Descriptive Essay About Philadelphia

When walking around the city of Philadelphia, the majority of advertisements focus around one word: Phillyosophy. A popular way of describing the comprehensive personality of Philly residents, Phillyosophy is often interpreted by locals as the unique attitude Philadelphians have due to the city’s defining characteristics like it’s rich history, welcoming cultural perspective, and passion for sports. Growing up in the shadow of this city, I’ve developed my own Phillyosophy over the years. Since Philly could possibly be considered one of the “most American” cities in our country due to its infamous role in American history, I equate my Phillyosophy to what makes me American, although it doesn’t prove a holistic representation of “Americanness” altogether. My Phillyosophy was instilled in me through years of school field trips, family outings, and personal adventures to all of the historical, cultural, and social sites that scatter the city. I could attempt to communicate my perspective on how Philadelphia has developed my personal sense of Americanness, but my own depiction is imbedded in experience. …show more content…
Just be careful because the streets around here are busy and Philadelphians aren’t known for being the best drivers. Don’t be too worried though since most drivers exercise caution in this area of the city due to the high amount of kids running to and from school buses in front of museums. One specific museum stands out amongst the rest. The Franklin Institute is known for being one of the top-rated science museum in the entire country. Every child within driving distance of the city has been on a field trip to walk through the Giant Heart exhibit, learn about flight during the Franklin Air Show, and explore space in the Observatory. Although the museum exhibits innovations from the past, it is also currently Philadelphia’s center for science research and