Visiting Independence National Park
This past weekend our family took a quick weekend road trip. We traveled through 6 states, drove over 1500 miles and were home in 4 days. It was a great trip of making memories and experiencing parts...
View ArticleWhy Everyone should visit Reading Terminal Market
No visit to downtown Philadelphia is complete without some time spent in historic Reading Terminal Market. Whether you are looking for local culture, a great Philly Cheesesteak, baked goods from the...
View ArticleLearning about Betsy Ross in Philadelphia
What do you know about Betsy Ross? Do you know where she lived? Any idea where she is buried? What is she famous for? On our recent trip to Philadelphia we toured the home of Betsy Ross, were able to...
View ArticleHome2 Suites Downtown Philly Review
When you go on vacation, you need a place to stay that gives you the comforts of home. When we were planning our mini-vacation recently, I knew we wanted to visit and experience downtown Philadelphia...
View ArticleVisiting James Buchanans Birthplace
When we travel on the interstate, we are always on the lookout for those little brown signs that alert us to historical landmarks. While on a recent road trip, we saw the sign that told us we were...
View ArticleRoadside Giants: Lincoln Highway, Pennsylvania
Recently we were driving along Lincoln Highway in Pennsylvania. We had just left James Buchanan’s Birthplace and were heading to Gettysburg when we saw this huge truck over on the side of the road. We...
View ArticleVisiting Valley Forge
How much do you know about Valley Forge? We’ve heard about it all our lives in elementary history class, but what can you actually tell me about Valley Forge? Recently, while we were out on a road...
View ArticleVisiting Gettysburg National Park
Gettysburg National Military Park is one of those historical Civil War landmarks that each American needs to visit. Not only was it the bloodiest battle of the Civil war but it was also the place where...
View ArticleChoice Hotels: Two Stays Pays
Recently we took a road trip up through Pennsylvania and 5 other states and needed hotel accommodations. We stayed at the Comfort Inn our first night out on the road and saw this great promotion! Stay...
View ArticleWhere to Eat in Lake Erie, Pennsylvania
When you visit a new area there are some basic questions that you must get answered. You need to know where to stay, where to eat and what to do. Plus, it’s always helpful if you have a few backup...
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