TOP Things To Do in Philadelphia (Watch Before You Go!)

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  • @HereBeBarr
    @HereBeBarr  2 роки тому +9

    ✔ Scroll backup and smash that like button so UA-cam knows you're watching!
    🎬 Watch Our Best Philly Cheesesteak Video: ua-cam.com/video/Pfe5mPFe2OQ/v-deo.html

  • @leongraham1009
    @leongraham1009 2 роки тому +54

    I live in Philadelphia and you definitely did the city right

    • @HereBeBarr
      @HereBeBarr  2 роки тому +3

      Thanks

    • @StickFiguresMaster
      @StickFiguresMaster Рік тому +2

      @@HereBeBarrnah actually what happened was, I got dropped off the bus near the basketball court, my moms house is a short walk over, chris rock just lives a few hoises down and so I saw some big buff guys playing some basketball at like midday, since im a good basketball player and we bet 20$ for a won game, they felt hustled and beat me up, so on my way to moms hoise she said Will! What happened to you! You look like nearby road kill before the basketball court! I said, actually momma, its funny you said that, she said dont talk atm, you just head right up stairs and bsg up some clothes, I knew this area was unsafe for kids at your age! Luckily i still have the number for your uncle Phil!
      So she said Phil my poor boy Will got rough housed, is there any way you can arrange a way to come over to live at your place in Bel Air? He said Oh sure, a few years later though, he had quite a while to become “fresh” like me especially his spiffy wine house for a boy Carlton lol

    • @Trip-plays
      @Trip-plays Рік тому

      Same

    • @Kyisg163
      @Kyisg163 4 місяці тому

      Same

  • @JasonRuppVlog
    @JasonRuppVlog 2 роки тому +9

    Omg we love Philly!!!!! I need some Philly in my life.

  • @JasonRuppVlog
    @JasonRuppVlog 2 роки тому +3

    Another banger!!!!!!!!

  • @NormaGeli
    @NormaGeli 2 роки тому +5

    Officially my favorite non NYC video of yours 🎉

  • @mrmartywaring
    @mrmartywaring 2 роки тому +8

    My co-worker told me about Laser Wolf yesterday & I gotta check it out!

    • @HereBeBarr
      @HereBeBarr  2 роки тому +1

      I'll go in Brooklyn for sure.

  • @pittsburghliving412
    @pittsburghliving412 2 роки тому +9

    Philly is so much fun! I've stayed at the HIlton - great experience. The food, the history, art...there's so much to do. Nice job this one!

    • @cherrelle40
      @cherrelle40 Рік тому +1

      Would you reccomend the hilton canopy over Loews Philadelphia downtown?

    • @pittsburghliving412
      @pittsburghliving412 Рік тому

      @@cherrelle40 Great question! Short answer, yes. I like Penn’s Landing and the various family amenities in n around there. The river views during the day n night are fantastic! Plus we liked the indoor pool at the Hilton. We toured Old City and walked to Reading Terminal Market. I’ve never stayed at Loews so I can’t honestly give an honest review of the hotel itself. However, it is a stones throw away from Reading Terminal Market.

  • @alexanderschwarm7755
    @alexanderschwarm7755 2 роки тому +5

    It's great to see philly through your eyes. Keep going! These are fantabulous!

  • @EscapingtheEmptyNest
    @EscapingtheEmptyNest 2 роки тому +4

    very cool Jon. We've put philly on our Summer 2023 list.

  • @TheNewbornAustin
    @TheNewbornAustin Рік тому +3

    thanks for the vibe you bring to me.

  • @suraiiwall
    @suraiiwall 2 роки тому +5

    Haha nice man. Being from Philly this is very wholesome content .

  • @Suzibird307
    @Suzibird307 2 роки тому +8

    Excellent video. Nice to see you in Philly & having a good time. The city gets a bad rap a lot, but it really does have a lot of goodness to it and good people. That turkey sandwich looked AMAZING. One thing I love about you is that you don't feel like you have to take delicate bites because you are on camera. You really GO FOR IT and I love that !! From a former Staten Islander who ended up here somehow. I'm kinda between Philly & Allentown.

    • @GIRLRAZR
      @GIRLRAZR 2 роки тому +1

      Yeah the bad rap has got to change!

