"Phlash" as transportation in downtown Philly??
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"Phlash" as transportation in downtown Philly??
The promotional material on the Phlash looks terrific. Does it really work as well as they indicate that it does? $5 for an adult pass and "Phlash" transports as 20+ locations every 12 minutes?? WOW ... and what a clever name?
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Yes, it works very well. I was in Philadelphia earlier this year and loved the Phlash bus. It's a great way to get around the major historical sites as well as out to the museums.
However, be forwarned that some months it doesn't start until 10/11 am (forgot exactly when). A group of us stood around earlier in the morning and were very puzzled when no bus came!
If you love the name, you'll love the color - a deep, vibrant purple! Can't miss those buses!
However, be forwarned that some months it doesn't start until 10/11 am (forgot exactly when). A group of us stood around earlier in the morning and were very puzzled when no bus came!
If you love the name, you'll love the color - a deep, vibrant purple! Can't miss those buses!
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I too think Phlash works well for tourists. The $5 all-day pass is a great deal. But do make sure you have the start/end times of the bus so you won't get "stranded" after the bus stops running in the evening. Also, you didn't mention when you're going, but Phlash only has seasonal operation from late Spring thru late Fall I believe.
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Get the best of all worlds:
www.septa.org/fares/independence.html
Ride Septa from anywhere in Philly into Center City, starting as early as you want. Ride the Phlash (or the subway) all day. Ride the subway late at night, like to a show or a sports event. Then leave Center City as late as 1:00 the next morning.
www.septa.org/fares/independence.html
Ride Septa from anywhere in Philly into Center City, starting as early as you want. Ride the Phlash (or the subway) all day. Ride the subway late at night, like to a show or a sports event. Then leave Center City as late as 1:00 the next morning.
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Philadelphia is a very walkable city...and you might want to walk after eating! Here's a thread for that in case you missed it: http://www.fodors.com/community/unit...iladelphia.cfm
And here's one for walking around to get some of the historical best of the city: http://www.fodors.com/community/unit...iladelphia.cfm
Have a wonderful visit!
And here's one for walking around to get some of the historical best of the city: http://www.fodors.com/community/unit...iladelphia.cfm
Have a wonderful visit!
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We are arriving 5ish on Tuesday the 20th staying across from Independence Square; dinner at City Tavern. Wednesday is our Independence Park day with lunch at Ocean City for dimsum and dinner at Ristaurante Panorama. Thursday is the Arts Area with lunch at Waterworks (terrace, water view) and dinner at Reading Terminal. Friday is for the Barnes Foundation with a picnic (from the terminal) on their grounds for lunch, then Rittenhouse Square and dinner at Tinto Wine Bar. We travel home on Saturday.
Any suggestions, changes, deletions, additions are appreciated.
Any suggestions, changes, deletions, additions are appreciated.
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http://www.gophila.com/c/tours_and_t...lash/1303.html
The Phlash runs May 1 through October 31, 2009.
The Phlash runs May 1 through October 31, 2009.
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