Philly Cheese Steak

Will be in Philly next week and want to try a Philly Cheese Steak sandwich. Seem to be several cheeses to choose from. Which cheese would be considered to be the one for a ';Genuine'; Philly Cheese Steak?

Philly Cheese Steak

Cheez Wiz was the original cheese that was used and some people insist that it%26#39;s the only authentic type of cheese. Most places offer American and Provolone as options - either of those is perfectly ';genuine'; and (in my opinion) quite a bit tastier than cheez wiz. Whatever you do, don%26#39;t ask for Swiss cheese or you will be mocked. :)

Philly Cheese Steak

Cheese Whiz

What part of Philly will you be in?

If you are in center city I would try Jim%26#39;s Steaks at 4th and South street.

Everyone who has tried both Jim%26#39;s and Campo%26#39;s says Campo%26#39;s is definitely a better sandwich. However, if you want history the place to go is Pat%26#39;s on Passyunk Ave. in South Philly. The sandwich isn%26#39;t the best, but the atmosphere is unique.

Lynn

';Wiz wit'; is the way to order it. That will get you Cheese Whiz and fried onions. I agree, however, that American or provolone is also authentic. But ';wiz wit'; is more authentic :)

and how do you get one without peppers???

Staying at Radisson Warwick. Will be heading up to Reading Terminal Market at some point

Will be arriving at 30th Street Station and taking the subway to Citizens Bank Park for the ballgame next Thursday afternoon. Not sure at this point what we will be doing after the game. Maybe try to find Chickie%26#39;s and Pete%26#39;s for some late afternoon libations, perhaps.

Where is Pat%26#39;s in relation to the ballpark? Is it anywhere near Chickie%26#39;s and Pete%26#39;s?

Rick%26#39;s has the cheesesteak concession in the ballpark. Rick is the grandson of Pat.

Dalessandro%26#39;s...if you have a car, it%26#39;s about 15 minutes from Downtown, less if you knew the area well, and worth the trip. You%26#39;ll never have so many quality combinations offered in filling up a cheese steak. The bread, (roll), is very good as well. Amazingly enough, the prices range from about $5.25 to $6.50 each, and the sandwich is about 12';, cut in half and served in a plastic deli style basket. Cold soft drinks, (Pepsi/Coke, etc), were served in the bottle, along with a glass with ice. Counter space is very limited. Lots of locals coming in for take out, and families with kids at the counter before the Philly game. The day we were there the waitress at the busy counter, knew who was first to get the next available seats in the crowded but small deli. The service was great too.

I found parking to be very easily available in the residential neighborhood. (Right in front of Dalessandro%26#39;s in fact). I was not familiar with the area, and if you%26#39;re not either, Mapquest it, and have a detailed city map with you. The place is a ';hole in the wall'; as good as it gets. No frills! 5 star recommended on Philadelphia Citysearch (40 reviews). All ages in my family gave it a unanimous two thumbs up.

Spa?

I have never been to a spa, and not sure if I should start...Not sure if I feel comfortable parading around and eating lunch in a robe...Are people naked underneath? The scrubs, and cocoa baths sound great, but do you do these things in privacy, or are you naked while they smather you in scrub and wrap materials...I know I sound naive, but not sure if Im comfortable with strangers touching me..Anyhow, Do they sell any cocoa spa products I can use in the privacy of my own home?

Spa?

I am a spa junkie and understand your concerns completely - it can be very intimidating the first time. Let me try to set your mind at ease, because having spa treatments are SO WORTH IT...

For massages, you keep your underwear on. You are given a robe and a private place to change, and you are NEVER exposed during the massage - the only part of your body that%26#39;s exposed is the part that%26#39;s being worked on (leg, arm, back, etc.) - the rest of you is covered with a sheet at all times.

For ';wet'; treatments - i.e., scrubs, baths, wraps - you have the option of being naked (some people like that!) or you can always wear a bathing suit. Believe it or not - I am NOT making this up, and try not to laugh - spas are equipped with disposable paper underwear you can use if you don%26#39;t have a bathing suit. I%26#39;ve had 2 different baths - for one, the bath was already drawn for me when I was lead into the room, and the technician showed me how to adjust the temp if I needed to, then she discretely closed %26amp; locked the door and I was left in privacy. She simply knocked when my time was up and I was allowed to get back in my robe before she entered a few minutes later. The other bath was combined with a head-neck-shoulders massage, but again, I was securely in the tub before she entered - she sat on a stool behind me and administered the massage, and the whole time, I was covered with the black water (it was a mud bath) and no one saw a thing.

As for the robes, keep in mind that everyone you see during your spa experience is either also in robes or is a techician, who sees people in robes all day long - and are usually very highly trained, very professional people. Unless you try it for yourself, you won%26#39;t know that it truly is a comfortable experience - you won%26#39;t be sorry, and I%26#39;ll bet you begin to look forward to your next spa visit!! You really should try it.

One thing to consider - do you have a preference between female/male technicians? This is something you%26#39;ll want to request when you make your appointment. Good luck!

Spa?

Thanks!!

I love the Hershey Spa. You will be so relaxed. They keep you covered during treatments and only expose the area they are working on. If you can afford it get a package deal, you save money in the long run. I had the best pedi there with a pariffin wax dip in a private room overlooking the grounds while eating a bowl of hershey kisses. They do have various chocolate treatments as well as lotions to buy. The problem with things that smell like chocolate is I am hungry for chocolate all day long.

If you want a chocolate treatment book way in advance, those are very popular.

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Any good places to eat/ places just off I-95 near Philly?

We are driving from DC to New York starting this Thursday evening (around 6pm) and plan to spend the night along the way. We hope to make it to somewhere beyond Wilmington, hopefully closer to Philadelphia, before it gets to late (have a child with us).

Can anyone recommend a decent place to eat and a decent but cheap motel in that general area? We want to stick pretty close to the highway since we don%26#39;t want to lose a lot of time the next morning. Thanks!

Any good places to eat/ places just off I-95 near Philly?

The Days Inn Philadelphia International airport has a hotel that day for $77 on hotels.com. I%26#39;ve stayed there before, it%26#39;s not bad. There is a diner attached that has decent and cheap food. It%26#39;s right off the I95 exit at the halfway point of Wilmington and Philadelphia.

Friday rush hour traffic isn%26#39;t too bad during the summer, so I wouldn%26#39;t factor that in when choosing a hotel.

Cherry Crest Farm, Strasburg RR... advice for young family?

My husband and I will be vacationing in Hershey, in late August, with our children ages 5, 3, and 1. (Might try to leave baby with grandparents.)

We%26#39;ll definitely be going to Dutch Wonderland, Hershey Park, and Chocolate World.

Can%26#39;t decide about Strasburg train ride, Cherry Crest Farm, or an Amish homestead/store/restaurant.

I%26#39;m a notorious optimist and an over-planner, so I would appreciate straight advice. ;o)

Thanks!

Cherry Crest Farm, Strasburg RR... advice for young family?

The train ride was great fun for our 5 year old.... very roomy, large windows, a great chance for kids to get out of the car and stretch....

Cherry Crest Farm, Strasburg RR... advice for young family?

Dutch Wonderland, Cherry Crest, Strausburg Railroad %26amp; Chocolate World are all supper choices for your little ones. Don%26#39;t forget ZooAmerica in Hershey as well.

Hershey Park might be a bit much for the little ones as it really is geared to bigger kids. The are the perfect ages for Dutch Wonderland.

While in the Lancaster area, they would probably really enjoy one of the many Buggie Ride operations available. While these are obviously not run by the Old Order Amish, they do use tradional buggies and the ride is what the kids would be most interested in anyway.

Hope this is some help. Any other questions you think of let us know.

Dan

We just came back from a 10 day trek across PA with our 5yr old. We went to Pittsburgh, Mill Run, Hershey, and Strasburg.

Hershey: Chocolate World is fun but expensive with little one%26#39;s if you let them do the interactive stuff. Our 5yr old LOVED the ';free'; chocolate tour...we had to do it a few times. Hershey Park is geared towards older kids, but there are plenty of rides for the little ones too. The only complaint I had was that they were spread all over the park rather than in a kiddie section. We decided not to pay the full admission to watch our son ride kiddie rides and got in for $22 at 5pm. We still had plenty of time for him to ride a lot of rides, but not go to the zoo. We spent that morning at Hershey Gardens which was fabulous and our son loved it too. They have a wonderful interactive children%26#39;s garden and butterfly house, plus a lot of space to run and romp. There%26#39;s also a fabulous antique car museum about 2miles from Chocolate World. We stumbled across it because it was next to our hotel, SpringHill Suites. It was really nice and had several interactive areas for kids.

