Visiting the Antique Ice Tool Museum: Pennsylvania’s Coolest Hidden Gem
Going into my visit at the Antique Ice Tool Museum in Chester County, Pennsylvania, I honestly wasn’t expecting much. I assumed that I would find a collection of dusty tools …
Oddities in Philadelphia
Visiting the Mercer Museum: One of Pennsylvania’s Most Unique and Quirky Collections
To say that the Mercer Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, is unlike any other historical society museum that I’ve visited is a bit of an understatement. In fact, the Mercer Museum …
Uncovering the Art of Isaiah Zagar by Visiting the Magic Gardens of Philadelphia
Walking down Philadelphia’s South Street today, you’ll notice many chic shops, restaurants, and bars. However, when artist Isaiah Zagar moved to the area nearly 50 years ago, South Street was …
Learning About Philly’s Strangest Tradition by Visiting the Mummers Museum
Pennsylvania has many strange traditions, but very, very few are as weird as the Mummers of Philadelphia. Part fraternal order, part performing arts group, the Mummers put on a yearly …
Visiting Ringing Rocks County Park: Bucks County’s Oddest Destination
If you’ve been reading this site for a while, you know that I’ve uncovered a lot of really odd places in Pennsylvania. However, no matter how odd places like Centralia …
Visiting the Mütter Museum: Philly’s Most Macabre Museum
From the outside, the building in front of me didn’t look much different than many of the other buildings in downtown Philadelphia. Built in 1905, its dark brick exterior and …
Exploring Philadelphia’s Creepy Eastern State Penitentiary
Walking through the gates of Eastern State Penitentiary in downtown Philadelphia, it’s difficult to imagine what it must have been like for the roughly 75,000 inmates who crossed into the …