Philadelphia

Pros: Incredible History, much is walkable. Fine museums too.
Cons: parking can be difficult to find.

I do not pretend to know Philadelphia extremely well though I have been there many times over the years as a tourist and for business. I love it for its history and cultural buildings. The downtown area where I do business has the same traffic and ...

Pros: Philly offers something for everyone, regardless of what kind of visitor you are
Cons: Philly can be a little intimidating

So, you're planning to visit Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love. You've got the tickets (or gassed up the car) and you're ready to head out. But do you have your itinerary planned yet? Have you set all the expectations of your visit? Well, ...

Pros: Monkey girl learned about sharing???
Cons: Employees attitude and lack of interest; not much bang for your buck

Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions


Hubby had a business trip to Philly so Monkey and I tagged along. No matter who I asked "What do I do with a two and a half year old in Philly?, I was told not to miss the...

Pros: a great 15 day arts festival with hundreds of diverse shows.
Cons: could be longer

There are numerous reviews on Philadelphia expounding on the historical sites, popular and cultural activities. The former capital of the nation is truly the birthplace of our democracy. It is also one of the finest cities in the land. Rather than...

Pros: Endless hours of entertainment
Cons: Causes large dent in wallet, and some games were out of order

Looking for a entertainment, arcade games, drinks, a bowling ally, a pool hall, a sports bar, and a restaurant all wrapped into one? Doing some shopping at Franklin Mills Mall and need a place to dump the hubby &/or older kids? Then Jillian's at the...

Pros: Music to fit every taste, diverse venues.
Cons: Prices keep going up.

Note: This review was originally posted in 2000. This is an update, and the original has been deleted.

Philadelphia has an extensive music scene that includes almost every genre imaginable. Whatever your choice---jazz, rock, metal,...

Pros: So much to do, to eat, to see, to experience.
Cons: Not as clean as European cities, unfortunately.

Having lived in the Philadelphia area since 1988 (when my family so rudely yanked me out of my homeland and dragged me kicking and screaming off to the U.S.), I thought I had developed an appreciation for city living. I was, of course, flat wrong, given ...

Pros: Everything you need, Tradition, History, Great people, Cheese-Steaks!!
Cons: Certain parts of the city are less then nice

Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions

I grew up in and around Philly, and remained there until I was twenty-three. I took for granted what I don't have anymore. I moved to New Orleans a little over two years ago and soon began...

Pros: A wonderful historical city.
Cons: There are none, period.

When I hear the Bruce Springsteen song, Streets of Philadelphia, I must admit I get a bit emotional. Music is a very special art form, certainly the most powerful of all in the unique ability it has to influence its listeners and conjure up...

Pros: If you're in the nosebleed section, you can take out the conductor with a swandive.
Cons: You'll be too sleepy to act on your suicidal impulse.

Although I hate to begin a review by stating the obvious, I think it's very important for readers and writers to be on the same page, so try not to take offense as I remind you that evil has been given corporeal form in the body of Randy Newman. I...

Pros: Tons of history, great food, beautiful scenery
Cons: Some parts are dangerous, some attractions expensive

The City of Brotherly Love. We see it all the time, both good and bad. It's a place that is truly American, loaded with history and culture. It's a place I never visited before, but had always wanted to, and was very glad when I finally did. I was ...

Pros: Lots of History, Lots to do,
Cons: Lots of Traffic

Rich in history and tradition, the Philadelphia area is well known and loved by many. I have never lived in the city, but have lived in its suburbs many years. The suburbs have their own dignity and zest for history, and remembrance.

I...

Pros: I could go on and on and on
Cons: Too much to see in one lifetime

When I tried to decide on my favorite American city, my first thought was San Francisco. I went on a Teen Tour around the country when I was sixteen years old. We went everywhere from New York City to Kalamazoo, Michigan. Out of all the places we went,...

Pros: the cheesesteaks, revamped downtown, lots to do, good nightlife
Cons: people's attitudes, the summer heat, crime, traffic, SEPTA

Pros: First Union USPRO Cycling Championship best viewed from The Manayunk Wall
Cons: It's a long, hard, steep climb... you'll need to make a few pitstops for tall, frosty cold ones

Long ago, on their nomadic journeys, early Native Americans traveled through a land of steep hills, rocky terrain, and wooded enclaves. Here, they found a rolling waterway called the Schuylkill River, and they named this place: “Where We Go to...