Strasburg: This was the crown jewel of our vacation for our train loving 5yr old. It really depends on how much time you have. We stayed 2 days, but would have been better off with 3. We stayed at the Red Caboose Motel, made of actual cabooses rented out as rooms(petting zoo, Amish buggy rides, movie on the barn at night, shaking dining car restaraunt, etc). It%26#39;s not the Hilton, but it%26#39;s fabulously kid friendly and the new owner has made HUGE improvements. It%26#39;s located next to the Toy Train Museum which is the largest model train display around. We all enjoyed the steam train rides, although they%26#39;re pretty much 20 min each way, but at least the scenery is Amish farmland rather than highways and industrial parks. There are countless packages for train rides. It really depends on your kids. We decided that 2 rides would be MORE than enough(for mom/dad), so we did the dining car (a little expensive, but what%26#39;s new?) and then the first class car later in the afternoon timed just right for a needed rest/snack. In between, we walked across the street to the RR Museum which was really nice and highly reccomended, especially with boys. We didn%26#39;t plan to visit Cherry Crest Farm, but ended up spending an afternoon there the 2nd day because our son saw the ';jumping pillow'; from the train the 1st day. As it turns out, this is a fabulous place for young kids. There are endless activities for them. We were there 4 hrs and only covered about 60%. We tried the corn maze, but had to give up after 1.5hrs due to another schedule (I%26#39;m an overplanner too). The maze is fun, but not good for those with young kids. It takes a long time and gets tiring for little feet. We didn%26#39;t have time for Dutch Wonderland but heard it%26#39;s great for little ones. Instead, we reserved tickets to Sight %26amp; Sound Theatre. They perform fabulous stage shows based on Biblical stories. The tickets are fairly expensive and sell out weeks in advance, but it%26#39;s worth it if you enjoy this kind of thing. Currently the story is ';In the Beginning';. Our son was spell-bound for 2 solid hours with the stage, live animals everywhere, etc. We didn%26#39;t explore the PA Amish because we have plenty here in Ohio and spend a great deal of time in that area.

Just down the street from the Strasburg Railroad is the Choo Choo Barn, They have a model trian dispaly the kids will love, plus you can eat at Isaac%26#39;s Deli. In the center of town is the General Store and Creamry (a not to miss waffle-type cone filled with ice cream). South of town on Rt 896 is the Amish Home and Farm. The kids will love to roam about the farmland. Do Hershey when the kids get older.

I entirely agree with going to Hershey Park, Chocolate World and Dutch Wonderland. The little kids will definitely enjoy all three attractions. I would not recommend Cherry Crest Farm. You will be baking in the sun with 2 or 3 impatient kids. The Strasburg train ride will be fun, as would Choo Choo Barn - a model train display just down Rt. 741.

Last time we went we did the Strasburg train - and I thought at least one of them actually stopped at Cherry Crest Farm and picked you back up on the way back. We did not take that option so I am not really sure - but it should be on the website. Both the Strasburg railroad/museum and Cherry Crest Farm are worth it. Dutch Wonderland would probably be better for your younger kids - but ZooAmerica is great, so personally I would go for Hershey!! We also go to Chocolate World EVERY visit to the area. I think I must have been there at least a dozen times.

Choo Choo Barn is fantastic -we visit every time we visit area. Amish Farm and House was good too - but I havent been in years so it may have changed. I will be in the area next week for a family reunion.

Is the Outlets at Hershey worth going to?

I am planning on a trip to Hershey at the end of the month with a few friends. We are staying at the Springhill Marriott. Probably arriving Hershey close to 4PM. Just wondering if the Outlets are worth going to and if you have other suggestions for activities. Our stay at Hershey is from monday to wednesday, going to the park on tuesday. Thanks! :)

Is the Outlets at Hershey worth going to?

They are o.k. Some of the stores are: Liz Claiborne, Nautica, Tommy HIlfiger, Hanes/Bali, Carter, Children%26#39;t Place, Aeropostale. If you drive 45-60 minutes to Lancaster, there are much better ones there. You may want to go see the Hershey Gardens. They are very nice. There is also the museum. All of those things, the outlets,gardens,and museum are right near each other.

Is the Outlets at Hershey worth going to?

You can spend a couple of hours at the outlet. Remember, there%26#39;s no sales tax on clothes in PA. There is also the spa at the hotel hershey, I love it. If that%26#39;s out of you budget, consider going to the circular dining room for their lunch buffet. It%26#39;s awesome with a wonderful variety and setting. I would get reservations. If that%26#39;s still out of your budget you could walk around the grounds and get a drink on the terrace.

Thanks :)

Go to Christmas Tree Hill. I love that store!

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4 days in Philadelphia....

Your suggestions welcomed!

I will be traveling witha group of 6 adults to Philly in late August. We all havent been to the East Coast. We are first timers. Our base (hotel) will be in Philly and planning to see as much as we can in the 4 full days. I have been reading that DC and NYC are a mere 3 or so hours away driving. Although I know that these will be full and long days,

-can day trips be done to these cities?

- Do you recommend taking public transportation or renting a van?

- Eteries that serve the best Philly Cheesestake or NYC pizza are a must visit also- can you please recommend.

-can someone suggest an itinerary? We really want to experience the tourist sites, such as Liberty Bell, White House, Statue of Liberty! Not really there for clubs or partying - more so for the sight seeing...

Any advice will help. Thank you in advance.

4 days in Philadelphia....

You really can%26#39;t do any of the cities justice in the time allowed. DC and NYC can both be done as day trips from Philadelphia. I would suggest AMTRAK. It would be expensive, but it is the most efficient way to get from place to place. Driving can be difficult, as there is a lot of traffic as you get near (and in) NYC and DC. Also, if you don%26#39;t know your way around DC, you will get lost.

I prefer DC to NYC. It%26#39;s much prettier, most attractions are free, and it%26#39;s fairly easy to get around by metro (subway). You will need reservations to get in to see The White House. Contact your Congressman%26#39;s or Senator%26#39;s office.

NYC is NOT the pizza capital of the world, BTW. Cheesesteak- you have two or three choices:

Campo%26#39;s, 2nd %26amp; Market; Jim%26#39;s 4th %26amp; South, and a possible new addition if the plans go as advertised- Tony Luke%26#39;s in Reading Terminal Market (11th %26amp; Market).

Itinerary (others will have different lists) :

In Philadelphia:

Independence Hall

Liberty Bell

Constitution Center

Betsy Ross House

Reading Terminal Market

Lights of Liberty Show (Evening)

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Ride The Ducks and/or Big Bus Tour

(don%26#39;t take horse carriage ride)

DC

Depends on your interests:

Required: Vietnam Memorial (bring tissues)

The Smithsonian would easily take a week to see each museum.

The main ';don%26#39;t miss'; is the Air %26amp; Space Museum.

Museum of American History (if it is open)

National Gallery (new wing, if not all)

National Archives

Lincoln Memorial

NYC

Times Square (at night)

Empire State Building

Statue of Liberty (don%26#39;t know if you can get to it from NY)

If you like small but excellent art museums, The Frick

Central Park (South End)

Upper West Side (Columbus Avenue around 82nd Street) - good food in this area

BTW, August is the hottest, most humid, and most uncomfortable month in each city. The term ';oppressive'; is often used. Carry water.

4 days in Philadelphia....

Driving 3 hrs each way is 6 hrs on the road each day which doesn%26#39;t leave much time for sightseeing. You would probably be better off lodging in each city as you hop around. Although DC and NYC should be separate vacations, this would give you some exposure to each location. Also, you can lodge outside the cities at lower rates. Parking will always be an issue, so you%26#39;ll need to pick parking options for each day%26#39;s itinerary.

The other option is to stay in Philly:

1 day for historic area

1 day for Franklin Museum and Tut exhibit or other attractions

1 day drive west to Lancaster, Gettysburg, or Hershey, PA

1 day to other historic locations (Valley Forge, etc) or to Atlantic City or more Philadelphia....

See Lights of Liberty show one evening.

';Once Upon a Time'; has other activities.

For historic area, go to visitors%26#39; center when it opens, get timed tickets for Independence Hall, take guided or self-guided Constitutional Walk, then go back to enter selected buildings.

Seems like every other post for philly includes discussions on cheesesteaks. Search cheesesteaks here or see:

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I thank you both for your immediate response. Most likely, we will pick either NYC or DC to do for a day or two so we are not all over the place. Thank you for the tips, they will sure come in handy.

I think that the AMTRAK to DC is a great idea -but since you obviously drive in Los Angeles, if you decide to drive to DC it will be okay. You can park your car at Union Station and take the metro all over town from there. I would make sure you see the Vietnam Memorial, the World War II memorial, the Washington Monument, and the Lincoln Memorial. This is a full day but all within walking distance of each other. As for museums, see a Smithsonian(any that interest you) and possibly the new National Portrait Gallery. It is great. DC is a beautiful city and if you have never been there, I think it would be a fun day. If you take the train or drive, Union Station at the end of the day will provide plenty of food options before heading back to Philadelphia. BUT...it will be very hot and humid so dress properly and take water.

Owlyn and LG covered the ';things to do'; list very well. Although I normally advocate mass transit, for purposes of the six of you getting from here to DC or New York, for a day trip, I would suggest driving as it would be less expensive and a ';walk in the park'; compared to stereotypical LA commutes. :)

Then again, there are other options to get to NYC. Check this out:

tripadvisor.com/GoListDetail-i1506-Getting_I鈥?/a>

Owlyn listed the consensus here on the best cheesesteaks. I happen to be partial to Campo%26#39;s. But even one served by a street vendor will be better than 98% of what you will find outside the city.

Tony

Two suggestions:

- use one or more days to hang out in the Historic/Olde City/SOuth Street area - visit Independence Hall, the Constitution Center, the Liberty Bell, and whatever other core Historic Area buildings/attractions you want to see (Carpenter%26#39;s Hall, Betsy Ross House, etc.) and walk the area (which is lovely), shop/eat in Olde City, etc.

- use one day to take one of the guided tours - the doubledecker bus, the trolley, etc. or one of the specialty tours (murals, etc.) for an overview of the city, and check out the Parkway museums.

Regarding day trips to either NY or DC: although I love Washington, I%26#39;d advise choosing NY if you%26#39;ve never been there. Partly because well, it%26#39;s NY, partly because in late August it%26#39;ll be a little more bearable than DC, and partly because it%26#39;s closer - a little over an hour vs. almost 3 hours travel time. And if you choose NY, you have a ton of transportation options. Take an early morning Greyhound out of Center City for $30 and you%26#39;ll be in Manhattan by the time the tourist attractions open. One note - the Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island tour takes up a considerable chunk of time for a day trip. It%26#39;s a great choice and well worth the time, but it will leave you less time for other options.

