Philadelphia weekend 48 hrs. Cheesesteaks & History. Need recs

You can take the train from the airport to the city. I'm pretty sure you can buy a pass from a kiosk at the airport train station. I've never bought a pass ahead of time.

I would recommend Reading Market, Frankilin Institute (if you have kids), Mutter Museum for sure.

For cheesesteaks go to Jim's. Skip Pats or Genos.

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Where is Jims? Is Pats and Genos the "dueling steak shops" across the street from each other?

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Jims is in west Philly.

Yeah, Pats and Genos are across from each other.

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Whats the story with the crab fries at Citizens park? Sounds like crap?

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Not sure, haven't been to a Phillies game yet. I think they just sprinkle crab seasoning on some fries. I usually grab a bag of Herrs Old Bay chips when I stop at a WaWa and they're good.

Oh, go to a WaWa. I know it sounds crazy to suggest stopping at a convenience store but it's worth it.

I like pat's and geno's so i wouldnt say you should skip them especially if you're a first timer.

Those crab fries from chickie and petes are awesome. Dinic's roasted pork sandwhich in reading terminal is also very good. If youre out and about between liberty bell and museums, don't be afraid to get a hoagie from wawa. They're cheap, good and fast if you're on the go

Sarcone's too. And maybe George's.

The bread. Outside of New Orleans, there is no place in the South that packs the sandwich punch of those three.

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Where is Jims? Is

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4th and South Street. South street is cool. Ishkabibles...across the street from Jim's is not bad.

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Whats the story with the crab fries at Citizens park? Sounds like crap?

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Fries over priced and seasoned with Ol Bay seasoning. Its a rip off...stay away.

Before the Phillies game...head to Xfinity Live to pregame. Its near the stadium and is the home of the Dr. J statue. Located where the old Spectrum was located.

You also might want to consider a trip to Valley Forge if you have the time.

Jim’s hands down.

The Eastern State Penitentiary tour was great.

Mutter museum.

We also liked Buddakan

Went to the natural history museum; I think the actual name is The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. They have stuff such as this but teenagers may be too old for dinosaurs. Look at Logan Square on Google Earth to see what all is nearby.

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These are bugs and butterflies. They had a butterfly room. When we were there 4 years ago they had a special exhibit about The Birds of Paradise which was very interesting. I'm sure it is gone now but they probably have a different special exhibit.
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This museum is near the Rodin Museum and not too far from Eastern State Penitentiary. I noticed there is a City Tap House nearby also, have no idea if it is any good.

We got sandwiches at Tony Luke's on Oregon Avenue but I think they have numerous locations around Philly. It was good, big sandwich for the $ as I recall.

I'm really not a big fan of Jim's, I'd stick with Pats or Genos if I'm in the area just because they have, as you mentioned, flavor.

Just did Philly for a day last weekend.

Independence hall
Liberty bell
Natural Science Drexel

All were good

If your in old city and want a cheesesteak, Sonny’s was solid. Not sure if it’s famous or a big name but it was solid sandwich and close.
I wanted to hit franklin fountain, it’s a creamery, but didn’t get around to it. Has good ratings online and is close.

At reading terminal I did a roast pork at Dinics. It’s a solid sandwich, but no clue how it was voted best sandwich in the country by travel channel. It’s not that good. There is also a solid fried chicken place near Dinics. Can’t remember the name, but it was good. Whoopie pies at flying monkey were solid.