  • @Jesusisfaithful22
    @Jesusisfaithful22 2 роки тому +32

    I LIVE IN PHILLY AND YOU DID AN AMAZING JOB SHOWING OFF THE GOOD THINGS THE CITY HAS TO OFFER. THANKS FOR SHARING, KEEP UP THE INCREDIBLE WORK 👏👏👏👏

  • @ipodlover383
    @ipodlover383 2 роки тому +3

    Really enjoyed watching the places you visited! Will have to check out Laser Wolf, looks amazing!

    • @GIRLRAZR
      @GIRLRAZR 2 роки тому

      Zahav even better! =)

  • @ToddsMexico
    @ToddsMexico 2 роки тому +8

    Food looks so good!

  • @mmcdonald1000
    @mmcdonald1000 2 роки тому +2

    I can't wait to visit philly in the summer this year. It looks like a fun city😄

  • @traveltheusa97
    @traveltheusa97 2 роки тому +1

    Nice video, we went to Philly and NYC last summer and really enjoyed the trip. Thanks for sharing!

  • @pizzareviewsonthego
    @pizzareviewsonthego 2 роки тому +13

    Philly is such an underappreciated city...not really a touristy town, at least not international tourism. Great video, focusing on the off the beaten path things to do.

  • @brendad3570
    @brendad3570 2 роки тому +3

    Always wanted to go to Philly.. for the history. But that Verde shop looks very eclectic and fun!

  • @yofinance1777
    @yofinance1777 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you John. Another superb video

  • @brookD1980
    @brookD1980 Рік тому

    We are visiting Philly next summer and always love your NYC videos! Thanks for all the great suggestions:)

  • @Tofog22000
    @Tofog22000 2 роки тому +7

    Tequila and Mezcal combined...I'm in! Looks like a nice weekend getaway from NYC. 👍

  • @damondunn5994
    @damondunn5994 2 роки тому +5

    I'm definitely trying the roast pork followed by going to Verde for the chocolate 🍫

  • @johnoleary148
    @johnoleary148 2 роки тому +4

    Another practical excellent simple travel guide from Jon. Nailed it as usual. It’s a place I want to visit. I have just watched Jon’s other Philadelphia travel guide and that is worth watching to. It really is very close to New York by train.

  • @fear_not
    @fear_not 2 роки тому +1

    I think I started watching your videos after looking for Philadelphia Travel Guide few months ago! Now I would like to see Philly in summer!

  • @SabrinaMorenike
    @SabrinaMorenike 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent video! I took a day trip here from DC this past Thursday, wish I saw this video sooner! Great detail & videography as usual

  • @MelHyde
    @MelHyde 2 роки тому +4

    Love Philly ♥️

  • @lbisurfreak
    @lbisurfreak 2 роки тому +2

    great non tourist philly vid
    you would like fishtown and northern liberties

  • @HARDRESS316
    @HARDRESS316 Рік тому +2

    Apologies if this has been covered, but have you found anywhere that serves haggis around NYC? Thanks, big fan

  • @JustOnePageAway
    @JustOnePageAway 2 роки тому +3

    I absolutely love you channel 🎉🎉🎉awesome content.

  • @dianebaker5243
    @dianebaker5243 2 роки тому +4

    What a fantastic place to visit with all that delicious food and attractions. Thanks for sharing 👍 🥰

  • @Seijoe
    @Seijoe 2 роки тому +19

    I was in Philly in 2012 and I was very pleasantly surprised by this great city.
    What I missed in your video was the Reading Terminal Market. A huge selection of food and products from local farmers and producers.
    But you also showed great other things in the video and I hope to travel to Philly again in the near future.

    • @aysuppatruck6185
      @aysuppatruck6185 2 роки тому +4

      at the end of this video he lists another Philly video where he goes to Reading Terminal. So don't think he's forgotten it!
      But I would also include it in my 24 hours in Philly. Maybe go there instead of the roller rink which is closing soon.

    • @viadharmawheel
      @viadharmawheel 2 роки тому +2

      I know both cities well (born Manhattan, lived much life near Philly in Central Jersey, and college in Philly). Roller rink a waste of time, cannot compare to Ince skating in Bryant park. Reading Market a gem, much better than the commercialized Chelsea Market. Flower show best in the world although due to Covid outdoors now but the indoors version at the convention center is very good (and near the Reading Market...). Need a stop in South Philly for a Cheesesteak. Segways are legal and the tours are GREAT. Philadelphia Art Museum is NYC caliber with beautiful grounds and parking. In fact, Philly has a very good public parking garage system so all areas can be driven to since it is smaller than NYC and not an island. Hoagies in Philly need coverage as the food scene which you covered a little. In fact, I would state that the food is better in Philly than NYC. Liberty Bell needs coverage, but this at least a couple hours in the National park area.