Thank you to each and every single one of you. We are all getting very excited for our trip. We will take lots of pictures and hope to post them here.

I think alot of it depends on your interests. If your a history fan moreso than the fast paced glitz and glamour of NYC, I%26#39;d choose the DC daytrip instead. I don%26#39;t find the metro DC area quite as bad to drive as I do NYC. And there are lots of tourist spots to hit for the history buff. Personally my one don%26#39;t miss down there is the Holocaust Museum. It%26#39;s an experience, not just an attraction. You won%26#39;t come out of there the same as you went in. It%26#39;s not thrilling or exciting, but it%26#39;s moving in a way that few things I%26#39;ve ever experienced are. Not for the faint of heart though.

Being from LA, I don%26#39;t see you needing to see the Jersey beaches at all, they%26#39;re no different than yours. And Atlantic City is a low rent version of Vegas.

In Philly, make sure to have a drive by Boathouse Row at night, it%26#39;s fabulous! Penn%26#39;s Landing in the summer is quite lively as well. And South Street and Old City are great places for after-the-sun-sets activities.

When you do get to DC, all those museums close at 5 pm. And most of the rest of the city it seems.

The Smithson. Amer. Hist .one is closed right now for renovations but some of their fave sights are elsewhere (the Ruby Slippers eg). Visit their websites.

The Lincoln Mem is open till late in the night %26amp; it is very moving, and quieter, at night. I%26#39;d go there after dark. Vietnam Mem also open all night--it%26#39;s all outdoors---but you can%26#39;t see it as well.

DC a solid 3 hr from Philly.

Excellent pizza can be had in nearly any NJ or eastern PA town---don%26#39;t drive to NYC to get a pizza! Ask around %26amp; be prepared for the thin crust vs thick crust debate. NJ also has the best subs in the world. Not ';hoagies';.

Statue Lib./Ellis Is. is nearly a full day trip if you give it justice. You%26#39;ll be happier if you drive to Lib. St Park on the Jersey side %26amp; take the ferry to both Liberty %26amp; Ellis Islands. Easier than from NYC side of river. Use the NJ Turnpk., takes you straight there. Print yourself Google Maps in advance of your trip for everything %26amp; you will find all much easier.

When in Philly don%26#39;t miss stuff like the (reconsructed) house Jefferson wrote the Declaration in, and try lunch at the City Tavern--also rebuilt to be just as when the Cont. Congr. ate there.

DC is a far drive from Philly for a day trip - and there is plenty to do here to fill your days. If you feel you must go somewhere else - I would recommend Baltimore. It%26#39;s a very easy and not-too-long drive and there is plenty to see in Inner Harbor. I would not be too concerned with Atlantic City - we live here and spend 5 hours flying to Vegas every year - what does that tell you about AC?

Hershey Park is a great day trip as well - a great park for kids and adults and choc-o-holics of all ages.

Looking for a place to stay Aug 18-20

I%26#39;m looking either for a hotel or b+b, ideally around 100/night max 125. I prefer the city center just because I heard it is safe and close to stuff. Are there other safe regions close to stuff people would recommend.

The only B+B with availability I have found is Bella Vista (bnbphiladelphia.com/philadelphia/center-city鈥?/a>), but I can%26#39;t find any reviews. Is that a good place?

I am checking to see if seventh st. B+B on 702 S 7th Street is available (hometown.aol.com/lu722/myhomepage/index.html)

My priceline attempts had failed so far, but I was just looking in city center (Downtown Philadelphia). I am not sure which of the other areas meet my criteria (eg university area or city line).

Thanks!

Looking for a place to stay Aug 18-20

Downtown is the area you want to stay in. Give this link a look. It%26#39;s called Bidding for Travel and will give you an idea of what folks are paying for their priceline hotels in Philly. You will see my latest winning bid (Hilton Garden Inn, $55) near the top of the board.

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Looking for a place to stay Aug 18-20

Try the Latham Hotel. Good location and clean, right in the middle of things. Near Rittenhouse Square. Should be reasonably priced.

we stayed at the Bella Vista b%26amp;b in Philadelphia in June. It was a decent enough place. Not traditional in that she doesn%26#39;t serve breakfast. Each room is decorated in a different theme. We stayed in the Bohemian Room. She has taken a couple of row houses and subdivided them into b%26amp;b%26#39;s. They each have private bathrooms and a little area with a microwave and small fridge and a coffee pot. Our room had a little round table for two. She set out nice dishes and provided cereal, muffins and some fruit. There was milk, and juice too I t hink. It was a decent place. Clean. My husband said that he thought the bed was the most comfortable one we stayed in on our vacation. We only stayed one night. I think we paid $125.00 night and I think I booked it through a website called something like ';B%26amp;Bs in Philadelphia'; Something like that. Good luck, I hope you find something you like. This is a nice place though. Oh, some of t he rooms are up a flight of stairs, no elevator, so if you can%26#39;t climb stairs you might want to check that first.

I checked Hotwire for your dates and there are several good options in Center City within your price range. You can check the Hotwire hotel list on www.betterbidding.com to identify the choices. Choose a hotel in Center City East or what they call Olde Town (really Old City, the historic district) and you%26#39;ll be close to the action.

We just stayed at the Westin in Center City in late June for $99/night by using the ';name your own price'; feature on Priceline. Just keep in mind that Priceline will not guarantee a room type, so if you absolutely have to have two beds for example, you may end up getting a room with one king bed instead. We have always been fortunate enough to get the room type that we needed, and we will continue to use Priceline. The room that we got at the Westin has a rack rate of $299/night!

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Has anyone had dinner at the Sheraton Suites Airport?

We will be staying at the Sheraton Suites for 1 night before leaving on an early morning flight. We were considering having dinner at the hotel but unfortunately the reviews of the hotel itself are very poor. We are meeting up with other family members for dinner and now not sure where to go. Any suggestions ?

Thanks for your help.

Has anyone had dinner at the Sheraton Suites Airport?

I stayed mid-week at the Sheraton Suites in March 2007 (see my review). My only meal there was breakfast, so I am unable to comment on dinner quality but I wasn%26#39;t too impressed with the cleanliness of the restaurant OR the hotel. The entire property, as you can see from the range of reviews, is much too ';hit and miss'; for guests to know what they are going to get. On the other hand, the dining room ambience was probably better than most of the airport hotels in the area and I doubt that reservations would be much of a problem.

For me, the Sheraton Suites might be (barely) acceptable, but if your family gathering isn%26#39;t too large and if time and logistics aren%26#39;t a major hassle, I would consider going a bit farther afield to South Philly or to a Center City restaurant. Perhaps someone else on this forum can suggest a few places. One of the countless South Philly Italian restaurants that gets high marks on this forum is:

L%26#39;Angolo Ristorante Italiano

1415 W Porter St

Philadelphia.

L%26#39;Angolo is on Broad Street and not much more than about a 10-12 minute cab ride from the airport (except in heavy traffic). I haven%26#39;t been there, but am planning to go on my next Philadelphia trip.

Has anyone had dinner at the Sheraton Suites Airport?

Thank you tylerarb. We will take you up on your recommendation!!

Steelers Game

My husband and I are flying in from MD in Nov. for the Steelers vs Baltimore game, and yes we are Steelers fans not Ravens fans!!!!! Anyway we are looking for help finding good Steelers bars for before the game and anything else we can do while in town to make the most of being in our teams hometown...anything Steelers. Thank you for help, we are very excited!

Steelers Game

Jerome Bettis%26#39;s place, Grille 36, recently opened on the North Shore in the old DelMonte building.

My husband and several of his buddies rode the bikes up there a couple Sunday%26#39;s ago and he really liked it.

Also, Ugly is right near PNC park too.

Any inexpensive /safe parking lots near Marriot Downtown?

I will be staying at the Philadelphia Marriot Downtown next week and if possible would like to find a safe and inexpensive parking lot offsite for Thursday and Friday...any suggestions? I checked out philapark.org, however, don%26#39;t know what is somewhat close to the hotel. Any help is greatly appreciated!!!!

Any inexpensive /safe parking lots near Marriot Downtown?

Your hotel is at 12th and Market. Here is a map showing which parking locations are near the hotel, per philapark. Parking in Philly has become pretty expensive; do you really need the car? Personally, I would prefer to put my car in a garage. I would say the Auto-Park at the Gallery Mall would be the least expensive place to park.in the area. I park there relatively often, or in the parking garage at the Wanamaker Building (more expensive). I don%26#39;t think you are likely to find anything much cheaper than the Gallery.

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Trip Report 7/29-8/1

Well, I had another fun and wonderful trip to the Lancaster area. My usual shopping pal, couldn%26#39;t do the trip, so my future dil came with me. I did spend quite a lot of money due to the fact, that my dil received many presents from me, while we were shopping. We stayed at the Revere Inn, which was wonderful as usual. We ate at Lapps, Dienners 2x, and paid a visit to El Serrano for some mexican food. It was better than usual. We really enjoyed our meal. My shopping buddy had a visitor from europe, and met us there for 2 days, and we did our shopping in bih, and intercourse. I love those gift shops.... We decided to give Hershey farm a try for dinner, and it was very good. I had been there about 10 years ago for lunch, and didn%26#39;t remember much about it. The waitress was a doll. I%26#39;m vegetarian, and only eat the salads, and the sides (all carbs, fattening). I was trying to figure out the best deal for me, since I didn%26#39;t want to spend 20 dollars for what I eat. She said how about the soup and salad bar, and I said no, that wouldn%26#39;t work, I don%26#39;t eat the soup either, it%26#39;s made with chicken broth. She said, don%26#39;t worry, I%26#39;ll charge you just the soup and salad bar, take the salad, take the sides, don%26#39;t worry. I ordered an iced tea, and laughed and said, please charge me for that. She was wonderful, and that%26#39;s the best macaroni and cheese I ever had. I think I gained 5 pounds on that alone. My friend eats everything, no like me, and said it was very good, and the fried chicken was wonderful... All and all, another fun trip.

