https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 11 May 2026 16:50:06 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-trip-to-philadelphia#post-2267468 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 18:53:54 +0000 Tidybee 2267468@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm with @2PeasinaPod for this one! Pat's all the way. I love steaks after the game- it's a cool atmosphere but it is mobbed! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-trip-to-philadelphia#post-2267361 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 16:10:35 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2267361@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sslm: Tony Luke's is the best overall. Pat's is my favorite between Pat's and Geno's if you're headed down to Passyunk. Don't be fooled by Geno's flashiness :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-trip-to-philadelphia#post-2267246 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 14:26:18 +0000 littlebug 2267246@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sslm: I prefer Pat's. Geno's is too flashy for me, ha. I've never personally eaten at Tony Luke's, but I've heard theirs are the best in Center City.</p> <p>I just got back from visiting Philly for the weekend and my bestie and I had brunch Sunday morning at Green Eggs Cafe at 13th and Locust. Cannot recommend it enough. Nutella Latte and Red Velvet Pancakes. I was heartbroken that I couldn't take my leftovers with me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-trip-to-philadelphia#post-2267144 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 13:29:07 +0000 Chillybear 2267144@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Personally I like Steve's the best, but they're more in the north east... I'm related to Tony Luke so a little biased towards his... Of Geno's &amp; Pat's I prefer Geno's (American Wit) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-trip-to-philadelphia#post-2267139 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 13:25:23 +0000 sslm 2267139@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@2PeasinaPod: @catlady: @PurplePeony: @Chillybear: any recommendations for best philly cheesesteak?? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-trip-to-philadelphia#post-2264895 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 09:34:44 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2264895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sslm: Sorry for getting back so late! My SIL's family (they're from South Philly) love Born Yesterday on 19th and Walnut. Though it's pricey, I have to say that my nephew is the best dressed person in our families! Plus, it's fun to look. I also just read this article on phillymag.com:</p> <p><a href="http://www.phillymag.com/shoppist/2015/08/13/10-best-kids-clothing-and-toy-stores-in-philly/" rel="nofollow">http://www.phillymag.com/shoppist/2015/08/13/10-best-kids-clothing-and-toy-stores-in-philly/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-trip-to-philadelphia#post-2264125 Sat, 15 Aug 2015 09:11:57 +0000 catlady 2264125@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Canoli: @PurplePeony: Lol, that's amazing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-trip-to-philadelphia#post-2264006 Fri, 14 Aug 2015 20:42:31 +0000 sslm 2264006@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catlady: I'm writing down Monks for sure :) and I keep reading everywhere how awesome the reading terminal market is so it's going on the list too!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-trip-to-philadelphia#post-2263990 Fri, 14 Aug 2015 20:15:20 +0000 PurplePeony 2263990@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catlady: @Canoli: DH and I had our first date at Monk's, too! I miss it so...we spent WAY too much time and money there (he lived 3 blocks away when we met, and when we moved in together we were only 1 block away, soooo...yeah). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-trip-to-philadelphia#post-2263981 Fri, 14 Aug 2015 19:54:01 +0000 Canoli 2263981@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catlady: OMG my husband and I had our first date a Monk's too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-trip-to-philadelphia#post-2263913 Fri, 14 Aug 2015 18:05:48 +0000 sslm 2263913@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ms.line: that looks so cool!!!</p> <p>@Modern Daisy: I will definitely check out that store! I wish our CAD dollar wasn't so bad or I'd do a lot of shopping :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-trip-to-philadelphia#post-2263761 Fri, 14 Aug 2015 14:40:23 +0000 Modern Daisy 2263761@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My entire wedding was in Rittenhouse Square so I am biased, lol! </p> <p>There is an awesome store called The Children's Boutique on 17th &amp; Chestnut. I work right by there and pop in sometimes to buy DS shoes but they have a lot of nice things! