Philadelphia or Washington, D.C. (better, compare, America, bigger)

[nature's message]

Out of these cities chosen, which of the cities have a better nightlife, public transportation, restaurants, shopping, scenery, colleges, is better for young pros/college students, museums, architecture, diversity, etc??

[NYC1DAY]

I like Philly over DC when only comparing the two, but the close proximity to NYC and Atlantic City made it a easier decision to make

[SteelCityRising]

Even though I voted for Philadelphia I'm moving to suburban Washington, DC. I think I'd be much happier living in Center City Philly than I would be living in NoVA, but we'll see. I'm trying to keep an open mind to suburbia.

[DC's Finest]

I love Philly. It is definitely underrated.

Nightlife: Tie (More upscale clubs in DC but better bars in Philly)
Public Transportation: DC (Cleaner, efficient and overall better) Septa is cool too.
Restaurants: Tie (Upscale Restaurants DC) (Neighborhood Joints Philly)
Food: Philly
Shopping: Tie (If you count burbs too)
Scenery: Tie
Colleges: Philly but DC is close. Villanova, Penn, LaSalle, Temple, St Joes vs. Georgetown, George Washington, Howard, Maryland, American, Catholic
College Students: Tie
Young Professionals: DC
Museums: DC (Nothing compares to the Smithsonian) plus 20 other museums such as the Newseum, Spy Museum, etc....
Architecture: DC but Philly is close
Diversity: DC
People: Philly
Big City Feel: Philly

[rainrock]

Originally Posted by nature's message

Out of these cities chosen, which of the cities have a better nightlife, public transportation, restaurants, shopping, scenery, colleges, is better for young pros/college students, museums, architecture, diversity, etc??

I spend alot of time in Center City and 2 or 3 days a month in DC. Heres my fightcard breakdown. Its a draw for me. Washington dominates in cultural amenities quality of life with Philadlephia getting the nod along the vibrancy entertainment uniqueness aspects.

Good luck scran barre





Nightlife- Philadelphia
Public Transporation- Washington DC(cleaner more efficient)
Restaurants-Philadelphia Bigger city more options.
Diversity-Washington DC
VibrancyPhiladelphia
ShoppingWashington DC
Scenery-DrawPhilly skyline,Fairmount Park + Rivers vs DC's grandiose monuments and beautiful street grid.
Yuppie Paradise- Washington DC
Architecture Philadelphia
Museums- Washington DC
CollegesPhiladelphia

[TheTruth08]

Philadelphia for me. If I decide to move out of the NYC area and what to stay close but still want an urban feel. Philadelphia metro area would be my top pick.

[Trae713]

DC all day.

[DailyJournalist]

I would choose Philly, it has a more big city feel which is something that is important to me. But I think DC is also excellent and would not mind living there.

[DC's Finest]

Rain,

I like your list except for nightlife. No way Philly's nightlife can touch DC's. They have buses coming from Philly taking people to DC on Friday evenings just to go to clubs. Plus there is more stuff to do in DC!

[rainrock]

Originally Posted by DC's Finest

Rain,

I like your list except for nightlife. No way Philly's nightlife can touch DC's. They have buses coming from Philly taking people to DC on Friday evenings just to go to clubs. Plus there is more stuff to do in DC!

Perhaps people are busing to DC for nightlife because its too crowded in Center City?

Philadelphia has a thriving nightlife that runs the gamut from cosmopolitan,club scene,byob,neighborhood bars,college hangouts. 220 restaurant and bars and 60 night clubs just in Center City alone. Thats not to mention University City,Manayunk,Chestnut Hill,and local hoods.

Old City on Friday and Sat night alot of times resembles the Vegas Strip. The Rittenhouse area is as cosmopolitan as any area in NYC or London.

I'm not saying Washington DC doesnt have a great nightlife but what I am saying is that you are undervaluing Philadlephia nightlife immensely.