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Tips for coming to Philly
Posted on 12/30/13 at 6:23 am
Posted on 12/30/13 at 6:23 am
You can fly southwest direct to Newark NJ and take Amtrak or NJ Transit trains to Philly. US Air is the only airline with direct flights from MSY to PHL.
There is a Holiday Inn near the stadium(walking distance). The airport hotels are convenient to the stadiums, however there is no direct train from that area to the stadiums.
In the city, the subway goes to the stadiums, the marriott and courtyard marriott in center city are great to stay at and can usually be bid on Priceline.
WHO DAT!
There is a Holiday Inn near the stadium(walking distance). The airport hotels are convenient to the stadiums, however there is no direct train from that area to the stadiums.
In the city, the subway goes to the stadiums, the marriott and courtyard marriott in center city are great to stay at and can usually be bid on Priceline.
WHO DAT!
This post was edited on 12/30/13 at 6:30 am
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Posted on 12/30/13 at 7:31 am to dillpickleLSU
And don't get shanked.
And wear layers. It will be fricking cold.
And wear layers. It will be fricking cold.
Posted on 12/30/13 at 8:16 am to dillpickleLSU
Really solid advice. Philly games are an experience.
No snow this weekend, Saints roll.
No snow this weekend, Saints roll.
Posted on 12/30/13 at 9:11 am to dillpickleLSU
There are currently plenty of hotels on hotwire in the stadium area or center city (east/west) for less than $100. Yes, you take the train from the airport to center city (Market East/Suburban Station/30th Street) to pretty much any hotel in the downtown area. The game will be late and the fans will be drunk. The crowd is a little better since they opened the Link than the Vet crowd. A little better. Anywhere other than around the stadium, though, the fans won't be too bad (like if you are wearing your jersey in a center city or old city bar before the game or on Friday night).
Posted on 12/30/13 at 9:19 am to quail man
Make sure one of those layers is kevlar. Wear neutral clothes getting to the stadium/your seat. Remove Saints gear immediately after the game and run for the exit when it's over. 
Posted on 12/30/13 at 9:22 am to Unknown_Poster
That's no joke. My buddy went to a game up there. He's a big dude, but he said he didn't wear any colors, watched the game quietly, and said nothing as he walked out and watched his fellow fans get jumped.
Posted on 12/30/13 at 9:28 am to Patrick O Rly
Whatever you do don't show any emotion during or after the game win or lose. You will have shite thrown at you during the game or will be beat down going for concessions/bathroom or leaving the stadium.
Posted on 12/30/13 at 9:30 am to dillpickleLSU
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You can fly southwest direct to Newark NJ
The early flight is mostly empty too. I took it a few months back and was one of only 30 people on the 737.
Posted on 12/30/13 at 9:38 am to dillpickleLSU
Delta has flight to Philly by way of Detroit though for $488RT but leaves back at 6AM Sun.!
Posted on 12/30/13 at 9:55 am to jhhingle
Southwest to Newark or USAir to Philly is the way to go....screw layovers....and those flights can be had later in the morning/early afternoon
Posted on 12/30/13 at 10:09 am to dillpickleLSU
Great for those with open checkbook but just sayin those on budget the layover is cheaper (those are about $800/RT min.).
Posted on 12/30/13 at 10:12 am to jhhingle
Sometimes southwest has cheap fairs last minute or people have miles to use.........the thing that drives the price up is trying to leave at noon or later on a Sunday.....those fares are usually jacked through the roof
Posted on 12/30/13 at 10:27 am to dillpickleLSU
Cheapest SW nonstop to NNJ is $757 right now for those without any miles, isn't that train a 2 hr ride? Showing $17, not bad.
Won't be able to make it but just curious the travel situation, interesting. Wish could afford to go, oh well.
Won't be able to make it but just curious the travel situation, interesting. Wish could afford to go, oh well.
Posted on 12/30/13 at 10:34 am to dillpickleLSU
anybody that has a free ticket for me can ride from Pittsburgh its about 5 hours on the turnpike. I'll buy the drinks.
Posted on 12/30/13 at 10:40 am to dillpickleLSU
Prayers sent for all visiting. You don't know what traffic is until you've sat on 76.
ETA: Flying in to NYC or DC is also an option as there are regional trains that run between the cities or you can hop a Megabus for $50 or so per person and be in Philly in around 2 hours.
Also, here is a post I made in another thread for those of you that may be making an extended stay. Just some other thingss to do in/around the city besides all of the historic stuff in center city.
ETA: Flying in to NYC or DC is also an option as there are regional trains that run between the cities or you can hop a Megabus for $50 or so per person and be in Philly in around 2 hours.
Also, here is a post I made in another thread for those of you that may be making an extended stay. Just some other thingss to do in/around the city besides all of the historic stuff in center city.
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If the weather is nice, go for a walk down Kelly Drive...it's 3 miles from the art museum to Manayunk. You can stop in at the Brew Pub in Manayunk for pretty good food and great beer and an awesome (heated) patio. Also have some nice shops there.
You could drive out to Valley Forge and explore the park, or go check out the trails at the Wissahickon Park (also near Manayunk).
You could go to Chestnut Hill for some nice little shops and a quaint town to explore.
The Barnes Foundation (private art gallery near the Art Museum) is an awesome building and place in general.
Always the King of Prussia mall near Valley Forge if that's your thing.
Or you can check out uwishunu.com for events in the city and other things to do.
Plenty of great restaurants and bars to check out as well.
Frankfordhall Hall in Northern Liberties/Fishtown area is an awesome Winter time day drinking place...I always go when I'm up there
ETA: Forgot to add, NYC and DC are 2 hour bus rides away. You can get round trip tickets on a Megabus for like $50/person IIRC.
This post was edited on 12/30/13 at 10:47 am
Posted on 12/30/13 at 11:06 am to jhhingle
Amtrak from Newark(EWJ is the code I believe) to Philly is about 50 minutes and 100 dollars round trip.
NJ transit is about 30 dollars round trip. You take the Trenton bound train and when it gets to Trenton you get off and take the SEPTA train to Philadelphia. That trip is about an hour and 45 minutes because it stops a lot more.
Agreed with all the sections above. Manayunk is a nice section to hang out. It's a strip of bars/restaraunts that's relatively safe. Valley Forge park is cool.
NJ transit is about 30 dollars round trip. You take the Trenton bound train and when it gets to Trenton you get off and take the SEPTA train to Philadelphia. That trip is about an hour and 45 minutes because it stops a lot more.
Agreed with all the sections above. Manayunk is a nice section to hang out. It's a strip of bars/restaraunts that's relatively safe. Valley Forge park is cool.
This post was edited on 12/30/13 at 11:08 am
Posted on 12/30/13 at 11:08 am to dillpickleLSU
Game-goers are basically entering the Hunger games.
Posted on 12/30/13 at 11:08 am to jordan21210
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Prayers sent for all visiting. You don't know what traffic is until you've sat on 76.
I've driven in Philly, DC and NYC. DC is the worst hands down.
Posted on 12/30/13 at 11:09 am to dillpickleLSU
Don't
Posted on 12/30/13 at 11:17 am to Hoodoo Man
Everyone here in Pitt has told me not to go. Said it really is unsafe and unpleasant.
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