October 22, 2023
In 2012, The City of Philadelphia began hosting art tourists at the Barnes Foundation at 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway in a modern museum facility. The interior of this latest addition to Philadelphia’s “Museum Mile” mimics the galleries that once graced Dr. Barnes’s former estate just outside of the City limits a few blocks from Route […]
October 18, 2023
Linvilla Orchards, a 300-acre farm located in Media, Pennsylvania, is a beloved destination for families and nature enthusiasts. The farm was purchased by Quaker Arthur Linvill and his mother Lydia in 1914. Arthur, who initially delivered fresh milk and cream by horse and buggy, had a vision of growing fruit. This vision led to the […]
October 13, 2023
As Philadelphia’s population grew in the years following the Civil War, churches eyes growing neighborhoods in areas that were, at that time, on the city’s outskirts. The Spring Garden Street Presbyterian Church saw the corner of 21st Street and Columbia Avenue (now Cecil B. Moore Ave.) as a prime location for expansion and commissioned architect […]
October 12, 2023
Ah, Folklore Farm is like a hidden gem on Milbridge Road in Cherryfield, Maine! Open from June through November, this small but mighty farm is a go-to for fresh, local produce. Keep an eye out for the Gold Subaru—that’s your cue to stop by and explore their offerings. Dan is not just friendly but also […]
October 12, 2023
Nestled in an 1860 Victorian building right by the river, this quaint coffee shop and café is the epitome of cozy. From the moment you step onto the decorated front porch, you’ll feel The Paisley Loon’s inviting atmosphere that makes it a local favorite. The river views are a bonus, offering a serene backdrop to […]
October 12, 2023
Right on Route 1 in Harrington, Maine, sits Bygone Antiques, and Bygone Motors. They specialize in unusual, rare antiques related to automotive, marine, and gas station memorabilia. Imagine finding a vintage gas pump that would be the talk of your garage, or a nautical compass that’s seen more adventures than most of us ever will. […]
October 11, 2023
When Prohibition was repealed in 1933, it represented an enormous opportunity for businesses to construct distilleries, breweries, and wineries. The Baltimore Pure Rye Distilling Co. was one of many built across the United States during that period; it was, in fact, one of two in the Dundalk section of Baltimore, an area that only had […]
October 10, 2023
Whether you are driving south to Key West along Route 1 or heading back from partying on Duval Street, you must stop at Robbie’s Marina in Islamorada at mile marker 775. You could spend two to three days here with all the various activities and fun available. The definition of a cheap thrill in the […]
October 4, 2023
The Scenic Theatre, later renamed the E.M. Loew’s Capitol Theatre, originally opened in Pawtucket, Rhode Island on June 7, 1926. The inaugural production at the 1,500 seat theater was “The Alarm Clock,” presented by The Hall Stock Company. In the early 1930s, control of the State Theatre was transferred to the E.M. Loew’s chain. Significant […]