Phillyist: Phillyist Wants to Know: Where Do You Send Your Visitors?

poppy

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 10:36:07 -0500

If Eastern State makes the grade, I'd suggest Rembrandt's for lunch at 23rd and Aspen-- really great burgers, even better atmosphere. And here's a coupon to the Pen http://www.easternstate.org/visit/coupon.php

guest

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 20:31:30 -0500

And right across from Eastern State on Fairmount is a fabulous water ice place! The kiddie size is plenty big and inexpensive.

lbmsw

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 18:48:46 -0500

When my mom recently visited and I couldn't spend the day with her, she made the rounds of the city on the Double Decker Bus (she really enjoyed it) and hopped off at Eastern State which is a great tour (as someone previously suggested). I think she also walked around Fairmount Park for awhile.

guest

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 13:16:32 -0500

When my parents were recently in town we did Eastern State Penitentiary. The audio tour is fascinating, and the guided tour about famous escapes was really cool. Reading Terminal Market is cool to do on your own, or the Preservation Alliance does a tour on Saturdays: http://www.preservationalliance.com/calendar_ongoing_detail.php?id=46 Also, if your mom is into architecture, the Philadelphia Society for Preservation of Landmarks does a bunch of different tours, the schedule is online at their web site: http://www.philalandmarks.org/landmarks.aspx

guest

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 12:56:18 -0500

I suggest the Philly City Hall inside tour. It begins at 12:30PM in Rm 121, and takes about 2hrs, ending on the observation center. HughE

Joe Ross

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 11:06:37 -0500

I'm not sure about the admission hours or price, if any, but there are several intriguing art galleries in the area of 2nd and Market streets that provide a great survey of the local art scene and may be worth at least a few hours of Mommy Dearest's time. Also, I believe King Tut is visiting the Franklin Institute this month. I hear he isn't very talkative but that's okay because he's such a fashionable dresser. Beyond that, maybe she could check out some of the artsy-fartsy films showing at the Ritz. I, for one, love artsy fartsy, regardless of my seemingly mocking attitude toward it. Joe out.