Comments on: Geek Weekend: Philadelphia, PA

By: Travel Guide and Philadelphia Travel Categories

Travel Guide and Philadelphia Travel Categories — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:21:39 +0000

[...] opportunities present themselves on a daily basis. One being when I read about CrunchGear’s GeekWeekend Philadelphia which reviewed some cool Philadelphia attractions as suggested by [...]

By: Caroline - Philadelphia Tourism

Caroline - Philadelphia Tourism — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:33:28 +0000

My apologies, Alex. I guess I meant “tourist-friendly” – but of course you are a welcoming and open group. That’s why you do what you do so well.

By: Joey

Joey — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:12:43 +0000

The Franklin usually has fun installations. Last time I was there I went to the “Real Pirates” exhibit and it was great. The hands-on learning stuff is kinda neat if you’re there but would be more fun for kids. However; the Star Trek exhibit IS at the Franklin so I’d check it out if you’re a geek.

By: Chris Overcash

Chris Overcash — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:26:42 +0000

Unfortunately, Cereality closed :(

I want to second Vic’s… fantastic sushi and a family run operation. Also right next door to Helium comedy club.

By: Alex Hillman

Alex Hillman — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:07:35 +0000

IndyHall isn’t visitor friendly? That couldn’t be more innacurate! Our entire purpose is to be a clubhouse for the Philly geek, tech, and creative scene. We love giving people tours, and encourage them to spend a day working along side some of the brightest people in the city.

And our new office is even bigger and more new faces show up every day, and it’s not uncommon for geek/web notables to be there.

Please, drop us a line and say hi!!

By: CrunchGear’s Geek Weekend: Philadelphia (TechCrunch) — Fresh Web News

CrunchGear’s Geek Weekend: Philadelphia (TechCrunch) — Fresh Web News — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 06:55:24 +0000

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By: Doug Stewart

Doug Stewart — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:06:46 +0000

For those geeks of a mechanical/military bent and willing to go a bit further afield, the USS New Jersey (http://ussnewjersey.org/)is right across the river from Penn’s Landing/Delaware Ave. and well worth a walk-through.

Also, in northern Montgomery County, just off the Willow Grove Naval Air Station is the Delaware Valley Historical Aircraft Association’s “Wings of Freedom” museum. (http://dvhaa.org/) They’ve a lot of cool military aircraft that has been preserved and/or restored, including a Messerschmitt ME-262 (the world’s first combat-tested jet-propelled fighter).

Both are well worth visiting.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:30:44 +0000

Your list is awesome, but I have to strongly disagree with National Mechanics. I love their schtick (cool food, nice atmosphere, interesting events, good music, etc.) but the execution is terrible. I’ve been there three times and each time the food was way overpriced for its mediocre quality and the service was downright terrible. All times I’ve went I was with friends (different groups each time) who work/have worked in the service industry so we’re not the kind of crew who treats servers in a way that would warrant the shitty attitudes we got.
On a more positive note, I agree with everything Helen said, a few comments up–especially Capogiros. They are hardcore about using local products and serving up high quality, delicious treats. Also, Nam Phuong is an amazing, cheap Viet place in South Philly and I love Tattoo’d Mom’s on South St, who serve their fries with a six-pack carrier full of condiments!

By: Jerome

Jerome — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:28:58 +0000

There are a ton of tech events in L.A. At BLANKSPACES here, we alone have already hosted StartUp Weekend, iPhone bootcamp, Social Media Club, Drinks 2.0, and just this week: Scrum Club. But aside from us, TwiistUp is in L.A., and so is MindShare and others.

By: Geekadelphia » Blog Archive » Crunchgear’s Ultimate Geek Weekend in Philadelphia

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:41:42 +0000

[...] boys over at Crunchgear (hey guys!) have an awesome list up detailing their ultimate Geek weekend in Philadelphia. It’s a part of their new series, where they show off sweet places around the country… [...]

By: Caroline - Philadelphia Tourism

Caroline - Philadelphia Tourism — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:24:41 +0000

I wouldn’t be a good tourism person if I didn’t mention the nearly 100 hotel packages on gophila.com/withlove. If you book your geeky weekend there, you get a special gift at check-in.

With Love,
Philadelphia
XOXO

By: Caroline - Philadelphia Tourism

Caroline - Philadelphia Tourism — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:16:46 +0000

MJ – absolutley! Crunchgear has a post on the Comcast Wall

http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/06/02/video-comcasts-2100-foot-hd-video-wall/

and who can forget getting “sworn in” as president at the National Constitution Center?

By: Caroline - Philadelphia Tourism

Caroline - Philadelphia Tourism — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:15:09 +0000

Owen – I’m super glad you mentioned this. I wanted to send Independents Hall, our co-working site, but it’s not exactly visitor-friendly. But it is awesome.

By: Caroline - Philadelphia Tourism

Caroline - Philadelphia Tourism — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:14:28 +0000

No way, dude! I saw Back to the Future last night. It was in color, I got no bug bites, and they had free soft pretzels. Heaven!

By: Helen

Helen — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:03:40 +0000

Other places to eat/fun stuff to do:

Tandoor India Restaurant !!!1! – The best indian food I’ve had, with a kicking buffet special. It’s a little hole in the wall restaurant with the same family working there for the last 20 years or so.
(Google Maps 104 40th St south, go into street view. One click left has a better shot of the sign.)

Monks Belgian Cafe – lots of interesting beers on tap. And great specials on mussels now and then. :)

Capogiro Gelateria – Fantastic Gelato and sorbets. A place I go to every time I come home.

I’ll second the Museum of Art, and if you’re a museum type person, there’s the Rodin museum, too. Also the University of Penn’s Archaeology and Anthropology museum is freaking geek heaven. They have some incredible exhibits there. If it hasn’t closed, the Natural history museum was a really fun one for kids, too.

By: Sean Blanda

Sean Blanda — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:31:06 +0000

I’m biased, but you can also check out http://www.technicallyphilly.com/events

By: Jon Bringhurst

Jon Bringhurst — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:30:13 +0000

I almost forgot about Rx, now you’ve made me take a trip this Saturday morning from Manayunk to West Philly. Damn you! ;)

By: Patrick

Patrick — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:00:18 +0000

…(please.)

By: Patrick

Patrick — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:59:57 +0000

This is great idea guys. If you ever want to do D.C. I’d be happy to help! Once you get a few cities under your belt, I expect an “aroundme” type app that helps me locate these places.

By: Ben

Ben — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:44:44 +0000

Great series!