R & R's pick:Hop on the Bolt Bus for approximately $14 each way and arrive 2-hours later to Philadelphia. This bus even has Wi Fi so you can play hooky and go on a school (work) day.
There is lots to do on Philly but here are our top picks:
1. Magic Gardens (left picture) is a folk art environment, gallery space, and nonprofit organization that showcases the work of mosaicist Isaiah Zagar. The Magic Gardens includes a fully mosaiced indoor gallery and a massive outdoor labyrinthine mosaic sculpture. The installation, primarily consisting of found objects and contributions from the community, covers half a city block with myriads of tile, texture, and color.
2. Check out the Liberty Bell located in Independence National Historic Park. This famous bell, cast in England, was rung for the first time in 1776, on the occasion of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. Beginning in the late 1800s, the Liberty Bell traveled around the country. It reminded Americans of their earlier days when they fought and worked together for independence. In 1915, the bell made its last trip and came home to Philadelphia.
3. Philadelphia Museum of Art has one of the largest art collections in the United States, with some 300,000 exhibits, many of them presented by various foundations.
4. Hang in South Street (pictures above). Grab a Philly cheesesteak at Jim’s and then get dessert at The Chef’s Market. Then check out the 300 shops and head back to NYC.
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