Category: Pennsylvania
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Fire And Frost Fun At Peddler’s Village
One of the most whimsical, beautiful, and fun places to check out in Buck’s County, Pennsylvania is Peddler’s Village. Their “Fire And Frost Fun” event is so magical and wonderful to explore for the whole family. When you visit Peddler’s Village, you will encounter a variety of interesting small shops which contain beautiful works…
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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. (The address for this location is at the Perkiomen Mill Loop, Oaks, PA 19460 . It is about a 45 minute drive from Philly.) You can find it at the Fairgrounds of The…
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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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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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The Historical Valley Forge National Park
We have so many parks in Pennsylvania, but I have to say one of our favorites has to be the Valley Forge National Historical Park. In truth, I must say that I have never seen so many gorgeous nature focal points in conjunction with a past that coincides with the forefathers of the United…
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Northeast Allie Restaurant Review-The Farm & Fisherman Tavern
Thanksgiving is always such a fun time of the year. I feel like this holiday is just so much more relaxed, and of course it is amazing to celebrate with our families. We usually try our best to split up the holidays, and this year, we ending up taking my mom out the day after…
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Northeast Allie Restaurant Review-Prince Street Cafe
While visiting Lancaster a few weeks ago, after going to dinner with our friends, we stopped by the Prince Street Cafe to get a little coffee pick me up with treats! (I will link that post as well if you are interested in my review of The Pressroom.) This establishment originally opened in 2006, and…
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Northeast Allie Restaurant Review-Source Urban Brewery
A couple weeks ago, we were out in the city (Philly) on our way to a concert at the Fillmore. To give you a little history on the area, the Fillmore was once part of the historic Ajax Metal company. In the early 1900s, this factory, made up of seven sections, smelted refined brass…
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Northeast Allie Restaurant Review-House
I am going to be honest with you all, one of my absolute favorite foods is a truly amazing sandwich. I feel like if a place does it right, they really do it right, and I would one hundred percent list House as one of those places that just gets it. If you are looking…
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Northeast Allie Restaurant Review-Interstate Drafthouse
Philadelphia, and especially the area of Fishtown, has become this center for the very hip (some may even say hipsters) and professionals that creates this unique scene filled with art, shops, and amazing culinary feats as well. Fishtown was once a working class Philly neighborhood, with a lot of the original residents working in the…
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Oktoberfest And Pierogipalooza In Bethlehem Pennsylvania
Autumn brings with it pumpkin spice, chilly evenings, apple picking, farmers markets, and of course Oktoberfest. It is held every year in Bavaria Germany as a folk festival running from late September to early October. It is such a huge part of the culture, and has actually been held since 1810. An enormous amount…
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Northeast Allie Restaurant Review-Brick & Brew
The Brick & Brew Restaurants are one of our absolute favorite spots to go in the Philadelphia area. We have been frequenting there for several years, and every time that we do visit, we are always amazed. We have also recommended this restaurant to our family and friends because we know that they will…
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Wissahickon Valley Park
One of our absolute favorite parks in the Philadelphia area is the Wissahickon Valley Park. My husband and I really enjoy a good hike, and with ample trails (the park is over 18,000 acres) you can really enjoy this natural landscape. In total this very large space also has 50 miles of trails, which…
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Spruce Street Harbor Park A Fun Philly Destination
Spruce Street Harbor Park is the perfect location to enjoy a beautiful day in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This place would be the an ideal spot for a day trip for people of all ages. It is nice because there are plenty of activities to take part of, and also provides different spots within the park…
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Lacawac Sanctuary In The Pennsylvania Poconos
The Lacawac Sanctuary is located in the Pennsylvania Poconos, and has over nine miles of trails to hike. Their address is at 94 Sanctuary Road, Lake Ariel, PA 18436. You can find the parking lot right by the entrance, and it is free admission. Currently, it is open from sunrise to sunset daily. From…
