letsgoflyers75
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This first post was altered to include more recent experiences including those of members within this board. The original objective by the thread starter in 2007 was to assist those who asked questions about visiting the city and although information has changed in that time, the efforts of that person should not go unnoticed. Some of the opinions were by the original poster in 2007 while some were added. Attempts have been made to update without compromising the basics of the thread.
Feel free to inquire additionally but also read recent reviews and experiences as the thread grows.
Introduction
Where to stay?
Feel free to inquire additionally but also read recent reviews and experiences as the thread grows.
Introduction
- Welcome! So, you're in from out of town to see the Flyers, or just visiting the city? Well, we're the City of Brotherly Love, so welcome! Here's everything you need to know about visiting Philadelphia.
- Web site | www.visitphilly.com
- Twitter | Visit Philly (@visitphilly) | Twitter
- Facebook | Security Check Required
- Stub Hub: StubHub!
- Wells Fargo Center: Philadelphia Flyers | Wells Fargo Center
- The Sports Complex is located at Broad Street and Pattison Avenue, which is the last Southbound stop on the Broad Street Line (orange).
- The address of the Wells Fargo Center is 3601 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19148. Get there via the following means: Directions | Wells Fargo Center
- By air | Philadelphia International Airport| Phl.org Home
- By rail | 30th Street Amtrak Train Station | Philadelphia (30th St), Pennsylvania (PHL) | Amtrak
- By local rail| SEPTA | SEPTA | Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
- By Bus |
- Greyhound| North : Greyhound
- Megabus | megabus | Low Cost Bus Tickets From $1
- BoltBus | BoltBus - Buy Tickets
- SEPTA is the acronym for Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority. It runs public rails and buses throughout the city. They also run regional rail lines out of 30th Street Station. Regional Rail connects to each airport terminal and quickly takes you to Center City, so there's no need to rent a car if you're flying in. SEPTA Transit System Map SEPTA | Clickable Regional Rail & Rail Transit Map and SEPTA bus routes SEPTA | Buses are found at the links provided.
- Center City Philly is also very walkable.
Where to stay?
- Holiday Inn Philadelphia-Stadium Holiday Inn Philadelphia-Stadium
- Courtyard Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard Courtyard Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard
- For a listing of hotels in Center City | Center City Philadelphia Hotels – Downtown — visitphilly.com
- For a full listing of hotels by neighborhoods and regions| Hotels in Philadelphia — visitphilly.com
- Trip Advisor reviews | The 10 Best Hotels in Philadelphia, PA for 2017 (with Prices from $79) - TripAdvisor
- HISTORY Well, Philly is the birthplace of America, so there is much history here. Most of the historical sites are located in the Independence Mall/Old City area. Old City is absolutely beautiful. This neighborhood is home to Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center, the United States Mint, and more which can be found here: Explore Historic Philadelphia
- PLACES TO VISIT
Independence Hall | Visiting Independence Hall - Independence National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Liberty Bell Center | Visiting the Liberty Bell Center - Independence National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)
National Constitution Center | Home - National Constitution Center
The Philadelphia Museum of Art | Philadelphia Museum of Art |
The Franklin Institute | Home
The Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel University | Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, the Natural History Museum in Philadelphia
The Mutter Museum | Home | Mütter Museum of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Eastern State Penitentiary | Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
The Rocky Statue and the Rocky Steps | The Rocky Statue And The Rocky Steps - SHOPPING Since interests vary, please begin with links and suggestions at VisitPhilly.com.
General shopping guideline | Shopping in Philadelphia — visitphilly.com
South Street | South Street — visitphilly.com
Shopping for sneakers? | Six Must-Hit Sneaker Shops In Philadelphia
Mitchell and Ness | The Official Online Store Mitchell & Ness Nostalgia Co.
The Shops at Liberty Place | Store Directory :: The Shops at Liberty Place :: Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia Mills | http://www.simon.com/mall/philadelphia-mills
King of Prussia Mall | King of Prussia Mall — visitphilly.com - OUTDOOR ICE RINK
The Blue Cross Riverrink Winterfest is one option in the winter time. DRWC - PARKS
- CASINOS and/or HORSE RACING
Sugarhouse Casino | SugarHouse Casino | Philadelphia Gaming & Entertainment
Parx Casino and Racing | Parx Casino® | Philadelphia Casino, Racing, Entertainment, and Nightlife | #1 Casino in Pennsylvania
Harrah's Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack| Harrah’s Philadelphia Racetrack – Harness Racing
Valley Forge Casino | Best Casino Hotel Near Philadelphia, PA - Valley Forge Casino Resort - FUN ACTIVITIES
Barcade is a combination bar and arcade| Barcade® | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Visit our Barcade® location in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Urban Axes is the indoor competition of axe throwing | Urban Axes - Indoor Competitive Axe Throwing
Where to eat and drink?
