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…
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…
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…
Best Things To Do In Atlantic City Besides Gambling
Atlantic City is in the State of New Jersey. It is a city on the Atlantic coast and is one hour from Center City (downtown) Philadelphia and about two hours from Midtown Manhattan. Atlantic City Expressway connects Philadelphia to Atlantic City and I-95/Garden State Parkway connects New York City to Atlantic City. Once upon a…
Things To Do At The Love Park Philadelphia
Love Park is a public park located in downtown Philadelphia (downtown is also known as Center City Philadelphia). Love Park is located right in front of the Philadelphia City Hall. Love Park is also known as John F. Kennedy Plaza and more recently as Bank of America Plaza (Bank of America donated $250,000 and is…
The Best Photos of Philadelphia – May 2020
I take a lot of photographs every month. During lunch time or after work, I like to walk the streets of downtown Philadelphia and take photos. It is a way for me to relax and unwind. I wanted to present my favorites from the month of May 2020. Stars and Stripes Last Monday of May…
Complete Guide To Rittenhouse Square
Rittenhouse Square is one of my favorite places in Philadelphia. I live very close to the Square and I get to experience the vibe and the ambiance almost on a daily basis. Rittenhouse Square is the name of the Square (a public park) and also the name of the surrounding neighborhood. From a historical stand…