Okay, no smartazz comments about the Garden State... my new bride and I need something to do other than copulate for the 4 day 4th of July weekend... We're very new to the area and we need ideas as where we can go? We're on a budget so New York is out of the question, and we've already done that anyway... Philly is something we do every weekend anyway... so...Cape May? Ocean City? Poconos? Where do we see fireworks in Philly?
2006-06-27 07:40:41 · 8 answers · asked by eliasulmonte 3 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Philadelphia
OK....fireworks. Off of Route 168 (Black Horse Pike) near exit 3 of the NJ Turnpike, there is a Holiday Inn. Head that way, and turn off of 168 at the Wawa and drive towards the hotel. On your right, there's a 6 or 7 story hill...we used to call it Suicide Hill when we sled on it. I think they fenced off the top of it, but you can still climb up it and find yourself a spot to see the fieworks in Phillly...the Art Museum, the River and ones from the sports complex. You could also go the "easy" route and try to find a spot on Penn's Landing, but good luck finding a spot where you can see the fireworks without bumping into the dregs of society. You could also hit the Art Museum and go behind it, on the Kelly Drive side and look for the Water Works...it's usually a little calmer back there. I can't remember where the fireworks are being shot off from though, the museum or the river....maybe both though. Hit Philly2nite.com or something to find out. As for seeing them, unless you have a river view hotel room or have a friend with a roof deck, you're going to be stuck in a large crowd of people trying to see the fireworks...don't look for any romance there.
On the White Horse Pike in Somerdale is an italian restaraunt called Peppino's. You can't beat their food at all, and it's this little tiny place. It'd be a nice spot to go and be alone for a bit. Call em up for directions. The owners are the original ones and still even have their thick italian accents. The Chop House in Gibbsboro is very good too, but more $$$ than other places. Maybe you can even call the Chart House for the 4th. If the fireworks are on the river, you call now, are a good talker and drop the fact that you're a newlywed, just maybe they'll be nice and give you a spot close to the window. Good food in there too. It's right off of Delaware Ave.
Cape May is nice and shouldn't be too "resort-y" crowded like the rest of the beaches. Plus, you can take the Ferry down to Lewes, DE...I think it's only like a 90 minute trip and it's not very expensive at all. If you like to ride bikes, there is a 7 mile bike path that will take you to the beach from the ferry, although there are many more spots to stop off and get to the beach quicker. A lot of the paths look to be through the woods and some farms, not like along major roads or anything like that. You can drive onto the ferry too, and hit the DE beaches. Rehoboth is a beautiful little beach town and they have a boardwalk. The beaches are nice too. There are a lot of spots in Cape May too to run off into the brush and be alone to watch the sunset over the bay.
Ocean City can be fun but it's a very family resort type of town and it's bone dry. No bars and no liquor stores in the town...maybe something to consider. You should be able to get a house on short notice in Sea Isle, but it's a lot of the wife-beater, fake tan meathead type of crowd on the weekend. It's more of a frat party down there than a resort town.
Hmmm....Camping in the Pineys? Maybe LBI or a beach up that way?
Maybe...if you're up for the drive (like 2 or 3 hours) you could hit the Delaware River Water Gap. It's not like the Delaware River we know down here. It's beautiful up there and there are a lot of campsites and canoeing outfits. You really can't beat some of the veiws cruising down that river throught the valleys, but I'll bet the water is still pretty cold. There's a million spots to stop off, including some smaller islands that most people just float past. Bring a blanket, some lunch and a bottle of something and you could spend hours there.
Well, good luck finding something and congratulations!
2006-06-28 09:03:30 · answer #1 · answered by jdm 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
As a Cape May County resident, I suggest viewing fireworks for the Fourth at or near the Cape May/Lewes Ferry.
Stone Harbor/Avalon has a better show on the beach at 80th Street. Unfortunately trying to book rooms in this area is pricy and going to be a challenge. Try finding something "off shore" to stay.
Wildwood has fireworks show EVERY friday evening at 10:30 and the Boardwalk is entertaining - amusement piers, etc.
www.capemaycountyherald.com
2006-06-27 07:56:53 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your should go down the shore if you're in jersey i'd suggest North WIldwood.. in philly if you want to see the fireworks you can basically see them anywhere you are in philly that night but if you want a close up you should go down penn's landing or the franklin parkway (art mueseum).
2006-06-27 16:15:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wildwood is a good place to go. It's close to the beach and other tourist spots but still a smaller town. Have fun where ever you go!!
2006-06-27 07:46:01 · answer #4 · answered by Courtney 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not try The Suites at Hershey? see my review below ... I believe you can reserve a space w/o being in the timeshare...
2006-06-27 07:49:12 · answer #5 · answered by gww1911 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Atlantic City. You can gamble see shows and go to great buffets for dinner.
2006-06-27 07:45:44 · answer #6 · answered by rustyg99 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can do cape may or wildwood crest.. however, they book very quickly for the holidays, so you may not be able to find anything.
2006-06-27 07:45:30 · answer #7 · answered by Geltrude 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the "Pocanos" !
If that doesn't work, try "Ireland" !
2006-06-27 07:46:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