What DVDs are available?
- Market Places
- Reading Terminal Market Reading Terminal Market
- Irish Pubs/Taverns
- McGillin's Olde Ale House ( McGillin's Olde Ale House - Philadelphia, PA) and Fergie's Pub (Fergie's Pub 1214 Sansom Street Philadelphia - Home) are good places. Fergie's is a typical no frills, no TV pub. Good place if you just want to hang out for a beer without much of a "scene." McGillin's is the city's oldest bar (I think). As the night goes later, the crowd gets younger and there's often a line and cover charge depending on how late you go. If you're looking for "action," go to McGillin's.
- The Plough and the Stars ( The Plough & the Stars | On 2nd Street, between Market and Chestnut in Old City Philadelphia) is in Old City and is an Irish bar for the younger professional and is a bit more "adult" than those mentioned. Not really a "pub" feel, but it's a pretty cool place with good food (not typical pub food, though).
- Fado Irish Pub ( Fado Irish Pub - Irish Pub in Center City Gathering and Connecting) and the always popular Irish Pub ( Irish Pub - Welcome ) are most likely to be filled with college students and young professionals as well.
- A recent voter poll released in 2016-17 ranked the following Irish pubs -- Best Irish Pub in the Philadelphia area - Philly A-List
- For the best beer selection, IMO, go to Monk's Cafe ([http://www.monkscafe.com/) in Center City for great beer selections if you're into Belgian Ales and Euro beers.
- Other Pub/Tavern spots
- Cavanaugh's Headhouse - This is a great Irish food and a big place located on 2nd street just North of South Street. More adult and young professional crowd. Beer selection is good, too. The "scene" is OK, but it's a good place to "hang" with an older group. (formerly known as the Dark Horse).
- The Public House - Located in Center City, this place is always packed. Some great "scenery" here. Big place, lots of TVs, probably going to be a line to get in. If you're in Center City and want a bar that's somewhat of a scene go here.
- Tir Na Nog -Center City and close to the Public House. Irish pub, but the menu can be expensive. Good place to hang after work, but haven't come often for the bar scene later at night.
- Nodding Head - Great homebrews and good food. Been here a few times after work.
- New Wave - I had to sneak this in because it's my favorite "neighborhood" bar located in Queen Village. It's a good walk South of South Street. Good crowd, might be a little tight, but a good local set. Food is pretty good, too. If you're driving, parking can really suck. It's probably not suitable for what you want to accomplish since there's not much else around it unless you want to walk or cab it. Just thought I'd toss it in there...
- Black Sheep - Get's some good press, but I'm not a huge fan. Can be really tight inside.
- Drinker's is good, especially for a group. Welcome
- Clubs, live music
- Try Cuba Libre in Old City ttp://www.cubalibrerestaurant.com/en/philadelphia/
- For a listing of live music venues: Live Music — Visit Philadelphia
- Pizza
- Lorenzo and Sons Pizza ( http://www.lorenzoandsonspizza.com/ ) on South Street is the place to go if you want a late night slice of pizza. Hit it by cab on your way back from Old City or Center City and call in an order for a pie to go. Note: pizza-by-the-slice comes plain only. No toppings. If you order a pie, they will put toppings on it. The line will probably be out the door after the bars close, so I recommend ordering a pie and picking it up on the way back to the hotel. The pizza can be purchased at the Wells Fargo Center, too.
- Pizzeria Stella Pizzeria Stella
- Pizza suggestions on VisitPhilly.com: Where to Find the Best Pizza in Philadelphia
- Cheesesteaks
- Nobody will ever agree on the best cheesesteak. The truth is, they're all good. Two famous places in south Philadelphia are located across the street from each other at 9th and Passyunk Avenue start the list.
- Pat's King of Steaks -- Pat's King of Steaks® Since 1930
- Geno's Steaks -- Best Cheesesteak in Philly | Best Philly Cheesesteak | Geno's Steaks
- Jim' Steaks in West Philly -- Jim's Steaks | West Philly
- Tony Luke's (multiple locations) -- Tony Luke's Cheesesteaks - The Real Taste of South Philly
- Campo's Deli on Market Street -- Campo's Philly Cheesesteaks | Since 1947 | Old City
- John's Roast Pork -- John’s Roast Pork
- Joe's Steaks + Soda Shop in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia Joe's Steaks + Soda Shop
- VisitPhilly's ranking: Top 10 Spots for Authentic Philly Cheesesteaks
- Nobody will ever agree on the best cheesesteak. The truth is, they're all good. Two famous places in south Philadelphia are located across the street from each other at 9th and Passyunk Avenue start the list.
