I have a work trip taking me to DC in a few weeks. I've done DC several times, so I plan to take a couple personal days and travel to Baltimore and Philadelphia. I've never been to either, so give me some advice on what to do. I'm staying the Inner Harbor area of Baltimore (Royal Sonesta) and near Independence Hall (Kimpton Hotel Monaco) in Philly. I will be checking out a Phillies game but the orioles will not be in town while I'm there.
OT: Baltimore and Philadelphia
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Philly might be...
The dirtiest, nastiest town in the country.
You need to check out Annapolis and Gettysburg.
The dirtiest, nastiest town in the country.
You need to check out Annapolis and Gettysburg.
Wouldn't bother with Pat's or Geno's - both are grossly overrated. Save your money and get one at Jim's Steaks on South Street - get it with the cheese whiz and onions and whatever else you like.
It's a lot more fun hanging on South Street. Get a huge slice of pizza at Lorenzo's.
You're gonna really enjoy Citizens Bank Park and watching the Phils and Harper play. Independence Hall area has plenty to see and do. Check out the U Penn campus and eat at the White Dog. Used to be a great Ethiopian Place over there too. Can't remember the name now.
Inner Harbor is awesome - used to work a few blocks from there before it really got nice. been back and they got lots of good bars and eats.
It's a lot more fun hanging on South Street. Get a huge slice of pizza at Lorenzo's.
You're gonna really enjoy Citizens Bank Park and watching the Phils and Harper play. Independence Hall area has plenty to see and do. Check out the U Penn campus and eat at the White Dog. Used to be a great Ethiopian Place over there too. Can't remember the name now.
Inner Harbor is awesome - used to work a few blocks from there before it really got nice. been back and they got lots of good bars and eats.
Philly is great depending on the area you're in... like any other city.
The tourist thing to do is grab a cheese steak at Geno's... which are great, but it'll be crowded. The ballpark is amazing, I caught a Braves game there a couple years back. Grab a beer at Yard's brewing if you like craft beer.
As far as Baltimore, there's plenty to do around the Inner Harbor. You won't have a problem staying busy.
The tourist thing to do is grab a cheese steak at Geno's... which are great, but it'll be crowded. The ballpark is amazing, I caught a Braves game there a couple years back. Grab a beer at Yard's brewing if you like craft beer.
As far as Baltimore, there's plenty to do around the Inner Harbor. You won't have a problem staying busy.
I second Jim's. It's a short walk from Independence Hall and has a shorter line (but you'll still stand in line).
Faidley's in Baltimore. Felt like I was getting a taste and feel of the real Baltimore and the food was so good.
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I agree that Gino's was overrated and a bit out of the way. I had a cheesesteak at the public market that was much better.
if you go to the ballpark, get some Chickie's and Pete's fries.
if you go to the ballpark, get some Chickie's and Pete's fries.
Reading Terminal Market for lunch is a solid suggestion, and if you go try the roast pork and provolone sandwich at DiNic’s. Someone or another named it the best sandwich in America a few years ago; that’s obviously subjective and dumb but it is an amazing sandwich.
Center City Philly has a lot of interesting historical places, but also a lot of cool places to eat and drink. The Art Museum is supposed to be good, and the steps out front are the famous Rocky steps. Boat House row is not far from there and kind of cool to see, but I’m not sure whether there’s anything much to do there other than walk next to the river.
Center City Philly has a lot of interesting historical places, but also a lot of cool places to eat and drink. The Art Museum is supposed to be good, and the steps out front are the famous Rocky steps. Boat House row is not far from there and kind of cool to see, but I’m not sure whether there’s anything much to do there other than walk next to the river.
Philly is hands-down the most disappointing city I’ve ever visited. Very dirty. The city is all the same the matter where you go. You’ve seen one part of the city, you’ve seen it all. The only positive thing I can say is the best steak I’ve ever eaten anywhere in the United States was the DelMonaco ribeye at Butcher and Singher in Philadelphia. Unbelievable. And I travel a lot and I’ve eaten a lot of steak houses.
Having lived there a couple of years for grad school this is the right advice for Philly. Also check out the Reading Terminal Market. Get a hot Philly pretzel from a street vendor in Center City.
Yes, Philadelphia is a very dirty city. But there are some good things ... the art museum is great, the historical area is really good, you can get a fantastic cheesesteak just about anywhere in South Philly (and maybe other places as well), pizzas are really good, Franklin Museum is good, you could take in a Philly's game if they're in town. Lots of historic things, but in my opinion, not nearly as interesting as Boston. Longwood Gardens just outside Philly is a huge botanical garden, and probably the best in the US. You could easily spend an entire day there. If you have a car, drive to the Lancaster Amish country ... beautiful countryside.
In Baltimore, you could take in the aquarium. It should be very near your hotel.
Is that the upscale flea market place that's in a 5 story or so old warehouse building?
Had to spend some time in Philly for work 11-12 years ago. All the local Philly people I worked with said Tony Luke’s was the place to go. The one on Oregon St.
I also found a place in Bensalem just north of Philly. Champ’s Pizza. Best sandwich I had there. Probably one of the best I’ve ever had anywhere.
Special Cheese Steak
(Steak w/Green Peppers, Fried Onions, Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Pizza Sauce,
American & Provolone Cheeses)
I also found a place in Bensalem just north of Philly. Champ’s Pizza. Best sandwich I had there. Probably one of the best I’ve ever had anywhere.
Special Cheese Steak
(Steak w/Green Peppers, Fried Onions, Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Pizza Sauce,
American & Provolone Cheeses)
Spent a lot of time in both DC and Baltimore. 100x more to see and do in DC. I second the notion of Annapolis. Naval academy, state capitol, nice town. Eat at chick and Ruth’s deli.
Baltimore I would not recommend venturing outside inner harbor area. Lots of crab places around. Don’t do a national chain. If you are looking for another authentic experience try Altman’s deli for lunch. There is an aquarium at inner harbor. Never went. Fort mchenry further up the harbor. Take in a game at Camden yard.
Baltimore I would not recommend venturing outside inner harbor area. Lots of crab places around. Don’t do a national chain. If you are looking for another authentic experience try Altman’s deli for lunch. There is an aquarium at inner harbor. Never went. Fort mchenry further up the harbor. Take in a game at Camden yard.
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