Tag: History
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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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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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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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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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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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Lands End Park San Francisco
Typically, when we are traveling somewhere new, we are on the move (quite literally). At the beginning of the planning process, we usually make a list of all of the unique attractions that are part of the history of an area, and then decide which ones we really want to visit. Since we are…
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Japanese Tea Garden San Francisco
In San Francisco, there is actually the oldest public Japanese Tea Garden in the United States. It was originally in an exhibit within the 1894 Midwinter International Exposition. The address for the tea garden is 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118. The summer hours that you can visit are March 1st…
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Muir Woods National Monument
One of the most peaceful and delightful spots you can walk through near the Bay Area is Muir Woods, and it is definitely worth a visit! You totally get lost in the ages of the beauty in this place (some of the redwoods are on average 600-800 years old and have grown over 200 feet.)…
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The Golden Gate Bridge/Wave Organ With Interesting Historical Connections to Philadelphia
Nothing says San Francisco like the Golden Gate Bridge. This may be one of the most iconic bridges, not just in the United States, but in the world. It was actually built during the Great Depression and has been quoted as being part of “American resolve and ingenuity.” The bridge itself typically carries around…
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The Palace of Fine Arts San Francisco
Once we arrived in San Francisco, we dropped off our luggage at the hotel and decided to go right out and explore right away. There was no time to waste! We called a driver and found ourselves at one of the most iconic places in the Bay Area… The Palace of Fine Arts. The…
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A Day Trip To Jim Thorpe Pennsylvania
This picture was taken in Jim Thorpe Pennsylvania located in the Poconos.