Tell me about Philly - Page 2

skitzo444 · #11 07-09-2007, 03:36 PM

The guy wants to here about Philly not AC.

In Philadelphia you can get soft pretzels, cheese steaks, see the liberty bell.

Oh and you will probably get shot. Happens all the time.

4_2_it · #12 07-09-2007, 03:40 PM

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The guy wants to here about Philly not AC.

In Philadelphia you can get soft pretzels, cheese steaks, see the liberty bell.

Oh and you will probably get shot. Happens all the time.

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Okay, so you've handled his 1st hour in town, we are helping with the rest of his trip.

mxp2004 · #13 07-09-2007, 03:49 PM

I don't think traffic would be too bad any time you go, even on a Friday afternoon. I left for AC last Friday at around 5 p.m. from Delaware County (which is south of Philly), and I still made it in under 1.5 hours. If you're driving from Philadelphia, it will be a little slow on the Jersey side until you hit the AC Expressway, but then it should be smooth sailing.

I wouldn't expect any traffic if you go on a weeknight after your business day is through. It is no more than an hour to an hour and fifteen minute drive without traffic. Also, there are some good tournies in AC that start at 7 p.m. on weeknights.

Finally, there used to be some good bus deals from Philadelphia to AC that included decent comps and service directly to a casino so that you don't have to hassle with transportation from the AC train station. Check with the concierge at your hotel in Philadelphia. I'll bet he or she can help.

ClubChamp04 · #14 07-09-2007, 03:52 PM

Seriously, Philly is the biggest shithole I've ever been to. You definitely don't want to be around the wrong places there. The traffic is a nightmare so forget about trying to drive to AC during rush hour.

I have a cute little traffic story from my last trip....coming back from AC and getting ready to cross the B.Franklin bridge, try to picture that turn right before the toll booth where you can't see around the corner. So traffic is flowing about 60 and I'm in the left lane, as soon as I turn the corner there is a car PARKED in the left lane. I slam on the brakes and fishtail into another lane as did everyone else and then the retarded asian driver takes the car out of park and slowly drives the car across traffic(nearly killing more people) and goes to park off the right shoulder of the road. I was raging and tried to get over there(bad things were going to happen if I did) but traffic was so heavy I couldn't get across(prob a good thing). It's just mind boggling hpow stupid people can be. Asian women drivers tend to be among the worst too, I avoid them like the plague.

Homer · #15 07-09-2007, 03:54 PM

Just drive to AC, forget the train. Traffic is not as bad as people are making it out to be.

mxp2004 · #16 07-09-2007, 04:06 PM

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Seriously, Philly is the biggest shithole I've ever been to. You definitely don't want to be around the wrong places there. The traffic is a nightmare so forget about trying to drive to AC during rush hour.

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You have no idea what you are talking about. Center City (including the Rittenhouse Square area, Society Hill, Old City, and the historic area) are all very safe to be walking around any time of the day or night. The city also has some awesome restaurants and bars that are more affordable than in most of the large cities in the country.

As for traffic, the usual rush hour/weekend push might add 10 to 15 minutes at most to a drive down to the shore. Without question, you can expect to avoid any kind of tie-up on the roads that would make driving an unreasonable alternative.

All in all, there are a lot worse places to be when traveling, whether on business or for pleasure.

ClubChamp04 · #17 07-09-2007, 04:09 PM

I've been to a lot of cities my opinion is that Philly is the biggest shithole, you may think otherwise and that's fine. Of course there are some nice places to visit downtown but for the most part it's a dump. Highest murder rate in the country.

MediaPA · #18 07-09-2007, 04:12 PM

Philly sucks. there are some positives. it doesn't take long to see them all. Traffic is not that bad compared to other East Coast cities (provided you can avoid the expressway).

NatasNJ · #19 07-09-2007, 04:15 PM

The reason the traffic is so bad is SHORE traffic. Everyone and their mother leaves for the shore and the AC expressway becomes a parking lot. A normal 70 minute drive will be closer to 100 minutes minimum. Maybe add another 20 minutes. Not horrible but a pain. Factor in general rush hour traffic and it is just a mess.

Mandor_TFL · #20 07-09-2007, 04:16 PM

As far as your best poker action in AC its generally at the Borgata which has 80+ tables daily tournies and the most action. Also the nicest casino in AC. Always 1/2 (5-20 tables) 2/5 NL (2-10 tables), 5/10 NL ( lotta weekdays too ) 10/25 NL on weekends. Always 2-4 3-6 10-20 limit, usually 6-12 and 20-40. Weekends limit gets higher 40-80 all the time not sure what the highest regular game is. Some omaha some stud. No jackpot. Play with Borgata card and get 1 dollar an hour comps.