Tag: Philadelphia
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Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia Pennsylvania
If you are visiting the Philadelphia area, a gorgeous place to check out on a nice day, and definitely worth a visit is Rittenhouse Square. This public park is located in an affluent neighborhood in Philadelphia, and highlights beautiful flowers, sculptures, and hiking paths as well. It is within walking distance of a variety of…
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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, 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 husbandry, story time,…
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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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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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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 Holiday Garden Railway At The Morris Arboretum
The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania is such a beautiful area immersed in a gorgeous landscape. They are located at 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118. Each year they go all out with an amazing railway in their gardens, and it is a wonderful event to check out for the whole…
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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-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-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 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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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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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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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 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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A Very Philly Christmas Village!
The Philadelphia 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. The address for the market is 1500 Arch Street, Philadelphia PA 19102. For the 2022 season, they…
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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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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,…