Year: 2022
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Comcast Holiday Spectacular In Philadelphia
The Comcast Holiday Spectacular is such an amazing attraction to check out for the whole family. It features a very high resolution LED video with beautiful holiday scenes and images which feature so many iconic areas in Philly. This free show is located at 1701 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19103, and you will…
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Christmas Light Show At Macy’s In Philadelphia
One of the most iconic spots to visit during the holidays in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the Christmas Light Show At Macy’s (it even features 100,000 lights on the displays and tree!) The address for this location is 1300 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107. This year, in 2022, the show runs from Friday November 25th to…
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Koziar’s Christmas Village In Bernville Pennsylvania
The Koziar’s Christmas Village, in Berks County Pennsylvania, has one of the most elaborate and unique light displays in the area. You can find this location at 782 Christmas Village Road, Bernville, PA 19506, and it is about an hour and a half drive from Philadelphia. As you are approaching this unique place, it appears…
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Tinseltown Holiday Spectacular In Oaks Pennsylvania
One of the most decked out walk through displays that you can check out in the Philadelphia area is the Tinseltown Holiday Spectacular. This year, in 2023, the event will be taking place in FDR Park from November 17th to January 1st. This post reviews the previous years from when it was hosted in Oaks,…
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Bethlehem Christmas Market
Christkindlemarkt in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is one of the best Christmas markets in the Philadelphia area. It is about an hour and a half from the city, and the address is located at 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015. This spectacular event is taking place on the weekends starting from November 18th and ending December 18th…
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Hiking In Watkins Glen State Park
Watkins Glen State Park is such an incredible hiking area in the Finger Lake region of New York. It is located just south of Seneca Lake (the address is 1009 N Franklin Street Watkins Glen, NY.) It provides spectacular nature areas to explore with waterfalls, cliffs, plunge basins, and really unique rock formations. My husband…
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Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village
Peddler’s Village is such a great location to visit in the Philadelphia area. It has a whimsical feel to it with very cute shops, restaurants, fun activities for the family, and plenty of areas to rest as well. (They are located at 100 Peddlers Village, Lahaska, PA 18931. It is north of Philly, and is…
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Why I Started A YouTube Channel
Hello Everyone, I have some pretty exciting news! In addition to my blog, Northeast Allie, I now have a YouTube Channel! Since I have started this website, I have pondered on if I wanted to share content in a video format, and what that would mean for the blog. After thinking about it for awhile,…
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The Best Things To Do In Ithaca New York
Ithaca, New York, is one of the most beautiful areas to visit in the Northeastern part of the United States. The region has some of the most gorgeous or as locals say “gorges” waterfalls that you will ever see, fabulous areas to hike, delightful farms/dairies, restaurants, breweries, and wonderful day trip activities as well. This…
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The Best Fried Chicken In Ithaca New York
Fried Chicken is truly the ultimate comfort food in my humble opinion. There is something about the crunchy texture in combination to the hot chicken wrapped inside that is so delectable. If you are interested in trying some really amazing fried chicken when you are traveling to Ithaca, New York, you have to check out…
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Myers Point Lighthouse
Whenever we travel near a body of water, one of the first things that we look for is a lighthouse. They are always so beautiful and have this beacon of hope to them that is unlike any other structure. They literally shine light into darkness, and help vessels on the water navigate where they would…
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Ludlowville Park And The Secret Waterfall
If you are interested in seeing a really beautiful nature area that is a little off the regular path in the Ithaca New York region, you will want to check out Ludlowville Park and its secret waterfall. Perhaps the word “secret” is a little bold of a term, but I would say that it is…
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Cascadilla Gorge Trail
One of the most vibrant and beautiful waterfall spots that you can hike in Ithaca is the Cascadilla Gorge Trail. On our travels there, we parked on Linn Street, and this was very close to the lower entrance of the waterfall. As you walk up to the main lower fall, you will cross a little…
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Ithaca Farmers Market
When we were visiting Ithaca New York, we knew that we had to find a spot that provided healthy fresh foods to keep our energy up so we could fully enjoy our travels in between all of our hiking adventures. Luckily, we did find that at the Ithaca Farmers Market. The address of this location…
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Cabin View Alpacas Trumansburg New York
