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Philadelphia is rich in independence '''history''' if you like that sort of thing. Check out the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. | Philadelphia is rich in independence '''history''' if you like that sort of thing. Check out the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. | ||
− | There is a great '''music''' | + | There is a great '''music''' scene too. [http://diyphl.com DIYPHL.com] has good show listings. |
There's a '''bonfire''' that happens Wednesdays at the Glendinning Rock Garden, just north of Girard and 33rd. From the garden, follow the stone staircase up into a sort of castle thing. | There's a '''bonfire''' that happens Wednesdays at the Glendinning Rock Garden, just north of Girard and 33rd. From the garden, follow the stone staircase up into a sort of castle thing. | ||
− | If you like '''skateboarding''', be sure to check out LOVE and FDR parks. Here's a [http://astro.temple.edu/~tuc48687/history.html history of philly skating]. | + | If you like '''skateboarding''', be sure to check out LOVE and FDR parks. Here's a [http://astro.temple.edu/~tuc48687/history.html history of philly skating]. |
== Other useful info == | == Other useful info == |
Revision as of 00:07, 4 August 2016
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Country: | United States |
State: | Pennsylvania |
Population: | 1,553,165 (2013) |
Licence plate: | PA |
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Philadelphia or Philly is the largest city in Pennsylvania, USA, and a major east coast metropolitan area. It borders the Delaware River and New Jersey to the east, and is accessible by I-95 and I-76.
Contents
- 1 Hitchhiking out
- 2 Accomodation and sleep
- 3 Public transport
- 4 Internet
- 5 Eating
- 6 Places to visit
- 7 Other useful info
- 8 Personal experiences
- 9 External Links
Hitchhiking out
South on I-95 towards Wilmington, DE; Baltimore, MD; Washington DC; Florida
Market St. on-ramp (HW Map)
Take a bus to Market St. and Front St. (google maps) or take the Market-Frankfort subway to 2nd Street Station and walk one block east. The road east of Market & Front curves right and becomes a very long on-ramp for I-95 south. Traffic will be slow after coming around the bend, so don't stand too far down the ramp.
Oregon Ave. on-ramp (HW Map)
This spot has more trucks, but in the states, they seldom stop on on-ramps.
North on I-95 towards Trenton, NJ; New York, NY; Boston, MA; Maine
Oregon Ave. on-ramp (HW Map)
This spot has lots of truck traffic, but they seldom stop on on-ramps.
West on I-76 towards Valley Forge, Ohio
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Where to get a lift on I-76W? |
East to New Jersey
Walt Whitman Bridge
There is probably a place to hitch near Oregon Ave. and Front St.
Ben Franklin Bridge
Maybe you want to take PATCO or walk across the Ben Franklin Bridge and try your luck from some gas stations in Camden. Gas is a lot cheaper in NJ so lots of people stop for gas as soon as they cross the bridge.
Accomodation and sleep
Fairmount park is big enough to camp in.
Public transport
The Philadelphia-area public transportation network is called SEPTA (website). It encompasses local buses, subways, trolleys, and trains. You can get transit directions from their website or Google Maps.
Buses, trolleys, subways
The buses and trolleys are nearly impossible to blackride on and, for the most part, remain within in the city anyway. The subway is good and cheap if you need to get around the city, but are also difficult to blackride on.
Regional Rail
However, the trains are fairly easy to blackride on. You can get out of the city in most any direction via SEPTA's regional rail train. Most of these trains don't check tickets until after you're on; if tickets are checked pre-boarding, just wait for the next train. Conductors come around after each stop checking for new fares, so unless you buy a ticket you'll be asked to get off at the next stop if you don't pay up on-board. However, many passengers leave their tickets on-board, so finding one before the conductor comes through is possible.
Internet
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Places with free computers or WiFi, maybe the Philadelphia free library? |
Eating
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Free or cheap food |
Places to visit
Philadelphia is rich in independence history if you like that sort of thing. Check out the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.
There is a great music scene too. DIYPHL.com has good show listings.
There's a bonfire that happens Wednesdays at the Glendinning Rock Garden, just north of Girard and 33rd. From the garden, follow the stone staircase up into a sort of castle thing.
If you like skateboarding, be sure to check out LOVE and FDR parks. Here's a history of philly skating.
Other useful info
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Other info |
Personal experiences
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Your experiences |