Really disappointing experience at Red Bank Battlefield. We were loading heavy items and parked…read morebriefly in the area where we've always unloaded for years. My family has been coming here for about 25 years, and we've unloaded heavy things in that same general area many times without issue. Instead of a simple warning or asking us to move, we were immediately given a parking ticket for being on the grass. If the rules have changed or this is now being enforced differently, basic courtesy would be to communicate that first. What made it worse was how the situation was handled. Matt was extremely rude, unprofessional, and unnecessarily confrontational. Longtime visitors shouldn't be treated like that, especially when simply loading/unloading heavy items. Very disappointing experience at a place we've supported and visited for decades.

Really wonderful experience at Red Bank park with my Luke's Place friends looking at the historical…read moreartifacts, going for a nice walk around, going up and down the steps, having a nice picnic lunch, seeing the butterflies, watching the ships go by throwing stones in the water going on the playground, and doing yoga as my personal favorite.

BLUF: An eclectic mix of abandoned buildings, new construction, restored historical structures and…read moreparks along the Delaware River. Very minimal Navy presence but various companies, some in the shipbuilding industry, occupy space among the 1,200 acres. At its height during WWII, 40,000 people worked at The Navy Yard in Philadelphia both building and repairing ships. However, in 1995 the yard closed as an official Navy base. There is still a tiny Navy presence today and even still some ship building/repairing/demobilization companies on site but it seems to be a shell of its former self. My husband and I enjoyed exploring on bikes for over an hour. There is a really nice bike path along the Delaware River. Also, the streets, at least on a holiday weekend, were almost abandoned so we enjoyed biking without worrying about vehicular traffic. The Navy Yard still has a ghost fleet but except two Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruisers, CG-58 USS Philippine Sea and CG-60 USS Normandy, we couldn't get a clear view of any of them. I believe there are a handful of other cruisers moored behind one or more of the Rhoads Industries buildings. The highlight for me was the historic architecture. While many buildings are dilapidated, some are beautifully restored. I also enjoyed getting a close view of a few dry docks and one of the slipways that has been converted, in part to sports courts. URBN, the parent company for Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie and Free People is headquarters here. There are various other businesses too but except for some the ship-related businesses and a medical office, they all seem to have a small presence. The Navy's presence includes Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) and the Navy police to keep it all secure and safe. I was hoping to find dining and shopping at The Navy Yard but that doesn't really exist. URBN has a food court and there are about three other places where you might find food. Instead, I thoroughly enjoyed the history and architecture and I'm looking forward to learning more about this site. While a trip through the Navy Yard might not be interesting to everyone one, I thought it was fascinating.

Ran a 5k here for St Patrick's day and it is a beautiful area! Very clean and people are super…read morefriendly. We stopped by the fire house after the race and picked up a shirt to support local firefighters! Looking forward to next year :)

