Category: History

Fun Freebies in Center City Philadelphia

I have spent a good amount of time wandering around Center City Philadelphia over the years and I’ve discovered you don’t need to do much planning to take a trip there. It can be enough to just show up and walk around on a beautiful day. Maybe you…

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Jim Thorpe

Sometimes I am still amazed at the plethora of unique and delightful little places there are to explore in southeastern PA.  Want to take in the fall foliage at its peak?  A relatively quick drive and you can immerse yourself in color in the “little Switzerland” of America…

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Penn’s Landing–Philadelphia

For those of you whose idea of a great vacation must include some type of waterfront, a day trip to Philadelphia can meet that need when you visit Penn’s Landing.  Encompassing the space between Front Street and the Delaware River starting at Spring Garden Street down to Washington Avenue…

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Gettysburg

For some reason, in my mind, old battlefields look and feel more nostalgic in the throes of autumn.  Crisp air, cerulean skies, warm-colored hues abounding and my mind turns to historical destinations.  So when the perfect fall weekend was predicted, I suddenly felt inspired to…

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Physick House – Philadelphia

A medical drama, a tragic soap opera, a favorite American treat, and a devastating epidemic…where can you hear these stories centered around one man in history?  The Physick House in the Society Hill section of Philadelphia!  Built by Henry Hill in 1786 on the grounds of the…

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Andalusia, Philadelphia

Give me a beautiful sunny day and I will tell you where I’d like to plop myself down for a peaceful rest…the front porch of the Andalusia mansion just north of Philadelphia on the Delaware River waterfront.  My husband and I visited on a romantic getaway and it…

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Bryn Athyn Historic District

The United States is a relatively new country at only a few hundred years old so there are not many places you can go to experience the grand medieval architecture so prevalent in old-world Europe.  Bryn Athyn, although technically not that old, has a distinct European-grandeur ambiance…

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Along the Delaware River: Exploring Destinations in Bucks County

Bucks County along the Delaware River holds several intriguing destinations worth visiting.  Personally I believe the best time to visit is fall but any warmer time of the year would be lovely.  The river’s refreshing scenery, combined with the rich heritage of the rolling countryside, and luxurious…

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Southeastern PA Towns Perfect for a Romantic Getaway

“Day Tripper Mom” infers the material is primarily about taking day trips with children, and it is….but sometimes we need a little break from them.  In fact, to keep your relationship healthy, you do need to get away, probably at least once a year.  Although I would…

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Top Christmas Destinations in Central PA

(DESTINATIONS WITH A STAR NEXT TO THE NAME HAS A SEPARATE BLOG POST I HAVE PREVIOUSLY WRITTEN.  YOU CAN SEARCH MY BLOG FOR A MORE DETAILED REVIEW!)   LIGHTS-Probably close to the top of most people’s list of beloved Christmas traditions, there is definitely something special about little…

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