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Got tickets to the Temple game Sunday. Can anyone recommend anything worth while to see or do in the city? Good places to eat (I'm sure there are tons of places)? Where is the best cheesesteak?

I'll be reppin' our Huskies loud and proud! Let's get it! GO HUSKIES!
 
There are a lot of neon-painted buildings (mostly abaondoned row houses) that are falling apart and missing back walls in North Philadelphia. They're kind of interesting to see, in a way, depending on how you look at it.
 
joober jones said:
There are a lot of neon-painted buildings (mostly abaondoned row houses) that are falling apart and missing back walls in North Philadelphia. They're kind of interesting to see, in a way, depending on how you look at it.
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Yeah but just make sure it's during the day. And even then.....

If you're into good beer try Eulogy Belgian Tavern on Chestnut Street. It's near all the historical museums and sites if you're into that stuff.
 
I'll be there too. Visiting a friend from UConn who's from Philly, so luckily I'm in good hands.
 
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Jim's is good because it's on South Street and you can hit up any number of bars before/after. One of my favorite spots in Philly is Chickie and Pete's. I make a stop every time I visit - it's great for crab fries, wings, dungeness crab legs and plenty of beer. There are lots of good restaurants and bars around 2nd st and Market. Manayunk is cool too, but it's kind of tough to get to depending on whether you're driving or taking SEPTA.
 
Reading terminal market and DiNic's. Agreed. But also go there because there is so much else food wise. You can sample all kinds of stuff and it is a unique place from an Americana standpoint. Philly is vastly underrated as a food city. Probably because of the cheese steak - which I like and agree on Jim's. But after NYC, San Fran and New Orleans I put it up there with Chicago. Do some googling for the kind of food you like. It will be good in Philly. Seafood no exception.
 
Current Temple student who grew up in UConn country here. A few things:

1. The area around Temple is nowhere near as bad as the people in this thread think it is. You'll be fine. Broad Street is one of the busiest streets in America and the Liacouras Center is on campus.
2. Go to Jim's on South Street. When you walk in, immediately look on the wall on the right, near the ATM. There are several framed articles about Gens's first championship in the 90s (he is a Philly guy, remember).
3. I apologize in advance if there aren't many kids in the student section. We are having the season from hell (just lost to ECU by 14) so I feel your guys' pain and Temple students generally only show up if we're playing Nova, Notre Dame, Penn State, etc. It's rough sometimes being one of like 10 people cheering for your school. I have work during that time but I might call out for this game.
4. Go see Center City Philly, it's one of the most vibrant city cores in the country. Lots of shopping, food, entertainment, etc. See the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, and definitely Chinatown!

I hope you have fun, Temple and Philly are both given unfairly bad reps and they're both great places to be!
 
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thedrowsyowl said:
Current Temple student who grew up in UConn country here. A few things:

1. The area around Temple is nowhere near as bad as the people in this thread think it is. You'll be fine. Broad Street is one of the busiest streets in America and the Liacouras Center is on campus.
2. Go to Jim's on South Street. When you walk in, immediately look on the wall on the right, near the ATM. There are several framed articles about Gens's first championship in the 90s (he is a Philly guy, remember).
3. I apologize in advance if there aren't many kids in the student section. We are having the season from hell (just lost to ECU by 14) so I feel your guys' pain and Temple students generally only show up if we're playing Nova, Notre Dame, Penn State, etc. It's rough sometimes being one of like 10 people cheering for your school. I have work during that time but I might call out for this game.
4. Go see Center City Philly, it's one of the most vibrant city cores in the country. Lots of shopping, food, entertainment, etc. See the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, and definitely Chinatown!

I hope you have fun, Temple and Philly are both given unfairly bad reps and they're both great places to be!
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Thanks for the recommendations!
 
There's less than 100 miles from the CT/NY border to Filthy, we've got a full tank of gas, plenty of tickets and the Huskies are on a roll. Like a Cheesesteak (Wiz Wit).

PS 4* priceline hotels are $70 Sunday night
 
Deepster said:
Jim's is the best cheesesteak. However....I'd go to Reading Terminal Market for this 100 times out of 100.

