I am visiting Philadelphia this weekend and will be there for a little more than a week. Besides the obvious things to do:
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Eat at Geno’s and Pat’s
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Run up the Rocky steps
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Capture that Brazilian murderer
Okay, I may attempt to do one of those three. What non-touristy things are recommended? My only plan so far is to go to a Phillies game next Friday.
I’m coming from Florida. Can I get away with wearing mostly shorts and T-shirts next week?
I’d skip Pat’s and Geno’s if I were you.
https://www.tastingtable.com/389069/ranking-the-best-philly-cheesesteaks-from-worst-to-first/
https://www.phillymag.com/foobooz/best-cheesesteaks-philadelphia/
What else do you like? Beer? Monks is probably one of the best beer bars in the country (been a James Beard finalist like 5 times or something). Museums? The Barnes is certainly worth it if you’re interested in Impressionism. The Philly Art Museum is pay what you want (free) Friday evenings and the first Sunday of every month.
I’ll be in shorts and t-shirts next week, but some Floridians I know are in sweaters when it hits 60, so it’s on you to decide that.
Instead of Genos, get the pork sandwich at Dinic’s at Reading terminal.
To piggyback off this, if you still want a cheesesteak, go to John’s Roast Pork, and get a roast pork and a cheesesteak.