Monday, June 17, 2013

Philly Fun

This weekend my roommates and I randomly decided to take a little day trip up to Philadelphia and play tourists. We've been wanting to go explore for a while, and since it's only two and a half hours away why not! I've never been, but I can tell you already I'm dying to go back! We had such a great time!


Since Friday was flag day there was tons of Americana fun to be had.  We started off at Love park then made our way down market street towards Independence Hall. We checked out Reading Market for Philly Cheesesteaks and some Amish treats. Since we were only there for the day we decided to be cool and hop on one of those tourists buses. Living in DC I'm often annoyed by the swarms of tourists flowing in and out of my city, so it was a little strange being on the other side. I'm so glad we did it though. We were able to save our feet and walk around the cool neighborhoods in town. 



We couldn't have asked for better weather! It was 80 degrees, no humidity and absolutely gorgeous. 


We wrapped up our day with a few colonial beers (which were awesome btw) and some gelato, then hopped back in the car and headed south to DC. If you need a weekend getaway I'd can't recommend Philly enough! 


18 comments:

Unknown said...

Philly looks like a beautiful city! I would love to visit it sometime :)
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Suzanne from written by suzanne

Unknown said...

I went to Philly for the first time for a conference this past fall. Unfortunately I didn't get to see too much of the city, but I LOVED the terminal market.

Lauren said...

my boyfriend is from philly and i spent some time there last summer...a really fun, old city!! glad you had fun!

Marie said...

Love Philly!! Was just there two weeks ago for the weekend. Great city!!! Love all the history. Fab pictures!!

Best, Mree
www.twinlivingblog.com

Laura said...

i LOVE philly- such a great city. looks like you had an amazing time!

Leslie said...

I love Philly!! Such a pretty city :) Sounds like a fun weekend!

Unknown said...

Next time I wanna come! lol It looks so fun and that cheesesteak... I'm drooling!

Alissa
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Stacey @ Likes to Smile said...

As a NYCer, I always wonder what it would be like to hop on and off those buses! Love that you did it!! Looks like you had an amazing day!

Unknown said...

Looks gorgeous -- love the old architecture!

Allyssa said...

Philly is such a great city! I really need to go back sometime.

Unknown said...

You were in my neck of the woods! Love Philly and glad you had perfect weather for it!

Unknown said...

How fun! I want to plan a weekend trip up to Philly!

Kellie said...

My dad was born & raised in Philly, so I've been going there my whole life. And it never gets old, love the city! Glad you had a great first trip!

SMD @ lifeaccordingtosteph said...

So glad you enjoyed my town! Lots to see and do and eat and drink.

Unknown said...

Such a beautiful and charming city. You took amazing pictures! This looked like the perfect day trip.
p.s. that Philly cheesesteak looks super delicious!!
XO Wil Harris

Nat said...

I love Philly! Did you get a cheesesteak? It's such a fun city and a fun quick getaway from DC

My-cliffnotes said...

I love Philly, M promised to take me back this Fall, he better or I'll just go alone lol. Meet me there!

Carla said...

Philly looks beautiful!

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