In our travels around the Ithaca New York region, we knew that we had to stop at the adorable Cabin View Alpaca Farm! This farm is located about 24 minutes from Ithaca at 9435 Congress Street Ext in Trumansburg NY, on the west side of the Cayuga Lake. I have always been obsessed with alpacas,…
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Taughannock Falls State Park
One of the most interesting and truly magnificent waterfalls that we had the opportunity to see while visiting New York was the Taughannock Falls. We stayed in Ithaca, and it took us a little less then 20 minutes to get there (about a 10 mile drive) and the location is slightly northwest of the city.…
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Why You Should Visit The Cayuga Nature Center In Ithaca New York
The Cayuga Nature Center, which is located in Ithaca New York, is truly such an amazing spot to visit. The center has its regular openings from Labor Day to Memorial Day with the trails and treetops available daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the lodge closed. For the summer schedule, from Memorial Day…
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Why You Should Visit The Lively Run Goat Dairy In Interlaken New York
The Finger Lake region of New York is not only known for their delightful nature areas, but also for their gorgeous farms as well, and in particular the dairy farms. If you are traveling to Ithaca, New York, you will definitely want to visit the Lively Run Goat Dairy Farm and Creamery. They have…
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A Day Trip To The Elmwood Park Zoo
The Elmwood Park Zoo is a wonderful spot to check out if you are in the Philadelphia area, and are looking for a day trip activity that the whole family will love. If you are walking through it, you can expect to be here for about one to two hours depending on how many…
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Sheep Shearing Day At Fox Chase Farm
The Sheep Shearing Festival at the Fox Chase Farm in Philadelphia is a must visit, especially if you are interested in learning more information about these magnificent farm animals. The Fox Chase Farm is located at 8500 Pine Road, Philadelphia, PA 19111. This year, in 2023, the event is taking place from 12-4 p.m. on…
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Shofuso Japanese House And Garden
Shofuso is an absolutely gorgeous and historical Japanese house and garden, that you will want to check out if you are visiting Philly. It is located at Lansdowne and Horticultural Drives, West Fairmont Park, Philadelphia, PA 19131. This year, in 2023, it is open from March 23rd to October 30th, Wednesday through Sunday 11 a.m.…
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Overcoming An Ankle Injury
(In this post, I talk about medical terms, ideas, and treatments. I am not a doctor, and this is not medical advice. If you have medical questions, please contact your own physician. This is just my story and things that have helped me in my journey.) Last Autumn, I was really excited. I mean really…
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Why You Should Visit The Fall Creek Suspension Bridge In Ithaca New York
The Fall Creek Suspension Bridge, which is located in Ithaca New York, is a must visit if you are traveling to or live in this beautiful and picturesque area. It is situated right by Fall Creek Drive (the address is 310 Fall Creek Drive, Ithaca NY, 14850), and it is also within the range of…
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Ithaca Falls Natural Area
The Ithaca Falls are located on Lake Street, and it is actually easy to see the waterfall right from the sidewalk by the road. You will find that there are two small parking lots where the Lake Street crosses Fall Creek. On the day we visited the area, we were lucky to find a nice…
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How Writing Can Inspire You
Sometimes I think, maybe I am a bit vintage in my thoughts dreaming in a world of writing, hoping in some way that the words stand the test of time. My earliest memories of reading and writing were quite early, and I often found sanctuary and peace with a journal writing about nature, life, and…
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The Sagan Planet Walk Ithaca New York
If you are looking for a great activity for the whole family while visiting Ithaca, New York, you will definitely want to check out the Sagan Planet Walk! It is 3/4 of a miles long, and is a wonderful way to learn about our solar system in addition to taking in beautiful views of the…
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Northeast Allie Restaurant Review-Ithaca Beer Co.
One of the best breweries that you can find in the Finger Lakes is the Ithaca Beer Co. The address for the location that we went to in Ithaca (and the one that this article reviews) is 122 Ithaca Beer Dr, Ithaca, NY 14850. If you are going to their Collegetown location, they are…
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The Robert H. Treman State Park
The Robert H. Treman State Park is such an awesome location in Ithaca that you will definitely want to check out for the whole family. The address for this location is 105 Enfield Falls Road, Ithaca, NY 14850. There is a parking lot right by the entrance as well. There are a variety of trails…
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Buttermilk Falls Ithaca New York
Buttermilk Falls is such a magnificent waterfall that you will want to visit when you travel to Ithaca, New York. The really nice thing about this particular waterfall is that it is right by the entrance of the park, and pretty easy to access. If you want to do the hike up the stairs on…