Most cities in the United States have a downtown or financial district. We have one in Philadelphia also. We call it Center City. Center City neighborhood is by far the best neighborhood to live in Philadelphia. Within Center City, there are a few popular neighborhoods like Old City, Society Hill, Rittenhouse Square, Washington Square and…
How Do You Travel From Philadelphia To New Jersey?
First it is important to note that Philadelphia is a city in the state of Pennsylvania and New Jersey is a state. The City of Philadelphia and the State of New Jersey are separated by the Delaware River. Also, remember that Philadelphia is a large city and the way you travel to New Jersey may…
Which Is The Best Place To View The Philadelphia Skyline?
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 Universities In Philadelphia?
Philadelphia and the surrounding counties (the suburbs of Philadelphia), make up one of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States of America. Tourism, Health Care, Biotechnology, Information Technology and Financial Services are the key sectors for employment. In addition higher education is also a major component of Philadelphia’s economy. Many well known and nationally…
Best Restaurants For Outdoor Dining In Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia
Post-COVID, outdoor seating is going to play an important role in whether a restaurant will be able to survive or not. From a health stand point, I do not know whether sitting outdoors makes a difference compared to having your dinner indoors (Typically the quality of the air your breathe indoors is a lot better…
Which Is The Best Bookstore In Philadelphia?
The best bookstore in Philadelphia without question is the Barnes and Noble located in Rittenhouse Square (corner of 18th Street and Walnut Street). During the shutdown, I missed going to a bar, hanging out with my friends and family and also going to the gym and getting a haircut. But one of the things I…
Complete Guide To Traveling To Philadelphia By Train
How to get to Philadelphia by train? This is a very common question. Philadelphia has three major train station. The biggest and the most important one is the 30th Street Station followed by Suburban Station and Jefferson Station. Check my article on the 30th Street Station if you are not familiar with the station. I…
Which Are The Best Indian Restaurants in Rittenhouse Square
I have lived in and around Philadelphia for a very long time. During this time I have had my fair share of Indian food (I am Indian origin!!). In my view the Indian food scene in Philadelphia is not one would expect considering Philly is known for its world class restaurants. Places near Philadelphia like…
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…
Which Is The Best Time to Visit Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is the sixth largest city in the United States by population. It is a city that is older than the United States of America and a very historic city. The American Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States were debated and approved in Philadelphia. Philadelphia is only about an hour away…