Fort Mifflin or originally Fort Island Battery or Mud Island Fort was commissioned in 1771 but did…read morenot actually get completed until 1775(6). The fort eventually was named for General Thomas Mifflin, who later became governor of Pennsylvania and was known for standing up against Virginia slave catchers even though he was quite squirrly while Governor. From the website: "The Americans had secured a British built fortification, sitting on Mud Island, just below the city and across the river from New Jersey's Fort Mercer in 1775. By the fall of 1777 approximately 200 men were garrisoned at this fort, now known as Fort Mifflin, charged with the duty of holding the British off "to the last extremity" so that Washington and his exhausted army could successfully move into winter quarters. It was here, on the frozen, marshy ground within the walls of a stone and wood fort, the American Revolution produced a shining moment. Cold, ill and starving, the young garrison of (now) 400 men at Fort Mifflin refused to give up. The valiant efforts of the men at Fort Mifflin held the mighty British Navy at bay providing Washington and his troops time to arrive safely at Valley Forge where they shaped a strong and confident army. This battle escalated into the greatest bombardment of the American Revolution and one that many say changed the course of American history. For nearly six weeks in the fall of 1777, American troops in Fort Mifflin and Fort Mercer frustrated British naval attempts to re-supply their occupying forces in Philadelphia. Early in the morning on November 10, 1777, the British took definitive action to reach Philadelphia via the Delaware. Daybreak brought a rain of cannon fire upon Fort Mifflin beginning the largest bombardment of the Revolutionary War. Under the direction of French Major Francois de Fleury, an engineer and tireless worker, the Americans worked each night to repair the damage of the day. On November 15th, finally clear after days of rain and high tides, the British sailed the Vigilant and the Fury, with nineteen cannon up the back channel to the west of Fort Mifflin. In the main channel of the Delaware three ships armed with 158 cannon anchored directly offshore of the fort, while to the east three additional ships armed with 51 cannon completed the naval assault. Against this show of force, Fort Mifflin could respond with only ten cannon. It was reported that during one hour, 1000 cannon balls were fired at the fort. As the battle progressed, British Marines climbed to the crow's nest of the Vigilant and threw hand grenades at the soldiers in the fort. Exhausted, cold and out of ammunition, Major Simeon Thayer evacuated Fort Mifflin's garrison to Fort Mercer with muffled oars after nightfall on November 15. Forty men remained at the fort and set fire to what was left before making their way across the Delaware to join their comrades. They crossed to New Jersey around midnight leaving Fort Mifflin ablaze, but the flag still flying." Summary of importance: During the American Revolutionary War, the British Army bombarded and captured the fort as part of their conquest of Philadelphia in autumn 1777. The United States Army began to rebuild the fort in 1794 and continued to garrison and build on the site through the 19th century. It housed prisoners during the Civil War. If you go: Finding the fort itself isn't terribly difficult. It's very close to 95 and then you just snake along the outer perimeter of PHL airport. It will almost feel like you're about to enter into some kind of secure area where you'll be met by police, keep going, it's worth it. Eventually you make a left turn at an almost unmarked road which takes you to the fort. Parking is on a small stone/gravel lot that has room for twenty or so cars. We went in September on the Smithsonian Free Museum Day. Sign up on their site, pick a museum and you're good for free access for two people. I had three with me and I was expecting to have to a pay for my third except the dude behind the register just waived me on and said don't worry about it. Pretty much if you had the paper for the free day, everyone was free regardless of group size. Note that if you have time, Bartram's Gardens and Heinz Wildlife Refuge are both only a few minutes away. Each place is an excellent B-List stop that is worth a visit. The fort is open to the public from March through Mid-December, Wednesday-Sunday 10am-4pm. General Admission Fees: Adults - $8 Seniors - $6 Children (6 to 12) and Veterans - $4 Children 5 years and younger - Free Special Event Admission - Living History Events Adults - $10 Seniors - $8 Children (6 to 12) and Veterans - $6 Children 5 years and younger - Free Cash is preferred but credit/debit is accepted. www.google.com/maps/place/Fort+Mifflin/@39.8753727,-75.2134089,187m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x691c8731535a4633!8m2!3d39.8751747!4d-75.2131962?hl=en

Couldn't pass on this historical Fort tour while visiting PA. The staff were very friendly, very…read moreknowledgeable and even told us stories of apparitions and spirits walking the grounds. The gates of the fort are original from the late 1700's as well as a bunch of restored artifacts like the original cannon balls in the office

Stopped by in the afternoon while visiting the museum nearby, and it's a nice, charming spot. The…read moreplayground looks awesome - lots of interesting structures that I think the kids would have a blast with. Nice view of the water there too, some gazebos and such, which is pretty nice. I'm reading something about a market too... that sounds pretty awesome, may have to check it out when it's open again!

The South Asian Market is a good time in FDR Park!…read more There are vendors selling clothes..Boba Tea and Asian Foods! There are plenty vendors and the prices and reasonable! The smells make everything so inviting and it was great to sample many items! The foods reminded me of my time in Thailand and the flavor profiles were dead on! It was a good time and I will definitely return to sample more food.