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I don%26#39;t know how often El Serrano has been mentioned here, but I%26#39;m glad you heard about it %26amp; would like others to know....

it%26#39;s not just a great Mexican restaurant, it is also a sight to behold. Perhaps ever since the place opened, it has been continually improved %26amp; expanded, now looking basically like a small city in Mexico!

Very authentic food %26amp; architecture, even the mahogany doors %26amp; trim were imported from South America.

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I love the place. We%26#39;ve been eating there for at least 10 years. I love the place, and my favorite place to eat is in their booths.

Mittmott Thnaks for the post. So Gald you enjoyed your visit. I also agree with daddio about El Serrano. I forget to mention it because so many people on here want the flavor of the area. But when my friends and I go out, we go there.....

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help please! birthday in harrisburg to organise

Hello, I am going to harrisburg with the kids in august to see what its like as we are going to be moving there next year (help!)

However, the day after we arrive it is my sons eighth birthday and i would like to make it really special for him but not overwhelming as we will have travelled from england and he is not good with the heat

Can anyone give me any ideas of somewhere special to go for a birthday trip and a kid friendly restaurant (as junk food as you like for his birthday!) i think we will do hersheypark later in the holiday as it sounds like it gets crowded but would love some other ideas

thanks for your time! x x

help please! birthday in harrisburg to organise

Here are some ideas for a fun time for your son%26#39;s eighth birthday. Welcome to the Harrisburg area!

The Middletown Hummelstown Railroad just outside of Harrisburg - you can board the train in Middletown, ride to Hummelstown and get off the train to tour the Indian Echo Caverns then ride the train back to Hummelstown. The website for the M-H Railroad is: http://www.mhrailroad.com/ and for Indian Echo Caverns is http://www.indianechocaverns.com/ If you decide to skip the train and just tour the caverns, there is a place called Challenge Family Fun Center near the entrance to Indian Echo Caverns. They have mini-golf, mini-bowling, batting cages, and an arcade. That website is: http://www.challengefamilyfun.com/

Another idea would be Adventure Sports in Hershey. They have mini golf, batting cages, bumper boats, go-carts, and an arcade. Their website is: http://www.adventurehershey.com/

A final suggestion would be the various attractions on City Island in Harrisburg. There is Water Golf, the Pride of the Susquehanna riverboat, a carousel, small railroad, arcade, playground, and a variety of food stands. There is also a minor league baseball team - the Harrisburg Senators. The website is: www.harrisburgpa.gov/parksRec/cityIsland/

Also close by to City Island in downtown Harrisburg is the Whitaker Center which has the Harsco Science Center (lots of hands-on exhibits) and an IMAX Theater.

A fun place to eat might be Chuck E. Cheese, 3883 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109. They have a lot of arcade games %26amp; rides to keep the kids busy while you wait for your pizza or sandwiches. Kids love this place but it gives most adults a headache - very loud %26amp; sensory overload. http://www.chuckecheese.com/

help please! birthday in harrisburg to organise

The best place to take your son to eat is Red Robin Restaurant. You%26#39;ll probably like it as well. Great gourmet hamburgers and chicken sandwiches along with salads and other entrees.

It%26#39;s not expensive and you get plenty of food (bottomless french fries).

I believe Tuesday is Family Night (you can call to find out for sure) and ';Red'; is often there passing out goodies and making the children giggle. They sing ';Happy Birthday'; and there%26#39;s free cake for the birthday boy...and it%26#39;s DELICIOUS!

My husband and I eat there quite often...

Welcome to Harrisburg (...it%26#39;s a great place to live!)!

Although I do not have children, many of my friends do with children around your son%26#39;s age. There is a new place in Camp Hill (across the river from Harrisburg) called the Coliseum (http://www.coliseumfun.com); their kids love it!

Best wishes and have a safe trip in August.

If he is 8, then you should take the other posters suggestion and take him to Chuck E. Cheese. Every kid in the area wants their birthday there. If he likes baseball, we have a minor league team, the Harrisburg Senators, that may be playing on City Island while you are here.

Thank you all so much for your info and advice, the suggestions have been really good

thanks again x

Its a bird!! Its a plane!!! Its.......... Well, you get the idea. Welcome, in advance, to Pennsyltucky!!!!

I echo the suggestions of the other posters and also offer something slightly to the north of the City.

Most kids that I%26#39;m aware of who have gone, really llked the time they spent at Lake Tobias%26#39; wild animal park.

http://www.laketobias.com/

I always thought it would be fun to go there for a birthday when I was 8. Heck, I think it would be fun to go there for a birthday in my teens, 20s, 30s, etc....

Also, don%26#39;t just limit yourself to Harrisburg when you come to town. Take a day or three if you can and check out Northern Dauphin County, Perry County and the other surrounding areas. Properties can be somewhat more affordable out in the hills and country.

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Seasame Street Place for 1 year olds

Just wanted some feedback on whether or not this vacation spot is appropriate for my 13 month old. We wouldn%26#39;t be traveling there until September and he%26#39;s mesmerized by Mr. Elmo!

Seasame Street Place for 1 year olds

a 13 month old will love it.. Sesame Place is primarily a water park....so the weather in Sept may or may not make the trip worthwhile. Sure, they have shows and parades, but plan to spend the day in swim attire, and plan to be wet most of the time.

Seasame Street Place for 1 year olds

Sure! Your 13 month old should enjoy Sesame! September is a nice time to go because it is less crowded. But check the schedule....after Labor Day it is usually only open on weekends. (My sons work there, as do many of our local teens. Once school starts, they don%26#39;t have enough employees, or guests, to stay open on weekdays.) It is a fun place, and you are wise to avoid the summer crowds.

We just returned from a visit to Seasame Place with our two and six year olds. We were so disappointed! The park was so overcrowded that in 3 hours we went on one ride and saw one show. Our two year old loves Elmo and was excited to see him, but we really regretted spending the money. The park is mostly a waterpark and honestly wasn%26#39;t very clean. We didn%26#39;t swim because there were too many people and it simply wasn%26#39;t safe. The crowds were rude and pushy and we heard at least 6 lost child reports while we were there. It was not a good experience at all! Hershey Park however was great.....but of course we too were looking forward to the whole Seasame Street gang.

I thought I%26#39;d add my 2 cents in case anyone wants more info on this topic. We just went on a crowded hot Saturday with our 22-month-old. She had a good time, but the park was not what I expected. About 3/4ths of the rides are water-based - many appropriate only for kids 7+. Though if your young children love to play in water, there are maybe 8 different water play areas - things spraying, mini waves, etc. Ours doesn%26#39;t like to do this; so things were more limited. Just a few dry rides toddlers can go on and the shows.

I%26#39;ve been to Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster, PA several times this summer, and there is a lot more to do with toddlers at that park and it%26#39;s cheaper too - only $29 for adults and free for kids under age 3. No teenagers running around that place - just a mellow kiddy amusement park.

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Rt 219 from 76 to 68

Planning a trip from Pittsburgh to Wash DC.

How is Rt 219 as a connector from the PA turnpike (76) to MD 68?

Tired of the turnpike and the construction.

Thanks

Rt 219 from 76 to 68

It is pretty slow. Lots of driving through small towns, slow speed limits, etc. I live west of Pittsburgh, and just take Route 79 South all the way to Route 68 (in Morgantown, WV). It is much faster. Unless you are starting too far east for that to be practical, it is much faster than 219 or any other option. It goes to 65 mph just south of Washington, PA, then 70 mph in WV, so you move along nicely.

Here is your best option if you are starting east of downtown Pittsburgh:

885 to 43 to 40 to Uniontown, then 119 to 43 to 857 to Route 68 in West Virginia.

If you are starting even further east, take either 51 or 119 south to Uniontown, then take 43 to 857 to 68.

I tried to add the link from google maps, but it is too long. Go to www.google.com/maps, click on the Get Directions tab, then cut and paste the following into

';start address';

40.380590, -79.926680

';end address';

39.659080, -79.793310

Rt 219 from 76 to 68

Thanks for your help.

I will probably stick to 76 but will check out your alternatives.

New Liberty Tours - walking tours

Thanks to some suggestions on this forum we bought tickets from New Liberty Tours for two of their walking tours.

We had already done the duck and trolley tours on previous trips and although they are fun and the kids love them they usually lack some information. More entertainment than education.

While in London we used a company called London Walks and were blown away by how terrific it is to stand next to and touch something while getting bits of information so I was really excited to learn Philadelphia had something similar. We have more memories of those guides than any London tour we took.

We bought combo tickets and the guide Mike was terrific about us changing our plans and helping us find time to get to lunch.

This is definately the way to go! While describing flemish brick style you can%26#39;t beat running your hand on the wall and clearly seeing the blacker bricks are more glazed and notice which walls have stone at the bottom. There is no whiplash on this tour or trying to peak through peoples heads across the aisle to see things on the opposite side of the street. Walking tours will give you a far better perspective on the city than any trolley can do.

