41 AM.
