Places to visit in Philadelphia (Reading, Franklin: lease, hotels, price)

[steve1981]

My family and I are considering taking a weekend trip to Philadelphia in December. Now, I already know that I will visit The National Constitution Musuem, Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Fairmount Park and the Reading Terminal, but is there anything else that I should check out? Any resturant reccomendations? Good places to try a Philly Cheesesteak?

[bryson662001]

Originally Posted by steve1981

My family and I are considering taking a weekend trip to Philadelphia in December. Now, I already know that I will visit The National Constitution Musuem, Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Fairmount Park and the Reading Terminal, but is there anything else that I should check out? Any resturant reccomendations? Good places to try a Philly Cheesesteak?

On Sunday you can get in to the Art Museum on a "pay what you want" plan. If you see all those things in a weekend that is a lot. Skip Fairmount Park it is just trees, nothing special.

[gvillager]

Originally Posted by steve1981

My family and I are considering taking a weekend trip to Philadelphia in December. Now, I already know that I will visit The National Constitution Musuem, Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Fairmount Park and the Reading Terminal, but is there anything else that I should check out? Any resturant reccomendations? Good places to try a Philly Cheesesteak?

Tony Lukes has great cheesesteaks. Don't forget the Philadelphia Zoo and the Franklin Institute. And if your into weird medical stuff check out Mütter Museum - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

[orrmobl]

Elfreth's Alley, Betsy Ross's House, Ben Franklin penny statue and his grave, Christ Church, Franklin Institute, the US mint

Elfreth's Alley

Rick's Prince of Steaks in Reading Terminal Market (or most anything there), Jim's Steaks South Street

[gvillager]

Originally Posted by orrmobl

Elfreth's Alley, Betsy Ross's House, Ben Franklin penny statue and his grave, Christ Church, Franklin Institute, the US mint

Elfreth's Alley

Rick's Prince of Steaks in Reading Terminal Market (or most anything there), Jim's Steaks South Street

I forgot about Elfreth's Alley. Great suggestion.

Ricks closed down. Reading Terminal wouldn't renew their lease.

cbs3.com - Rick's Steaks At Reading Terminal Closes Today (http://cbs3.com/local/rick.olivieri.ricks.2.738233.html - broken link)

[akorosdc]

When we had visitors come we took them on a horse-drawn carriage ride around Old City. The driver gives you a little tour and background while you ride around (covered in large blankets). A little pricey, but it can be a nice way to see the historical sites. It would also be faster than walking to them yourself.

I second Tony Luke's for the cheesesteak (or their pork sandwich....I really miss those...), or Steaks on South on South Street.

[bryson662001]

Originally Posted by juniperbleu

When we had visitors come we took them on a horse-drawn carriage ride around Old City. The driver gives you a little tour and background while you ride around (covered in large blankets). A little pricey, but it can be a nice way to see the historical sites. It would also be faster than walking to them yourself.

I second Tony Luke's for the cheesesteak (or their pork sandwich....I really miss those...), or Steaks on South on South Street.

For that matter take the trolly or double decker bus tour if you want to spend the money. I think it's about 25.00 for an all day ticket. It will take you to all the sights and you won't miss anything. You can get off and get on where and whenever you wish. Pick up at the Reading Terminal Market behind Marriott hotel or the visiter center at 6th and Market. (also stops at many of the hotels)