As you can imagine the only downside is, well, um, - the walking. Ninety minutes of walking in 90 degree heat has its downsides! All the better excuse to duck in somewhere with AC, a beer and a cheesesteak.

Mike has a history degree and, by no means flashy, very pleasant. If you want some solid information about Philly he%26#39;s the guy. You want a yellow quacker and a cruise director for a tour guide then you should do a duck tour but on a weekend there isn%26#39;t a reason you can%26#39;t do both.

They are at www.newlibertytours.com

New Liberty Tours - walking tours

Thanks for the information! I%26#39;m always happy to hear of interesting tours with accurate information. Recently I heard a carriage driver tell a visitor that busybodies (those metal things sticking out from under some 2nd story windows in Society Hill) were for satellite. The real answer: they%26#39;re a Franklin invention made of metal and mirrors so you can see who is at your front door without coming downstairs.

Lynn

New Liberty Tours - walking tours

Thanks for the tip. I wanted to to do this tour so bad but Mike emailed me and unfortunately we need a tour on Friday, Sept 21 and after Labor Day they will only be doing weekend tours.

Should I cancel my trip to Villas at tree tops?

I need some really honest help here. I just booked this resort through RCI. We are bringing our 1 year old twins (who will turn 2 when we are there) to Sesame Place in Langhorne, PA and this is the only resort available. RCI has no resorts close to Sesame Place either so it%26#39;s a 2 hour drive. I know the exchange fees are a steal since you can get a full week for what you may pay for one night but I want to be in a clean, safe enviroment especially with my babies. They love to crawl all over and play on the floor so I wanna be sure it%26#39;s clean...

Please please help! I only have until tomorrow to cancel.

Kim in NY

Should I cancel my trip to Villas at tree tops?

hey, how did it turn out? I';m going there this weekend...though too late to cancel, but would like to be at least emotionally prepared. thanks

Should I cancel my trip to Villas at tree tops?

Hi there, Our trip is not until Summer time. Sorry about that. Can you please stop back though and let me know how it is? Thanks so much. Best of luck and I hope you have fun!

Kim

Well, Did you go? How was it? I am supposed to go this July, I have a 2 bedroom with a loft reserved. Please respond.

Linda in MI

We have not gone yet. We actually booked the Villas at Fairway for AUg 31-Sept 7. I hope it%26#39;s ok.

Hopefully we will see some feedback from the post who went already. :o)

Hi there

We just came back. The room (2 bedroom) was kind of old looking but clean. I thought it smelled funny but apparently they had just washed the carpet and it was a little damp still. Once it was completely dry, it smelled fine. There were a few things that were broken (kitchen blinds, knob to tub) but in all fairness they fixed everything the next day and even said they would re-do the rugs. There was snow on the ground and we were able to sled/tube on our own outside the villas. The tubing hill was very crowded and expensive but fun. They have an all you can tube night on Thursday for half price. The pub is a smoking restaurant so don%26#39;t go there if you don%26#39;t smoke or have kids. We didn%26#39;t know this in advance. There are also several indoor pools that we didn%26#39;t know about until we were leaving. The main pool was loud and there was some language that I wish my son had not heard. It was clean. The restaurants were all normally priced--eating out prices but not ';resort'; over the top prices. The wait to eat was long. Our fireplace was gas but if you get one that is wood burning they sell wood in the gift shop. The activity center has many activities for varying ages and split the groups up by age (I think very small kids, 5-9 or 10, teen) The game room is large and low priced (25-50 cents for most games). There is a free shuttle that takes you around the resort if you don%26#39;t want to drive. We did struggle with parking but there was a lot of snow taking up a lot of spaces. Overall, I don%26#39;t think it was a good RCI exchange as far as the room looked. It was compact but did really have everything you would need (kitchen, extra loft with 2 beds besides the 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.) It had kind of a ';cheap'; quality: plastic dishes, cups, small thin towels, one pillow per person. On the other hand, it the activities department was great, they did resolve issues quickly, and the location if you are looking for snow-related fun was excellent. We were unhappy on day 1. It grew on us. I was unhapppy about the pool situation but that was due to other guests that came for the weekend. By the time we left we decided we will consider coming back next winter but we would pay for it rather than exchange. If you are expecting deluxe, this is not it. Think rustic and a outdated. And okay, a little smelly.

I just returned from a week%26#39;s vacation at the Fernwood----CANCEL NOW!! It is filthy, dirty, disgusting, the clientele makes you feel

like you are in the ghetto and to top it off, I got bedbugs! We had to throw out 9 pieces of luggage, receive medical treatment and are on medication. I have a 13 year old and I wouldn%26#39;t let her out of my sight, for fear of her safety.

The rugs are FILTHY, I would only walk around with my sneakers on. It is NOT a resort. It is a VERY rundown motel from the 1970%26#39;s, very poorly maintained. Our stay there was a nightmare. I am waiting to see if they will give me a full refund and replacement of my luggage-- if not, we are retaining a lawyer. Good luck.

Trip Report July 27th through August 1st

We just got back from vacation yesterday and we loved it.

Day 1: We flew in to the airport at around 10:30 and headed straight to our hotel, the Sheraton Society Hill. We were able to check our bags and then go grab something to eat. We ate at the Bourse for lunch... that way everyone could get what they wanted. After that we walked around the olde city area for a bit and went to the Visitor%26#39;s Center, the Betsy Ross House, Elfreth%26#39;s Alley, and Christ Church Burial Ground. That evening we went back to our hotel early...since we had been up since3:00am. The three kids (15, 19, 22) all went swimming in the pool. For supper that night we went to South Street Diner...again this allowed everyone to get what they wanted.

Day 2: Saturday we spent the entire day in the olde city area. We started out with breakfast at the Reading Terminal Market. This was our favorite breakfast during the entire trip. We ended up eating at the Dutch Eating Place...pancakes, french toast, doughnuts, and apple dumplings...it was wonderful! After RT Market we walked through China Town...this wasn%26#39;t much compared to the one we saw in San Francisco... It was somewhat dirty and didn%26#39;t offer a lot to look at. We then walked back to Independence Hall and went on the tour... after we finished, we had planned on visiting the Liberty Bell, but the line was so long it would have taken at least an hour to get to see it... we decided to put it off until another day. We returned to the Bourse to have ice cream (no real lunch since breakfast was so filling) We ate at Campos for supper that night and really enjoyed our Philly cheesesteaks...if not the service...the cashier was a bit rude and seemed hurried even though we were the only people in the place at the time. That night we went to the Lights of Liberty Tour. This was really fun and very different from everything else we had be doing...the bad part was that one of the light shows wasn%26#39;t working so we had to depend on just the audio portion at Carpenter%26#39;s Hall...We also were given umbrellas just in case it rained (thank goodness it didn%26#39;t)... I would highly recommend this tour to everyone...oh and if you are a teacher (we had 3 in my family) you get a discount price, only $7...you can%26#39;t go wrong at that price.

Day 3: Today we had breakfast at Benny%26#39;s Diner on Chestnut. It was good food and very inexpensive. Then we went to the Art Museum...which we loved. We took the Phlash there which is only $1 per person. It was pay what you want day, so this was also cheap. We spent a long time looking at all of the exhibits...the place was so large that I swear we walked 10 miles just inside the museum. Our legs hurt by the end. We the walked the short distance to Eastern State Pen. This was also a nice tour that had an audio tour available. Having already gone to Alcatraz we weren%26#39;t sure that we were going to be impressed, but we all enjoyed it. We could have stayed much longer than we did, but it was very hot inside and we went back to our hotel after a couple of hours. That night we returned to South Street and ate at Jonny Rockets (mainly for the shakes).

Day 4: We got the all day Phlash pass today so that we wouldn%26#39;t have to walk as much as we had been the last couple of days. We ate breakfast at Dunkin Doughnuts...which are everywhere (I%26#39;ve never seen so many). Then we got back on the Phlash and went to the Mutter Museum... this was wonderful...we spent at least 2 hours here...as the 19 year old in our family is majoring in nursing. After the Mutter Museum we took the Phlash back to the City Hall area and Love Park. We took all the tourist pictures and then got back on the Plash. We got off on Market Street where we ate at SOHO Pizza (which is right next to Campos) This was one of our favorite dinners. The pizza was huge and fed our entire family of 5 for only $11. The pizza was so good that we thought about returning the next night.

Day 5: This was our catch up day. We pretty much stayed in olde city to see all of the stuff we had missed so far. First we went to the Liberty Bell around 9:30am... this was the best time we could have seen it...there were only abour 10 other people in the entire building at the time. We could look at it take as many pictures with it as we wanted. So if you don%26#39;t want to wait in line, plan on going early in the morning. We ate at Burger King on Market, simply because the 15 year old was having withdrawl from fast food. After that we went to the Graff/Declaration House from 9:00am to 11:00am. We were all agreed that we learned the most at this location. There was a Thomas Jefferson performer here that was extremely well versed and knew everything you could on Jefferson and the era. We stayed for over an hour here just having an informal discussion with ';Jefferson'; and about 8 other people. Before we went to Constitution Center, we viewed the excavation of Washington%26#39;s Philadelphia house (right in front of Independence Hall) There were a lot of TV people and reporters there because that was the last day it was going to be visible. They were set to start covering it up again. We really enjoyed Constitution Center and Freedom Rising. There were many interactive things to do here. After Constitution Center we went to see old city hall and Carpenter%26#39;s Hall, as we had missed these earlier. Then we went to Franklin Court. This was a lot of fun, especially the printing shop where a park ranger had a lot of information for us. We had supper at the South Street Diner again on our last night in town.

