Philadelphia is a great and historical place to visit or go to school. It is also where I was born. I got these shot upon visiting!
If you are going to college soon, Ivy league like UPenn or others like the University of the Arts, La Salle, Drexel, or Bryn Mawr etc., consider Philadelphia! There are many schools to choose from and many other wonderful experiences to have as well. You family and friends will make the trip to visit more often, but don’t be surprised if once they arrive you don’t see them too much!
Philadelphia is the hometown of soulful music, Neo-soul and Jill Scott. It is were Gamble and Huff brought to life many musical acts that the produced music which people partied to until they couldn’t party anymore. “South Street” was one of those tunes. Also, it’s an actual street where the hip and trendy come out to play. South street has Tower Record, great cheese steaks and Rita’s Water Ice ( If you’ve never had Rita’s you haven’t had the best Philly has to offer!)
Philadelphia is where the first home of the President resided before there was a Washington D.C. and a White House. It also has Independence Hall, which is where the Declaration of Independence was written as well as the Constitution. The Liberty Bell is also located in Philadelphia cracks and all! Here in Philly you can also find the homes of William Penn and Betsy Ross. Tours can be set up most days.
Besides it’s archaic architecture outdoors, Philadelphia also has amazing Museums; the Please Touch Museum being amongst the best and favorite for kids, while the Philadelphia Art Museum is a favorite for most adults!. The Philadelphia Art Museum is located along the beautiful Scukill River, where the boat houses light-up at night; it is also the location “Rocky’s triumphant run up the stairs” People take picture on those steps for that reason all day long! It is as immaculate on the inside as it is on the outside!
If you like to hit the clubs, Old City District is my favorite beat to walk near Market Street but there is also Deleware Ave. if you want a water view! Bring money for parking and on the weekend be prepared to walk unless you’ve got the cash to throw around; valet is always an option.
The people are great. The transportation is excellent and there’s lots to do! There are glamorous hotels, lots of cool places to shop, both traditional and trendy and all of the fine and fabulous food establishments you could want. Plus there’s a Starbucks on every corner or Cozy’s if you want to go local. You’ll love the people cause the people will love you, like your family because after all we are the “City of Brotherly Love”.
So…..Stop by, lay over, go shopping and have fun at Penn’s Landing!
See you soon!
Macy’s, the place were they filmed the movie, “Mannequin” circa 198? with Kim Catrell from Sex and the City.
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