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Old 05-03-2018, 06:06 PM
 
Location: In a chartreuse microbus
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Looking for unique attractions, not real pricey. Any insights would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Old 05-03-2018, 06:45 PM
 
Location: NYC & Media PA
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Walk thru old town, Elfreths alley and the small quaint alleys. Take the subway up to Fishtown (Girard stop) and have a drink at Frankford Hall. Wall along the Schuykill River trail from the Art Museum to South street, then take bus down south street and eat at Little Spoon.

Go to Pat and Genos at night and enjoy the lights and the steaks, then walk along Passyunk Ave, Maybe Eastern State Penitentiary. Observation deck at Liberty Center..Thinking of more
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Old 05-03-2018, 06:48 PM
 
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Tripadvisor is the most comprehensive source of touristy information

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attracti...nsylvania.html

If you can, stop by Reading Terminal Market for lunch for the experience. It's very unique though I think the food is not all that.
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Old 05-04-2018, 05:42 AM
 
Location: NYC & Media PA
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I know its kinda touristy but the hop on hop off buses give a nice overview also and you can jump off if you see a stop you want. Obviously there are all the normal Philly attractions (Liberty Bell/Independence Hall etc-) but I was trying to think of lesser known-frequented ones.
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Old 05-04-2018, 07:00 AM
 
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Second the hop on/hop off bus. You can return to any sight or neighborhood that appeals to you.
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Old 05-04-2018, 07:21 AM
 
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Uptown Beer Garden

On JFK Blvd, between 17th and 18th, next to the Comcast Center.
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Old 05-04-2018, 07:36 AM
 
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Two words...Mutter Museum!
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Old 05-04-2018, 09:12 AM
 
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Great tips - All!!! Thanks everyone.
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Old 05-04-2018, 11:27 AM
 
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Uptown Beer Garden

On JFK Blvd, between 17th and 18th, next to the Comcast Center.
I wouldn't recommend this over Independence or South Street - in fact, I'd avoid. It feels like they put some kegs next to a skycraper and on most evenings turns into a bro-fest.
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Old 05-04-2018, 11:30 AM
 
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To the OP - you need to narrow down your interests a bit more. Philly is a big city with dozens and dozens of sites and sounds. Do you like art? Culture? Drinking? Dancing? Theater? Walking? Biking? Hiking? We can give you more specific popular and off the beaten path (unique) suggestions.

A free one that I'd recommend would be to check out Cira Green. It's a really cool multi-acre rooftop park right on the river near 30th street station with awesome city and river views.
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