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Why It Is So Important To Spend Time In Nature
I think one of the most profound things that I have found and took note of from an early age was nature. One of my first memories is stepping out to the porch on a rainy day, talking to a kitten and taking note of a magnificent rainbow drifting in the sky. As we put…
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Boathouse Row The Iconic Philadelphia Landmark
Boathouse Row is one of the most identifiable spots in Philadelphia. When you take the Schuylkill Expressway, you will drive past Boathouse Row right before you get into Center City. It is right by the Art Museum and the historical Fairmount Water Works. The weather was absolutely gorgeous this weekend, so we made a…
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Ricketts Glen State Park
Ricketts Glen State Park (located in Benton Pennsylvania) was highly recommended to us by a lot of locals when we stayed in the Poconos. This majestic park is known in upstate Pennsylvania for having amazing immersive nature trails with 22 named waterfalls. Within it are 13,193 acres of land located in Sullivan, Luzerne, and…
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Shuman Point The Pennsylvania Poconos
Shuman Point, located in the Pennsylvania Poconos, is a wonderful area to explore if you enjoy hiking in a beautiful wooded nature area. It is a little more then a 3 mile loop, and you do get incredible vantage points of Lake Wallenpaupack on the trail. There is also a nice sized parking lot attached…
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Canoeing In Lake Wallenpaupack
When we traveled up to the Poconos to explore Lake Wallenpaupack, we were immediately fascinated by everyone boating or in a canoe. My husband is pretty avid when it comes to the outdoors, so he was definitely for the idea of taking a canoe out on the calm lake waters. After checking into it,…
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Adventures In Hibernia County Park
Around a month or so ago, one of my best friends, Marisa, told me that she was scouting a location with nature perspectives. She was searching for something somewhat local, and also a place that provided gorgeous backdrops. Then, she had a really great idea and mentioned Hibernia Park, which sounded amazing since it also…
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Perkiomen Trail Pennsylvania
The Perkiomen Trail is a great place to check out if you are in the Philadelphia area, and looking for a nice hiking spot. The trail covers over 19 miles in length. This post reviews the location in Oaks on New Mill Road. You will find a decent sized parking lot there at this particular…
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Lake Wallenpaupack
Lake Wallenpaupack is such a wonderful spot to visit if you are looking for a spectacular nature area with a relaxing feel to it. It is located in Northeastern Pennsylvania, and it is about a two and a half hour drive from Philadelphia. In my opinion, it is one of the most beautiful lakes in…
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Bethlehem Steel Stacks
The Bethlehem Steel Stacks are such an amazing place to visit that have a great combination of scenery, history, and walking areas. Their location is 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem PA 18015. It is about an hour and twenty minutes drive from Philadelphia, and it is pretty much north of the city. You can find parking…
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The Ultimate Holiday Activity Guide
We are officially into the holidays, and this guide should help you navigate them with fun activities and lots of cheer! Personally, for me, this time of year means spending time with family, and practicing gratitude for all the good things that have happened. Of course, some years are more hectic then others, but…
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Elmwood Zoo Wild Lights Norristown Pennsylvania
Every year during the holiday season, we like to check out light displays, and one of the most magnificent places to see fabulous lights and some pretty cool animals is at the Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown. This location is right outside of Philadelphia and their address is 1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown, PA 19401.…
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Photoshoot In Lancaster Pennsylvania
I have known my friend Marisa for over ten years. She is one of those people that see life in amazing perspectives, and that shines through in her photography. A couple weeks ago, we decided to have a get together at the Lancaster County Park, and she offered to do an anniversary photoshoot for…
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Unique British Restaurants To Visit In The Philadelphia Area
I have always enjoyed learning about British culture. Any place that was home to The Beatles, Jane Austen, and J.R.R. Tolkien is esteemed in my book. Honestly though, besides the historical contributions of England, they actually have pretty decent food! This is my personal review of two wonderful British restaurants that you can enjoy…