Going to philly for the first time... (Reading, Gap: neighborhoods, university)

[90'sHip_Hop_Head]

West philly to be specific...my close friend was born and raised there
and we are going next tuesday and staying a few days at his relatives house.

Im crazy excited I cant wait to experience the culture of philly...and I especially cant wait to take a bite out of that famous cheesesteak!!!

[swp4lfe]

West Philly is not very safe but stay with your friend and you will be just fine.

[Raena77]

Stay with your friend and go hit the areas where the franklin museum is..Art museum and such..not too bad. South street is also cool..but go during the day.

[chessimprov]

Reading Terminal, the troc- monday movie nights are cool if they have them right now, are worth checking out

[Tone509]

University City, which is the easternmost part of West Philly, can be an interesting place to check out. Lots of ethnic restaurants and bars to enjoy for le$$ than in the Center City neighborhoods.

If you've spent quality time socializing in the DMV, especially the D and M, you won't be intimidated by South Street. If anything, it's rather commercialized compared to twenty years ago. Back in the day, you'd see punk rockers with mohawks roaming the streets at night, especially during the weekend. They've been largely replaced by New Millennium hip-hop heads who stand on the sidewalk preening for each other instead of patronizing the venues.

[90'sHip_Hop_Head]

Originally Posted by Tone509

University City, which is the easternmost part of West Philly, can be an interesting place to check out. Lots of ethnic restaurants and bars to enjoy for le$$ than in the Center City neighborhoods.

If you've spent quality time socializing in the DMV, especially the D and M, you won't be intimidated by South Street. If anything, it's rather commercialized compared to twenty years ago. Back in the day, you'd see punk rockers with mohawks roaming the streets at night, especially during the weekend. They've been largely replaced by New Millennium hip-hop heads who stand on the sidewalk preening for each other instead of patronizing the venues.

New millennium Hip Hop Heads as in the bubble gum rap type stuff?If that is what you are referring to than I dont call that Hip Hop at all.I am much more familiar and have spent more time in DC opposed to MD.I will tell You all about the trip when I get back....

[Tone509]

Originally Posted by 90'sHip_Hop_Head

New millennium Hip Hop Heads as in the bubble gum rap type stuff?If that is what you are referring to than I dont call that Hip Hop at all.I am much more familiar and have spent more time in DC opposed to MD.I will tell You all about the trip when I get back....

"New Millennium" as in "younger than the 90's". Just trying to point out the type of youth you're more likely to see as the night wears on at South Street. Although that strip has seen better days, there are still some decent places to eat and drink in between the Gap and Starbucks and such.