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-trip-to-philadelphia#post-2263749 Fri, 14 Aug 2015 14:28:06 +0000 littlebug 2263749@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ms.line: Yes! The Mutter is so cool! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-trip-to-philadelphia#post-2263720 Fri, 14 Aug 2015 14:02:20 +0000 Chillybear 2263720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here's a great website that will tell you the events going on while you're here<br /> <a href="http://www.uwishunu.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.uwishunu.com/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-trip-to-philadelphia#post-2263665 Fri, 14 Aug 2015 13:01:24 +0000 ms.line 2263665@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Might not be everyone's cup of tea, but I love the Mutter Museum! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-trip-to-philadelphia#post-2263538 Fri, 14 Aug 2015 10:52:07 +0000 sslm 2263538@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlebug: Haha. I've actually never stayed at a Westin! Crazy, right?</p> <p>@2PeasinaPod: Are there any good children's boutiques you would recommend?</p> <p>@Chillybear: Awesome! We had 3 options (Chicago, Boston, Philly), glad we picked Philadelphia, it's looking like an amazing trip so far </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-trip-to-philadelphia#post-2263489 Fri, 14 Aug 2015 10:03:21 +0000 Chillybear 2263489@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There's great shops in the Liberty II lobby and a food court and I highly recommend Samson St Oyster house if you're into seafood. My mom works in Liberty Place I'm very familiar with the building and surrounding area. You picked a great spot to visit </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-trip-to-philadelphia#post-2263484 Fri, 14 Aug 2015 10:00:45 +0000 littlebug 2263484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sslm: Ahhh...the Westin Heavenly Bed! Now I'm jealous! (c: From what I remember, that's like a block away from The Continental, which is one of my favorite restaurants in Philly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-trip-to-philadelphia#post-2263479 Fri, 14 Aug 2015 09:57:09 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2263479@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sslm: The Westin is in Liberty Place which is right in Center City on 16th and Chestnut, very walkable to so many other things. Rittenhouse is on 18th and Walnut...and there are so many good places to eat surrounding both of those areas. And it's a nice hotel!</p> <p>And if you're really into walking, you can go up the Ben Franklin Parkway, around the Art Museum, and there's a trail that takes you right by the river. You can see the other side of Boathouse Row from there.</p> <p>Walnut Street has nice shopping of more expensive brands, but there are also so many little boutique shops as well. And I'm not sure how late in November you're going, but the Comcast Center has a holiday show that they put on beginning after Thanksgiving that runs every hour. Even if you're going earlier in November, their big screen in their lobby is cool to check out. That's on 17th and JFK Blvd. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-trip-to-philadelphia#post-2263468 Fri, 14 Aug 2015 09:46:17 +0000 sslm 2263468@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@2PeasinaPod: @Chillybear: Just went for it on hotwire and got the Westin, seems good?</p> <p>Thanks for all the recommendations and keep 'em coming! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-trip-to-philadelphia#post-2263451 Fri, 14 Aug 2015 09:32:40 +0000 Chillybear 2263451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>if its not too chilly take a walk up the ben franklin parkway to the art museum, natural history museum, or franklin institute. Or head toward the river and see the liberty bell, south street, penns landing, italian market </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-trip-to-philadelphia#post-2263449 Fri, 14 Aug 2015 09:31:34 +0000 catlady 2263449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to live in Rittenhouse Sq. It's the nicest part of the city and I'd recommend staying there if you can! There are lots of shops and restaurants around. It's been awhile so I won't bother trying to recommend restaurants (since there are probably better ones there now), except Monk's which has a special place in my heart because it's where DH and I had our first date. It has great Belgium beers, burgers, and mussels.</p> <p>Definitely don't bother walking to the stadium. There is a train that goes right there and it's much easier and faster.</p> <p>Some of my favorite places to visit when I'm back in Philly are Reading Terminal Market and the Franklin Institute. