Alatariel's Local Profile

Local expert in Philadelphia, London and London

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May 2008

21 Reviews View All

Race Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

3/5Average

“Celebration of Franklin”

Race St. boasts the memorial to Franklin 'Bolt of lightning' a statue of the great man that celebrates the one of the first scientific experiments in electricity - when Franklin famously (and foolish...Full review

N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

3/5Average

“Main Road in the Historical District”

Chances are, this will be where you start looking around Philadelphia's historical district. The only distinguishing feature of the road itself is the Independence Living History Centre. The centre i...Full review

E Washington Square, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

5/5Excellent

“Green Haven in the City”

This leafy park with many benches where you can take a well-earned break from sight-seeing, is just a few steps away from independence hall. It provides a perfect area of calm to eat a picnic lunch, o...Full review

Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

4/5Good

“The True Heart of Philadelphia”

Just a short walk from the Market East regional rail station, the bustling Reading Terminal Market is one of the best places to shop, eat or simply people watch in the whole city. With its wealth of e...Full review

S 4th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

4/5Good

“A Break from the Tourish Hustle and Bustle”

This side-street is the perfect break from the hustle and bustle of the attractions of the historical district. You can stop and get lunch - perhaps a local Philly Cheese Steak at Jim’s Steaks? For th...Full review

Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

4/5Good

“Starting Point for exploring Historic Philadelphia”

Market street is a good place to start your tour of historic Philly before heading to the main area of Chestnut street. The Independence Visitor centre can help you arrange your activities and help yo...Full review

S 5th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

4/5Good

“Home of the Philosophical Soceity”

Just a short walk from the overwhelming history of Chestnut street, where you can see Congress Hall and Independence Hall is S. 5th Street where you'll find a haven of quiet contemplation and thought...Full review

Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

5/5Excellent

“Historical Heart of the City”

Chestnut St. is arguably one of the most important historic sites in America. The main feature is Independence Hall, whose history needs little explanation here. The building that saw the creation and...Full review

N American Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

3/5Average

“Site of Christ Church”

This street in the heart of the historic district of Philadelphia contains Christ Church. Although less well known than many of Philadelphia's historic landmarks, this is where the American Colonial c...Full review

N 2nd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

4/5Good

“Start Exploring Historic Philly”

N. 2nd Street is a main thoroughfare of historic Philadelphia. Running parallel to the I-95 it is a great place to start exploring the historic district of the city. The street itself, busy with traff...Full review

Trafalgar Square, London, Greater London, England

4/5Good

“Mind the Pigeons!”

Probably one of the most famous open areas in the London, Trafalger Square is a top tourist spot. Just watch out for all the pigeons that live here. Nelson's column dominates the central area, but thi...Full review

Dials Court, Camden Town, Greater London, England

5/5Excellent

“Centre of the Seven Dials”

The Seven Dials refers to the seven streets that come of this central area. This part of London is not far from Covent garden and has the same laid-back quirky vibe, but is slightly less inhabited by...Full review

Oxford Street, London, Greater London, England

4/5Good

“Great High Street Shopping”

Oxford Street is the main shopping street in London, with hundreds of high street stores and designer emporiums. You will find the vast majority of large chain stores have a presence here, including d...Full review

St Martin's Lane, London, Greater London, England

4/5Good

“Quaint Shopping in the Theatre District”

St. Martin's Lane is in the heart of London's theatre district, in easy reach of Leicester square or Covent garden tube stations. The small pedestrian alleyways off St. Martins Lane area bibliophile's...Full review

Upper Street, Islington, Greater London, England

4/5Good

“Bars, Restaurants and Clubs”

Upper Street Islington is a bustling metropolitan area with lots of choices for eating or drinking. There are lots of little take-away places, with everything from fish and chips to freshly made Mexic...Full review

Picadilly Place, London, Greater London, England

4/5Good

“Historic Department Stores and Modern Offices”

Picadilly is bustling London shopping. The must-visit store is Fortnum and Masons at 181 Picadilly, which provides groceries for the Queen! The department store is a haven from the busy traffic outsid...Full review

Piccadilly Circus, London

4/5Good

“Busy London Hub”

Picadilly Circus is a hub of activity in the capital leading into the bustling shopping districts of Regent Street, Picadilly and Oxford Street. The skyline is dominated by tall glass-fronted building...Full review

Monmouth Street, Camden Town, Greater London, England

4/5Good

“Intriguing London Shopping”

Monmouth Street is just off the Convent Garden Market squares, and continues the local trend for exciting and unique shopping. There are many fascinating little stores and boutiques on monmouth street...Full review

Silk Street, London

4/5Good

“The Barbican Centre on Silk Street”

The main feature of silk street is the Barbican Centre. This is a major arts and cultural centrer in London. It contains many bars and restaurants as well as a large cinema complex. There's a large ar...Full review

Leicester Square, London

4/5Good

“Classy Cinemas and Casinos”

Leicester Square is a modern, vibrant social area in the heart of greater London. The Odeon cinema here is used for many glitzy red-carpet premières of big movies, so you might even spot some cel...Full review