2008 Philadelphia Regional!

[Ashley Weed]

Originally Posted by Sgraff_SRHS06

Since when did D&B decide to open to all ages?? (This is a serious question.) If I could volunteer, I would, but since classes will eat up my college experience then, it's out of the cards. But let's throw in the mandatory hooters trip for any team that wants to do it. Let's face it, we robonerds need a little "hoot me up" on our games.

Philly has two D&B's, and both always have little kids in them. Perhaps you just have to have an adult with you? I take my sister/brothers in-law a lot and they are only 6-14.

Philly doesn't actually have a Hooters in the city. There is one in NE Philly and one in KoP if teams are staying in that area.

[DUCKIE]

Maybe it's just me, but for a nice chicken cheesesteak and regular cheesesteaks, I recommend a little place right next to the Franklin Institute on the corner of N21st and Race St. (Visible from F.I. parking garage entrance) I don't remember the name of the place, but every time I go up to the Franklin Institute that is where we stop.
PS-They like you to order before getting a table when the place is hopping (which it has been every time I go) so I just get it to go most of the time.

If you go down to Old City to see the liberty bell (no ticket needed), or Independence Hall (free tickets available at visitors center -but you might not need them in March-), there is a buffet inside the Bourse bldg. opposite the Liberty Bell Center. Pick what you want and pay by the pound. Not a ton of seating though.

[Micah Siegel]

Originally Posted by Ashley Weed

If you choose to stay in Center City, or outside of University City and want to use public transportation; I recommend only using regional rail (which is available downtown). With students, I would not recommend the subway, I don't even take the subway.

Ashley is referring to the SEPTA here. For you out-of-towners, Septa is the regional rail system, and one of the main stops on most of the lines is the 30th street station, which is just a few minutes walk from the regional. You can stay almost anywhere that's near a septa stop http://www.septa.org/maps/click_map.html and if your line goes to 30th street station, you're "good to go." Incidentally, 30th street station is also a good place to go for lunch as it has a pretty good selection of take-away and fast food in its eatery area. Team 708 is excited to see you all in Philly!

[WaterFreak]

Philly is a very diverse town with plenty to do & see.

Reference the above for the public transportation map, you can get anywhere in the city without a lot of trouble. The subway (either the Broad St. or Market Frankford L lines) are NOT horrible, so long as you get off at the proper places.

In terms of opinions on food, as you have seen, everyone has an opinion.

Truth is that Pat's & Geno's are considered the cornerstone of the cheesesteak business (one of the was involved in a Throwdown with Bobby Flay on the Food Network not too long ago).

Other food to enjoy that you can not get elsewhere, Philly pretzels & Tastycakes, neither should be missed by a first time Philly visitor.

There are MANY fine entertainment establishments & beverage locations, certainly eating while overlooking the river is nice. Additionally, right across the river is the Camden Aquarium & the USS New Jersey Battleship, but I would NOT venture elsewhere in Camden.

Hope ALL the visitors enjoy your stay. Feel free to post any other questions (I have lived in the area ALL my life and spent 5 years at Drexel as a student).

[Dominicano0519]

Additionally, right across the river is the Camden Aquarium & the USS New Jersey Battleship, but I would NOT venture elsewhee in Camden.

you can say that again i go to school at the camden campus of rutgers(right by the waterfront aquarium and the baseball park that part is nice but unless you know where your going don't venture into random parts of camden

[Lil' Lavery]

Sonny' s Cheesesteaks is another outstanding choice for Philly Cheesesteaks, and is much easier to reach via public transportation than Pat's and Geno's (located between 2nd and 3rd street on Market, a block from a subway stop).

[Danny McC]

There is a tasty mexican restaurant right off of the campus of U Penn. Best buritos around.

[Danny McC]

Ok now that New Jersey is over I guess I have to start posting on the Philadelphia thread. I am hoping than we will be able to have the same success that we did in Jersey at Philadelphia. I can't wait to see what Moe and Chuck put out this year. And I hope Moe brings me a cowbell button =). I am more excited about the competition than I am about my spring break, because the competition is during spring break. Best of luck to all teams that will be there. I am sure we will discuss more about the competition before than. And I forgot to mention I want to see what Royal Assault puts out there this year.

[Dominicano0519]

Originally Posted by TdorTheBnator

Ok now that New Jersey is over I guess I have to start posting on the Philadelphia thread. I am hoping than we will be able to have the same success that we did in Jersey at Philadelphia. I can't wait to see what Moe and Chuck put out this year. And I hope Moe brings me a cowbell button =). I am more excited about the competition than I am about my spring break, because the competition is during spring break. Best of luck to all teams that will be there. I am sure we will discuss more about the competition before than. And I forgot to mention I want to see what Royal Assault puts out there this year.

yeah if you guys put out the same type of results that regional is gonna be another tough one

you did amazing in NJ

[Danny McC]

Thanks man. So did you guys. Grats on the win. Now for the real question, hacky sack anyone?

[thefro526]

I can't wait to see what teams are gonna bring to Philly. Hopefully since we have gotten the last few bugs out of our robot we'll do better in Philly then we did in Jersey. I'll be watching the FLR, Chesapeake, and Pittsburgh videos late into the night to pre-scout lol.

[Danny McC]

A little under 18 days until the thursday of Philly. I am pretty excited. I need to go to another regional soon. I am going through withdrawl. J/K. But seriousl I am really stoked for this competition. Looks like it will be some pretty tough competition.

[Ashley Weed]

To any of those older folks out there.....

Without the social this year, is anyone looking to make plans?

[JesseK]

I'm trying to figure out plans. It's my g/f's birthday and aside from dinner I'm trying to figure out what to do for her. Can't make it too late of a night, but are there any good dance clubs in Philly close to Drexel?

[mastermind12]

Anyone going to webcast the Phili Regional or tape it?