This is a summary of the major hobby areas in and around Philadelphia. It has been published several times, and since i can't PM, this public airing is necessary but not the least bit compromising.    
   
 Philadelphia:  
   
 Center City ("CC") is the main business and cultural part of town. This area features many hotels, restaurants of all types, the area’s finest museums and cultural points and other amenities. CC is best for businessmen who can break away during the business day. The lack of free parking is an obstacle to some hobbyists, but some of the hotels in the airport area also charge for parking. Another issue is that the better hotels require a key card to activate the elevator, so some maneuvering may be required. As would be expected, hotel prices are generally higher than in the suburbs.  
   
 Another city possibility is in the Penn Landing area, near the river front. The Hyatt is the nicest seems to be the nicest hotel along the river and there is nice Sheraton in the nearby Society Hill-Old City area. You are a bit isolated in this part of town but that may not be an issue if you tend to keep to your hotel.  
   
 King of Prussia:  
   
 Another big Hobby area is King of Prussia ("KOP"). This a western suburban area marked by two large shopping malls, many hotels and restaurants. The downside is that it is a trek for those of who live in CC, the eastern suburbs or New Jersey. Also, LE is most active in KOP, with some hotels actively cooperating, but you see lots of ads for ladies setting up shop there, so who knows for sure?  
   
 Plymouth Meeting and Willow Grove:  
   
 Two other suburban areas receiving more attention are Plymouth Meeting and Willow Grove. These areas are east of KOP near the PA Turnpike and also have malls, restaurants and hotels, but less LE activity. Transportation can be a problem in the suburbs, so it would be wise to see what hotels have shuttles to either the airport or the 30th Street Amtrak train station.  
   
 Airport:  
   
 This is a favorite nesting area for ladies and hobbyists because of its many moderately priced hotels, the availability of free or cheap parking and the relative anonymity of the place.  There are few amenities in the area. Travelers can get to CC by hotel shuttle, a train or by cab. There are paid shuttle services that go to the hotels in South Jersey.  
   
 New Jersey Suburbs:  
   
 The South Jersey towns of Cherry Hill and Mt. Laurel are busy hobby destinations since they are near the New Jersey Turnpike, I-295 and are not far from Philadelphia. Traffic seems to be less of an issue and hotel prices are lower. LE in Mt. Laurel is more active than in Cherry Hill. A car is desirable as cab service is spotty and public transportation almost nonexistent.  
   
 There are also a few chain hotels near the shopping centers in Deptford where a few providers will set up shop.