Tourism
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Lancaster Science Factory’s Stunning Exhibit Takes Visitors Sky High
The Lancaster Science Factory makes learning fun for the whole family. This hands-on, interactive center hosts educational programs, workshops, and field trips for curious minds in grades Pre-K-8. Visitors can access over 75 interactive exhibits covering the areas of fluid dynamics, mechanics and motion, mathematics, acoustics, engineering, light and vision, and electricity and magnetism. A…
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Esteemed Guide Deems Philadelphia One of World’s Top Tourist Destinations
From its art and history to its dining scene and cultural effervescence — and everything in between — Philadelphia is, quite simply, a special place. That fact, long understood by residents of the Delaware Valley, if not the rest of America, was recently recognized on an international level, as our nation’s first capital was selected…
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Here’s 2 Delaware County Father’s Day Activities With a Father-Son Vibe
Here are two Delaware County activities that can be enjoyed by fathers everywhere, part of a Father’s Day list compiled by the 6abc digital staff. Meet the Wyeths Discover the lives of three generations of artists with the Wyeth Artists’ Studio tours running at the Brandywine River Museum of Art in Chadds Ford. Visitors get…
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Chester County Town Has One of Best Main Streets in Pennsylvania
Thanks to its exquisite architecture, singular shops, and eateries, West Chester is one of the towns in Pennsylvania with the best main streets, writes Albert Quigg for the World Atlas. West Chester boasts many buildings that have been reconditioned and repurposed into stores and restaurants, as well as corporate offices. The main street is also…
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These Two Local Attractions Ranked in the Region’s Top Tourist Destinations of 2023
Chester County attractions are being lauded on the Philadelphia Business Journal’s top tourist destinations list. Over 20 million people visited notable sites across the Greater Philadelphia region in 2022. Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square ranked in sixth place on the list with over 1.6 million visitors. The botanical splendor brings beauty to Chester County…
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Chester County Town Named One of the Cutest Small Towns in Pennsylvania
A popular town in Chester County was ranked as one of eight of the cutest small towns in Pennsylvania. As the county is blessed with this gem and many others nearby, it’s no wonder locals and visitor alike adore it, according to a report by World Atlas. While not ranked in order, Phoenixville is one…
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Visit Philadelphia CEO Angela Val Helping Develop Post-Pandemic Philadelphia
Angela Val took over as CEO of Visit Philadelphia at one of the worst moments for the organization, writes David Murrell for the Philadelphia Magazine. The city did not have a triumphant reopening following the pandemic. It came out of the dark period changed, with worse conditions on public transit, fewer businesses and less foot…
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Picturesque Chadds Ford Has Everything You Need for a Perfect Day Trip
While it is best known for its history, Chadds Ford has much more to offer if you are planning a day trip, from walking trails to gourmet cuisine and its many museums, writes Sophie Tegenu for Main Line Today. Start the day at Nudy’s Cafe, a diner located right in the heart of town. This…
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Pennsylvania in Lower Half of Best States List
Pennsylvania placed in the lower part of the list among the best states in the nation, according to a new ranking recently published by the U.S. News & World Report. The Best States rankings measured how well states are performing for their citizens by looking at several key factors, including health care, education, economy, roads,…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among Most Popular American Cities to Visit Now
Philadelphia is currently one of the most popular travel destinations among the nation’s cities, writes Teena Apeles for Stacker. Stacker ranked the top 25 most popular cities using 2022 fourth-quarter data from YouGov. To rank cities, Stacker used an overall positive opinion score, or the percentage of positive responses received from the survey. Scores were…
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USA Today: Tour Philadelphia’s Most Famous Historical Attractions on Two Wheels
Philadelphia offers visitors a way to enjoy its most famous historical attractions while also getting some physical activity on their bicycles, writes Sharon Nolan for the USA TODAY 10Best. A great place to start a bicycle excursion is Valley Forge National Historic Park. The park is 24 miles from Philadelphia’s Center City District in nearby…
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Travel Writer Highlights Glen Mills With List of 15 Places to Visit
Glen Mills has loads of small-town charm and feels welcoming, especially for a community named after two on-site paper mills, writes Joyce Abadejos for Travel Lens. For the visiting tourist, or for residents who don’t get out much, there’s plenty of Glenn Mills attractions to check out, from a beautiful farm, to a relaxing spa…
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New Report Crowns Philadelphia as One of Most Helpful, Neighborly Cities in America
The City of Brotherly Love is living up to its name. To the surprise of many – but not Philadelphians – a recent report by AmeriCorps found that Philadelphia is one of the most helpful and neighborly cities in America, writes Andrew Van Dam for The Washington Post. The report used the Current Population Survey,…
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This Small Town in Bucks County was Listed as the Best in the State of Pennsylvania
A popular town in Bucks County was ranked as the best small town in the entire state, with some other local towns making the list as well. Emily Zemler wrote about this town and others for PureWow. New Hope has been ranked as the best charming small town in Pennsylvania out of the 16 listed.…
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PHL Ready for 450,000 Visitors to Philly Region in 2026
Philadelphia International Airport will be ready in three years when the area hosts America’s semi-quincentennial, the MLB All-Star Game, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, said PHL CEO Atif Saeed. About 450,000 PHL visitors to Philadelphia and the region are expected. Many will be flying in and out of the airport, writes Emma Dooling for…
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Video: Uniquely Gifted Glenolden Man to Show America He’s Got Talent
While catching food thrown at him from various distances with his mouth might be an unusual talent, it has earned Glenolden resident Mike Regan a spot in front of the judges for the 2018 summer season of America’s Got Talent, writes Stephanie Farr for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Regan honed his skill in the cafeteria of…
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Guinness Says It’s the Largest of Its Kind and It Was in Aston in 2019
The world’s largest bouncy castle, according to the Guinness World Records, is coming to Delaware County beginning May 24 to the Maplezone Sports Village, 4881 Chichester Ave. in Aston, writes Sinead Cummings for the Philly Voice. According to Guinness, The Big Bounce America measures 11,433 square-feet 132-square inches and was achieved by Grahame Ferguson and Cammy…
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Discover Lancaster on Unique Retail Opportunity: ‘Here’s (Amish) Mud in Your Eye!
Discover Lancaster invites its neighbors to the east to try something new: a visit to an Amish mud sale. The Amish mud season is now in full swing through mid-May and provides an experience only found in Lancaster County. The principal thing a first-time Amish mud sale participant needs to know is this: It is…
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