I need Travel Tips: Philadelphia Tourist-y stuff!

Sorry Arielle! If you decide to come to West Michigan, then i'm your Gal!

Check out: http://www.state.pa.us/papower/taxonomy/taxonomy.asp?DLN=30546

There are links from there to narrow your search

Karen

around the liberty bell is all the historical stuff: constitution hall, betsy ross's house, elfrith's alley, etc.

Philly is like NYC, there are unsafe places and safe places. Philly as a whole is not unsafe. It would be like someone saying they don't want to go to NYC because all they hear about on the news is Hell's Kitchen.

There is the Constitutional Walking Tour which is based on the Freeedom Trail in Boston and covers the historical sites. Also you need to have a real cheesesteak- I suggest Pat's, Gino's or Jim's, and yes, cheese wiz is the traditional choice ;) And while there get a nice cannoli from Termini Bros., they have 2 locations.

Have a safe and fun trip!!!

you sound like my son !!. but the buildings in NYC are so beautiful.....tough that i hold up walking traffic....we are all lucky to see some of those sights
i am going to give you web site to look at rather than tell you. some fun places to go and see in philly. don't forget the market !!
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-2739445-philadelphia_things_to_do-i
http://www.gophila.com/
http://www.philadelphia.com/attractions/
http://www.philadelphia.com/shopping/
http://www.citypass.com/city/philadelphia.html
http://www.independencevisitorcenter.com/faq.htm

hope this helps

Hi Arielle, I know you'll love visiting Philadelphia. When you go to see the Liberty Bell you will be in the area of all the great historical places to see. Constitution Hall is fairly new and a great place to see and learn. The websites Linda has posted will tell you all the neat stuff. Don't forget to check out Society Hill, walk along South Street, Penns Landing is a must see too. The Art Museum is great, Franklin Institute is amazing, and so much more. I don't think you'll get to see everything in one short weekend though.
Philadelphia

I loved visiting Philadelphia...it can't be any less safe than New Orleans! My favorite place to visit was the Market - full of food, flowers, and interesting stuff!

I've decided on the Philadelphia Zoo! There is easy public transportation to 30th Street station and then a shuttle bus every half hour that leaves from 30th street directly to the zoo! And the shuttle also returns every half hour! I Love zooS!

Philadelphia is very safe in center city/olde city. Check out the Franklin Institute Science Center - the King Tut exhibit is there for another couple of months: www.fi.edu.
Do NOT waste your time with a car. Buy a SEPTA day-pass. They're $5, and you can ride any bus or subway all day. The liberty bell is in old city (5th street), and the Franklin Institute is on 20th and Arch streets.
You can also go to the Mummer's museum; South Street (an eclectic shopping area); the Art museum (a few blocks from the Franklin Institute); the Please Touch museum; the Philadelphia zoo; see a Phillies game in South Philly (take the broad street line to the southern end, and it plops you right at the home plate gate). We're also home to Betsy Ross House, Edgar Alan Poe House, and the infamous Graterford prison where famous people like Al Capone were once inmates. You can eat in Chinatown (between 11th and 9th street on Arch/Race streets), or go to 9th and Passyunk in South Philly for a world famous Pat's cheesesteak - complete with the concrete foot impressions of sylvester Stallone where he filmed a scene of Rocky. Have a great time!

WOW Rachel! Thank you! I've decided to take a trip to the Philly Zoo. It is only a 20 minute trip from my boyfriend's place and it's supposed to be a beautiful day (although it may be a bit hot!)! I'm really excited and can't wait to write all about my trip on Monday!