Gogobot- Philly

There’s a reason Philadelphia earned the #6 spot on our list of Rising Stars for 2015: the land of cheesesteaks, brotherly love, and colonial history is more than just the collective result of its tourist-seeking efforts. In fact, right now it’s one of the coolest spots in the country. Take a walk down through narrow alleys to admire an impressive collection of street art, go for a bike ride along the waterfront (there are more than 60 bike share stations in the city), loosen your belt at one of the city’s newest restaurants, or pop into a beer garden for craft brews and live tunes. Need a little more direction? Here, Philly native Krystal shows us the best places for Trendsters to grab a (really hip) drink, while Timothy Churchill scouts out the best grub in the city for Foodies. Finally, Kevin Farrell puts the city’s mantra of “brotherly love” (wink wink, nudge nudge) to the test for the LGBT Tribe. Ready to visit? Book your Philadelphia hotel.  Philadelphia is street art central, and you’d be remiss if you didn’t spend some time exploring the many facets of this title, from the wall murals to the graffitied tracks. Best of all, the city’s Mural Arts Program offers guided tours.  Tweet us your best Philadelphia tips or send a postcard with the hashtag #gogoPhiladelphia and we’ll feature the best! Jim is a jetsetting two-time Pro and Guru in Philadelphia, where he shares insider tips on places to stay, eat, and play. Check out his review of the Simeone Foundation Museum, which houses classic automobiles and racing models. The twice-monthly driving demos are sure to impress serious aficionados and casual car fans alike.  One of the best classic car collections in the world! Every so often they actually take some of the cars out for a spin in the parking lot... Read the full review.