Those were the things I was going to suggest, too, especially South Street. The Philadelphia Zoo and Penn's Landing are worthwhile, too. Let's see: Elfreth's Alley. Chinatown. Maybe the Mummers Museum?
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What's there to do in Philly in February?
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She said that, not me!Originally Posted by katiemae1277
anyone that eats toast that fell on the floor by the litter box is NOT normal
but that's why we love you Natalie, you let the freak that's hiding in all of us run free!
It wasn't SUPPOSED to be mentioned at allOriginally Posted by Trouts mom
HEY!! That wasn't supposed to mentioned in this thread
sorry I'm late! Did someone call my name?!
I live & work in Philly.... there is TONS to do! What sort of thing do you like? There is tons of theater, museums, places to eat, parks & all kinds of stuff. Plus ice skating at Penns Landing....are you going alone or with a spouse?
I live & work in Philly.... there is TONS to do! What sort of thing do you like? There is tons of theater, museums, places to eat, parks & all kinds of stuff. Plus ice skating at Penns Landing....are you going alone or with a spouse?
ooops! silly meOriginally Posted by Trouts mom
HEY!! That wasn't supposed to mentioned in this thread
The zoo is awesome!!! Plus they have a new exhibit that just opened last summer called Big Cat Falls, they have white lions, and a female that is so beautiful she takes your breath away.....Originally Posted by neetanddave
I forgot about the zoo! Hmmm, though, in February???
Oh come on Neet, you know me..I have to share every little weird thing about my life with all of you....Trout doesn't care much, she would have eaten the toast tooOriginally Posted by neetanddave
It wasn't SUPPOSED to be mentioned at all
Here are the local entertainment papers, check it out now, and the friday before you go for the latest. http://www.citypaper.net/
http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/
here is an activity group that you can join or use to get ideas
http://www.meetin.org/city/MEETinPHI...ADELPHIA&Rem=1
another source www.phillyfunguide.com/funsavers and another
http://www.phila.gov/visitors/index.html
I am not sure what your interests are, but I guarantee you, you will find it in philly and then some. There is plenty to do at anytime of the year.
IF you don't want to plan ahead, when you get here, get one of the local papers the Phila weekly, or city paper, (links above) out of the yellow or orange boxes, they are free, and you will find something to do.
They have restaurants of every etnicity you can imagine, there are professional sports, tons of movies, plays, clubs, bars, churches.
Anymore questions, let me know. Where areyou staying, maybe we can meet?
http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/
here is an activity group that you can join or use to get ideas
http://www.meetin.org/city/MEETinPHI...ADELPHIA&Rem=1
another source www.phillyfunguide.com/funsavers and another
http://www.phila.gov/visitors/index.html
I am not sure what your interests are, but I guarantee you, you will find it in philly and then some. There is plenty to do at anytime of the year.
IF you don't want to plan ahead, when you get here, get one of the local papers the Phila weekly, or city paper, (links above) out of the yellow or orange boxes, they are free, and you will find something to do.
They have restaurants of every etnicity you can imagine, there are professional sports, tons of movies, plays, clubs, bars, churches.
Anymore questions, let me know. Where areyou staying, maybe we can meet?
You have no shame. Which is not necessarily a bad thing.Originally Posted by Trouts mom
Oh come on Neet, you know me..I have to share every little weird thing about my life with all of you....Trout doesn't care much, she would have eaten the toast too
And I think Trout would have made another toast.
I wouldn't say NO shame......I like to think I have someOriginally Posted by neetanddave
You have no shame. Which is not necessarily a bad thing.
And I think Trout would have made another toast.
Awww, poor Trout's mom.
All you have to do is brush the toast off, it'll be fine.
All you have to do is brush the toast off, it'll be fine.
Ok this is sad, I live about 1 1/2 hrs from Philly and never go there.....so all I can think of is food.....
I live in Philly. I get sick of the city tours so here are a few others around Philly. Dress warm especially in the city!
Eastern State Penitentiary (live so close to it but never took the tour)
http://www.easternstate.org/
Manayunk
http://www.manayunkbrewery.com/homepage.php
New Hope
http://www.gophila.com/C/Countryside...lroad/790.html
Mercer Museum-Doylestown
http://www.mercermuseum.org/
Delaware Valley College (just near the Mercer Museum)
Best time is fall but on the weekends they have cultural events. (Alma Mater)
http://www.devalcol.edu/
KOP Mall
http://www.kingofprussiamall.com/
Bryn Athyn Cathedral
http://www.brynathyncathedral.org/
Eastern State Penitentiary (live so close to it but never took the tour)
http://www.easternstate.org/
Manayunk
http://www.manayunkbrewery.com/homepage.php
New Hope
http://www.gophila.com/C/Countryside...lroad/790.html
Mercer Museum-Doylestown
http://www.mercermuseum.org/
Delaware Valley College (just near the Mercer Museum)
Best time is fall but on the weekends they have cultural events. (Alma Mater)
http://www.devalcol.edu/
KOP Mall
http://www.kingofprussiamall.com/
Bryn Athyn Cathedral
http://www.brynathyncathedral.org/
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You could always run up those steps and pretend you are Rocky Balboa . hahahahah sorry.
I think that is the place my step-brother visited when he was here last week. He had a good time I guess. (I just don't know how people like the taste of beer!
That's where I live!!! If you all want to meet up in February I'm game!!! There are TONS of fab restaraunts in Manayunk, they are voted best in Philly every year! And tons of great little shops too! I think the meet up would be me, gail, churchi, crazy4info, maybe we can get moochnnoodles to drive the hour & 1/2????Originally Posted by MoochNNoodles
I think that is the place my step-brother visited when he was here last week. He had a good time I guess. (I just don't know how people like the taste of beer!
Mooch= I don't drink beer either.... where are you at in PA? I am in philly but closer to Plymouth Mtg....
Hey, I'm game, and I'll drink anything!: :
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I'm in if we can work out a time where my DH can drive me up. I am horrible about driving around cities!
ok so now we have 3.....maybe I should start a thread for the meet up, maybe it will get more people interested.... maybe some PA members that are not in the city that would want to drive, or NJ memebers that aren't that far....
I would if I drove & had a job to have money to go out withOriginally Posted by LuckyGirl
That's where I live!!! If you all want to meet up in February I'm game!!! There are TONS of fab restaraunts in Manayunk, they are voted best in Philly every year! And tons of great little shops too! I think the meet up would be me, gail, churchi, crazy4info, maybe we can get moochnnoodles to drive the hour & 1/2????Let me know if you all are interested....or if anyone else is interested too. NJ is only 15 minutes away?!?!?
Mooch= I don't drink beer either.... where are you at in PA? I am in philly but closer to Plymouth Mtg....