Day 6: We got up early at 4am and left the hotel at around 5am. We were glad that the taxis sit outside of the Sheraton Society Hill all night just waiting to take people somewhere. We had a taxi in abou 30 seconds of requesting one.

Thanks for all of the suggestions and infromationfrom this forum! It helped to make our vacation great.

Trip Report July 27th through August 1st

Sorry for the long post, but there was so many things that I wan%26#39;t to share... I forgot to add that we didn%26#39;t rent a car....if you are staying in Philadelphia and planning on doing the tourist thing...you really don%26#39;t need one... we walked most places and took the plash everywhere else. We took a $10 per person shuttle from the airport and a $30 taxi ride back.

Trip Report July 27th through August 1st

Thanks for posting your trip report, sounds like you had a great time and really enjoyed Philly! How was the hotel (Society Hill Sheraton) for you? I have stayed there countless times and haven%26#39;t had a bad experience, my last visit there being almost a year ago, but recently it has gotten mixed reviews. Just curious.

Suzanne

Thanks for the great report. FYI, the rude counter person at the cheesesteak place is normal. It wouldn%26#39;t be authentic otherwise!

The Sheraton was a good hotel for my family. It wouldn%26#39;t spend the standard price for a room, however. The hotwire.com price was worth it for us. Due to the ongoing renovations the hotel hallways were pretty dirty with big pieces of plaster and debris laying throughout the entire hotel. Our rooms were very nice though and we loved the beds...very cozy. The pool was nice and the staff was very helpful. We did have an emergency alarm go off at like 7am during our stay... they said it had something to do with the renovations and there was no real emergency. I loved the fact that the hotel was close to everything...we didn%26#39;t have a car and we walked everywhere or rode the Phlash. All in all for the price we paid (around $100) it was a good hotel. Nothing special, but people should be willing to pay for the location alone.

Bushkill Falls area lodging & attractions

Can someone suggest a decent, clean fairly inexpensive place to stay, or a campground near the Bushkill falls area? Where else can we go to see mountain views and short trails? We have never been to the Poconos. Two adults, no children. Any suggestions? Thank you!

Bushkill Falls area lodging %26amp; attractions

I would plan to visit Delaware Water Gap and check out some of the many trails there. It%26#39;s just north of Bushkill. I would also recommend touring Jim Thorpe, a small town with a ';Switzerland'; feel. The Asa Packer Mansion is a neat place to tour, and the Harry Packer Mansion next door was operating as a Bed and Breakfast. There are also train rides here, along with white water rafting if you enjoy it. There are many state parks to see in the area as well. Hickory Run is a nice one. You can stop at the visitor center and get information on Boulder Field, an open area just filled with rocks. It%26#39;s really amazing.

There is also Shawnee Playhouse where you can see a live performance. Shawnee is right near Bushkill.

I would also consider Steamtown in Scranton, and Lacakwanna Coal Mine just outside Scranton. Steamtown is a railroad museum operated by the park service, and the coal mine gives great tours that are educational and fun.

As far as lodging, I haven%26#39;t stayed in the area for some time now. There was a budget motel right of I80 in E Stroudsburg that was ok, but that was many years ago. It wasn%26#39;t that expensive. Someone who has stayed more recently could probably help more.

Have a great time!

Bushkill Falls area lodging %26amp; attractions

Thank you for your suggestions!

Couple of notes - first this was posted to ';Mount Pocono'; but Bushkill is in the East Stroudsburg area, not Mt Pocono. Also, the other post said Delaware Water Gap is north of Bushkill - it%26#39;s not, it%26#39;s the other direction south on Rte 209, not north.

If you want a hotel and not a resort (which is potentially more expensive), then you should stay in East Stroudsburg or Stroudsburg which is much closer to DWG and where the trails are. (they%26#39;re on both the PA and NJ side, with the easiest access just over the bridge to NJ where there is a picnic area) Best hotel is Stroudsburg Hampton Inn, not really expensive, but it%26#39;s a hotel after all. My second alternative is actually the Budget in East Stroudsburg just off the Route 80 exit. Not any show stopping hotel, but reasonably clean at least.

There are campgrounds, a couple up and down the Route 209 area which is what I would do if you are going to camp. Bushkill falls is a nice place, sounds like you%26#39;re going for some natural sights. In addition to the trails, consider a canoe for the day if you%26#39;re so inclined. Can be rented by places like Kittatinny or at Delaware Water Gap. They have drop off places at Smithfield beach and other spots along the river.

sneezy, I%26#39;m just now in the middle of planning a one night trip to DWG %26amp; bushkill falls, was really confused about what city to stay in, was debating between comfort inn in mount pocono %26amp; budget inn. I almost went with comfort inn, but we aren%26#39;t picky and if budget inn is closer, thats what we want. Thanks again, your advice really helpful!!

sorry- meant to say your advice was really helpful.

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SEPTA from Center City to the Wachovia Center

My wife is going with a friend to the Beyonce show on Fri night. They were thinking of having dinner in Center City or Old City and then taking the subway over to the show. Neither of us has taken the subway in Philly before. Is this something that%26#39;s safe enough for two women to do alone?

The ride seems easy enough if they were in Center City...get on at the City Hall station and take the Orange/Broad St line all the way to the end (southbound). I assume the reverse trip is easy too? Any tricks?

What if they were to have dinner in Old City, like at Cuba Libre for example on 2nd St?

Thanks!

SEPTA from Center City to the Wachovia Center

We%26#39;ve done the subway many times for sporting events and it%26#39;s perfectly safe. Like you said, you would take the Broad Street line until it ends. Although you could get on at City Hall, there are several other stops along Broad Street to get on, depending on where they are eating. The Septa website would help. Cuba Libre is on 2nd Street and Broad Street is essentially 14th Street. So they would have to walk the 12 blocks, take a cab to Broad street (would be pretty cheap) or take the Market Frankford line to Broad Street and switch trains.

SEPTA from Center City to the Wachovia Center

Fine, but where would they park prior to taking the subway? I am a public transit proponent, but in this case, given the dinner location, lack of familiarity with the area, SEPTA, and the time of night for the return, it makes more sense to drive to the Wachovia center.

If you go to dinner, then drive to the Wachovia Center, you have to pay to park both in Center City and at the arena. There are numerous parking lots in Center City and in Old City. Another idea would be to drive to the Wachovia Center and park there first. Then take the subway to Center City to eat then back down again. That way you car is waiting at the arena when you leave the concert (and by getting there so early, you%26#39;ll be able to park really close to the Center).

weekend with daughter

My teenage daughter and I will traveling to Pittsburgh this weekend. We have been there before but it has been a few years. We would like to do some downtown shopping, go to the strip district on Saturday, and possibly see a show. I have looked online for something downtown in the theatre district but don%26#39;t see anything this weekend. Any suggestions for nearby areas. Also, any nearby shopping that may be of more interest to a teen than the department stores downtown. I am looking at the Westin, Omni, or Courtyard. They seem to be centrally located. Any advise on what may be a better choice? Thanks!

weekend with daughter

All of those are nice, but if it%26#39;s shopping you want, try the Sheraton at Station Square - it%26#39;s a huge shopping mall with loads of choices for lunch and dinner. Also, people watching in the South Side is close, and there are some funky cool boutiques among the bars.

As for shows, it isn%26#39;t really theatre season so you may want to try to catch a show at a smaller venue.

www.pittsburghsource.net/directory/94.php

Have fun this weekend!

weekend with daughter

She will probably enjoy the South Side Works, as well as the Walnut Street shopping area in Shadyside. With either one, you can move from shopping right into lunch or dinner at a restaurant. If you haven%26#39;t done so already, I recommend a ride on the incline and a Just Ducky Tour; they are a lot of fun. If you have time I would also very much recommend a visit to the Dale Chihluly exhibit at Phipps Conservatory. It doesn%26#39;t look like there is much going on theater-wise this weekend; try ';Always Patsy Cline'; at Theater Square. Welcome, hope you have a great time!

The previous replies are right on. The Sheraton in Station Square is a good call. There is a new Hampton Inn right on the cusp of the Strip District, too. Another fun option is is the Holiday Inn Express on the South Side. They have a pool and you can basically park your car and walk all weekend. Carson Street (South Side) has many, many restaurants of all shapes and sizes and my 16-yr old loves shopping at the South Side Works. You can walk there from the hotel (long walk) and Carson Street has a cool, bohemian feel. The glass exhibit at Phipps might sound boring, but it%26#39;s amazing. Have fun!

any cheaper hotels near hotel hershey?

Hi, we have friends staying at the hotel hershey, that place is just too expensive for us. Does anyone know of a hotel that is right next door to hotel hershey that is alot cheaper. $299.00 a night is kind of crazy! we want to be close to our friends, but don%26#39;t want to pay that price, thanks.

Di

any cheaper hotels near hotel hershey?

I can not offer a recommendation (or what the rates are like ) on either of these places but they are both relatively close to the Hotel Hershey. You can search for reviews and rates on this site.

SpringHill Suites

115 Museum Drive

Hershey, PA

Quality Inn %26amp; Suites

183 Hershey Road

Hershey, PA

any cheaper hotels near hotel hershey?

The Hershey Lodge is usally a bit cheaper than the Hotel. You might also want to check one or more of the following:

1. Comfort Inn - Hummelstown

2. Econo Lodge Hershey

3. Suites at Hershey - Next to the Hershey Outlets, more like condos than a hotel.

4. Days Inn - Hershey

5. Days Inn - Harrisburg

6. Travelodge Hershey

7. Sheraton - Harrisburg (off 283/Eisenhower Blvd)

8. Wyndham - Harrisburg (off 283/Eisenhower Blvd)

9. La Quinta - Harrisburg (off 283/Eisenhower Blvd)

10. Sheraton Post Inn - Harrisburg

You might want to check out the Comfort Inn/Suites in Grantville PA. I have stayed there on a few occasions. A standard room should run you about $140 a night.

