The view from the Ben Franklin Bridge is unique. You can see up and down the Delaware and the cities of Philadelphia and Camden from high up. Besides hiking the bridge, we're taking the ferry from Philly to Camden, exploring olde city and Penn's Landing, then topping things off with pizza at Tacconelli's.
Starting at the Standard Tap (see link below) where parking for the day is usually no problem, we head through old city to Penn's Landing and the ferry to Camden. We'll take the 1pm ferry, cost $7 (one way or round trip) to Camden. In Camden waterfront we'll get a close look at the Battleship New Jersey, walk through an historic area of Camden, the beautiful Johnson Library, and Rutgers Camden, before heading back via the Ben Franklin Bridge. (it's possible to take the ferry back to Philly without additional cost, but you will miss a really nice bridge walk.) We'll find the log cabin and large piazza in Northern Liberties before driving to nearby Tacconelli's at 330pm. Tacconelli's opens at 4pm.
Tacconelli's, in most pizza aficionados opinion, has the best pizza in the area. Pizza's must be ordered ahead of time (you just can't walk in and expect to get served). So, you need to tell me by July 8, Thursday, 9am, in the COMMENT area when you RSVP if you plan to join us at Tacconelli's. I'll order half a pizza per person unless you want more. Big eaters can handle 6 pieces because the crust is thin. It's a byob, so you need to bring your own wine or beer.
Those who decide to join us at Tacconelli's after I place an order must call Tacconelli's to reserve a pizza under your own name for 4pm on Sunday. You never know, something might be available at 4pm.
The best pizza's are the white pizza's with tomatoes. Tastes like pizza with wonderful sauce and GARLIC - I can smell the garlic now! Then add one more topping. Toppings are great. Cost for pizza is $12 + $3 per topping. White pizza with tomatoes cost $15. With another tipping $18.
Remember, I'm must order the dough for pizza ahead of time. We can decide on specific toppings at the restaurant. I will order pizza for those who COMMENT is the RSVP area by 9am, Thursday. Tacconelli's only serves pizza; nothing else on the menu. If you want to drink, bring wine or beer. There's also a beer store across the street from The Standard Tap.
Google Map link to the starting point at Standard Tap, 2nd & Poplar, 19123
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Link to Tacconelli's: http://local.google.c...
To carpool from Hill House (201 W Evergreen, 19118) meet at 11am. Each carpooler chips in $2 at the start. Make sure to email me if you want to carpool. Here's a Google Map link to Hill House.
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Make sure to bring:
• Lots of water, I drink 1 liter per hour in warm weather
• Your camera
Two days before the event I usually email a weather update.
Have your event fee ready in dollar bills. No coins, doubloons, or 5's or 10"s. Thank you.
Please be aware of our group rating system. We need 5 stars ratings or no rating. http://www.hikingarou...
If you change your mind please change your RSVP. No-shows may be barred from my events. Email or call if you have a problem.
Refunds are not offered for this Meetup.
I was really looking forward to this hike; sorry I had to miss it. Hope there's another bridge crossing in the future!