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Trains! Philadelphia's Scenic Railways

by Cecily Kellogg

October 28, 2008

If your kids love trains--and, seriously, do you know any kids that don't?--you are in luck. Philadelphia is within an hour's drive of no less than FIVE scenic railways, three of which operate steam engines, and one regularly features Thomas the Train. How do I know this? I am married to a Rail Fan (otherwise known as a train geek), so I have ridden every single one of these trains. Trust me, I  Read more...

Top Five Day Trips From Philadelphia

by Cecily Kellogg

September 15, 2008

Sometimes, you just gotta get out of town. Philadelphia is one of those cities that is just near everything--after all, New York City is only an hour and a half a way, as is Baltimore, and Washington DC is only a three-hour drive. But for day trips, you want something just a bit closer (like the beach--New Jersey's shores are also just an hour away!). So where can you go with an hour's drive of  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in philadelphia

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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