The Eagles nest in Veterans Stadium, playing Sundays at 1 p.m., except for occasional Monday night contests. Although most tickets are sold on a season-package basis, some individual game tickets are available. Plan ahead and call 463-5000 for more information. The Flyers appear to be a team on the rise and have shown continual development over the past two seasons. Although they did not qualify for the playoffs again in 1994, fans are putting great faith in young superstar Eric Lindros.
Tickets can be hard to find, although individual game tickets are available.
Plan ahead and call 755-9700 for ticket information. Every June, this 156-mile bike race winds through the city of Philadelphia, starting and finishing on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Located just across the Ben Franklin Bridge in New Jersey, Garden State Park offers both thoroughbred and harness racing. The park is closed during July, August, and much of December and January. Call ahead to be sure the horses are running and bring your favorite good luck charm.