There are hundreds of attractions to see in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs. Highlights include:
As summer begins to wrap up, there are even more special events and fun things to do in Philadelphia and suburbs. As a special bonus this year, the September weather is particularly nice (I apologize if saying this jinxes everything!), which makes being outside a dream. Take a visit to a local orchard for apple […]
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There might not be an eerier place to visit in the greater Philadelphia area than the vampire museum in Doylestown.
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When most people think about Philadelphia’s history, their minds often go straight to Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and the stories of the founding fathers. But just a few blocks away from where these well-told stories unfolded, another essential chapter of America’s past was being written in the founding of Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal
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It’s a perfect time to enjoy late summer in the city.
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If you’ve ever driven down Germantown Pike in Chestnut Hill, you’ve probably seen Woodmere. Even if you didn’t know exactly what was inside, the sculptures across the lawn are nearly impossible to miss. What’s not immediately apparent is that behind the doors of this Victorian mansion is one of the top collections of work by
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I was so surprised to learn 1) that James Bond was a real person and 2) that he is buried in Montgomery County that I had to learn the backstory and go check out the grave for myself.
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The two-story space that houses the specialty museum is fully dedicated to showing the artistry and creativity of people working with wood in different forms.
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Philadelphia is flat-out fun for families with kids.
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Inside the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, the Shoe Museum has about 1000 shoes representing different time periods, countries, and professions.
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The heart of summer is a great time to enjoy all that Philadelphia has to offer.
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