Philadelphia, PA‎

[Malibu Sky]

Our son has decided to go to college in Philadelphia..looks like I will have some free time during his orientation (and for the next 4 years worth of visits)

I haven't been there in 25 years (or so)...

...just looking for some fun and interesting things to do...

...and restaurant suggestions!!

 

[thheath]

If you're a foodie I've always enjoyed the Reading Terminal Market (farmer's market). It's indoors and has everything from restaurants to local produce and Pennsylvania Dutch goods.

http://www.readingterminalmarket.org/

 

[vacationhopeful]

Lots of Italian - northern, southern, Naples, Sicilian. You can spend all 4 years visiting your son without being bored by the numerous Italian dining spots (I am NOT counting pizza joints).

As for your son's taste, there is a decent Chinatown (which has grown into all Asian types of food). The one advantage here is dinner can be found well after midnight - good if you are working on Pacific coast time or a college student. I have driven over the bridge for both the South Philly Italian and Chinese.

If you bring a very good friend, go French (or do they call that continental now?)

Parking is just like any other large city in the downtown area. Pay parking is a smart decision. South Philly residents use "chairs" to hold their parking places in front of the residences. If you like your tires or your nice paint job on the car, find another option. Chinatown does have parking meters.

Which section of the city is your son's school? Would help with recommendations.

 

[sjuhawk_jd]

Which College? I live/work in Philadelphia area and the location of the College is important also in recommending things.

 

[Malibu Sky]

Which College? I live/work in Philadelphia area and the location of the College is important also in recommending things.

We lovingly call it Penn adjacent...Drexel University

Our first trip out over the summer we will be staying at Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue...

 

[sjuhawk_jd]

Close to (within a mile or less) where you will be staying:

(1) Indian Food: Saffron India Kitchen, Bala Cynwyd, PA
(2) Greek/Middle eastern: Aldar, Bala Cynwyd, PA
(3) Chinese take out only:

Szechuan Express Inc
101 E City Ave
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004-2448
(610) 668-2477

(4) Chinese/Japanese (eat in or take out):

Shangrila Inn
www.toshangrilainn.com
138 Montgomery Avenue
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004-2984
(610) 668-3228

 

[pfrank4127]

Our son has decided to go to college in Philadelphia..looks like I will have some free time during his orientation (and for the next 4 years worth of visits)

I haven't been there in 25 years (or so)...

...just looking for some fun and interesting things to do...

...and restaurant suggestions!!

The Philadelphia Zoo is close by and the Constitution Center is a short drive away.

 

[Nancy]

You can always hop on the New Jersey Transit train and go to Atlantic City. :ignore:

Nancy

 

[Malibu Sky]

Close to (within a mile or less) where you will be staying:

(1) Indian Food: Saffron India Kitchen, Bala Cynwyd, PA
(2) Greek/Middle eastern: Aldar, Bala Cynwyd, PA
(3) Chinese take out only:

Szechuan Express Inc
101 E City Ave
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004-2448
(610) 668-2477

(4) Chinese/Japanese (eat in or take out):

Shangrila Inn
www.toshangrilainn.com
138 Montgomery Avenue
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004-2984
(610) 668-3228

Your awesome..thanks so much!!

 

[Malibu Sky]

You can always hop on the New Jersey Transit train and go to Atlantic City. :ignore:

Nancy

This, was already on my list