103 Things You Should Do in Philly Before You Die
It's Summer Guide time again, and naturally, our thoughts have turned to death.
The old dirt nap. Nada. Nothing. Nonexistence.
Most of us aren't exactly looking forward to it. But sometimes you have to admit it does sound pretty relaxing.
Since no one gets out of this world alive--though most of us have a ways to go before we go for good--there's no time to waste with our feet up and our hair in curlers. We really need to get busy.
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What are you gonna do before you die? Turns out here in Philly, you've got a lot of options--103 of them, to be exact. And we've listed them all this week for your convenience--just in case you're dead by September.
Say what you will about our crazy city. Sure, we have more than our share of guns, drugs and poverty. We have a huge inferiority complex and an even bigger chip on our collective shoulder. But when it comes right down to it, most Philadelphians will defend their scrappy hamlet to the death.
And it just may take that.
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1. circus said... on May 14, 2008 at 10:51AM
“Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy a play at the Allens Lane Theater in Mt Airy.”
2. stus said... on May 30, 2008 at 12:03PM
“Come play capture the flag with us every weekend! Sat. @ Clark Park 1-4pm. Sun. @ Allen;s Lane Art Center 2-5pm. Thurs. @ Starr garden 3-5pm. Wayfinder Experience Philly!”
3. yeah ok said... on May 18, 2008 at 03:17PM
“Or maybe they're trying to focus on things beyond the typical stuff that any self respecting Philadelphian has already done?”
4. A Nonnie Mouse said... on May 21, 2008 at 06:34AM
“Oh really? And what cultural things have you done? Have you been to the PAFA or the Barnes? Have you done any of the open houses in Society Hill? Have you been to the opera or the ballet? Have you been to the Kimmel Center? THERE IS MORE TO PHILADELPHIA THAN GETTING STONED AND DRINKING PABST AT SOME CHEAP DIVE IN SOUTH PHILLY.”
5. tisk tisk... said... on May 22, 2008 at 11:54AM
“Obviously. Philadelphia is a wonderful place... I think that "yeah ok" is right. We all know about the 'advertised' cultural happenings in the city at museums, galleries, theaters, etc. What we don't know about sometimes is the real nitty-gritty cultural goings-on... where you can have a ton of fun, meet new people, and learn about your neighbors in different neighborhoods. Just because some things involve alcohol and debauchery doesn't mean that we're low class. It just means that you're being ignorant and narrow minded. Oh, and a little FYI. I've experienced every 'cultural thing' that you listed.”
6. circus said... on May 28, 2008 at 03:01PM
“i got as far as dollar dog day and then this occurred in my brain... dollar dog day...DOLLAR DOG DAY!?WHAT'S DOLLARDOGDAY??!!!!! anybody wanna go?”
7. Mrs. Ellenbogen said... on May 14, 2008 at 12:34PM
“I think you should also put in to stop by the Mutter Museum and say hi to The Soap Lady!!”
8. Sing out Louise said... on May 14, 2008 at 10:32AM
“Get one degree closer to Kevin Bacon by enrolling in a flute lesson at Settlement Music School at its original branch in South Philly on Queen Street -- where Kevin took lessons as a tot. For that matter, study any kind of instrument there, then ask to see the city skyline from the rooftop--best view of the city in town. ”
9. Rich Poorman said... on May 14, 2008 at 04:43PM
“Given your city's murder rate, perhaps you should re-write the headline . . . or was that a Freudian slip?”
10. Terry said... on May 14, 2008 at 11:51AM
“Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy a play at the Allens Lane Theater in Mt Airy.”
11. stus said... on May 14, 2008 at 09:43PM
“Flame an idiot out of towner on this site.”
12. Concerned said... on May 14, 2008 at 02:03PM
“Jumping off the rocks at Devil's Pool is not only dangerous, but illegal. Swimming is not permitted in the Wissahickon. The shallowness of the water is dangerously low. Several years ago, a man was paralyzed jumping in this area. It took emergency services an extended amount of time attempting to extricate him from the area. (no easy access) ”
13. Big Laur said... on May 14, 2008 at 06:38AM
“You forgot to mention - the sprints down the wall in Manayunk and the best Sunday Funday ever - the Manayunk Bike Race!!”
14. A Nonnie Mouse said... on May 15, 2008 at 10:57AM
“103 things for Philly hipsters to do before they die. God forbid you should attend one of the many, many theatrical events here in Philly. Did you know that the Walnut Street Theatre IS the oldest theatre in America? Or what about seeing the ballet or opera at the Academy of Music? Or get $10 tickets to see one of the greatest orchestras in the world. Or how about seeing the Barnes Foundation in its original home before moving to the Parkway. And you mention NOTHING about Philadelphia's historic spots. Great job, PW. You care more about getting trashed and going to greasy spoons instead of promoting the things that really matter.”
15. wissahickoner said... on May 15, 2008 at 05:58PM
“There are plenty of people swimming in the Wissahickon. And there are plenty of places where the water is waist high or higher. Just don't be stupid and dive in, you WILL injure yourself, and possibly die or be paralyzed.”
16. Shaggy said... on May 30, 2008 at 01:03PM
“Come play capture the flag with us every weekend! Sat. @ Clark Park 1-4pm. Sun. @ Allen;s Lane Art Center 2-5pm. Thurs. @ Starr garden 3-5pm. Wayfinder Experience Philly!”