- How to order a Philly Cheesesteak
When ordering a cheesesteak, the idea is to let the cashier know a.) that you would like a cheesesteak, b.) what type of cheese you want, and c.) whether or not you want fried onions. And you have to be as concise as possible while doing so.
Locals have become so adept at this practice that they basically have it down to three words: saying “one wiz with” to the person behind the counter means that you would like one cheesesteak [denoted by the “one”] with Cheeze Wiz as your choice of cheese [denoted by the “wiz”] and with fried onions [denoted by the “with”].
Similarly, saying “one provolone without” would secure you a single cheesesteak [one] made with provolone cheese [provolone] and without fried onions [without].
- Buffalo Wild Wings -- Location Details | Buffalo Wild Wings
- Chickies and Petes -- Chickie's & Pete's | Philadelphia's Sports Bar & Crab House
- Field House Philly -- Field House
- Founding Fathers Sports Bar and Grill -- Founding Fathers Sports Bar & Grill
- Fox & Hound Sports Tavern -- Fox & Hound
- The Green Turtle -- North Wales, PA Craft Beer, Sports Bar and Grille |
- Misconduct Tavern -- Misconduct Tavern - Philadelphia Restaurant and Bar
- O'Neals Pub -- O'Neals Pub
- P.J. Whelihan's -- P.J. Whelihan's Pub + Restaurant : Home : Buffalo Wings, Sports Bars, Food To Go, Private Parties, Restaurant Gift Cards, Mobile Catering
- Tir Na Nog -- https://tirnanogphilly.com/sports_page
- XFINITY Live! -- XFINITY Live! | Philadelphia’s Entertainment & Dining Destination
NBC Sports Arena (part of Xfinity) -- NBC Sports Arena | Ultimate Philadelphia Sports Bar at XFINITY Live!
- "Full Spectrum: The Complete History of the Philadelphia Flyers Hockey Club" by Jay Greenberg.
- Updated in 2016: "The Philadelphia Flyers at 50: The Story of the Iconic Hockey Club and its Top 50 Heroes, Wins & Events" by Jay Greenberg.
- "Score!: My Twenty-Five Years with the Broad Street Bullies" by Gene Hart.
- "Bobby Clarke and the Ferocious Flyers" by Stan Fischler.
- "Orange, Black and Blue" by Chuck Gormley.
- "Walking Together Forever: The Broad Street Bullies, Then and Now" by Jim Jackson.
- "Pelle Lindbergh: Behind the White Mask" by Bill Meltzer & Thomas Tynander.
- "The Broad Street Bullies: The Incredible Story of the Philadelphia Flyers" by Jack Chevalier (though this is rare and expensive).
- "Philadelphia Flyers Encyclopedia" by David Sherman.
- "The Greatest Players and Moments of the Philadelphia Flyers" by Stan Fischler.
- "The Good, the Bad & the Ugly Philadelphia Flyers: Heart-pounding, Jaw-dropping, and Gut-wrenching Moments from Philadelphia Flyers History" by Adam Kimelman.
- "100 Things Flyers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die" by Adam Kimelman.
- "Jonesy: Put Your Head Down & Skate" by Keith Jones.
- "Journey Through Risk and Fear" by (Bernie) Parent, Michele M. Paiva & Dean Smith.
- "Philadelphia Flyers: Superman of the Ice" by Stan Fischler.
- "Open Net" by George Plimpton. A must for any hockey fan. The book is mostly about the author's tryout with the Bruins but it includes the notorious Flyers-Bruins' late 1970s preseason game brawl at the Spectrum and that alone is worth the read.
- "Fred Shero: A Kaleidoscopic View of the Philadelphia Flyers' Coach" by Rhoda Rappeport.
- "Shero: The Man Behind the System" by Fred Shero and Vijay S. Kothare.
- "Hockey For The Coach, The Player, And The Fan" by Fred Shero and Andre Beaulieu
- "The Riverton Rifle: My Story -- Straight Shooting on Hockey and on Life" by Reggie Leach
- "Keith the Thief" by Blake Allen
- "Sports Illustrated Philadelphia Flyers at 50: The All-Time Team - The Bitter Rivalries - The Back-to-Back Cups" by the editors of Sports Illustrated
- "Philadelphia Flyers, Pennsylvania (Images of Sports Series)" by Russ Cohen, Mike del Tufo, Joe del Tufo and Bruce "Scoop" Cooper
- "If These Walls Could Talk" by Lou Nolan and Sam Carchidi
- "Unmasked: Bernie Parent and the Broad Street Bullies" by Bernie Parent
- "The Big 50: Philadelphia Flyers: The Men and Moments that Made the Philadelphia Flyers" by Sam Carchidi and Wayne Fish
What DVDs are available?
- Philadelphia Flyers 10 Greatest Games DVD Set
- History of the Philadelphia Flyers
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