This is one of the coolest holiday light displays ever!! The family really goes all out!…read more The home is DRIPPING in lights, Clark is out front, as is the 1989 Ford Taurus family station wagon complete with the oversized Christmas tree they plucked right from the ground, roots and all! There's even the 1984 Chicago cop car with flashing lights! Of course, this scene wouldn't be complete without crazy Cousin Eddy and his RV!!! This is THEE coolest! He looks JUST like him and waves too! It's kind of unreal! The characters are actually made of latex and have been commissioned from an artist in California The family who owns the house, The Harbaughs', seem like the absolute sweetest! Their goal each of the past three years they've decorated is to fill the RV with Toys For Tots! The toys will specifically be given to the children at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, so if you visit, definitely bring one or a few! They don't need to be wrapped! There is also a donation box! Please give! The first year they collected donations they accumulated more than 4,000 toys! Last year that total topped out at 9,000 toys!! Cops are patrolling the street and directing traffic so it wasn't crazy at all! You can surely drive-by in your vehicle or if you feel safe, there's a cul-de-sac right behind the house with a clearly marked path! Usually, you can get up close and take photos IN the set but this year because of Covid there is a barrier. This infamous house, which gets lit on Thanksgiving and stays that way until New Years Day has gained much buzz! Even Clark, played by Chevy Chase, and Ellen, played by Beverly D'Angelo, sent the family a video shout out! Way cool! By the way, you're totally going to want to go home and rewatch this classic again! .

Long gone are the days where the fountain was a musical centerpiece of East Passyunk Ave. But I'm…read morefine with not being able to reminisce to some Sinatra so long as the Avenue has gained such a noteworthy centerpiece in its wake! While the old fountain still exists at the core, rather than fence it in they opened up the space and added welcoming tables and benches, and a take a book leave a book station. The end result is the perfect seasonal parklet that's perfectly fitting in the time of East Passyunk's restaurant renaissance, and you'll almost always see a few South Philly characters taking it all in. While the Fountain is always the perfect spot to kick back and relax to a good book, It also see's it's share of action including the Wednesday Farmer's Market, holiday activities once the fountain gets transformed into a "Christmas tree", and a dj/music station during all of East Passyunk Ave's street festivals.

Sitting there, in the sun, I was easily whisked away to Europe...in particular, Prague…read more.... So lovely, so peaceful. Gorgeous anchor and place to sit. Oh bella!

Climbing fifty stories isn't too bad…read more You don't have to be in tip-top shape to participate in this event, but it's probably a good idea to practice beforehand. In any case, it doesn't take too long to do all fifty floors. Most folks finished in less than ten minutes. There was quite a crowd; we even saw Mayor Nutter. All proceeds benefit the American Lung Association. Can't wait for 2011's Stair Climb!

This is a cool unique: where it's a giant paintbrush. It is located right in downtown Philadelphia…read moreover next to the art center. It's just one giant paint brush with one big glob paint it orange on the ground it's cool I like things like this so it's pretty awesome to look at

You have to stand really far back from this thing to see what it is. First time I saw it, I was…read moredriving down Broad Street, and it just looks like a big orange poop. Like... Seriously. Anyway, I get what they were trying to do, but most people I know regard it as the orange on Cherry and Broad Street. I guess that's cool anyway.

The MONA LISA OF FISHTOWN. A 'bald baby' JD Vance mural has…read morebe painted in Philly. Please notice the pupils. The artistry and skill. Neighbors say it took 12 hours. The bottom right of the mural reads "FUBARPAC." it has become a sudden tourist spot and landmark. Parking nearby. Wonderful to grab a bite to eat at the restaurant Sulimans. Bright and colorful mural. Such excitement for the city.

While visiting Philadelphia my family and I drove around in so many different murals. Philadelphia…read moreshe is filled with different girls and cool things to see it was a really nice city. So this one just has all the local flavor a nice little mural to check out

This giant stainless steel sculpture stands in the center of the fountain at the main entrance to…read morethe James A. Byrne Federal Courthouse. It is by artist David Von Schlegell and was installed in 1976. The artwork was commissioned as part of the Art-in-Architecture Program of the General Services Administration. You're no doubt familiar with the voyage of Ulysses and his wandering the Mediterranean Sea for over a decade. From the artist's statement, the design features diagonal lines to counter the verticality of the architecture. "In basic shape, Voyage of Ulysses resembles a sail, but it's appearance varies from the viewers perspectives. Hydraulic engineers assisted von Schlegell in producing dramatic effects with the water as it scampers against and through the sculpture." The water feature was not operating on this weekday for some reason but the photographs I saw do look impressive. Hopefully that's running when you're here. [Review 18293 overall - 589 in Pennsylvania - 1815 of 2022.]

Look, this is marking where Larry Fine spent part of bus life. It's a famous mural for that street…read more If you're in the area you have to check it out, right? !

I once read that there are two kinds of people in the world. Those that love the Three Stooges, and…read morethose who can't understand why the other half does. He was born on October 5, 1902 and was named Louis Feinberg. He became an entertainment immortal by the name of Larry Fine, and Wikipedia made me laugh when they described him as "being best known as the smartest member of ...The Three Stooges." I was strolling around Philadelphia a few years ago, when my jaw dropped in amazement! On a brick wall over Jon's Bar and Grill what did I see? How about a giant 17' X 37' mural of the great Larry Fine! Turns out he was born in Philadelphia, and the city decided to honor him with a mural. A first mural was dedicated in 1999. The current mural, which show's him playing his signature violin, was dedicated in 2006. The artist is David McShane. So if you're ever in Philadelphia, visit Jon's Bar and Grill. If weather permits, have a seat on the patio, and raise a glass to someone that will still be making people laugh 500 years down the road.