Philadelphia Named One of National Geographic’s Best Trips To Make In 2020 and Top U.S. City To Visit!

"It’s Time To Rediscover An American Classic - Philadelphia!" Keep smiling Philadelphia! The City of Brotherly Love, according to National Geographic, is one of the must-go-to places everyone should visit in the world! Author Johnna Rizzo reflects on Philly as a metropolis of the unexpected in the midst of an exciting reinvention, saying that “Philly has changed from a city of industrial might … to a city of ingenious makers.” Rizzo continues, stating that the excitement in Philly is … [Read more...]

Wonderful Museums in Philadelphia

'Exploring Philly's Exciting Museums' Philadelphia’s museums are anything from small to massive, many with historic stories, some being interactive and others that dare us with the unexpected. We get excited when talking about Philly's Museums and we would think Benjamin Franklin would feel the same if he were to come back to the City of Brotherly Love. List of Philadelphia Museums (Alphabetical Order) Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel The Academy of Natural Sciences of … [Read more...]

Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, November 18 – 24!

'The Beginning Of Holiday's In Philadelphia!' . Enjoy the many museum exhibits, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars, Mean Girls at the Academy of Music, Taste of Philly, LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia Marathon Weekend, Peddler's Village Grand Illumination Celebration, Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show at Franklin Square, Gersham Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival, A Longwood Christmas at a Longwood Gardens, A Very Philly Holiday at One Liberty … [Read more...]

Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, November 11 – 17!

'Exploring Philadelphia In The Fall!' . Enjoy the many museum exhibits, Veteran's Day Events, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars, Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival, Oyster Fest at Reading Terminal Market, Peddler's Village Grand Illumination Celebration, Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show at Franklin Square, Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre, Gersham Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival, A Very Philly Holiday at One Liberty Observation Deck, Gingerbread House … [Read more...]

Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show at Franklin Square

'Magical Holiday Enchantment for Kids of All Ages'  Lights take over Franklin Square during this festive 2019 holiday season! The Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show at Franklin Square, November 14 to December 31, is one holiday attraction for the whole family to enjoy and not miss. This holiday light show features an unexpected design (no Christmas trees here…) which honors the legacy of Benjamin Franklin with a giant kite and key of lights, and over 80,000 LED … [Read more...]

Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, November 4 – 10!

'Enjoying Fall In Philadelphia!' . Enjoy the many museum exhibits, November Scratch Night at FringeArts, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars, Philly Cider Week, FREE Film Screening at the Plough and the Stars, Unmasking the Legacy Gala, Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival, 2nd Saturday at Historic Germantown Sites, Siege Weekend at Fort Mifflin, Marines Birthday Celebration at Cookie's Tavern (open to public), Terror Behind The Walls At Eastern State … [Read more...]

Grim Philly Tours – Halloween in Philadelphia

'Good Philadelphia History Tidbits with Ghouls and Stories'   Grim Philly Tours opened it's touring services in 2011. Founder Joe Wojie, is a historian and Professor of Rider University, who wants the tours not only to be fun and adventurous, but educational. Grim Philly is an unique tour company because it prides itself on factual events that can be documented with viable sources and not just partial facts or sources that can't be verified by an actual person. In many cases, we'll … [Read more...]

Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, October 28 – November 3!

'Spooky Happenings In Philadelphia!' . Enjoy the many museum exhibits, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars, Halloween events and parties in Philly, Dinos After Dark, Mischief at the Mütter, Allen Stone's Karaoke Extravaganza at City Winery, Philly Cider Week, Candle Light Ghost Tours at Ft. Mifflin, Day of the Dead celebrations, First Glance Film Festival, First Friday, Apple Festival at Peddler's Village, 5th Annual Philadelphia Veterans Parade and Festival, First Sunday, Ghost … [Read more...]

‘Ghost Ship’ Appearing Near The Benjamin Franklin Bridge At Race Street Pier

"Experience The Past And Present Along The Delaware River!" . Don't be spooked when walking along the Delaware River Waterfront, you spot something eerie-looking on the water! For those who believe in ghosts and ghost ships, rub those eyes of yours and don't get to excited or scared that what you are seeing is real! What you see is a 90-foot, three-dimensional, light and water installation that is making its North American debut at Philadelphia's Race Street Pier starting October 4! As … [Read more...]

Halloween in Philadelphia – Our Guide to All Things Spooky

'2019 Spooky Halloween Attractions in Philly' Who gets scared of spooks, goblins, murder mysteries, ghost stories and much more? Halloween can be a treat for all ages, ranging from hayrides to haunted attractions. We would like to share with you the different Halloween events happening in the Philadelphia region for both the family and for adults. To get you into the Halloween spirit, please listen along to some Halloween music. (opens in a new window) Monster Mash – by Bobby … [Read more...]