I live in Philadelphia, I would like to know if anyone has visited and likes the city. I find philly dirty.?

I grew up in Allentown, PA and frankly I used to think of Philly as "Phila-hood". I never used to want to go through it, let alone be in it. It was a place where you just didn't want to be.

Since getting out of eastern PA 16 years ago, I have come to appreciate it more. Recently, my wife went to conferences two years in a row in Philly, and we stayed across from the Kimball Center.

While tagging along, I got to wander center city. Rittenhouse Square is wonderful (especially having wine & cheese on the eastern side, sorry I don't remember the name of the restaraunt w/ the sidewalk seating). Independence Hall, Washington Square, & its surroundings are sublime if you stop to reflect on what occurred in the exact spot you sit in the late 1700's. Reading Station is a little world of its own, and a great, eclectic place to grab a bite. Having a friend stand in line at Geno's while you stand in line at Pat's and then doing a taste test while the neighborhood lives around you is a treat.

All throughout the center city area, I walked (day & night) and never felt unsafe or harrassed. Dining (from a street vendor to McCormick & Schmidt (sp?) is superb and diverse.

Not too long ago, I'd avoid Philadelphia like the plague.

Now, if I could afford it, I think center city Philly is one of my top city dwellings of choice!

Philadelphia is over-rated. I don't think the city the dirty but the smell is unbearable. I also think there are probably more homeless people than any other major city. (They are very aggressive). It is difficult to get a job here unless you are aligned with the political circle. Also, the city is populated with covert racists.

I've been there but didn't get to see much of the sights. I did go to the zoo and Longwood Gardens. My husband is from Philadelpia, and he says the city is a dangerous place.

It depends on the area you are in - some people won't even say hello or nod a head in the uppity areas. Why anyone would move to cold weather is beyond me also!

well i think it stink and dirty the people there dont have no faith in there city only thing people need to do is keep there community clean

I'm from Philly....I love it here!

I WENT THERE IN JULY TO FIND THE REAL WORLD HOUSE. ONCE I'D FOUND IT, I DROVE ALL AROUND AND FOUND IT DROLL AND LIFELESS WITH LITTLE PERSONALITY.