How to Visit Philadelphia with an RV: Liberty, Cheesesteaks, and Rocky - Traveling Robert

We find an unusual RV Park in the middle of Philadelphia. We see many of the obligatory historic sites including a bucket list visit to the Independence Hall. We join long time viewer Rob, from South Philly, and he shows us his home town from his own perspective, including eating some authentic Philly cheesesteak. We also follow in Rocky Balboa's footsteps, literally and climb the steps of the Art Museum. We finally get a panoramic view of the city from the Liberty One Observation Deck.
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[@riverduck3]

Not only am I five years late to commenting, but I accidentally commented on the wrong video! 🤣 I love and appreciate your patriotism and love for America! I know that I'll never travel to Philadelphia, but to get to see these important historical sites via your video is a true blessing! God bless you and your loved ones always!

[@smokingweedcures]

For me Philly is the greatest city in Earth!!! Thanks for highlighting all the amazing things here.

[@buickinvicta288]

Great tour. Thanks Robert. We are grateful to have you as a citizen.

[@MarzanWorldwide]

Watching traveling Robert on Sunday morning is like going to a traveling church. Such positivity and hope.. Thank you Robert and May god bless you and yours always

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you so much. Enjoy

[@soonermom5082]

Can't tell you how much I loved your Philadelphia video. I'm a Revolutionary War nerd, and seeing Philadelphia and Boston are on my bucket list! Thank you!

[@TravelingRobert]

Oh Boston coming soon. I'm glad you liked it

[@LOSVIAJESDEELDER]

Philadelphia is a nice and very interesting city. Another great video people should not miss it

[@paulkrause6072]

I recently discovered Traveling Robert and his fabulous videos and music. Like him putting a sticker on each state he visits, I am going to post this comment on all the ones I watch! You da man, Robert!!

[@edwardpetersen4309]

I was born and raised in Philly. Thank you for making it look so beautiful. You are a master of this medium, Robert.

[@Dr.SalvatoreVinciguerra]

I appreciate you showing us the Italian Markert and Bakery. The food in Philadelphia looks delicious!

[@JUAN75001]

I enjoyed the whole video. Robert you saved me money because I felt the observatory was not that entertaning like the one in NYC. keep up the great work Robert

[@TravelingRobert]

It wasn't that great, at least it wasn't outrageously expensive

[@JUAN75001]

thank you for answering me. Take care Robert

[@renayvance-moser9434]

Old pine church is a beautiful piece of architecture and history.

[@allleygreen8093]

I miss running up and down those steps on my way to work. I couldn't resist it.

[@nellcovington4001]

Robert, thanks for bringing back great memories of our own tour of Philadelphia. Really glad you showed the inside of Independence Hall. We were there at a very busy time and did not have the time in our schedule to wait for the tour that we could get tickets for. Ah well, maybe next time, as you like to say. I really appreciate you saying that it is a great privilege to live in America. In this day of "hate America" thinking, it is good to know there are people who can still appreciate the freedoms and privileges we still have here. Love all your videos, but I think this one is now my favorite. Thanks!

[@TravelingRobert]

I am grateful every day that I live here and not in the place I was born. It wasn't an easy transition but I made it over the years. Our country isn't perfect but it is the best in the world.

[@riverduck3]

@@TravelingRobert

[@riverduck3]

👏

[@riverduck3]

It's my favorite too, for those very same reasons!

[@RobertoLopezstudyis]

I love Philadelphia! Thank you for showing us this beautiful video!

[@TravelingRobert]

Philadelphia was great. One of my favorite cities. Glad you liked the video

[@rickcarter2314]

Thank you Robert glad you’re an fellow American! Blessings

[@gardensofthegods]

