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Nov 3, 2007 | 4:06 pm

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Originally Posted by france usa

I will be connecting on my way back to Paris ( mid nov) in PHL, landing at 3:47PM from EWR and connecting at 8:45PM to CDG.

Reading from this post, I assume I can get on the train, then stay maybe 2-2hrs 1/2 ? Say, 5PM in the city, and get back to airport at 7PM - In which case, what would you advise me to visit during this very short time ? we are French and have never been to PHL ( I have seen Liberty bell but that was like 12 years ago and don't remember much of it ...).And those two hours , even short, will always be better than an airport lounge ! Thanks for any tip,

FRanceUSA

Most tourist places will probably be closed or closing about the time you get there. Also if you will be arriving on a weekday ie Mo-Fr this is the busy rush hour time in Phila and the trains will be crowded, the streets will be crowded and the sidewalks will be crowded and everything will be extra crowded in Nov and Dec. Honestly I wish I had some nicer ideas for you.

MisterNice

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