Pennsylvania
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Dry January 2026: Where to Find Great Mocktails in Philadelphia
While I personally don’t really participate in Dry January, I know plenty of people who do as a way to reset after the excess that is the holiday season. In general, the number of people who don’t drink at all or have significantly cut back has steadily been increasing over…
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Where to Drink Hard Cider Near Philadelphia
I’ve tried my fair share of hard ciders over the years, thanks to it being my husband’s go-to alcoholic drink of choice. Hard cider, at its most basic level, is fermented apple juice. But there are so many different varieties: still, sparkling, dry, sweet, sour – the options are endless!…
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Things to Do in West Chester, Pennsylvania
Located about 45 minutes west of Philadelphia is a small college town and the county seat (aka capital) of Chester County, West Chester, PA. Founded in 1799, it was originally known as Turks Head! The name came from a local inn that the town sprang up around. Many of the…
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Visiting Valley Forge National Historical Park
While Pennsylvania doesn’t have any federally designated National Parks, Valley Forge is one of nearly 2 dozen sites in the state managed by the National Park Service. Within the park you’ll find 3,500 acres of meadows, monuments, trails, and woodlands. Nearly 2 million people visit Valley Forge every year. The…
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A Guide to Lancaster County Wineries
When people think about visiting Lancaster County, wineries are generally not on anyone’s radar. Most plan their trip around experiencing Pennsylvania Dutch Country – Lancaster is home to the oldest Amish communities in the United States! Lancaster’s wine region is much newer in comparison, with most wineries in the area…
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Will Travel for Coffee: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
For someone who grew up in Lancaster County, I haven’t actually tried a whole lot of coffee shops in the area. But there’s a reason for that! Considering how much I love coffee now, you may be surprised to learn I didn’t drink it at all until my mid-twenties –…
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How to Spend a Day in Doylestown, PA
Compared to nearby Philadelphia, Doylestown is a fairly tiny town with a population of just under 10,000 as of 2020. That being said, there were a lot more things to do in Doylestown than I’d originally expected! It’s known for it’s thriving downtown full of shopping and food options, as…
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Will Travel For Coffee: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Okay, I know that since I live here it’s technically not ‘traveling’, so sue me. But if you’re reading this, that means you’re likely about to travel to Philly yourself! Now according to Yelp, there are over 200 coffee shops scattered throughout the city of Philadelphia. If you take a…
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Otherworld Philadelphia || An Immersive Art Experience
I’ll admit I wasn’t expecting much when we arrived at the unassuming strip mall next to the Northeast Philadelphia Airport that houses Otherworld Philadelphia. This 40,000 square foot interactive art exhibit kept popping up all over social media so of course I had to check it out for myself. It’s…
