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Army navy game tips

Posted on 12/11/19 at 7:37 am
Posted by fballfan2
Member since Oct 2014
64 posts
Posted on 12/11/19 at 7:37 am
Any recommendations on where to eat or things to do in Philadelphia with my son who is 12. Thanks in advance.
Posted by cgrand
HAMMOND
Member since Oct 2009
38820 posts
Posted on 12/11/19 at 7:55 am to
pork sandwich and broccoli rabe sandwich at the train station. Will change your life for the better

Di Inc’s at reading station
This post was edited on 12/11/19 at 7:57 am
Posted by AbitaFan08
Boston, MA
Member since Apr 2008
26584 posts
Posted on 12/11/19 at 8:36 am to
South Philly Barbacoa

I'm dying to try this place. So please go and report back.
Posted by TheNolaClap
Jersey Shore (not fist pump)
Member since Jun 2012
1489 posts
Posted on 12/11/19 at 9:57 am to
quote:

pork sandwich and broccoli rabe sandwich at the train station. Will change your life for the better Di Inc’s at reading station


DiNic's at Reading Terminal. Roast pork sandwhich with sharp provolone and broccoli rabe. Order it wet and it's heaven.
Posted by TheNolaClap
Jersey Shore (not fist pump)
Member since Jun 2012
1489 posts
Posted on 12/11/19 at 9:58 am to
You could also go visit Pat's/Geno's and do the classic cheese steak tasting test. Or on way to stadium the original Tony Luke's is still slinging them under the overpass.

Get to stadium early, so much to do on game day. Watch the march in, visit the army/navy exhibits etc.
Posted by TigerAlumni2010
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2011
4321 posts
Posted on 12/11/19 at 12:16 pm to
I went last year for the Army/Navy Game, make sure to get to the stadium at least 2 hours early for March On, and be forewarned that it will be airport style security run by the secret service due to President Trump attending, so it will take longer than usual. College Gameday was at Xfinity Live last year, which is across the street from the stadium.

For things to do, I would definitely recommend the Independence Mall area. There are a lot of great historical things to do around there (Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, Philadelphia Mint, National Constitution Center, Museum of the American Revolution).

Hope you and your son have a great time.
Posted by JPinLondon
not in London (currently NW Ohio)
Member since Nov 2006
7855 posts
Posted on 12/16/19 at 9:36 pm to
How was it? I went in 2010. Highly recommend it to all.
Posted by fballfan2
Member since Oct 2014
64 posts
Posted on 12/16/19 at 10:52 pm to
Unbelievable! Watching it on tv does not compare. Thanks for all the recommendations everyone. South philly Barbacoa is as good as advertised.
Posted by TheNolaClap
Jersey Shore (not fist pump)
Member since Jun 2012
1489 posts
Posted on 12/17/19 at 6:53 am to
Absolutely, the experience is so much more than the game you see on TV. This was the first year I've missed in the past 5, but I'll start a new streak next year for sure.
Posted by HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Member since Jul 2011
29548 posts
Posted on 12/17/19 at 7:21 am to
You are lucky. The Army/Navy game is a bucket list item for me and my sons (for when they’re older).
Posted by tiger91
In my own little world
Member since Nov 2005
36711 posts
Posted on 12/17/19 at 9:39 am to
How do you even get tickets for this?? Or is it a matter of being willing to pay whatever?

My dad was Army and my grandfather (other side) was Navy pilot over Normandy on D-Day. Would be an awesome thing to see this game.
Posted by fballfan2
Member since Oct 2014
64 posts
Posted on 12/17/19 at 11:52 am to
I had to make a donation to navy to purchase the tickets. Or you can take a chance and try stub hub. But the tickets on stubhub were double the price including the donation I paid.
Posted by TheNolaClap
Jersey Shore (not fist pump)
Member since Jun 2012
1489 posts
Posted on 12/17/19 at 1:11 pm to
I'm fortunate to be friends with a USNA grad and he gets to purchase a bunch due to status and donations luckily. They do get pricey on places like stubhub, but usually the military ticket purchases are pretty fair with selling at cost to former military.
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