48 Hours in Philly

Getaways

Feb 4

GO BIRDS!

With the Super Bowl approaching this week, I wanted to spotlight a city that's relatively close to NYC: Philadelphia. I must confess, I'll be cheering for the Eagles this weekend—Swifties, please don't come after me! I can't handle the backlash! However, to be fair, Saquon Barkley was on my Fantasy Football team this past season, and he was so fun to watch. So, I have to support my guy, Saquon!

I visited Philly a few times because a college friend moved there to work at Anthropologie. I must say, their headquarters are absolutely stunning, and I would die to work at that office with those gorgeous chandeliers! It became a running joke that my friend disliked Philly because her heart was always with the West Coast. So, when we spotted a man selling “I F***ing Hate this Place” t-shirts in the parking lot of Citizens Bank Park, we obviously had to buy her one!

man and woman laughing and smiling where philly shirts outside of stadium in parking lot

Philly has die-hard fans and incredible sports teams, but it’s also rich in history. My friend lived in Old City, a neighborhood known for its charming cobblestone streets and plenty of 18th-century charm. She was just a block away from Elfreth’s Alley, which showcases a collection of early American structures dating from the 1720s to the 1830s. And the homes are cute AF!

I’m a sucker for brick buildings, historical sites, and tree-lined streets and Philly offers all that and more. We dined at Parc, a delightful French restaurant near Rittenhouse Square. During our last visit in the summer, we attended a Phillies game. The Phillies fanbase is absolutely bonkers, so are we THAT shocked that I saw someone get arrested at the stadium?! No, we are not shocked.