Rick Carter Sorry to do this but it is one of my pet peeves and drives me crazy , so please forgive me : an fellow...NO ...its "a " fellow..not "an"...it would be AN american, AN ancient culture , an adorable kid.... can you hear the difference... "an" objective outlook ... you wouldn't say "a" objective outlook ...would you ? Only use " an" if the next word starts with a vowel : (in other words ) a, e, i, o, u For example : an apple, an elephant , an intern, an octopus, an unknown...hear it ? Use " a " if followed by a consonant... meaning those hard sounding letters. : b , c as in cat , d , f , g , h, j, k... For example : a baby, a cat , a dog , a french fry... do you say " an " french fry ?... probably not... it is a french fry ... do you say " an " milkshake ? Probably not... it is supposed to be a milkshake... how about chocolate chip cookie... do you say "an" chocolate chip cookie ?... it's supposed to be a chocolate chip cookie. I have a feeling that English IS actually your FIRST language... I'm not sure where you grew up but rarely do I see people using this... and I'm sorry but it just drives me crazy. I'm not trying to be mean I just want you to know how to speak properly because it might help you somewhere along the line whether it's a job interview or doing a presentation in front of important clients .

[@janicegaypowers3953]

Enjoyed your tour of the Italian area of Philadelphia. I’m a big fan of Italian food, especially pizza and spaghetti. Also enjoyed your Rocky Balboa impersonation and the wonderful buildings and history.❤️

[@clarashoe9504]

In 1979, my friends an I went to Philly. There was no building for the bell. We just walked up to it. I ran my hand over the bell. Times have changed. Remember friends, our first president was British. Darn right, we don't get the good bread, pizza,bagals,etc. It is the hard, yucky water down here. I miss the Brookly bread! It was baked in brick oven. Everyone shoud see the movie, Moonstruck! The constitution originally had written it it that slavery was illegal. Some southern states would not sign,unless it was taken out.

[@C-TOS]

Woke up this morning I found myself at home I turned up KZbin To watch TR once more.

[@paulaharshbarger9901]

Worship music

[@MartthaDeWolf]

Bless you for letting me travel with you and see things I would have never enjoyed 💕💕

[@greasytony9727]

Thx Robert. I worked in Philly for 10 years and my office was in the 45th floor of One Liberty. Center City during the week was always bustling. Geno’s is the best bc they don’t chop the steak into pieces. :).

[@gardensofthegods]

Dave B Jim's steaks used to be better than Pat's and Geno's back in the day... what I'm talking about early and mid 1980s ...Jim's were huge.. just simply loaded with everything and the best tasting. I'm talking about the Jim's Steaks that was over near St. Joe's University ,off of City Line Avenue... I don't know about the one over on South Street.

[@saharts]

Very nice Robert.

[@markfinley8921]

Awesome job on this video! Robert, I believe this video is one of your best. I particularly enjoyed the Liberty Bell, the art museum steps with the Rocky music, and South Philly with Pat's and Geno's famous Philly cheesesteak shops.

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you. I really enjoyed my short time there

[@SUBTT67]

Thanks Robert. From now on every time I look at the moon I have to check that it is really an old romantic moon instead of the Death Star.

[@jeffthanson]

Awesome episode! Very patriotic and historic! Now I want to go re-watch the movie "National Treasure" - thanks Robert!

[@TravelwithNJSteveandSue]

Welcome to our hometown. We love it here!

[@TravelingRobert]

Nice town for sure

[@dramaqueen3306]

I’m so happy I found you here on KZbin. I love this city and I can’t stop smiling while watching this video. Thank you Robert

[@crystalkittykat3581]

Too cute running up those steps! ❤️

[@QuadroNVS]

That view looking down the parkway is priceless....i know because I drive on it almost everyday

[@JesseSchulman]

Robert, we love the way you do you videos. The time-lapses, the voice overs, the music. Some of the best RV related videos on KZbin If you are ever looking for a quick stop on I-95 in NC, a good place to stop would be Smithfield for a meal, we are only 15 minutes from there! :)

[@bobstern7827]

Best video of Philly ever. Well done.

[@pedalpetter5865]

Again a great great video. Very informative. As always thank you for sharing. Safe travels. Volker

[@netposerx]

Viewer Rob is awesome. So cool he took ya'll around the city non-tourist style.

[@lindatann3955]

Loved watching this video. As a kid growing up in Ohio, and spending three years in Jersey we use to go to Philly quite a bit. I was introduced to a Philly Cheesesteak and no one else makes them better. The tour of Independance Hall, etc., brought back so many memories. Outstanding!!

