. Oktoberfest 2011 in Philadelphia - Things to do . Oktoberfest has become a national beer festival that originated in 1811 due to a a celebration after a Royal Wedding in Munich, Germany. Since 1960, it has become a 16-18 day event that has been transposed into an enormous world-famous event. Here in Philadelphia, Oktoberfest seems to get better and better. Would one be surprised after the City of Philadelphia has been named one of the top 14 beer cities in the World in 2011, … [Read more...]
Halloween in Philadelphia – The Ghost Tour of Philadelphia
October 8, 2011 By
. Halloween in Philadelphia - The Ghost Tour of Philadelphia . The Ghost Tour of Philadelphia is a great way to spend an afternoon or evening in Philadelphia, exploring the hidden treasures regarding ghost stories. Unraveling the mysteries and secrets of Historic Philadelphia. These are true ghost stories that are both old and new, telling tales of real haunted houses and spooky encounters. The Ghost Tour of Philadelphia was started in 1995 and has several different types of events that … [Read more...]
Halloween in Philadelphia – Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary
October 7, 2011 By
. Halloween in Philadelphia - Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary The Eastern State Penitentiary, which is in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia, was considered to be the world's first true penitentiary. The prison is currently a U.S. National Historic Landmark, which is more known during the Halloween season for it's creepy and ghostly tours. History Eastern State Penitentiary was built in 1829, becoming the most expensive public structure ever built and quickly … [Read more...]
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