One of my favorite stops in Pittsburgh was at the #PhippsConservatory, a #publicgarden that was offered as a gift to the city from Henry W. Phipps, and opened in 1893. Encompassing the indoor gardens was a grande #glass structure that fit beautifully in the green space just outside the towering buildings that make up downtown,…
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Stroud Preserve
I am lucky to have a beautiful #preserve so close to where I live. Actually, I have about 8 within a 10 mile radius of me, but #Stroud Preserve is the closest. The parking lot is small and will be filled to the max on certain gorgeous days, but most of the time there isn’t…
Lancaster, PA
Our first stop in Lancaster County was the Strasburg Railroad, the nations oldest continuously operating short line railroad. For varying ticket prices ($15.50 – $60+) you can take a beautiful 45 min ride through the countryside, choosing between a general passenger car, upgraded cars, and a dining car. There offer special events such Oktoberfest, Day…
PEZ Visitor Center
The PEZ stop was on our way home from a trip to Yale, with my interest initially sparked by it being the largest public display of PEZ in the world. For $5 you enter a small exhibit of every possible theme to the small candy and it’s fun mini home, and 2 of the dollars…
Turkey Hill Experience
The Turkey Hill Experience isn’t a working factory tour as I first thought it was, but more of a science museum that provides the history and education of dairy culture. The building is an old silk mill with the first floor hosting a pretty impressive gift shop, and I wish we lived closer to this…
Wild West City
If you are looking for an immersive experience in the real world, look no further than Wild West City in Stanhope, NJ. As soon as you walk through the entrance you are faced with a scene from a cheesy old western film, but that’s what makes the place so great! You’re basically there for a…
Long Beach Island, NJ
Once again I wanted to enjoy the shore, without shore prices, and checked into Turtle Run Campground in Egg Harbor City, NJ. It was a half hour drive to Long Beach Island, which beat my over 2 hr commute from home. I knew that I would be able to find other things to do in…
Wing Festival
Apparently there are Wing Festival’s all around the country, with the National Buffalo Wing Festival celebrating their 18th year in Buffalo, NY this Labor Day weekend. Had I known there was such a magical day, I would have looked for these events closer to me in previous years. However, this was my first year attending…
Grounds For Sculpture
I am a big advocate for getting outside. Most of our days are spent inside for work and school, giving our body much less time to move around and be out in the open air…if you want to know why the doctor is telling you that you’re lacking in Vitamin D, it’s because you aren’t…
Reading, PA
When I heard there was a Pagoda within driving distance of me, I thought maybe it was just going to be a small house with some sort of fabrication on the front of it. But when we got there I was pleasantly surprised at how massive it was, with the added bonus of being able…
Ocean City, NJ
Ocean City, NJ offers a little bit of everything, for every type of adventure you may want to try. Beach tags are only $5 for you to soak up the sun and play in the waves. Gillian’s Wonderland Pier offers a huge ferris wheel, while Playland’s Castaway Cove has several roller coaster’s…and the boardwalk leads…
Baldwin’s Book Barn
I found out about Baldwin’s Book Barn by chance. I was looking for something very close to home, and would provide a new experience for my son. When I came across this used book store, I knew I found a worthy place for a couple hours of our time. Built in 1822, it houses around…
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