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As one of the top-rated cities in the country for parks and culture, there’s a seemingly endless list of year-round activities to do in Philly. From theatrical shows, running trails, parks, festivals, biking, and more.

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Top 20 Short Trips to Small Towns From Philadelphia

Top 20 Short Trips to Small Towns From Philadelphia

Planning on taking a short day trip from Philadelphia for a quick getaway or just to enjoy some time away from the city? Everyone needs a break once in a while, so take a look at this guide to help you choose between 20 amazing day trips to quaint towns near and...

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10 Bakeries in Northeast Philadelphia

10 Bakeries in Northeast Philadelphia

We recently wrote a blog post on the top Northeast Philadelphia Restaurants, but sometimes you want a delicious freshly baked slice of bread or donut with your coffee in the morning. The good news is that if you live in Northeast Philadelphia, you have a myriad of...

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5 Best Wineries to Visit Around Philadelphia

5 Best Wineries to Visit Around Philadelphia

While the Philadelphia area may not be a place you immediately associate with wineries, you might be surprised to know there are some really great ones in the area. The climate, abundance of water, and gentle hills are ideal for growing grapes, which is why there are...

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10 Amazing Arboretums in Philly

10 Amazing Arboretums in Philly

We recently wrote about 10 amazing gardens in Philadelphia, and given how well the article was received, and the many arboretums in the area, we decided to write this companion article on our top 10 (ten) local arboretums (a garden of trees). Morris Arboretum Owned by...

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Things to Do in Northeast Philadelphia

Things to Do in Northeast Philadelphia

Northeast Philadelphia is a beautiful, large area about 25 minutes away from Center City Philadelphia. Well-appointed neighborhoods with beautiful houses (single family with large yards, townhomes, condominiums and rental apartment communities), excellent shopping...

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10 Amazing Garden Getaways in and Around Philly

10 Amazing Garden Getaways in and Around Philly

Live in Philly and want to get away from the hustle with some amazing green garden getaways? Who knew there were so many gardens nearby to explore. Here is our top 10 list of some amazing gardens in the Philadelphia area. Chanticleer Gardens Just 30 minutes away from...

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Fall Foliage Tracker – Philadelphia Area – Part 2

Fall Foliage Tracker – Philadelphia Area – Part 2

October 26, 2020 This is the second post in a series of posts where we track Fall Foliage in the greater Philadelphia area for Fall of 2020. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Pennsylvania has a longer and more varied Fall...

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Northeast Philadelphia Restaurant Guide

Northeast Philadelphia Restaurant Guide

Dubbed by food critics as one of the best places to try diverse food, Northeast Philly's restaurant list is a can't miss. The diversity of Northeast Philly's 500,000 residents has resulted in a flurry of local mom and pop restaurants, regional chains, and emerging...

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