That will leave some cash for the park........

I would completely avoid the Comfort Suites in Grantville. A horrible, disgusting, filthy shack. The Holiday Inn-Grantville is very nice. Rates are about $130 - $140 a night. It is no more than 20 minutes from the Hotel Hershey

Try the Red Roof Inn in Harrisburg. We got a great deal, and it;%26#39;s not too far from the park...about 20 min....BUT there is no pool!

Place was clean and comfy!!

There%26#39;s a new Super 8 on Allentown Boulevard that is very nice and is 5 miles from Hershey.

Stayed at the Wyndham--nice pool and jacuzzi. Our tub was clogged and they fixed it right away. We requested a quiet area, away from groups and they listened to our request--a noisy group was on the 2nd floor and we were far away from them. The rooms are slightly dated, but who cares if you are just sleeping there? The air conditioner was fair, our refridgerator needed defrosted and our view was of the highway, but once again, we only slept there. It was $116 a night and about 20 minutes away. There is a mall pretty close by and we ate at a Bennyhanna and had a nice experience there. There is a Wendy%26#39;s and Giant foodstore across the street--very convenient.

Hotel Help??

Hi there. I waited too long to book and can%26#39;t get into the Omni. We want to do Old Town, Art Museum, Rodin Museum. So, the next three in list are (from least expensive to most expensive):

Sofitel

Hyatt at Penn%26#39;s landing

The Rittenhouse Hotel

I am leaning toward Hyatt at Penn%26#39;s landing. Any comments regarding the above three? We will be using all public transportation and cabs when necessary. Thanks.

Hotel Help??

The Sofitel is excellent. I have stayed there 3 times in the past 2 years: nice rooms, great location, very good service. No experience with the other two. All three, however, get generally good marks from TripAdvisor members.

Hyatt is on the Delaware River, closer to Old City but not exactly in it. Rittenhouse is on Rittenhouse Square (prime location) and very marginally closer to the Art and Rodin Museums than is the Sofitel (not enough difference to even enter your decision-making). Transit, cabs and walking will be fine from any of the three.

Hotel Help??

Depends on your budget and what you are looking for. The Hyatt is nice, but being at Penn%26#39;s Landing, its a bit of a walk to get to anywhere of use. The Rittenhouse is VERY nice, but as you say, expensive.

You might also want to consider the Marriott Center City, the Holiday Inn-Independence hall, Residence Inn-Center City as options, all are centrally located.

Depending on the Weather you could walk from the Marriotts to the Rodin and from there either a long walk or a short cab or Phlash ride to the PMA.

And by Old Town, I assume you mean Olde City?

Transportation In Philadelphia

My family will visit Philly later this month to see the King Tut exhibit at the Franklin Institute and the Amarna exhibit at the UPenn Museum. What kind of transportation is best to get from the Best Western Center City (near Ben Franklin Pkwy) to the UPenn Museum?

Transportation In Philadelphia

I STRONGLY suggest you check out the reviews for that hotel. I would never let anyone I know stay there. Here is a link:

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Once you%26#39;ve canceled your reservations and made new ones, let us know where you will be.

blue hair

Visting Philly First Time from NYC

Hi there. We have lived in NYC for almost 2 years now and want to go to Philly (first time visitors) for a weekend trip. I have a ton of questions:

1. Better to take train or bus (bus is 1/2 the price of train, but not really sure where bus station is in Philly) -- maybe even better to rent a car? Is public transportation around Philly easy? Does it go to major attractions?

2. Where to stay? I am most interested in the historical stuff. So, ideally, we%26#39;d stay near the historical stuff and use public transportation all of the way and around town. However, if it%26#39;s going to be a lot of cab fare getting around town we may rent car and stay outside historical area. As it stands, I am leaning toward staying near water w/in walking distance to historical area. Bottom line, any hotel recommendations would be welcome.

3. Historical stuff? Are there interesting walking tours or good tips/tricks to seeing the historical stuff? Is everything open on Sundays/holidays? How long does it take to see the historical stuff (1/2 day or 1 day or 2 days??)

4. What else to do? If the historical stuff only takes a day -- what else is there to do? For example, if you had to choose 1 extra day activity aside from the historical stuff what would it be? art museum, rodin museum, ???

5. Finally, restaurants? We like good, non-fussy, neighborhood kind of spots. Someone has already recommended Joe%26#39;s Firehouse BBQ (at least I think that%26#39;s the name). If you have any good recommendations, please let me know.

Thanks for all of your help.

Visting Philly First Time from NYC

First, if you are truly interested in history then Philly is more than a weekend trip. Here%26#39;s a good website to help you get a better sense of what is here: ushistory.org

The site include descriptions of sites, several self-guided walking tours, and more. You%26#39;ll see that ';the historic stuff'; is far more that Independence National Historical Park, which by itself is quite a bit.

Are you interested only in Colonial and early US history or are you also interested in Civil War Era?

Public transportation and walking are very easy in Center CIty (Center City is Philadelphia%26#39;s downtown and the original City plan by William Penn and others. It runs from South Street to Vine Street, Delaware River to Schuylkill River.)

More later,

Lynn

Visting Philly First Time from NYC

The bus station is more centrally located that the train station, but either would be fine.

There are lots of hotels in the historical area, but you probably will pay less for one in Center City. You could easily walk, take a cab or public transportation to Old City (all inexpensive options). You could also take the Philadelphia Phlash bus which stops at all tourist attractions and is really cheap. Definitely no car since it%26#39;s not necessary and parking is expensive. Since I live here, I don%26#39;t have many hotel recommendations, but have heard good things about the Omni and the Bond House B%26amp;B, which are both in Old City.

I would recommend going to the Philadelphia Visitor%26#39;s Center website for various tour options (escorted, unescorted, walking, bus, etc.) To do all the historical sites in Old City, you would probably need at least two days. I would probably cut it down to those you really want to see in one day and use the other day for one or two museums. The Art Museum would be my choice, but it really depends on what you like.

There a ton of restaurant recommendations on previous posts, but could you more based on what type of food you like, where you end of staying, price range, etc.

Regarding #3, and with respect to others opinions, I feel that the ';core'; historical sites can be covered in a day. What I%26#39;m talking about here is:

* Independence Hall

* Liberty Bell

* Independence Visitor Center

* National Constitution Center

* Betsy Ross House

* Elfreth%26#39;s Alley

* Christ Church Burial Ground

Further details are available in the list of to-do%26#39;s I created when planning out trip last year: http://piytravel.com/pages/s.piy?t=uspaph

I%26#39;ve heard great things about the Philly Museum of Art and the Mutter Museum, but have never been there myself.

Enjoy your trip!

See my replies, marked with --%26gt;, below...

1. Better to take train or bus (bus is 1/2 the price of train, but not really sure where bus station is in Philly) -- maybe even better to rent a car? Is public transportation around Philly easy? Does it go to major attractions?

--%26gt; As someone else mentioned, the bus station is more centrally located, but do NOT take one of the ';Chinatown'; buses. There have been safety issues. If you take the train, you can take a 10 minute SEPTA rail connection for free right to the same spot as the bus station. BTW, you can take NJT from the Port Authority to Trenton, and then switch to the SEPTA R7 line (should be waiting for you) which will take you right into town. Public transit is very easy in town, but you can probably walk everywhere. Philly is even more walkable than NYC.

2. Where to stay? I am most interested in the historical stuff. So, ideally, we%26#39;d stay near the historical stuff and use public transportation all of the way and around town. However, if it%26#39;s going to be a lot of cab fare getting around town we may rent car and stay outside historical area. As it stands, I am leaning toward staying near water w/in walking distance to historical area. Bottom line, any hotel recommendations would be welcome.

Do NOT get a car. You don%26#39;t need it. Lots of hotels fit the bill. Depends on your budget, really. Stay in town, not in the burbs. Transportation cost will easily wipe out any savings.

3. Historical stuff? Are there interesting walking tours or good tips/tricks to seeing the historical stuff? Is everything open on Sundays/holidays? How long does it take to see the historical stuff (1/2 day or 1 day or 2 days??)

--%26gt; You can get a quick overview in 2 days.

4. What else to do? If the historical stuff only takes a day -- what else is there to do? For example, if you had to choose 1 extra day activity aside from the historical stuff what would it be? art museum, rodin museum, ???

--%26gt; Art Museum AND Rodin Museum. They are 2 blocks apart. Art Museum is free on Sundays before noon (might be 1 PM).

5. Finally, restaurants? We like good, non-fussy, neighborhood kind of spots. Someone has already recommended Joe%26#39;s Firehouse BBQ (at least I think that%26#39;s the name). If you have any good recommendations, please let me know.

--%26gt; Nitsky on Jack%26#39;s Firehouse. It is ling past its prime and was pretty terrible when we went last. Right nearby is Bishop%26#39;s Collar (near the Art Museum). It%26#39;s just a small local pub, but has great, inexpensive food. Lots of other places all over. Depends where you will be and what you like.

I second the Bishop%26#39;s Collar recommendation. Love it there. Also, the Art Museum is free all day Sunday. Well, not really free. It%26#39;s pay what you want, so most people make some type of donation.

Thanks everyone for all of your help. I am starting to get a better feel about doing this trip -- we%26#39;re going down over Labor Day weekend. Debating about whether to go down Friday night (it would be late, though) or early Saturday morning (my choice). I think we%26#39;ll probably do Amtrak from NYC to Philly and try the Omni. All I need is a good map and w/all of your help I am all set. Thanks.

