Tag: Pennsylvania
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Elmwood Park Zoo Wild Lights
An interesting, fun, and festive event that your whole family can enjoy during the holidays in the Philadelphia area is the Wild Lights hosted at the Elmwood Park Zoo. For the 2025 season, the Elmwood Park Zoo is running the Wild Lights from November 21st to December 30th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on…
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Yuletide At Liberty Hill
If you are interested in visiting an upscale and elegant location that is whimsical and fun, you will have to check out the Yuletide Festival at the Union League Liberty Hill. They are located at 800 Ridge Pike in Layfette Hill, Pennsylvania 19444. If you are traveling from Philadelphia, it is a half hour drive…
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Prophecy Creek Park Montgomery County Pennsylvania
A very tranquil and elegant nature area that you can visit in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania is the Prophecy Creek Park. In addition to being an amazing hiking spot, it is also a very popular wedding venue destination. It has alluring ponds, meadows, and paths to explore. There is also a lovely Manor House Estate home…
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Oktoberfest In Bethlehem Pennsylvania
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania has an impressive Oktoberfest festival every year that you absolutely must check out if you are in the area. For the 2025 season, the Bethlehem Oktoberfest is being held October 3rd-October 5th, and also October 10th-October 12th. On Fridays it will be open from 5-10 p.m., Saturdays 12-10 p.m., and Sundays 12-6 p.m.…
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Fonthill Castle
If you are interested in checking out one of the most spectacular American castles, located right outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, you will want to visit the Fonthill Castle. The Fonthill Castle, which was created in 1912, was home to Henry Chapman Mercer (scholar, anthropologist, archaeologist, antiquarian, and, ceramicist). It is worth visiting, especially if you…
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The Tileworks In Bucks County Pennsylvania
If you are interested in visiting a unique place, where historical tiles are showcased and hand-crafted within a working museum, you will want to check out a tour of the Tileworks in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The Tileworks is conveniently located just outside of Philadelphia. You will find a decent sized parking lot area that is…
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The Burgerly In New Hope Pennsylvania
If you are traveling to New Hope, Pennsylvania, you will want to make a stop at the best burger spot in town, The Burgerly. Their burgers are truly delicious, and have unique recipes as well. The place has a bright, cool, and casual atmosphere, with the cuisine of a 5-star restaurant. You can find them…
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Indian Echo Caverns
If you are traveling to the Hershey area in Pennsylvania, you will want to stop by historic and interesting Indian Echo Caverns. This unique spot is definitely worth the visit, it takes about 45 minutes to go through with a tour. When you are choosing what to wear as you are planning your trip, I…
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Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia Pennsylvania
If you are visiting the Philadelphia area, a gorgeous place to check out, and worth a visit is Rittenhouse Square. It is one of the safest areas to explore, and many of the paths are lined with street lamps to keep the area bright during evening hours. When you are staying in Philadelphia, this area…
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Rose Bridge Farm And Sanctuary
The Rose Bridge Farm & Sanctuary is such a wonderful place to visit if you want to see adorable animals (cuddle Pennsylvania cows) and also support a great cause! They are located at 1314 Limekiln Pike, Dresher, Pennsylvania which is only about a 40 minute drive from Philadelphia. They offer glamping, goat hiking, farm animal…
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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. This year, in 2026, they are hosting it Fridays and Saturdays (4 p.m. to 8 p.m.) on January…
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Comcast Holiday Spectacular In Philadelphia
The Comcast Holiday Spectacular is such a fun experience that the whole family will enjoy. This year, in 2025, from November 27th to January 1st, they are featuring a show that is about 15 minutes in length, which runs every day at the top of the hour from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. This production…
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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, and is definitely worth a visit! 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. I would recommend…
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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. (As of right now, it appears that this event is closed. I will update if they release any new information.) Here are some other places that you may want to check out…
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Bethlehem Christmas Market
Christkindlemarkt in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is one of the most decked out Christmas markets to visit in the Lehigh Valley (and in the country)! You can find this magical place at 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015. This year, in 2025, it will be running on the weekends starting from November 14th until December 22st. It…
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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 2026, the event is taking place from 12-4 p.m. on…
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Shofuso Japanese House And Garden
Shofuso is an elegant and historical Japanese house and garden, that you will want to check out if you are visiting Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is located at Lansdowne and Horticultural Drives, West Fairmont Park, Philadelphia, PA 19131. This year, in 2026, Shofuso will open starting in the spring on March 18th. There is a parking…
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The Holiday Garden Railway At The Morris Arboretum
The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania is such an amazing area to check out with a lovely landscape. You can find them at 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118. They go all out with a spectacular railway within their gardens, and it is a wonderful event to check out for the whole…
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The Historical Valley Forge National Park
The Valley Forge National Historical Park is one of the most interesting and engaging spots in Pennsylvania, and is definitely worth a visit. There is not an entrance fee to enter, or park your vehicle which is amazing! When you are hiking the area, I would set aside about 2 to 4 hours to…
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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…
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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 the best parks that you will want to visit in the Philadelphia area is the lovely Wissahickon Valley Park. If you enjoy a great hike with ample trails (the park is over 18,000 acres) you will truly enjoy this natural landscape. In total, this expansive place has about 50 miles of trails.…
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Spruce Street Harbor Park A Fun Philly Destination
Spruce Street Harbor Park is the perfect location to enjoy a lovely day in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is currently open during the summer season, and the address for this location is 301 S Christopher Columbus Blvd. There are restrooms available as well. You will see beautiful technicolor lights decorating the trees, which really illuminate…
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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. You can find them at 94 Sanctuary Road, Lake Ariel, PA 18436. The parking lot right by the entrance, and it is free admission, which is amazing! Currently, this area is open from sunrise to sunset…
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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, and is quite famous for hosting various rowing regattas. 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…
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Ricketts Glen State Park
Ricketts Glen State Park (located in Benton Pennsylvania) is known in upstate Pennsylvania for having amazing immersive nature trails with 22 waterfalls. Within it are 13,193 acres of land located in Sullivan, Luzerne, and Columbia counties. There is a parking lot attached to the hiking trail as well. In my personal opinion, I feel…
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Shuman Point The Pennsylvania Poconos
Shuman Point, located in the Pennsylvania Poconos, is an amazing area to explore if you enjoy hiking in a beautiful wooded area. It is a little over 3 miles in length, and when you are walking on the trail, you can see incredible vantage points of Lake Wallenpaupack. There is also a nice sized parking…
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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 a delightful spot to visit when you are in the Pennsylvania Poconos, and is one of the nicest lakes in the area. It is famous for being a “man-made” lake, and it was built in 1927 for hydroelectric power usage. It borders the town of Hawley, and is located in Northeastern Pennsylvania.…
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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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A Very Philly Christmas Village!
The Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Christmas Village is a German-style open air style market that is located at City Hall and LOVE Park, and is a wonderful place to visit if you are traveling to or live near the city. For the 2025 season, the Christmas Village will be open from November 22nd through December 24th. …
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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…
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A Day Trip To Jim Thorpe Pennsylvania
This picture was taken in Jim Thorpe Pennsylvania located in the Poconos.
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Local Living In The Northeast
Hello Everyone! My name is Allie and I am from the Philadelphia area in the Northeast part of the United States. This blog has been in my mind for some time, and it is truly amazing to finally put my thoughts into words on here. On this blog, you can expect perspectives on life,…