Tourism
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The Art of Christmas Comes to Life with Botanical Splendor at Longwood Gardens
When industrialist Pierre S. du Pont purchased a small farm near Kennett Square in 1906 to save a collection of historic trees from being sold for lumber, who would’ve imagined that Longwood Gardens would become one of the world’s greatest horticultural displays? The much-anticipated time of year has arrived when Longwood’s towering trees glimmer with…
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Greater Philadelphia’s Tourism Marketing Agency Refreshes Its Popular Visit Philly Overnight Package
Visit Philadelphia — Greater Philadelphia’s official tourism marketing agency that aims to build the region’s image, drive visitation, and boost the economy — has refreshed its popular Visit Philly Overnight Package. The package now enables people to level up their Philadelphia experience by selecting one of three perks that most appeals to their interests. The…
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One of Philadelphia’s Most Exciting Suburbs is in Delaware County
Philadelphia is surrounded by lively towns and communities in exciting suburbs that offer visitors everything from quaint main streets to picturesque orchards, and one local place is among the eight most exciting of them, writes Allie Volpe for Thrillist.com. Media is a well of treasure for nature lovers. Visitors can spend their time among the…
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Motoring in Miniature: Strasburg Scooters Offers a Unique Perspective on Lancaster Countryside
“There’s something about encountering this landscape at a slower speed,” says Marc Crusemire, President at Strasburg Scooters. “It’s just a completely different way of seeing things. You get to see the surroundings; you get to smell it; and with some of our tour stops, you also get to taste it.” Crusemire has vast experience in…
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Beauty, History, and Food Turn Pa. Dutch Country into Pa. *Much* Country for Autumn
Lancaster County, a short jaunt from the Phila. collar counties, may recall images of techno-free Amish populations in traditional dress driving buggies. But as a fall destination, “Dutch Country” offers much more than those picturesque throwbacks to a simpler age. Gretchen McKay, in her travel wrap up for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reported that finding a…
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Cherry Crest Adventure Farm Is an Award-Winning, A-Maize-ing Fall Destination
Autumn adventurers who feel they’re up to the challenge of a corn maze honored by USA Today for 10 years running should use their directional skills to get to Cherry Crest Adventure Farm in nearby Ronks, Pa. The Signature Attraction The 2022 edition of the destination’s signature attraction is 2.5 miles of paths crafted in…
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Philadelphia Among Most Foul-Mouthed Cities in Country
If you think Philadelphians swear more than most other city-dwellers each day, you know both the city of Philadelphia and its residents well, writes Taylor Linzinmeir for the Newsbreak. Philadelphia has ranked among the ten most foul-mouthed cities in the country, according to a new survey by preply.com. The survey found that Americans are not…
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Discover Lancaster Brews Up Innovative Experience to Jolt Visitors into a Trip: A Coffee Trail
Pennsylvania’s food-and-drink profile has yielded numerous ways to experience it: ale trails, apple trails, even a pickle-centric trail. With this popularity in mind, Discover Lancaster has brewed up its own version: a new coffee trail. The online initiative appropriately debuts today, Sept. 29, National Coffee Day. The trail was developed in partnership with Bandwango, a…
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Birds Are Back at the Philadelphia Zoo
Guests of the Philadelphia Zoo can once again see Humboldt penguins, Caribbean flamingos, emus, southern ground hornbills and many other bird species at the zoo’s outside exhibits. For many months, the Zoo’s animal care and veterinary teams have been closely monitoring cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) among wild birds along the Atlantic flyway,…
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‘Irishman’ Mobster Frank Sheeran Is Buried in a Delco Cemetery
Martin Scorsese’s latest mob film offering, “The Irishman,” features many Philadelphia area locations that were part of reputed mobster Frank Sheeran’s life. One location, Holy Cross Cemetery in Yeadon, became his final resting place, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Robert De Niro portrays Darby-raised mobster Frank Sheeran — a former president of Wilmington’s…
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Peddler’s Village in August: Peachy-Keen
This may come as a shock, but summer 2022 is elapsing. The time for outdoor fun is growing short, but fortunately, local event calendars are stocked, including Peddler’s Village’s, which is celebrating Peach Month. Highlights of all things Prunus persica (the genus of a peach) are: A sidewalk sale kickoff to the event (Aug. 5–7),…
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The Labor-Saving e-Beach Wagon Was Invented by a Delco Guy
Families can now use a motorized beach cart, the e-Beach Wagon, to do the heavy lifting when carting their belongings to the beach, writes Greta Phillips for 6abc. Delco native Mike Mogan is the inventor of the e-Beach Wagon. Mogan got the idea for the cart because he wanted his family beach time with his…
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With Only 67 Days Left Until Labor Day, Peddler’s Village Still Makes the Most of Summer 2022
Peddler’s Village, knowing that area families may be hearing the tick-tick-tick of Summer 2022 passing by, has packed its calendar with plenty of opportunities to maximize the warm weather. Best, all this opportunity kicks off almost immediately and runs well into August. Red, White & Blue BBQ Bash For example, the Red, White, & Blue…
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New Hope B&B Proprietor Recalls When William Shatner Beamed Aboard for a Month
The site of the Wedgwood Bed and Breakfast Inn has hosted numerous high-profile figures. One of the earliest was Gen. George Washington, who stayed nearby with the Continental Army prior to the historic river crossing into Trenton. But time-travelling through the present and into the future, another was Star Trek’s Captain James T. Kirk, actor…
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Peddler’s Village Named No. 1 Tourist Destination in the Philadelphia Region
For the second consecutive year, Peddler’s Village has been named the number one tourist destination in the Philadelphia region. The designation was made by the Philadelphia Business Journal and is based on the number of visitors — two million — in 2021. Prior to 2020, the Village had been ranked as a top-five tourist destination…
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Main Line Mag Recommends Peddler’s Village to Newbies; Coverage Is Also a Resident Reminder to Return
Scottish poet Robert Burns’ translated quote — “And would some Power the small gift give us; To see ourselves as others see us!” — is wholly appropriate in light of a recent Main Line Tonight article. Author Tara Behan chronicles the multifaceted appeal of Peddler’s Village, providing an outsider’s view of one of the county’s…
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As Sponsor of Devon Horse Show, Malvern Bank Combines Knowledge of Horses and Financial Services
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair in Devon returned, as did one of its most consistent supporters. Malvern Bank sponsored the equestrian fan favorite 2022 Devon Arena Eventing. “We were proud to once again be a major sponsor of the Devon Horse Show,” said Malvern Bank…
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AAA: When Projecting Summer Vacation Costs, You’re Going to Need a Bump to the Gas Budget
The Phila. region is heading toward a 2022 Memorial Day Weekend that is absent overt COVID worries in a long time. That reality brings upbeat thoughts of impromptu zips to the Shore or the Poconos, family reunions, graduation parties, and other reasons to travel. But yet another spoiler — gas prices — is set to…
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