Best Botanical Gardens and Arboretums near Philadelphia
Philadelphia is home to the oldest and one of the largest urban park systems in the United States. But also, it is known as “America’s Garden Capital.” In addition to all that public space, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) has designated 38 of the best botanical gardens, arboreta, and historic landscapes near Philadelphia as must-see […]
19+ Outstanding Things to Do in Wilmington Delaware (2023)
In 2020, the Presidential campaign of Joe Biden thrust Wilmington, Delaware into the spotlight, but this small city just 40 minutes from Philadelphia and 2 hours from New York City by train still may not be on your radar. However, this once-underrated city is finally getting the recognition it deserves. Conde Nast Travel has identified […]
Insanely Fun Things To Do in Elkton, MD
As a former resident of Elkton in Cecil County Maryland this article covers fun things to do in and around Elkton as well as some of my favorite local places. And you won’t need to cross state lines into neighboring Delaware or Pennsylvania or even county lines. There isn’t anything on this list that will […]
27 Fun Things To Do in Huntingdon PA Beyond Raystown Lake
Huntingdon Pennsylvania may be best known as the home of Raystown Lake, an 8,000 acres reservoir that has become a summer hot spot for vacationers from the region and beyond. But there is much more to Huntingdon (which is both the name of a town and the county) than boating, fishing, camping, and getting in […]
Plan an Amazing 5-day Road Trip through Unforgettable Northern Virginia (w/ FREE PDF itinerary)
When talking about the Washington DC metro area the District of Columbia gets most of the attention. But don’t overlook Northern Virginia as an add-on to your DC trip. Or plan to visit Northern Virginia completely independent of the capital city. After all, many of the sites associated with DC aren’t even located there. Furthermore, […]
What to Know About Biking Johnstown PA’s Path of the Flood (and more)
At some time during your school years, you probably learned about the Johnstown Pennsylvania Flood, one of the worst natural disasters in United States history. However, your recollections from your early school days may have long faded. Riding the Path of the Flood can be a fun way to learn about this massive flood that devastated […]
Why New Jersey is Known as the Garden State
Most people have no idea why New Jersey is known as the “Garden State.” Typically, when people think of New Jersey they automatically think of it as an extension of New York City. For those of us of a certain age, the joke by Joe Piscopo and SNL comes to mind. “What exit”? Because New […]
Charles County: An Awesome East Coast Getaway in Maryland
Visitors to the Washington DC area and locals alike might think all the sites worth visiting in the region are in the nation’s Capital. But this couldn’t be further from the truth. Charles County Maryland, located in southern Maryland just 30 miles from Washington offers a rich colonial, maritime, and civil war history. And for […]
