Philadelphia’s skyline has changed dramatically in the past 15 years. The city itself is not big in terms of population when compared to Los Angeles or Houston, but it has a skyline that is much more impressive than those cities. In addition Philadelphia also has a vibrant downtown area (known as Center City) that both…
Which Are The Best Hotels in Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia?
Rittenhouse Square is a historic square in the Center City neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. Please refer to my article on how to get to Rittenhouse Square, where to park and things to do in Rittenhouse Square. I have also written an article about the Saturday morning Farmers’ Market at Rittenhouse Square. In this article I…
Easy Guide To The Reading Terminal Market In Philadelphia
Reading Terminal Market is a completely enclosed market located at the intersection of N 12th Street and Cuthbert Street in Center City Philadelphia. It is open to the public and the entrance is free. It opened in 1893 and was initially a train shed of the Reading Railroad Company. It is a huge complex and…
What Can You Do In Philadelphia In A Day?
Philadelphia is a very large American city and there are many things to see in the city. I have picked the 5 that are my favorites. You will notice that these are all in or near the Center City (downtown) neighborhood of Philadelphia. Until 1854, Center City was the “City of Philadelphia”. In 1854 the…
Why Is No One Policing The Bicyclists In Philadelphia?
One of the first things that comes to mind when we talk about Amsterdam is how bike friendly the city is. It is true that the city is very bike friendly. But is it pedestrian friendly? NOTE: The featured photo above shows a cyclist trying to squeeze between two elderly cyclists and me in Rittenhouse…