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As a lifelong resident of the greater Philadelphia area, I think there is just as much to do and see here as just about any major city on the east coast. You can do any of the big ticket items in two or so days. If you've never been out east before, and you're going to be here for a week, I would definitely take the trip up to NYC and spend 2 days there (but be prepared to spend a lot). I would take public transportation just to avoid having to deal with the traffic of getting into or out of the city. We took the kids up to NYC last Summer and did the 9/11 memorial in the afternoon and Times Square at night. That included a ride on the subway to get from one to the other, which was also an experience.
This is actually a pretty good list of things to do in Philly: The 10 Most Essential Things To Do On Your (First) Visit to Philly
If the Phillies are in town that week, Citizens Bank Park is an awesome ballpark, especially when the team is doing well (which so far, they definitely are) and the stadium is full. There's also a pretty good beer scene both in the city and in the surrounding suburbs, so look into that if it's something that appeals to you.
This is actually a pretty good list of things to do in Philly: The 10 Most Essential Things To Do On Your (First) Visit to Philly
If the Phillies are in town that week, Citizens Bank Park is an awesome ballpark, especially when the team is doing well (which so far, they definitely are) and the stadium is full. There's also a pretty good beer scene both in the city and in the surrounding suburbs, so look into that if it's something that appeals to you.
