Philly Whirlwind---20 hour Visit

I found a perfect mix of urban delight, comfort food and history in Philadelphia this weekend. I ventured 2 hours northeast on Saturday to the city of brotherly love, and was pleasantly surprised by what I found. Driving into the city during a sports game was probably the wrong move, as all the stadiums are side-by-side for the most part. However, the skyline from 95 was a beautiful and refreshing site after dealing with the lack of one in DC.

Philly was cleaner than I expected, very urban as expected, and more historic than I ever realized. Our tour-guide was excited about the city that he grew up in and showed us the Rocky Balboa steps, Love park sculpture and alot of America's firsts (post office, train station etc.). Honestly I will need to venture back soon, as our 24 hour visit to Philly was interrupted by a downpour of rain and hail.

Because of the weather, I was unable to have the must-try Philly Cheesesteak, take a pic by the Liberty Bell, view more of the beautiful murals or go to Penn's Landing. During the next visit these are all must do's as well as partying in Old City, historic tours and the necessary venture to a poetry lounge or two. It would also be nice to have coffee with Jill Scott, lunch with Boyz II Men and dinner with the Roots...just to name a few.

Until then, I'm pro-Illadelph and can't wait to visit again.

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