[@peanutismint]

Cheers Robert! Philly is now officially on my list of road trip destinations when I move to the US next year!!

[@liz3131]

Great video! Love that one of your viewers to you around! That was great!

[@RVingwiththeMoracas]

Great job you captured the city very well. Good editing and music. Can't wait to see New York 😀

[@TerryB751]

Great travelogue Robert. I haven't been to Philly, I'll have to make it sometime. What always amazes me is when you look at the furniture in Independence Hall (around time 42:20) is how thin the furniture wood was made and especially the backrests. People must have been a lot lighter in those early years. I've noticed the same thing in old museum mansions and places like that where the furniture looks like it would barely hold together if anyone sat in it. Ben Franklin might have had a problem.

[@TravelingRobert]

I can see Ben having a problem, not to mention they were probably uncomfortable

[@irdiverdan]

Well Robert...you did it again..another great video...The "campground" was very..."picturesque" for sure...I loved the "Rockyesque" music at the art museum...and in particular, as another person not born here in the USA, I especially enjoyed and wholeheartedly echo your sentiment @ 43:16 concerning this country...very well said...excellent!!!

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you!

[@ralanis6]

Great video Robert and thanks for sharing. Looks like there are many places to add to our bucket list.

[@SUBTT67]

Thanks Robert. From now on every time I look at the moon I have to check that it is really an old romantic moon, not the Death Star.

[@guillermokey9149]

Great informative video like always safe travels Keep On Truckin

[@SocratesWS]

Howdy Robert,many thanks for sharing this very captivating and entertaining video on your visit to Philadelphia that I watched with great interest and relish.Another superproduction of yours which definitely made my day.Best wishes and cordial greetings from William in Bruges,Belgium,Europe

[@unclebob6728]

Nice job, Robert!

[@iiigraghu]

Nice to have Your latest publication - a few hours ago. Excellent..

[@richardmartinez2428]

Great video, I'm glad you were able to visit the historic sites and some old time favorite eating spots. I enjoy all of your travels.

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you! Philly was fun

[@my2cyl]

Another great video, thanks!

[@jrickgrimm10]

Wonderful video. Thank you so very much.

[@lauriej4597]

Wonderful video and so well narrated. 😀

[@vg5157]

Hi Robert ,this video belong to my top 5 videos of your channel ,nice job buddy ,really enjoy your work ,very instructive for me ,proud that you live here in Miami

[@ulrikej.faidt-berisford4892]

That was a really great vlog, I very much enjoyed this video. Thanks for taking us along!

[@TravelingRobert]

Thanks!

[@colinblake24]

Thank you, Robert. I truly enjoyed this vlog as well as all your others.

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you!

[@jamesfarnham1976]

Rocky 51 coming to a theater near you soon.

[@scottb1053]

Thanks Robert I enjoyed visiting Philly from my chair and I love how you find these great camping spots near downtown like the one in Chicago worked out great when I was there

[@TravelingRobert]

Glad you liked it

[@fade7755]

Drove right by my neighborhood, awesome! Yeah that section of Philadelphia (the RV park) is very industrial, but the rest of the city looks completely different!

[@TravelingRobert]

Philadelphia was awesome. We really liked it

[@kevincinnamontoast3669]

Is Geno working for Genos Steaks? Pat's and Genos are ranked nos.67 and 68 in the top 100 cheesesteaks. Melted wit? When ordering just say the cheese you want and wit(h) if you want fried onions . Sharp provolone with is how you order a cheesesteak with melted sharp provolone and onions.the cheese is always melted,never say "melted wit".

[@glennmschroeder]

love these videos cant wait till i can start traveling the states again.i will have to live out of my car as i am on ss.love the food and trailer parts of videos,safe travels robert.

[@debbiewerner7124]

Such a cool city. ❤

[@LindaWolfe20]

Thanks for the tour and you made it up them stairs with no heavy breathing lolo... Love the ice cream truck... safe travels...

[@TravelingRobert]

Thanks!

[@bob_atwestmi_fl_us7812]

Very well said, on our country and it being a privileged to live here. An RV park in a major city, who would have guessed. I will be watching to see what you buy for a new pickup. BTW, the way you handled all the setbacks with your tow vehicle is an inspiration. A very good example on how to deal with setback and stress in your life. Myself I seem to struggle with things like that when they go wrong and I can't control any of it.

