Thursday, January 31, 2013
Lititz, less than an hour and half from Norristown, is in the running for Budget Travel Magazine's title of America's Coolest Small Town.
Budget Travel Magazine has narrowed the search for America's Coolest Small Town, and, after 924 nominations, the 15 finalists include a Pennsylvania town that is a perfect day trip from Montgomery County. Lititz, less than an hour and a half from Norristown, offers visitors costumed tour guides of the Lititz Historical Foundation, as well as "a museum that includes Native American artifacts, a replica of a Moravian home, and a heritage garden," according to Budget Travel. Within walking distance of the Lititz Historical Foundation, visitors can tour the original Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery, where the hard pretzel was invented. On Broad St., visitors can tour, taste, sample, and delight in the Wilbur Chocolate Factory, which has been in …
Saturday, May 12, 2012
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
Address: 1001 Eagle Road, Wayne, PA 19087 How Far From Pottstown Patch: 35 minutes, 25 miles Admission: Free Hours: The parade starts around 12:15 to 12:30 p.m. on most Sundays during the school year. It follows the school’s 11 a.m. chapel service, which is also open to the public. The remaining parades of the school year will take place on April 28 (alumni weekend), and May 6 and 13. Summary: The Regimental Review Parade takes place on Sundays during the school year at Valley Forge Military Academy and College. The parade includes the “Pass in Review,” which can be traced to the time of General George Washington’s charge of command. It also features the Sound Off, which is an ancient ritual that dates back to the days of the crusades …
Saturday, April 28, 2012
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Saturday, April 28, 2012
Try one of these three trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: the Broomall Fire Company's Annual Spring Carnival in Broomall, the Wings of Freedom Museum in Horsham Heisler Dairy in Tamaqua. Address: N. Malin Rd. & West Chester Pike, Broomall (across from firehouse) How Far From Pottstown Patch: 43 minutes, 35 miles Admission: Free to enter; Individual tickets $1.50 each, minimum of two tickets; Block of 25 tickets for $25.00; Block of 56 tickets for $50.00 Hours: Summary: Rides, games of chance, and food are just a part of the fun. The carnival will also have face-painting, a firefighter dunk tank, and their fire safety trailer on site. The Broomall Fire Co. is 100 percent volunteer. Support these local firefighters by attending …
Saturday, April 21, 2012
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Saturday, April 21, 2012
Looking to save money? Try one of these three trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: 2nd Saturday in Media, Coca Cola Park in Allentown and the Players Club in Swarthmore. Address: State Street, Media How Far From Pottstown Patch? 51 minutes, 40 miles Admission: Free Hours: 6 to 9 p.m. Summary: The Media Arts Council (M.A.C.) hosts the 2nd Saturday Arts Stroll on the second Saturday of every month. More than 30 businesses in downtown Media stay open late as part of the free arts event. Shops and restaurants host local musicians or display the work of local artists. Visitors can use a M.A.C. 2nd Saturday map to find music, art and participating shops. Different local artists and musicians are featured each month. Links: Address: …
Monday, April 2, 2012
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Try one of these three trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: Fort Washington State Park in Whitemarsh, the Reading Arboretum in Reading and the St. Francis Players in Springfield. Address: 500 South Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington How Far from PW Patch: 15 minutes or 6.5 miles Admission: Free to use, registration required for camping and pavillion use Hours: dawn to dusk About: Located in the Fort Washington section of Whitemarsh Township, Fort Washington State Park offers an opening to nature for both the causal and more serious outdoorsman. The park offers softball fields, bird watching, fishing, 3.5 miles of hiking trails, dog walking areas and a disc colg course. The park is also home to a number of picnic areas as well as an …
Friday, March 23, 2012
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Try one of these three trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: the Maurice Sendak at the Haverford Township library, Lock Ridge Furnace Park in Alburtis or the Gallery on High in Pottstown. Address: 1601 Darby Rd., Havertown How far from Pottstown Patch: 49 minutes, 37 miles Admission: Free Hours: About: The Haverford Township Free Library presents the exhibit: In a Nutshell: The Worlds of Maurice Sendak until April 20. The exhibit features many of Sendak's famous and not-so-famous works. "Popular children’s author Maurice Sendak’s typically American childhood in New York City inspired many of his most beloved books, such as Where the Wild Things Are and In the Night Kitchen. Illustrations in those works are populated with …
Monday, March 12, 2012
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Monday, March 12, 2012
Want to get out of town and go for a trip, but looking to save money? Try one of these three trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: the Merritt Gallery in Haverford, the Cabela's Outfitter in Hamburg and the Medal of Honor Grove in Phoenixville. Address: 385 Lancaster Ave, Haverford How Far From Pottstown Patch: 43 minutes, 30 miles Admission: Free Hours: About: Located in the Haverford Shopping Center, the Merritt Gallery is one of three locations on the east coast where resident can get a look at art from both local and well-known creators. The gallery is home to a number of special events, including vintage poster shows and a “Master’s Show,” which, according to the gallery’s website, includes original works from “Picasso, …
Friday, February 24, 2012
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Friday, February 24, 2012
Want to get out of town and go for a trip, but looking to save money? Try one of these three trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: the Morris Arboretum in Philadelphia, Roadside America in Shartlesville and Chuck E. Cheese's in Springfield. Address: 100 East Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia How Far From Pottstown Patch: 46 minutes, 34 miles Admission: Hours: Open daily, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Summary: The arboretum, which was once the estate of Quaker brother and sister, John and Lydia Morris, is now home to more than 2,500 types of plants and trees. The campus features a rose garden, a swan pond, and numerous sculptures and antique buildings. Throughout the year, the arboretum sponsors concerts, workshops and story times that are …
Saturday, February 18, 2012
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Saturday, February 18, 2012
Want to get away for a day or an evening, but looking to save money? Try one of these three trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: the Saturday Concert Series in Berwyn, the Museum of Indian Culture in Allentown and the Philadelphia Rock Gym in Oaks. Address: 6 Main Street, Berwyn How Far From Pottstown Patch? 39 minutes, 22 miles Admission: $5, BYO Hours: Saturday nights at 8 p.m. Summary: The Music Workshop is a music school with professional teachers located in Berwyn, PA. The school opened its Performance Annex on January 21 and features weekly concerts on Saturday nights for just $5. Check the Performance Workshop's website to see who is performing on the weekend you'd like to attend. The concert offerings cover a wide range…
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
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Looking to save money? Try one of these four trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: Haverford College in Lower Merion, the Montgomery Mall in North Wales, Arnold's Family Fun Center in Oaks and Indian Tower in Nazareth. Address: 794 College Ave., Haverford, PA 19041 How Far From Pottstown Patch? 43 minutes, 30 miles Hours: Call for information (generally, dawn till dusk on the grounds) Admission: Lectures open to the public are often free but require reservations. Outdoor sporting events are free and generally un-ticketed; the nature trail and botany tours are free, as is the parking (in designated areas). Summary: A private liberal arts college offering degrees in the arts and sciences (with more than 30 majors), Haverford College…
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