The western islands of the Bahamas are only 50 miles from Florida's east coast. With a bit of prep and planning, you can get there even in a modest-sized boat. Used to be, when cruising the Bahamas, you would mostly see cruising sailboats, trawlers, and large yachts. Well, things have changed. People are now doing it in fast powerboats in the 25- to 30-foot range, with small cabins for accommodations. They're doing it in beefy center consoles, stopping at resorts overnight.
Franklin Square is an unused PATCO Speedline station located at Franklin Square in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. The station first opened on June 7, 1936, along with 8th Street in Philadelphia and City Hall and Broadway in Camden, New Jersey, as part of Philadelphia Rapid Transit's Bridge Line service.
The light past the bridge entrance is Race Street. Make left at Race Street and go one block to 5th Street. Look for parking at 5th and Race. From NJ and East: Take the NJ Turnpike to Exit 4. Take Rt. 73 North to Rt. 38 West to US 30 and continue on US 30 West over the Ben Franklin Bridge (Rt.676), crossing into Philadelphia.Stay in the left lanes and look for the 8th Street South/Chinatown sign.irections to the Ben Franklin Bridge Walkway on the NJ Side. The South entrance is located at 4th and Pearl St. directly behind the Rutgers Gymnasium. From Admiral Wilson Boulevard (Route 30 West). 1  Proceed approximately one mile from the Airport Circle where the road forks.