[@janemartin1666]

2021- - -Robert is now the roving Ambassador for Winnebago...he drives a Black Colorado pulling a new loaner Minitini III....This summerss travel is the East coast...maybe as far north as Maine....

[@almamorales4158]

Very beautiful and historic city. Excellent video. Great tour. Safe travel and go ahead.>>>

[@claudionani3697]

Grande Roberto!!

[@kend3900]

Excellent vid!!

[@ricks.1318]

Really GREAT video, Robert ..... so well put together .... Some of the old history, and a view of the new as well :) :) :)

[@TravelingRobert]

Glad you liked it. It was a lot of fun for us

[@davesheilaswhatsnext4544]

Love this channel

[@evelynrobles5513]

Awesome video gracias 🙏🏼

[@magdalatiberias6767]

Awesome show 👍 🇺🇸

[@dstorage2198]

U gotta take the double decker bus tour around Philly- gives alot of great history you get to see the Worlds Fair ruins the original American Bandstand Theater- you also got to see the underground subway REAL COOL -great vid

[@lpgrunt]

Great tour Robert! You inspired us to add Philly to our list :-)

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you John. Philly is a great city. I recommend.

[@almamorales4158]

Very good video👍❤️🌎

[@ericramey6743]

Great video! We were parked at the end of the row closest to the rail road tracks.

[@gabelopez7100]

i been there i would love to go back again

[@vincedemo2752]

Kudos....very good video🖖

[@TravelingRobert]

Thanks!

[@humanresourcellcusa1969]

Good morning Mr Robert 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@MathieuFortier1]

Humm.. phillly cheese steak! As always, very cool video!

[@rayrosean2236]

That walk from city hall to the art museum or the other way around is further than it seems by the view.

[@rc1hobbies325]

Very nice video. Philly looks like a great place to visit. I need to go. It makes me think about my visit to DC, very patriotic. Thanks for the well done video, I enjoyed to entire video.

[@TravelingRobert]

Philly was great. Now one of my favorite cities for sure. Lots of history and "character"

[@sctmax]

Great video, being from Philly I need to take a staycation and see some of the great attractions the city has to offer.

[@TravelingRobert]

Thanks!

[@LateBrake54]

You were very lucky at the Liberty Bell. I have been there twice and the line was all the way out of the building and onto the sidewalk. I was shocked to see how empty it was. Looks like very early is it.

[@rockytop5654]

Hello Robert been watching for awhile decided to subscribe. Your vids give me some great ideas of where I would like to go and where I might not. Maybe our paths will cross some day Thank You.

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you. Hope to see you on the road

[@vagnersansao]

linda city,parabéns,from brasil

[@veroniquefaison]

My city of Brotherly Love ❤.

[@ElvisAndretti]

I just finished watching the video and you were in my building! My company is about three floors down from the observation deck. BTW: Steve’s Prince of Steaks across the street from Liberty Place makes the best cheesesteak in town.

[@TravelingRobert]

Loved Philly.

[@C-TOS]

Oh man, that scene at the Italian market bakery got me a bit tense, I watched Goodfellas last night and got me paranoid when they took you at the back, I thought they were going to whack you with a piece of bread. LMAO!

[@TravelingRobert]

That was hardcore, wasn't it. Good to have friends in all places.

[@C-TOS]

@@TravelingRobert I hear you, the best tour guides are local folks. Safe travels.

[@jasonbergeron6347]

Excellent Robert! I’m curious if the Italian market is where the older Rocky shopped for his restaurant. Hoping you would have found his restaurant while you were there. Great Vlog as always. Looking forward to NYC.

[@eric3o7]

Loved the video. I lived in the Roxborough-Manayunk neighborhood of Philadelphia for 4 years before moving to Kendall in Miami in 2014 and your tour brought back so many fun memories. Rob did an excellent job showing you around. Philadelphia really does need more then a day or 2 to explore. So much more to see. One thing I do have an issue with is Rob not stopping at Jim’s Steaks lol. Best cheesesteak ever. Second place is Dalessandro’s. Next time you’re in Philadelphia check out Boat House Row, Kelly Drive and the Manayunk area for excellent dining and drinking choices. Hope to see you on the road one day.