  • @CoolGuyDoingCoolStuff
    @CoolGuyDoingCoolStuff 2 роки тому +8

    back in early 90s, my family had a long layover in Philly. So we hopped the train and ended up in the middle of an outdoor market, eating fresh shucked oysters & clams, other street food, as we walked the city. I remember seeing whole cows being carved into steaks, live chicken & ducks in cages. The smell of fresh baked goods in the air on a drizzly autumn afternoon. That was my only time in Philadelphia. Such east coast vibes

    • @homeoftek5844
      @homeoftek5844 9 місяців тому

      I got a Playlist covering the entire Broad Street Line. The Market-Frankford Line as well. I'm a proud Philly native

  • @ilyaLNYC
    @ilyaLNYC 2 роки тому +3

    Nice! Haven’t been to Philly since 99 so maybe time to visit. Lots of relatives there and memories… Laser Wolf very interesting- might checkout Brooklyn one. Also watched your older vid linked. Definitely props for art museum and if like classic modern art definitely one of the best! Think what I’m missing is South street and for museums Rodin and science museum really worth visiting. Also still have memories of best night clubs / don’t remember names but remember one that had 2 indoor bars, one outdoor bar and beach volleyball court!

    • @HereBeBarr
      @HereBeBarr  2 роки тому +1

      So easy to overlook it. Fascinating city

    • @ilyaLNYC
      @ilyaLNYC 2 роки тому

      @@HereBeBarr Agreed! I guess get lost between Washington and New York :)

  • @michaelchin3550
    @michaelchin3550 2 роки тому +1

    Great tour of Philly. I want to go visit now. Thanks for showing.

  • @NicksDynasty
    @NicksDynasty 2 роки тому +8

    Top tier city!
    Thanks for sharing the spots!

  • @kevinhawthorne5257
    @kevinhawthorne5257 2 роки тому +1

    Thank You for all of your videos that you did.

  • @damondunn5994
    @damondunn5994 2 роки тому +3

    The flower show will be back indoors next year

  • @Michaelengelmann
    @Michaelengelmann 2 роки тому +2

    Good thing I’ve lived in between Philly & Trenton in Levittown PA, now Bristol 😂 always loved going to Philly

  • @DK-vn7lr
    @DK-vn7lr 2 роки тому +2

    I go a couple times a month, I'm going tomorrow. One of my favorite US cities👍

  • @douggray169
    @douggray169 2 роки тому +1

    great video, thanks

  • @travelingcatman2089
    @travelingcatman2089 2 роки тому +3

    Going Philly for first time in January while in NYC.
    A day trip leave 6am.
    Surprised you not go to the ‘Rocky steps’ that’s where all tourists certainly go while in Philly.

  • @fernkitty
    @fernkitty 2 роки тому +2

    Next time you come check out Zahav, which is the fancier version of Lazer Wolf (same owners). So delicious!

  • @crazeyjoe
    @crazeyjoe 2 роки тому +4

    Philly definitely gets overlooked due to being a hop, skip and a jump from NYC. The city should be on more tourist's radar. One Liberty Deck was Philadelphia's highest observation deck (@900 feet). Unfortunately, the pandemic caused it to permanently close. The highest current observation deck in Philly is city hall @ 550 feet. The good news is that the admission price is only $19.00 for adults and $14.00 for childern under 12, so it is a very affordable attraction.

  • @aasim8
    @aasim8 2 роки тому +2

    Flower show, shrimp tacos, the skate park looks good. I'm too chicken to try it.

  • @ljtinney
    @ljtinney 2 роки тому +1

    Wish I knew you were gonna be in the city! I could give you intel on the best local spots.

  • @melissaouterbridge7100
    @melissaouterbridge7100 Рік тому

    Thanks I plan on visiting in the Spring!

  • @bonniepwtf
    @bonniepwtf 2 роки тому +1

    You & that frog! You looked like a little boy, so cute.🐸

  • @ClaraWsfreedom
    @ClaraWsfreedom 2 роки тому +4

    My dog snowy was born in Philly!! 😁😄😆

  • @honorrolls5415
    @honorrolls5415 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks enjoyed seeing some nice things Philadelphia has to offer like always you eat darn good n you are a brave man to just get on roller skates. No way for me man. Take care be well
    Bill in Fort Wayne Indiana

  • @iriswalks
    @iriswalks 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome video. Bummer, you were staying right across the Street from me. Hit me up next time you come to Philly I can share our hidden parks and areas we Philly ppl love.

