The Streets Of Philadelphia

Marty O’Neill discovers the delights of what was once the USA’s capital city.

Philadelphia may not be on your list if you’re heading to New York, but a simple 90 minute train journey from Penn Station will take you direct to the heart of Pennsylvania where a slightly slower pace and better value for money awaits. Philadelphia in Greek translates as ‘brotherly love’ and as a city it is open, friendly and buzzing with life. It is well-known for being particularly gay-friendly and the neighbourhood of Gayborough is a sprawling cool area, next to the Centre City district and is just teeming with hip restaurants, cafés and bars and shops too. Grab a kerb side table on the sidewalk and take in every character and sight and sound that makes up this deliciously colourful melting pot of Philly.

Read more in the November issue…