As one of the most historically significant cities in the United States, Philadelphia naturally attracts many visitors. In addition to its many iconic American landmarks, the City of Brotherly Love boasts a delicious restaurant scene and several impressive art museums.But with many tourists come many travel mistakes. We asked Philly locals to share some of the common faux pas they’ve observed, and they eagerly obliged.AdvertisementFrom going to the wrong place for cheesesteaks to opting to take a car in famously walkable areas, here are 12 mistakes tourists often make while visiting Philadelphia ― and some advice for avoiding these errors during your travels.Not taking advantage of the walkability“Philadelphia is an extremely walkable city. If you’re willing to walk a bit, so many of the major sites can be found within walking distance. Most of the time, you might not have to rely on ride-shares or public transit.” ― Camille M. Mola, blogger at Positive Publicity“As a self-proclaimed shoe junkie, they matter. Philly is extremely walkable and the right shoes matter. People have stated to me previously that they didn’t realize how much walking they would do and weren’t prepared.” ― TomikaTalks, creator of Life in PumpsGoing to the wrong place for cheesesteaks“The No. 1 common mistake made is where to buy a cheesesteak. I always say ask a local or read a blog that covers local things. If you see the line is filled with tourists, run. Pat’s King of Steaks, Geno’s Steaks and Jim’s Steaks (recently burned down) are great for nostalgic pics, but the best steaks are found at Ishkabibble’s (I prefer the chicken with spinach), Dalessandro’s (cash only), Leo’s Steak Shop or Delco Steaks (both in the county). Truthfully, you can grab one in variou …
12 Mistakes Tourists Make While Visiting In Philadelphia
