Moon Philadelphia
- ISBN13: 9781598801385
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
Journalist and Philadelphia native Karrie Gavin knows the best ways to experience the City of Brotherly Love, from visiting Independence Hall and the National Constitution Center to sampling cheesesteaks, soft pretzels, and hoagies. Gavin includes unique trip ideas, such as the “Two-Day Best of Philadelphia” and “Philly’s Culinary Classics.” Including experienced advice on the Philadelphia Museum of Art, recreational opportunities in Fairmount Park and on the Schuylkill River, and Philly’s nightlife, Moon Philadelphia gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
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I purchased this guide in preparation for a six-day trip to Philadelphia. The information is up-to-date and presently clearly. It is a useful trip planner and provides accurate descriptions for most tourist destinations. In the area of restaurants the listings were very limited and omitted some of the best dining choices for lunch and dinner. I found much more useful dining information on ZAGAT. Philadelphia is a great city for food lovers and there a dozens of great restaurants this guide omitted.
I also found the descriptions of hotels lacking a lot of detail. The author should have provided more detail on the rooms, the views, the location, level of service, etc.
Overall a decent guide that is OK but could have been a lot more useful if it included more information on restaurants and hotels.
Rating: 3 / 5
Moon Philadelphia
I got this as a gift when I moved to Philly to attend Penn and it has been extremely helpful as I get to know the city. The maps and public transit info are easy to use and the background information and neighborhood descriptions are really accurate from what I have seen. The book was written by a local and the personality of the neighborhoods and people really comes through in the writing. The restaurant section offers a diverse sampling of some of the best spots in every price range and the nightlife listings are great. I have taken the time to see many of Philly’s historic attractions, which I might not have bothered to do, because they sound so interesting in the book. I have convinced many friends to see not just the Liberty Bell, but places like Eastern State Penitentiary and the Masonic Temple, that most of my them have never even heard about. I regularly consult the book when picking a restaurant or bar or looking for something new to do on weekends. It’s great when family or friends come to visit and I know all the best places to show them. My parents always borrow it while they are here and they too have found it really helpful. I’d recommend this it to anyone moving here or just visiting Philadelphia.
Rating: 5 / 5
Moon Philadelphia
i really enjoyed this book! as a philadelphia native and fan of my city, i didn’t think i needed someone to tell me what to do. this book is full of great tips on things to do, places to see and i use it often for restaurant ideas. thanks to gavin, i am enjoying my city in new ways.
Rating: 5 / 5
Moon Philadelphia
This book makes me love Philadelphia even more - and I live here! Gavin makes me want to skip work and jump a double decker bus to tour this fine city and experience the pages of her book personally. What a fine Xmas gift this will make for the entire family!
Rating: 5 / 5
Moon Philadelphia
This guidebook to Philadelphia is the most well organized one I’ve found. It’s really easy to find exactly what you’re looking for — whether it’s a great restaurant, or the story behind a particular neighborhood. It even has great maps. I liked it because it struck a balance — including history and flavor without letting the stories get in the way of the usefulness. A great choice for getting to know Philly.
Rating: 5 / 5
Moon Philadelphia