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-trip-to-philadelphia#post-2263442 Fri, 14 Aug 2015 09:23:46 +0000 Chillybear 2263442@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Rittenhouse is just west of city hall and still considered "center city"<br /> If your looking for bar/pub I love McGillins - Oldest bar in the city! Est in 1860's (13th and Sansom), Fado (15th &amp; Locust) For Trendy - Continental mid town (18th &amp; Chestnut) or any Steven Starr or Jose Garcias restaurants. Quick eats there's Shake Shake, Chickie &amp; Pete's or you can head to any of the cheesesteak joints (Geno's, Pats, Tony Lukes) oh and you must go to Reading Terminal Market </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-trip-to-philadelphia#post-2263440 Fri, 14 Aug 2015 09:21:52 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2263440@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sslm: Anything in Rittenhouse! I recently ate at Vernick, and it was delicious. Devon Seafood is also great, but anything along Rittenhouse - Parc Bistro, Rouge, Lacroix...yum, yum, yum! They are a bit more expensive, but if you can get a table by the windows, it's fun to people watch!</p> <p>For lunch, make sure you hit up Reading Terminal Market. It's on the other side of City Hall, but definitely walkable from Rittenhouse. It's a must when visiting Philly... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-trip-to-philadelphia#post-2263438 Fri, 14 Aug 2015 09:18:31 +0000 littlebug 2263438@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I definitely wouldn't recommend walking from Center City to the stadium. The area's not bad, but I wouldn't do it myself, and I've got a pretty thick skin when it comes to that kind of thing. </p> <p>I'm going back to Philly this weekend and staying at the DoubleTree. It's right on Broad St, across the street from a subway stop, and within easy walking distance of pretty much everything you'll want to see - Rittenhouse Square, Washington Square West, Ben Franklin Parkway, and even Old City is just 12 blocks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-trip-to-philadelphia#post-2263435 Fri, 14 Aug 2015 09:16:10 +0000 sslm 2263435@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Chillybear: @2PeasinaPod: Oh awesome, thanks so much for your input. I was concerned Rittenhouse square would be too far from city center. It's so hard to tell on a map. </p> <p>Any restaurant recommendations? We'll be without child!! (YAY) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-trip-to-philadelphia#post-2263433 Fri, 14 Aug 2015 09:12:43 +0000 sslm 2263433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: No kids! YAY! haha. The Franklin Institute looks really cool though, it's on our list! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-trip-to-philadelphia#post-2263429 Fri, 14 Aug 2015 09:10:02 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2263429@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Rittenhouse Square area is super nice. It's by far one of the ritzier parts of Philadelphia, and is absolutely beautiful with the park right there. I don't know as much about Penns Landing, but I do know that it's in Olde City which has a ton of charm. You could also stay in Center City, which is about a 5 block walk from Rittenhouse Square. I've stayed at the Loew's before, and it's beautiful. </p> <p>As for walking to the stadium, I'd advise against that. You won't be walking through super horrible areas, but they aren't nice either. I've walked down Broad Street before from Center City when the Phillies won the World Series, but there were a ton of people around the entire way, and I wouldn't do it on a normal basis. It's a very quick subway ride down the Broad Street (or Orange) line. You can get on at City Hall and take it South to Pattison (or I think they call it AT&amp;T Station now). So quick, and you'll see a bunch of other people along the way that you can follow to the stadium! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-trip-to-philadelphia#post-2263428 Fri, 14 Aug 2015 09:09:17 +0000 Chillybear 2263428@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>hi from philadelphia! Rittenhouse would be my recommendation. I would not walk to the stadium if anything take the broad street subway line from city hall to the stadium, you'll be with a lot of the people going to and from the game and its much safer and only cost $2. Rittenhouse has great restaurants, bars and shopping and you can walk to the historic stuff, museums, and other parts of the city much easier than if you were at penns landing </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-trip-to-philadelphia#post-2263424 Fri, 14 Aug 2015 09:07:30 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2263424@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you are going with little kids, we thought the Please Touch museum was awesome! If you are going without kids, the Franklin Institute was cool too! We didn't get to enjoy the Franklin Institute as much because it was close to bedtime and the toddler was cranky, but with older kids it would be fun :) </p>