I’m really excited to interview Bob DiMenna of The Travelers Blueprint about Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Bob’s tips for the best things to do in Philadelphia are awesome because he was born in Philly and loves the local history and culture. The city is a little blue-collar and has die-hard sports fans. And everyone is proud of their city.
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Philly skyline at night. Photo by Scott Serhat Duygun on Unsplash.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
We share a lot of resources and local suggestions in today’s podcast, but you should also check out Visit Philadelphia, the local visitor’s bureau. They are a wealth of information and can help you plan an itinerary based on your time, budget, and interests.
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Reading Terminal Market. Photo by Dan Mall on Unsplash.
Getting around Philadelphia
The local airport is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), which is about 20-25 minutes on the Airport Line to downtown. Use our Expedia tool below to find flight, hotel, and rental car options.
Bob says that there’s no need to rent a car when you’re staying in Philly. Public transit is widely available, and the city is very walkable. Uber and Lyft are excellent ways to get around.
If you decide to explore outside the city limits, then a car can be a good idea. For the best offers, visit Avis, Budget, or Hertz.
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Bob with his dog Pongo at the Art Museum steps (aka The Rocky Steps).
Places we talked about on the podcast
Here is a map of all of the places we talked about on the podcast episode with Bob DiMenna about Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can zoom into the map and click on each dot to explore the city.
- Red dots = best places to eat in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Green dots = best things to do in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Yellow dots = best places to stay in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Who is Bob DiMenna?
Bob DiMenna is Co-Host and Founder of The Travelers Blueprint Podcast where he and his partner, Elliot Shibley, speak with adventurers, conservationists, travel authors, tour guides, and digital nomads. The goal of The Travelers Blueprint Podcast is to discuss the origin, mindset, experiences of each guest with close attention to how the guest’s travel experiences shape their world philosophy.
At the Philadelphia Art Museum with his wife.
Check out a few of his podcast episodes below:
- The World Walk: The Travelers Blueprint Episode 178
- How to Budget for Travel: The Travelers Blueprint Episode 177
- How to Travel For “Free”: The Travelers Blueprint Episode 165
You can connect with Bob on his website and on Facebook and Instagram.
Click here to download our one-page guide of Bob’s tips for Philadelphia.
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Comparing the cheesesteaks from Geno’s Steaks and Pat’s Steaks.
Stay tuned for our next episode
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Related episodes
To learn more about Philadelphia and other cities in the Pennsylvania area, please listen to our other episodes:
