We visited Philadelphia a few years ago, to see the Liberty Bell and etc. Stayed downtown in a B&B, so we could be close. With our SON!!! It is Sodom and Gomorrah there, as bad or worse than San Fran, Sydney, Gay Days at Disneyland. There were male couples in the park, and drinking and partying went on til the wee hours. Who knew? Spread the word ....
I'm in PA but not too familar with Philly but I do know there are gay areas and hotels, bars. etc.
My niece worked for the Kerry campaign (no family is perfect) and called my sister to get her a room in Philly on short notice (she was already driving to the city). My sister went online to find a hotel, called and made reservations. They were really nice and gave my niece a good discount when my sister explained what the kid was doing.
Turned out to be a gay hotel. My sister figured at least my niece would be safe.