Exploring the Charming Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown
My family and I love animals, so we are always on the lookout for Pennsylvania zoos to explore during our travels. One such spot that we were excited to check …
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Family Fun at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Near Philadelphia
When I was a kid, LEGOs were one of my favorite toys to play with, and several decades later, my kids enjoy playing with them as well. So, when I …
American Treasure Tour: Exploring PA’s Best Private Collection
I’ve visited many eclectic museums and museums based around large private collections, but I don’t know that I’ve ever visited anywhere that has had a private collection as large and …
Experiencing the Festive Wild Lights at Elmwood Park Zoo
There are many great Christmas light displays near Philadelphia, and one of the most fun and unique is the Wild Lights at the Elmwood Park Zoo. Elmwood Park Zoo is …
Visiting the Amazing Ringing Rocks Park near Pottstown, PA
While there are many boulder fields scattered throughout Pennsylvania, there are very few that possess a very specific property: they ring when they are hit with a hammer. In fact, …
Visiting Bryn Athyn Cathedral: Pennsylvania’s European Cathedral
During my travels around Pennsylvania, I’ve visited many beautiful churches. Some have been majestic (like Heinz Chapel in Pittsburgh). Some have been plain, but beautiful (such as Gloria Dei Church …
Exploring Religious Art at the Castle-like Glencairn Museum in Bryn Athyn
Located just north of Philadelphia is Bryn Athyn. While some parts of this Montgomery County community look like any other Philly suburb, that certainly isn’t the case on a hill …
Visiting the Graves of the Baseball Hall of Famers Buried in Philadelphia
The history of baseball in Philadelphia dates back further than nearly any city in the country. A form of baseball has been played in Philly since the 1700s, and by …
Learning about the Legacy of Washington’s Army by Visiting Valley Forge National Park
The fall of 1777 was not kind to George Washington and his Continental Army. Over the course of several months, Washington’s army had lost the United States capital city of …
Exploring the Peter Wentz Farmstead’s History and Odd Decorations
Because George Washington spent so much of his public career in Pennsylvania, there are many different sites around the state that focus on their connection to our first President and …