[ARCHIVED THREAD] - visiting philly

Posted: 6/3/2007 5:01:45 PM EDT

hey guys just wanted to ask about what are some good things to see and do while I'm in philly. and apparently pocket knives aren't allowed in any museums. I went downtown today. market st was interesting. mainly just saw the liberty bell and things like that. thanks!

Posted: 6/4/2007 7:17:40 AM EDT

[#1]

Eastern State Pen - Al Capone live there for a time.
USS Olympia - Comm Dewey's flagship at Manila Bay in 1898.
USS New Jersey - I suggest the "firepower" tour.
Constitution Center
Franklin Institute and Science Museum

Just a few off the top of my head.

Posted: 6/4/2007 7:19:06 AM EDT

[#2]

Civil War Museum and Library - IIRC its at 18th & Pine Sts

Posted: 6/4/2007 8:20:21 AM EDT

[#3]

King Tut exhibit is showing at the Franklin Institute (20th and BF Parkway). Good if you like historical stuff. Admission is around $30/person.

Posted: 6/4/2007 9:08:21 AM EDT

[#4]

In no particular order......

U of Penn Museum

Mutter Museum

Italian Market

Reading Terminal Market

South Street

Pat's

Geno's

Koch's Deli

Posted: 6/4/2007 9:44:36 AM EDT

[#5]

If you’re a baseball fan you might want to try seeing a Phillies game or two. They're away most of this week, but will be back next week.

Posted: 6/4/2007 3:28:16 PM EDT

[#6]

Everyone's giving you the things to see, so since you're not from around these parts - I'll tell you what not to see: the Broad st. Subway, a housing project, and any neighborHOOD that looks like England after the Germans bombed it. Use your head and be safe.

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