  • @adventureswithcarl123
    @adventureswithcarl123 2 роки тому +1

    Nice selection of stuff to do in Philadelphia... Surprised you didn't visit the eastern state pen where al Capone stayed

  • @girly95
    @girly95 5 місяців тому

    Great video! What’s the best way to get around in Philly? Uber, Bus, Rental Car?

  • @gabrielmorla2934
    @gabrielmorla2934 8 місяців тому

    I live in Fargo North Dakota and you definitely did it right.

  • @cabinvibesebaystore8956
    @cabinvibesebaystore8956 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you 🙏

  • @Moncriefs
    @Moncriefs 2 роки тому +1

    High Street Philly😱 I missed that place when I did my road trip!

  • @gregturley35
    @gregturley35 2 роки тому

    I visited Philly in May I love that city

  • @justeonajewelee
    @justeonajewelee 6 місяців тому

    My son in the ninth grade pointed at it like that looks like a cool place to eat.

  • @AirVR
    @AirVR 7 місяців тому

    Heading there in a week

  • @britishgray4952
    @britishgray4952 2 роки тому +2

    Good Friday Afternoon My Friend
    When You Go Skating Always Have A Trainer With You I Personally Will Train You How To Skate You Did A Phenomenal Job In Philadelphia
    Much Love Always Ms British Gray From Tampa Florida Blessings :)

  • @KnightProfessional
    @KnightProfessional 2 роки тому

    Nice now if you can do Washington DC be sweet love the content

  • @faithayers1654
    @faithayers1654 2 роки тому +6

    Hi! I really like your videos. Did you know that Philly is 42.2% Black? While I loved seeing the spots you highlighted, and great spotlight on the Mexican restaurant; but would you mind showcasing a Black-owned business next time you are in the city?

    • @GIRLRAZR
      @GIRLRAZR 2 роки тому +2

      YES MA'AM! PHILLY POWER!

    • @pmbarro
      @pmbarro 2 роки тому

      Na.

  • @vailewalders1395
    @vailewalders1395 2 роки тому +1

    Bassetts Ice Cream Reading Market Philly really good

  • @ELITE_NAS
    @ELITE_NAS Рік тому

    I live real close to harbor park it’s fun there

  • @edvaira6891
    @edvaira6891 2 роки тому +1

    Happy Early Birthday, Adrianna! I would think skating on a giant chessboard would be so visually confusing it would thoroughly mess with my balance!

    • @HereBeBarr
      @HereBeBarr  2 роки тому

      Yeah.. I’ll use that excuse 😙😙

  • @jasonmoore3980
    @jasonmoore3980 2 роки тому +1

    I wish this came out last week while I was there :(

  • @christhomas7687
    @christhomas7687 10 місяців тому

    I need to come to Philly again it’s been soooo long😭😭😭

  • @JoseFlores-kl6jm
    @JoseFlores-kl6jm 2 роки тому +2

    Hey Jon ! It's good to know that I don't always have to eat Philly chessesteak in Philadelphia.

  • @justeonajewelee
    @justeonajewelee 6 місяців тому

    the halo gold of effect of living with a upward horns twist.

  • @Aidan_Au
    @Aidan_Au 2 роки тому +2

    I'm surprised that Jon hasn't made a video about the skyrocketing rent in NYC

    • @HereBeBarr
      @HereBeBarr  2 роки тому +1

      That's an idea down the road.

  • @Snoopyluvs1567
    @Snoopyluvs1567 Рік тому

    0:00 I think I’ve been there before but only on the road not the bridges

  • @mklinger23
    @mklinger23 Рік тому

    I live in phily. Just came to see how you did. The one thing id say is go to spruce street harbor park at night. Theres alo roller skating at ice skating there. you could definitely spend a whole day at that park. Also, if you want to get out of center city, Id reccomend walking up passyunk ave from broad and snyder. Go past pats and genos and walk up 9th street. turn right on south street and then turn left at second street and walk around old city. This is a long walk, but its definitely the best way to get the most out of the city.

  • @jackmadison123
    @jackmadison123 2 роки тому

    I’ve been watching your nyc videos daily for my trip and I don’t plan on going to New Jersey I’m just watching for fun 😂

    • @HereBeBarr
      @HereBeBarr  2 роки тому +3

      This is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

  • @kellykellssz
    @kellykellssz Рік тому

    How did you get around?