I just saw the Labor Day part - BOOK NOW. Philly %26#39;Phils Up%26#39; that weekend because of special events. Also, check the hours of attractions you want to see, they can change.

Restaurants:

Bishop%26#39;s Collar is good. There are a ton of Restaurants in OldeCity as well.

It%26#39;s a chain, but the Melting Pot near the Convention Center is always fun and centrally located.

Get a steak sandwich from Rick Oliveri in the Reading Terminal Market before his lease battle ends up getting him kicked out.

foundation makeup

parking and entertainment !! suggestions

We are staying at the holiday inn historic district and i found out after booking the room there is a 20 parking fee ! Can anyone tell me anywhere else to park to avoid paying so much ?? Also we will be there on the 18th a Saturday and would like to go enjoy some drinks and dancing . We are looking for a club or bar that plays mostly hip hop and r%26amp;b and the dress code is somewhat casual . Thank you for your help .

parking and entertainment !! suggestions

You do NOT need a car. Take a cab from the airport for $26.25 flat fee. Clubs- Walk over to 2nd street and make a right. Follow the crowd.

parking and entertainment !! suggestions

we are driving there so we have to bring the car . That will make the clubs easy ti find thanks for the help !

Honestly, it is a pain to drive in Olde City. Plus, you will have to pay to park down there too ( unless you are fortunate enough to find a meter).

I understand your sticker shock, but $20 is pretty reasonable for parking in the city. There are a couple of garages within walking distance , but you won%26#39;t save much. The garage at Independence Park charges $17.50, several blocks away at 2nd and Sansom, it%26#39;s $16.

ok well it sounds like the best idea would be to pay the 20 parking fee for the hotel and leave the car there . Then i don%26#39;t have to worry about parking . then i guess we can just walk or take public transportation

Exactly, park the car there and leave it.

Another option is to park at one of the Airport Offsite Lots, take their shuttle to the airport and the train in, but for only a few days the savings are NOT worth it.

Discounts for Hershey Park?

Anyone know if/how I can get a hold of any?

thanks!

Discounts for Hershey Park?

You can purchase discount tickets from GIANT supermarkets.

The Giant in Hershey is on Cocoa Avenue.

Near Hershey in Hummelstown, the Giant is on Hershey Road and in Middletown, it is on East Main Street.

I%26#39;m pretty sure these are the 3 closest to the park.

Discounts for Hershey Park?

thanks - appreciate it!

Most crowded days at park???

We are going Aug. 19 or 20 - sunday or Monday. Just wondering which would be more crowded?

Most crowded days at park???

Traditionally Sunday is more crowded than Monday. If you are able to get the tickets with the preview option the night before - Sunday evenings after 6 pm are sometimes not very crowded.

Most crowded days at park???

Went Aug. 3rd--Saturday--and it was very overcrowded. Waited for 2 hours PER RIDE and had a 30 minute wait for a hot dog. Needless to say, only rode 5 things and the waterpark has lines just as long. A BIG disappointment. Go to Erie--Waldameer park or Splash Lagoon or Pittsburgh to Idlewild--a much more enjoyable time. Hershey tries to act like Disney but without fastpass people were miserable.

Went today (Tuesday - 8/7/07) and the waterpark was a virtual sea of flesh! Every ride in the waterpark had a two hour minimum for 3 minutes on the actual ride. We waited in line at the SuperSoaker Coaster for an hour and a half before we couldn%26#39;t take it anymore and left (with an hour to go). Absolutely ridiculous and the volume of folks was almost scary if you are even slightly claustrophobic. Very easy to lose track of a small child if not kept on a very close leash.

Most of the other rides throughout the park (dry rides) were anywhere from 30 minutes to 1 hour wait, not bad elsewhere in the park.

Philly for a Week- Places to eat

Family with three boys, 13,9, and 6 will be traveling to Philadelphia for a week in Oct. We would love some recommendations of unique restaurants. Not into the cocktails/after work scene, doesn%26#39;t have to be expensive, but clean is a huge plus.

Thanks for any recommendations!

mom22manyboyz

Philly for a Week- Places to eat

I have three kids as well and this is where they like to eat when in Philly - I%26#39;ll steer clear of the usual chains and give you some restaurants unique to Philly:

Bistro Romano (Italian) - Front and Lombard, near South Street - restaurant is housed in an 18th century granary - very unique and the food is good

Moriarty%26#39;s - 11th and Walnut - great Irish pub with the best buffalo wings in Philly and great burgers

Mexican Post - Front and Chestnut, in Old City - good, inexpensive Mexican food - always recommend their shrimp fajitas

Villa di Roma - S 9th Street, right in the heart of the Italian Market in South Philly - traditional red-gravy Italian. Not fancy, but good. Cash only, FYI.

McGillin%26#39;s - the oldest pub in Philly serves some great food - sandwiches are excellent, but I had a killer mussels fra diavolo the last time I was there - kids menu is 2.95! just go before 9 pm with kids and you%26#39;ll be fine

Standard Tap - in the Northern Liberties section of the city. Well worth the $5 cab ride. The food is great, the best gastropub we have in Philly. It doesn%26#39;t look like much, but if you get a nice night while you are there, sit on the rooftop deck and order off the chalkboard menu. You will not be disappointed.

Marra%26#39;s - another South Philly institution on Passyunk Ave. Known for their pizza, excellent pasta dishes as well.

Independence Brew Pub - in the Reading Termimal at the Convention Center - I hesitate to recommend this because I never find their food particularly great, but my kids loved it so much when we were there in the spring. They have a $3 bar menu Mondays-Fridays between 4-6 that is pretty extensive. They have tables in the bar area and kids are allowed to sit so you can order a bunch of stuff. The kids ordered everything and had a blast trying calamari and imperial crab. It was actually pretty good.

Jones - at 7th and Chestnut - kind of a retro throwback restaurant to the Brady Bunch era. Fun for the kids in that groovy kind of way. Who doesn%26#39;t like grilled cheese and tomato soup, mac-n-cheeze and Duncan Heinz cake with a glass of milk?

Imperial Inn - in Chinatown, for dim sum. The kids think it%26#39;s cool to order off all those carts.

That should be a start. Let me know if you are fond of a particular cuisine and I%26#39;ll try to make a recommendation.

Suzanne

Philly for a Week- Places to eat

Dave %26amp; Buster%26#39;s is on Columbus blvd, it has good food, and has a huge arcade for the kids.

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For great pizza served family style try Mama Palmas or Pietro%26#39;s.

I generally agree with the above posts, especially the Dave and Buster%26#39;s for kids. I would also add the Hard Rock Cafe (if you%26#39;ve never been to one) and the Good Dog (I would describe as gourmet comfort food). Although not a sit down restaurant, the Reading Terminal Market is a great Philly place to eat.

Also, although I love the Standard Tap (as do my kids), I would not go there with fussy eaters. They don%26#39;t have any of your standard kid favorite selections.

Mom-

Philly is generally a kid-friendly town and well-behaved kids are welcome in just about any restaurant. That gives you lots of options. Given that you want something more unique I suggest the following:

Reading Terminal Market - Great for breakfast, lunch, or snackings, see readingterminalmarket.org for more info. Yes, there is seating.

Ariana (Afghan) - 100 block of Chestnut St.

Karma (Indian) - 100 block of Chestnut st., excellent lunch buffet

Konak (Turkish) - 200 block of Vine

Philadelphia Fish %26amp; Co. - 200 block Chestnut, mostly fish with a few other items

Campo%26#39;s - 200 block Market - best cheesesteak, IMO

Fork (New American) - 300 block Market, a favorite of mine because of its interesting menu, excellently preared food, and decor that is casually elegant. Best desserts!

Vietnam Restaurant - North 11th Street between Race and Vine

Have fun!

Lynn

Don%26#39;t miss Naked Chocolate! Trust me, the waiters are all fully clothed but the tasting hot chocolate is so amazing. My 11 year old son loves it, as do my 13 and 9 year old daughters. It is the consistency of warm, old fashioned chocolate pudding. It%26#39;s located at 13th and Juniper not too far from McGillan%26#39;s. Moms

reptiles

looking for good resturants

i will be staying at the residence inn for a week and would like to know of good resturants in the area. something more than ruby tuesday.

looking for good resturants

There are a ton to recommend - what kind of cuisine and price range?

Suzanne

looking for good resturants

steak houses something like a longhorne or texas road house. . any thing like that in the residence inn area

thank you for replying

gayle

Right in the immediate area, the steakhouses that you will find are:

Captial Grille ( Fabulous)

Fogo de Ch茫o ( Traditional Brazilian Steakhouse - Interesting %26amp; Tons of food)

Ted%26#39;s Montana Grill

redsnappa1, are you referring to the Residence Inn in Center City or the airport area?

Red: Please avoid the chain type restaurants (Hard Rock, Ruby Tuesday-I don%26#39;t think there is one in Center City, is there?). Philadelphia has so many amazing restaurants that you should try that it is not necessary to hit the chains.

Capital Grille is amazing but know that it is much more expensive than Lone Star. I love Fogo de Chao in other cities and have not yet tried the Philly location. It is pricy but delicious and a fun experience. If you want a chain type restaurant with a real local feel, take the subway to Chickie and Petes in South Philly. Wings, burgers, and other bar food with an atmosphere dedicated to Philly sports.

Make sure you try a Philly Cheese Steak sandwich, visit the Reading Terminal Market and try Italian in South Philly. Have a great time! Moms