Why should I move to Philadelphia? (Reading, Washington: theater, universities, live)

[Duderino]

Originally Posted by itinérant

Thanks. I'll be all right. What are the "relatively close points of interest"?

Beaches in NJ, DE and MD, the PA countryside, Pocono mountains, multiple large and interesting cities (NYC, Baltimore and DC), Hudson Valley, Chesapeake Bay, etc. Even parts of New England are not that far for a long weekend.

The region is also chock full of history.

[thedirtypirate]

Originally Posted by itinérant

Has anyone been to Wissahickon Valley Park?

I have walked all over the park. My gf and I love riding our bikes on Forbidden Drive. It is a nice way to get out of the city without having to leave.


Houston Meadow in Wissahickon Valley is really unbelievable

Why should you live in Philly though? Well if your a single guy, you will be happy to know their are 70,000 more single woman than men in Philly.

According to the Census Bureau, in terms of population, Center City is second only to midtown manhattan.

Seven Reasons to Feel Super About Center City - Citified

The average income is $107,000 in Center City.

[itinérant]

Originally Posted by Duderino

Beaches in NJ, DE and MD, the PA countryside, Pocono mountains, multiple large and interesting cities (NYC, Baltimore and DC), Hudson Valley, Chesapeake Bay, etc. Even parts of New England are not that far for a long weekend.

The region is also chock full of history.

Those are definitely good reasons.

[itinérant]

What are the best historical attractions?

[kidphilly]

Historic Attractions — visitphilly.com

[southbound_295]

Originally Posted by itinérant

What are the best historical attractions?

What periods of history are you interested in?

[LivingHumanBeing]

Originally Posted by Duderino

Beaches in NJ, DE and MD, the PA countryside, Pocono mountains, multiple large and interesting cities (NYC, Baltimore and DC), Hudson Valley, Chesapeake Bay, etc. Even parts of New England are not that far for a long weekend.

The region is also chock full of history.

Its always annoyed me when people think New England or Boston is the only place in the country with fall foliage, colonial history and charm.

Philadelphia and the rest of the Mid-Atlantic have the same exact ****ing thing and I actually prefer it to New England. For starters, its a more mild climate. The PA countryside is gorgeous and very underrated as well.

[LivingHumanBeing]

Originally Posted by itinérant

What are the best historical attractions?

Too many to list.

Obviously there is Independence Mall, which is the largest historical block in the entire country. There is so much history not just in the city limits of Philadelphia but all around in the suburbs as well.

Society Hill is the largest stock of colonial architecture in the nation. Old City is one of the best if not the best historical neighborhood in the country. There is Valley Forge and Fort Mifflin for Revolutionary War sites and forts, to name a few. There are so many places with stories of inventions and firsts, cemeteries, etc

There is so much more around the city even for folks who have lived there years. It doesn't even have to be Revolutionary War history, but they are building an American Revolution Museum that should be opened in over a year.

[blazetrigger]

Originally Posted by LivingHumanBeing

Its always annoyed me when people think New England or Boston is the only place in the country with fall foliage, colonial history and charm.

Philadelphia and the rest of the Mid-Atlantic have the same exact ****ing thing and I actually prefer it to New England. For starters, its a more mild climate. The PA countryside is gorgeous and very underrated as well.

Hear hear!

[Steinish]

Originally Posted by itinérant

I have an interview with a Philadelphia company. I know they are going to ask me why do I want to live there. The reality is that I am interested in the job and that is the main attraction.

What is there to like about Philadelphia from the standpoint of a younger, single male? My interests are pretty basic, really. I'm not into the party scene. I do like domestic travel and am interested in some of the historically significant sites. Also, I like outdoor activities, especially hiking in wooded areas.

Thanks.

For the food ... Specifically the cheesesteaks, pork sandwiches and Johnny's Hots "Hot Combo" (if you haven't had one, you're not a real Philadelphian). It's why we're retiring to Southern Delaware and not South Florida.