I'm going to Philly for the first time in a few weeks for the first time and I'm after a bit of advice.

First up, does anyone have PS recommendations in Philly? And my second, non-ps related question is, what are the must-see touristy things to do in just two days?

Thanks!

Not to much on the PSE scene in Philly unless Body Miracle or one of the agencies have someone here during your stay.

But as for local Philly attractions, I can give you some help.

If you're interested in American History, Independence Hall (The Liberty Bell) (http://www.ushistory.org/tour/tour_indhall.htm), Elfreth's Alley (http://www.elfrethsalley.org/), The Betsy Ross house (http://www.betsyrosshouse.org/), Carpenter Hall (http://www.carpentershall.org/).  

The Art Museum (http://www.philamuseum.org/) is great, and Philly is home to the Rodin (Creator of "The Thinker") Museum (http://www.rodinmuseum.org/) if you're into sculpture.  There's the Natural History museum...  There's also the Franklin Institute http://www2.fi.edu/, a science and tecnology museum that has an Imax theater and a planitaruim if you're into that kind of thing, and Finally, The oldest zoo in America (celebrating it's 150th year), The Philadelphia Zoo founded by Benjamin Franklin (http://www.philadelphiazoo.org/).

Try the Philadelphia Duck Tour, which is a tour in an amphibious vehicle that hit's the historic areas on land and then takes to the Deleware River for a "duck's eye view".  It's fun. (http://www.phillyducks.com/)

Check out http://www.independencevisitorcenter.com/ for other attractions, events and ticket info.

For entertainment, South Street is Philly's equivilent to NY's Soho; lots of artsy type shops and interesting restaurant.

Walnut St. near Rittenhouse Square has some fantastic restaurants.  For steaks, there's the Capital Grill (the best in the city in my opinion), Ruth Chris and there's a Morton's around there somewhere.  For 5-star dining, try Le Bec Fin, George Perrier's world famous restaurant considered one of the top 50 restaurants in the United States (http://www.lebecfin.com/).  And if you're a fan Japanese food, Iron Chef Morimoto's first U.S. restaurant, Morimoto's, is second to none. (http://www.morimotorestaurant.com/)

My favorite restaurant in Philly is Fogo de Chao, a fixed price Brazillian Churrascaria (steakhouse) restaurant.  The have "gaucho" waiters who roam the room with 15 different types of grilled meats on skewers and hand carve them for you table-side.  You have a card that's red on one side and green on the other... when the green is showing they keep approaching you with different meats, if you need a little break turn the red side up and they leave you alone. Obviously it's all you can eat; and they have one of the best salad bars (which calling it that isn't doing it justice) that I've ever seen.  It's fixed-price (about $48).  And it's located in a historic building that's gorgeous! http://www.fogodechao.com/

A lot more than two day's worth of activity, but you should be able to find something to do out of the above list, depending on your tastes.

If you'd like to get together for drinks while you're in town, PM me!

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What's with only mentioning the 5-star restaurants?  Kar120c wanted tourist spots...  you send him to the Ducks but didn't send him to Pat's or Geno's for a cheese steak afterwards???  Shame.....

Both are located on 9th Street and Passyunk Ave in S Philly.

Kar120c - Quite a few ladies in the $300 club visit Philly as well.  Best to look at the local TER board or check out the Er*s ads to see if you can time a visit.  Erin Marxxx says she'll be her this week and Baylee was just here a week or so ago.  But beware - Philly is well known as a NCNS haven by the ladies so establish your cred well with the lady you choose and communicate.

Thanks gorgeous!

This is great. Thanks for the list Eddie, I appreciate it. Think I definitely owe you a beer or two! Haven't got VIP status at the moment, but I'll sort that out in the coming week and PM you.

-- Modified on 9/20/2009 11:01:22 AM

Thanks for the tips das - definitely wanted to check out the cheese steaks! lol Will have a look at the local boards too.

I'm probably being a bit thick but what does NCNS stand for?

Hey in addition to Pat's and Geno's don't forget about Tony Luke's place...another great place for cheese steaks!!

Pat's and geno's are good...but Jim's steaks are the best.