  • @joedenisi3697
    @joedenisi3697 2 роки тому +2

    I’m a Philly native & foodie! I’d loved to give you locations and spots to go to! Philly is a great diverse place to eat. Each neighborhood has some much to bring to the table

  • @orrling
    @orrling 2 роки тому +5

    0:51 Awwww I'm so proud to see an Israeli eatery flourishing & getting recommended and regardless Philly ended up as my favourite city when I visited America back then and now knowing that a lil piece of my country has a stronghold in the US's awesomest city I'm more sure than ever to visit again! ❤❤❤ Woody's I'm coming! 🏳️‍🌈

    • @ro.3645
      @ro.3645 2 роки тому +1

      Israeli cuisine is a big deal here. I can’t stress enough how amazing and authentically philly is doing the Israeli cuisine game.

  • @ELITE_NAS
    @ELITE_NAS Рік тому

    Roth man is a fun place to

  • @nicholasfusco6169
    @nicholasfusco6169 2 роки тому

    0:52 Nice

  • @felix121984
    @felix121984 Рік тому

    Philadelphia is a mix of NYC,Boston,and Washington DC in one.

  • @HaleyMary
    @HaleyMary 2 роки тому

    The rollerskating looks scary! I remember trying to rollerblade around my city three years ago and ended up flipping over on my back. Luckily I was wearing a backpack to catch my fall, but after that experience, I was like, nope not for me. Had to get a bike. Much easier to keep my balance.

    • @HereBeBarr
      @HereBeBarr  2 роки тому +1

      Roller skating is not for me haha

  • @frolege1
    @frolege1 2 роки тому +2

    Ben does it for the FOOD

  • @SamDin-i6c
    @SamDin-i6c 9 місяців тому

    Sometime

  • @williamstuart4155
    @williamstuart4155 2 роки тому +1

    Are there any comparisons between NYC and Philly that you noticed?

    • @HereBeBarr
      @HereBeBarr  2 роки тому +2

      Yeah some of the architecture for sure

  • @gyaaniji
    @gyaaniji 2 роки тому +1

    I saw the video…Decided to go to the flower show tomorrow, turns out the flower show ended 5 days ago on 19th…😔

  • @jonny_gage
    @jonny_gage 9 місяців тому

    I'm going to Philadelphia

    • @eddiew2325
      @eddiew2325 9 місяців тому

      Over my dead body

  • @TSS_TV
    @TSS_TV Рік тому

    U don't know how many husbands u just gave LIFE to..SALUTE

  • @NathanAponte
    @NathanAponte 2 роки тому

    When were you in Philly?

  • @prestonradtke222
    @prestonradtke222 2 роки тому +5

    I like Philadelphia for what it is. Nowhere near the hustle and bustle level of Chicago or NYC, but pretty affordable and pretty digestible for people who don’t go to cities often. Not for me though, just doesn’t have the same energy as other major cities

    • @mariowalker9048
      @mariowalker9048 2 роки тому

      Philadelphia is basically for those who wanna live in the Northeast corridor on a budget.

  • @Moefurryfriends
    @Moefurryfriends 2 роки тому +1

    Philly is ghetto lol. It’s not the most tourist place to be, although they are trying their best to turn into it over the years, especially making it look like New York….But I hope you enjoyed it though!

  • @sbrown9020
    @sbrown9020 2 роки тому

    A lot different than the Badlands

  • @Pobbatron
    @Pobbatron 9 місяців тому

    I was going to say aren’t you a new york city guy lol

  • @77philesposito
    @77philesposito Рік тому

    Ole boy did not like the soup lol

  • @PhilishaBey-mv9tf
    @PhilishaBey-mv9tf Рік тому

    I am a native of Philadelphia. This is very “touristy”

  • @lennartlennart2264
    @lennartlennart2264 2 роки тому

    Healthy options. LoLski

  • @MattCouzensMusic
    @MattCouzensMusic 2 роки тому

    Looks like Mole Sauce.

  • @vivianesantos6006
    @vivianesantos6006 10 місяців тому

    5:16 how chip is this food that they can not afford gloves ?! 🧐

  • @ELITE_NAS
    @ELITE_NAS Рік тому

    Get in a shot out like always that’s the usual of thing of philly

  • @itzasweater9621
    @itzasweater9621 Рік тому

    Looting is clearly high on the list.

  • @ClasssicAri
    @ClasssicAri 2 роки тому +1

    Anything for straight people?

  • @genepryor2023
    @genepryor2023 Рік тому

    The real attractions are the night clubs