DiNic’s Roast Pork Crowned ‘America’s Best Sandwich’
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That sandwich or not, Reading Terminal is a great place to visit and hang. Lots of delicious stuff besides pork sandwiches.

Fwiw, Chickie & Pete's crab fries is among the most overrated food combos on the planet. They opened a stall at PNC Park last year and it's just "WTF is the deal with this crap?"

I'll plug for a friend - if you want a decent cup of coffee, skip all the La Colombe outlets and head over to Ultimo.
 
And, if you're a runner, don't be shy about a morning run up the art museum (Rocky) steps. It's about 3 miles end trip from some of the hotels in the business district. And raise your hands at the top. I do it every time I'm there.
 
Deepster said:
And, if you're a runner, don't be shy about a morning run up the art museum (Rocky) steps. It's about 3 miles end trip from some of the hotels in the business district. And raise your hands at the top. I do it every time I'm there.
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Sounds like me coming home from work.
 
If you've never been, go take a look at the Palestra on Penn's campus. The place is gorgeous and oozes history. As a college basketball fan, it almost felt like a rite of passage. I was able to get in through a door that was left propped open. It's truly the cathedral of college hoops
 
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Drew said:
Jim's is the best cheesesteak in Philly. Anyone who says Pats or Genos is a fraud.
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Meh, it's debatable as to best cheesesteak but Jim's it the best place to go, especially this time of year. Go upstairs and people watch. It's on South Street.

There are a ton of things to in Philly, depending on what you like. Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell are two must sees if you've never been. I like the Constitution Center quite a bit, but I get that it could be viewed as pretty dry . Ben Franklin museum is popular. The art museum is very nice as well. The Philly Zoo is nice enough if the weather were better.
 
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Are around Temple not so hot.

Go see the Univ Museum at Penn - great mummies.

Kyber Pass has ~300 different imported beers.
 
Worth every penny! Crazy finish! And watching those annoying Temple fans around me get a bad taste of UConn in they mouths courtesy of Jalen Adams was the best part

I must say Philly was very nice. Parking however was horrendous as in any big city. The Liacouras Center is a beautiful arena. Kind of like a mini Gampel with much less banners. And you can't beat sitting in the lower level behind the uconn bench for $40 per ticket. That price and location is unheard of at our home games. Also great showing by Husky Nation in Philly. We travel well for sure.
 
UConn_Top_Dog said:
Worth every penny! Crazy finish! And watching those annoying Temple fans around me get a bad taste of UConn in they mouths courtesy of Jalen Adams was the best part

I must say Philly was very nice. Parking however was horrendous as in any big city. The Liacouras Center is a beautiful arena. Kind of like a mini Gampel with much less banners. And you can't beat sitting in the lower level behind the uconn bench for $40 per ticket. That price and location is unheard of at our home games. Also great showing by Husky Nation in Philly. We travel well for sure.
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I must say, this felt like karma. I was at the UConn-Temple game at the XL Center last season where Temple won by 2 on a last-second jumper by Josh Brown (with my UConn-loving family, no less). Now the exact opposite happened :( The entire student section was just silent after that game. And that's the second time this season this has happened...the EXACT same situation gave us a 1-point loss to Tulsa earlier. Same basket, same apathetic defense. Anyway, congrats Huskies!
 
thedrowsyowl said:
I must say, this felt like karma. I was at the UConn-Temple game at the XL Center last season where Temple won by 2 on a last-second jumper by Josh Brown (with my UConn-loving family, no less). Now the exact opposite happened :( The entire student section was just silent after that game. And that's the second time this season this has happened...the EXACT same situation gave us a 1-point loss to Tulsa earlier. Same basket, same apathetic defense. Anyway, congrats Huskies!
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I think Jalen's drive to the basket was defended pretty well. Just sometimes better offense overcomes any defense that's thrown at it. Jalen just made a tough shot.

I am a believer in karma though, you are right.

As far as the "annoying Temple fans" I would say most of them were nice. Just one dude in particular that would let out this obnoxious "Whoooooooo!" after every damn Temple made basket. In return I made it my mission to be 10 times louder during UConn's runs. Good times.
 
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