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Donovan McNabb's Weekend With The Guys
Old City hotspots, the new Lincoln Financial Field and Citizens Bank Park, the Liberty Bell, all topped off with the obligatory late-night cheesesteak run
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Donovan McNabb, #5
Photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC
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Location:
Center City Philadelphia and its great neighborhoods
Transportation:
On foot or in a taxi
Duration:
Two nights and two days
Donovan McNabb's Weekend With The Guys is the perfect weekend getaway of sports, culture, food and drink with the guys. You’ll be venturing into Old City hotspots, hitting up the new Lincoln Financial Field and Citizens Bank Park, taking in historic sites like the Liberty Bell, and topping it all off with the obligatory late-night cheesesteak run.
For two nights and two days, you’ll be cruising through center city and all its glory by foot or taxi. Visit McNabb’s favorite spots and coolest hangouts. This tour offers the insider tip on the “it” places in Philadelphia according to our own Eagles Quarterback!
Night One
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Loews Philadelphia Hotel
Photo courtesy of Loews Philadelphia
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Check into the Loews Philadelphia Hotel, and head right to the 33rd floor, where you’ll get an awesome view of City Hall.
Once you’re settled, hail a cab to Old City, just a few blocks east, for dinner. There are plenty of spots to choose from here, but be warned: If it’s the weekend, you’ll need to make reservations. Old City is one happening neighborhood.
If you’re up for some after-dinner drinks, stop by 32° on 2nd Street, and get ready to party.
Day One
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Lincoln Financial Field
Photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC
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It’s a given: Every weekend with the guys must include a sporting event.
Lucky for you, Philadelphia has nine professional teams. If you’re here in fall or winter, plan on checking out my guys, the Eagles, at the new Lincoln Financial Field.
If it’s spring or summer, snag tickets for a Phillies game at Citizens Bank Park, another brand new spot. And, don’t forget the Sixers (basketball), Flyers (hockey), Kixx (indoor soccer), Soul (arena football) and other teams that play in South Philly at the Wachovia Center and Wachovia Spectrum, home to the Rocky and Dr. J statues. Now that’s a photo op you don’t want to miss.
NIght Two
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Cuba Libre
Photo by G. Widman for GPTMC
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Time to head back to my favorite neighborhood, Old City, to refuel. There’s no better place to do that than at Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar. Not only will you feel like you’re in Old Havana (or on an amazing movie set), but you’ll eat in high Cuban style, feasting on authentic dishes such as empanadas, black bean hummus and ropa vieja.
On weekend evenings, stick around for the salsa dancing show. Then, continue the night a few blocks away at World Fusion. And, if (or should I say when?) the late-night munchies hit, remember that the city’s rival cheesesteak joints (Pat’s King of Steaks and Geno’s) are open 24/7.
Day Two
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The Liberty Bell Center
Photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC
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Reserve your second day in town for checking out some classic Philly icons.
Of course, no trip to the city is complete without a stop at the Liberty Bell Center. Seeing the Bell in its new home is a real treat — one sure to leave you feeling patriotic.
Your next stop is uptown, and it’s at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where you can (and should) run up the steps Rocky Balboa-style. Then, head inside to see one of the most amazing art collections in the world.
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