Will be travelling at the end of Sept. or early October. Any pointers on what to see or where to go? Restaurants? Tips?

Yuri

After seeing Independence Hall, go to sights in Philly with stuff that will interest you. Then eat at restaurant with food you like at a price that your budget can handle.

I'm afraid I can't get more specific than that, based on what I know. We can't help you find what you're looking for until you tell us what you're looking for. We'll have to know your preferences, budget, mode of travel, and time of year; before we can give you any meaningfull information.

Do you mean West Point in upstate New York?

Philladelphia.
Great tips Paul. Will try to enjoy the good food at a good restaurant within my budget, and think of you all the time.

Yuri (woman btw)

Yuri: Paul was just trying to help you. We can't tell you where to go and what to eat if we don't have any idea of your budget or what your interests are. What's the point in me telling you to visit the art museum or zoo if you don't like either of those things? You must provide us with more info. for more helpful answers.

www.gophila.org has lots of information on what to see and do in Philadelphia. I would recommend the Philadelphia Trolley Tour www.phillytour.com I have taken it before and it's a great way to get an overview of Philadelphia. You can hop on and off at 20 different stops. Definitely go to the Art Museum, South Street, Italian Market(Sat.mornings are the best time), and the unique neighborhoods such as Society Hill, Rittenhouse Square, and Manayunk.

Philly is a great city for restaurants. Most of the higher end restaurants are on Walnut Street between Broad and 18th Streets. Some places to look into are:

Seafood and
Steaks: Bookbinders (15th/Locust)
Philadelphia Fish and Company
McCormick's Steak and Seafood
Striped Bass
Morton's of Chicago
McCormick's
Circa

Cheesesteaks: Geno's, Pat's, Jim's Steaks

Italian: My favorite is Spasso on Front and Chestnut


French: Brasserie Perrier
Le Bec Fin

Yuri,
I assume you're looking for info about Philadelphia and West Point.

If it is at all possible, go to West Point on the Saturday of a home game. Take in the spectacle of the parade of cadets, then the game.
Michie Stadium is one of the most beautiful sporting facilities in the country, and at this time of year, with the colors, it will be spectacular!
But if you do go, dress warmly...It get's really cold when the sun gets low.

Yuri -


Listed in order of importance (in my opinion)

- Independence Hall!
- Le Bec Fin for dinner $$$
- Walk around Olde City bith day and night, and stop at a quaint bar (some good jazz spots too)on the riverfront.
- Concert at the new Kimmel Center (kimmelcenter.org)
- Eat a world famous Philly cheesteak at Pat's Steaks, 1237 E Passyunk Ave (215) 468-1546 OR Geno's (across the street).
- Art Museum (you can pretend you're Rocky, and run up the stairs)
- Stroll down South Street (day or night).
- There are a thousand other things. Go to www.phila.gov/visitors.html for a good list.

All of you are great. Great tips, thanks. Sorry I snapped at you Paul.

I have no idea what to expect since I'll be going on business, for the first time, and will have some time off.

I will arrive late Sept. on a Sunday afternoon. Work 9-5 Pm Mon, Tues, Wed. Thursday off.Return early Friday morning.

The Philadelphia Trolley Tour looks like a must, as does Independence Hall.

Foor foodies: it looks like fish is THE food, so I'll look into the Bookbinders; Philadelphia Fish and Company; McCormick's Steak and Seafood;
Striped Bass (not sure if this is one of the restaurants.); Morton's of Chicago; and McCormick's Circa. I'll make it a point to find a Philly cheesteak at Pat's Steaks. What is a Philly cheesteak (a sandwich??)

YOu are already going to spend alot of money on dinner at the Bookbinders; Philadelphia Fish and Company,you shoudln't! you should shell out a few more bucks, and get world class food at Le Bec Fin, or The Fountain Room at the Four Seasons. Le Bec Fin has been named the best restaurant in America several years in the past (and it's still damn good). Bookbinder's and Philadelphia Fish and Company are OK (average), but nothing you can't find in another city. They are not even listed on the top 50 restaurants to eat at in Philly! If you really want good food, go somewhere better than this! I promise there will be nothing memorable about the food at Bookbinders. Look on zagats.com if you don't believe me.

Bookbinder's is a tourist trap! It is not a top seafood restaurant. I don't know who keeps recommending it, but it is NOT a place Philadelphians in the know visit, at least not since the 1980s. Striped Bass is still very good, the "anniversary scene" in the Sixth Sense was filmed there.
Fork is a favorite in the Old City area, as is the Plough and Stars for Irish afternoon tea (weekdays only and it's not for vegetarians) or for Sunday brunch.