[@connor9216]

I've been to Philadelphia 100 times

[@QuadroNVS]

To my knowledge Philly didnt have any public observation deck options until 3 or so years ago. When the Comcast -innovation for tech building finally opens you should have have a higher view of the city but it will come at a price.

[@randya8164]

Great video Robert, better then some of the ones on the travel channel. What was the approximate cost of the Uber ride from the “campground “ to downtown.

[@priyamason7365]

Great video. Looking forward to your NYC videos. Please come visit Washington DC, Maryland Annapolis area and Baltimore harbor area.

[@TravelingRobert]

Next year.... unfortunately this time my trip got cut short due to circumstances beyond my control

[@antz19coyote73]

That guys from Philly and he brought you to that tourist trap for a cheesesteak 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@MrDragonkd]

thanks for the shown all i ever know is san diego Ca

[@TravelingRobert]

I want to go there

[@mrchronicblack5810]

I used to work at the art museum. They do over ten thousand people a day. And that is on a bad day

[@jasonmims5057]

It would be great to live in one of those houses on the alley but it would be irratating because everytime you step outside you'd have people taking pictures and staring.

[@adam-hd7kg]

Did you go to Genos on Friday after the RV show?

[@TravelingRobert]

We went on Saturday

[@kenkolen]

Robert, heading up to the Carolina's from Miami this week. We are planning to head up I95, first stop Charleston. We plan to drive 4 - 5 hours the first day pulling over for a rest stop, sleep 3 - 4 hours. Where would a good and legal stop be say between St Augustine and Jacksonville?

[@MusicmanDavid]

I enjoyed your video of my city Philadelphia. I'm sad to say, you've done more things in a few days than i've done living here. I guess when you live here, you take all of those things for granted.

[@joansrvadventures6112]

Another outstanding travel vlog video. You have come a long way in your videos. Professional quality and editing. This one was particularly meaningful to me. I was born in Philadelphia, but moved to Tampa as a baby. I had the opportunity to visit Phili and stay with my great aunt, who lived in Hopkinson House, an older high rise condo right on Washington Square. From her rear balcony we could see the old church and cemetery across the street. She and her husband used to live on Elfreths Alley. When she went to Sunday morning church with friends, I walked the areas, taking photos. When she returned home she was very upset that I, as a 30 something year old lady, had walked around by myself as she said there were questionable people that could be dangerous. There was one man in Washington Square who got weird and hid from me as I was taking photos. I hope to travel there in 2020 and do some genealogy research. Thanks for bringing us such enjoyable and superb videos.

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you! We loved Philadelphia.

[@HelpdeskHonky]

Roberto! You should visit ABQ again for the International Balloon Festival, you would enjoy it.

[@TravelingRobert]

Maybe next year I can make it.

[@HelpdeskHonky]

Definitely a bucket list item! Let me know if you come into town, plenty of good things! :D

[@Bigdog365]

Love your channel I bought a mini winni camper after you but had to get rid of it no room for me my wife an our German Shepard. My ? Is since you have had your camper for years have you thought of getting a larger one? We bought a Ford F-150 am are now shopping for a larger camper to leave the cold Minnesota winters in Jan -mar am some summer trips. Been a member an watched your adventures from the day we bought your camper love your channel an your kindness to others.

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you so much! Minitini is not perfect but it suits us well. I wouldn't mind a couple more feet though. That been said I think we're going to keep it for a few more years and then move up to a B or B+... about the same size but with an engine :-) I think Minitini is going to Alaska, 2020!

[@Bigdog365]

Awesome

[@Bigdog365]

Thanks for responding. We are thinking of a 24-29 ft camper trailer we bought the 2018 Ford F-150 with the aluminum body is about 900lbs lighter an the bigger v6 it gets 24 mpg in town an it’s new so it has plenty of power an good fuel economy it is a 4x4 for our winter buts gets about 8-10 mpg more than our dodge Dakota that was a 4x4 with a v8. Best of luck to Alaska. Be safe