SO COOL!! So much history here it's amazing to see. I was…read moreable to take our wedding photos here and I'll post them so you can see how amazing of a backdrop it is!! Totally recommend

One of the things I never realized until I left Philadelphia was the sheer mass of historical…read moreplaces and artifacts I was surrounded by. There are so many places that are important to understanding where we came from that some end up becoming obscure, unknown, sometimes demolished in the name of progress. Then there are those that are saved from that fate, usually by passionate historians and community members who lobby to save the place from being destroyed. In the case of the Lazaretto Quarantine Station and Hospital, they succeeded - just barely. It is a success story worthy of a Hallmark special. The Lazaretto Quarantine Station and Hospital was the first of its kind, built and put into service after the Fever of 1793 swept through Philadelphia, killing 25% of the city's residents. This Quarantine station was built by the City of Philadelphia, long before the Federal Government became interested in such matters, because of the devastation of 1793. The Station served as a first point of entry for ships coming from abroad, where passengers were screened for contagious diseases and either held until their health was assured, turned away or let pass. It, along with the more famous Ellis Island, served as a major portal for immigrants coming to the United States for over one hundred years. It ceased being an immigration point in 1895, after which it was used as a port for seaplanes, an athletic club, and for many years after that, an abandoned property. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, which gave it some protection. It was the threat of demolition that saved it, when a group of citizens and historians worked with Tinicum Township and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to restore the property. It is now home to Tinicum Townships' government offices. Walking around the building, still being restored, it's breathtaking. The long porch facing the river is stunning, the rooms all being carefully preserved while being updated with modern conveniences. I love that this has been done and love that it will continue to serve the residents of the Commonwealth, not from infectious disease, but serving as a place where they might get a building permit, enact ordinances, meet on issues concerning their community. Call this one a win for history.

This is a sight to see, hidden in The Navy Yards. This massive abandoned building has its entire…read morebasement flooded. Who lives there now you ask? Beautiful goldfish! Check out the outdoor stairwell and you too can see the fish enjoying their day. No signs. No directions. No further hints. Seek it out and see nature thrive in an unlikely place! Life is good with LIFE!

If you have been wondering or thinking about a Segway Tour...Do It! I was anxious (reference one…read moreof those pics of me..lol); excited and I couldn't wait to learn how to use this machine to explore some of the Mural Arts on the City! Our instructor/guide D was very patient and insightful guide as he explained the history of the Mural Arts program in Philadelphia! Our tour started from Columbus Blvd and went through Northern Liberties and Chinatown! I was nervous to go in the streets in the beginning, but once I got my confidence I was enjoying the tour as well as the ease the we went through the neighborhoods! The tour was great and I am now hooked on Segways..I will be exploring Segway Tours when I travel in other cities or countries! Great job Philly Tour Hub!

Booked a 4 hour private tour, Adam was our tour guide. The…read moretransportation was clean and comfortable. The tour was outstanding, all the major highlights of the city. We were able to stop along the way for coffee and at several sites for a closer look. Adam has vast knowledge of the area and historical sites and was an excellent story teller. I would highly recommend paying a extra for the private tour.

Yesterday was the 15th annual Hands on New York Day involving more than 5000 volunteers working on…read moreprojects all around the city. Together we raised more than $130,000 -- fantastic! You can check out their website for more details. My project was at Prospect Park and involved improving the path along the route emanating from the main entrance. This involved garbage collection, edging, soil collection, mulching, and so forth. It was a chance to get down and dirty and help beautify one of New York's greatest landmarks. The enthusiasm and turnout was high, and we got a lot of work done in a short period of time. Everything culminated in a personal thank you from the Brooklyn Borough President himself, Marty Markowitz. It always feels good to part of a big effort that can effectuate change. I was glad I could give back a little bit. Highly recommend and encourage everyone living here to look into to doing it next year!

Nice to be back home. A glorious view of Philly on this…read moremight bridge . Thanks to all that built and maintain it. Very grateful!

Opened in 1973, this toll-free steel double decker bridge has 3 lanes in each direction and links…read morePHL airport with the city of Philadelphia. It's also the last crossing over the Schuykill River. Views of the city skyline are good heading northbound out of the airport.