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What to Know: Reading Terminal Market
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What to Know: Reading Terminal Market

BySharon Williams November 9, 2019November 9, 2019

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 Pennsylvania Dutch or just fresh produce and meat, you will find just about everything in the Market. Even if you’re not shopping for food,…

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Pennsylvania | Travel

Where to Eat in Lake Erie, Pennsylvania

BySharon Williams July 11, 2016November 8, 2019

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 ideas for fun things to experience. Today I’m sharing our favorite restaurant on Lake Erie,…

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Pennsylvania | Travel

Visiting Gettysburg National Park

BySharon Williams July 15, 2014August 21, 2016

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 President Lincoln gave the famous Gettysburg Address. Can you still quote parts of it from when you were in…

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Visiting Valley Forge

BySharon Williams July 4, 2014February 2, 2018

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 trip, our family took the time to stop and visit Valley Forge near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Not only did…

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Pennsylvania | Travel

Roadside Giants: Lincoln Highway, Pennsylvania

BySharon Williams July 1, 2014March 31, 2018

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 made a quick u-turn and turned back so we could stop and get a picture with this Roadside Giant. Roadside…

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Visiting James Buchanans Birthplace
Pennsylvania | Travel

Visiting James Buchanans Birthplace

BySharon Williams June 26, 2014August 21, 2016

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 close to the birthplace of James Buchanan. Visiting presidential birthplaces helps us learn more about our American…

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Pennsylvania | Travel

Home2 Suites Downtown Philly Review

BySharon Williams June 25, 2014February 3, 2018

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 but I wasn’t sure where we should stay. So, I did the smart thing. I contacted the people who know…

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Pennsylvania | Travel

Learning about Betsy Ross in Philadelphia

BySharon Williams June 23, 2014May 29, 2016

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 talk to ‘her’ and learned some interesting things about our early American history. Learning about…

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