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Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square
Lehigh Valley Wine Trail
Eight award winning, family-owned wineries in a
recently declared viticultural area. Stop in for a
taste of their signature wines. lehighvallywinetrail.
com
Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square
This 1,077 acre public garden is a marriage of natural
and architectural beauty. Educational programs are
offered for all ages and three world class venues
offer live performances of jazz, classical, dance and
more throughout the year. 610.388.1000;
longwoodgardens.org
Malcolm W. Gross Memorial Rose Gardens,
Allentown
Old-fashioned rose gardens with many beautiful
flowers and ponds filled with water lillies. The
gardens are known for their All-American Rose
selections. 610.437.7628
Marsh Creek State Park, Downingtown
The Mark Creek Lake is popular for sailboaters
and windsurfers, but it also has hiking trails.
610.458.5119;
dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/MarshCreek-
State
Park/Pages/default.aspx
Morris Arboretum, the University
of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
A 92-acre garden with an ever-changing landscape
with winding paths, colorful gardens, champion
trees and beautiful fountains. Out on a Limb- A
Tree Adventure takes visitors 50 feet up into the
treetops on a canopy walk that doesn’t require
climbing. The Garden railway exhibit features model
trains. 215.247.5777; morrisarboretum.org
Pearl S. Buck House & Historical Site,
Perkasie
Tours are available of the Nobel and Pulitzer
Prize-winning author’s 1825 farmhouse and collection.
215.249.0100; pearlsbuck.org
Peddler’s Village, Lahaska
Stroll through more than 70 shops and restaurants
in this Colonial-style village or spend a weekend in
the Golden Plough Inn. 215.794.4000.
Philadelphia Film Center, Philadelphia
This exciting film venue is in the heart of downtown
Philadelphia. It offers the largest screen in Center
City and host film events in its two state-of-the-art
theaters. filmadelphia.org; 215.422.4580
Pearl S. Buck home
Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia
The nation’s first and still one of its best zoos. It
is home to more than 1,300 animals with a focus
on rare and endangered animals. Special features
include a hot air balloon ride over the zoo,
camel rides and the Amazon Rainforest carousel.
215.243.1100; philadelphiazoo.org
Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia
The Please Touch Museum at Memorial Hall in
Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park is the perfect place
for children to learn and play. There are six new
interactive exhibit zones: Roadside Attractions,
City Capers, Flight Fantasy, River Adventures,
Wonderland and Centennial Exploration.
215.581.3181; pleasetouchmuseum.org
QVC Studio Tour, West Chester
Sesame Place
appreciation for musical theater. 215.659.8550;
storybookmusical.org
Sugar House Casino, Philadelphia
The Sugar House Casino is located on the site of a
vacant sugar refinery on the Delaware River. It offers
more than 1,900 slot machines, 103 table games
and a restaurant on the waterfront. Its Sugar Express
trolley provides free transportation from more than
24 Philadelphia locations. 877.477.3715;
riverscasinophiladelphia.com
U.S. Mint, Philadelphia
See money being made at the Philadelphia Mint.
Learn abou the modern coin-making process and see
the original coining press from 1792.
215.408.0110; usmint.gov
See the inner-workings of
a cutting edge television
studio and discover the
secrets behind the popular
shopping channel, QVC, on
the guided tour.
800.600.9900; qvc.com/
content/featured/visit-qvc.
html
Ridley Creek State Park,
Media
Ridley Creek is designated,
approved trout waters and
is stocked several times
each year. Some areas are
catch and release only.
The park is also available
for deer hunting during
archery season.
610.892.3900; dcnr.pa.gov/
StateParks/FindAPark/
RidleyCreekStatePark
Sesame Place,
Langhorne
Roller coasters, water rides
and live performances
by your favorite Sesame
Street characters.
866.Go.4.ELMO;
sesameplace.com
Completely renovated
brand new facilities!
ALL SITES ARE FULL HOOK UP AND FEATURE
A GRILL, PICNIC TABLE & FIRE RING
• Heated Pool &
Splash Pad
• 18 Hole Mini Golf
• Fenced in Dog Park
• Fishing Pond
• Clubhouse
• Store & Game Room
• RV and Tent Sites
• Buddy Sites - park
awning to awning
with friends!
• Cabin Rentals
Storybook Musical
Theater, Philadelphia
A professional theater
catering to children with a
mission of developing an
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