Philadelphia is bracing for a surge in tourism this summer with dozens of events directly or indirectly associated with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
- Tourist Traps: Here are alternatives to other tourist attractions that are bound to be packed this summer.
Translation: Expect long lines at the Liberty Bell, Rocky statue and anywhere else that could be viewed as quintessentially Philly by anyone from outside the Delaware Valley.
To help expand out-of-towners’ appreciation of what’s authentic to the area, we’ve compiled lists of alternatives to 10 tourist hot spots in the city. (We apologize if we’re blowing up your favorite neighborhood spot.)
For this collection of staff picks, we’ve recommended some sports bars to go to that aren’t located right in the Sports Complex because everyone has the same great idea to grab a drink at Stateside Live! before or after a game. In a sports town like Philly, there are no shortages of bars to stress-watch a game while sitting side-by-side with your fellow pessimistic brethren…