Spies, Traitors, & Saboteurs at the National Constitution Center

Spies, Traitors, & Saboteurs at the National Constitution Center The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia always has awesome exhibits year round. Right now, you can catch Spies, Traitors, & Saboteurs : Fear and Freedom in America exhibit, which is created by the International Spy Museum. This exhibit talks about securing our nation without compromising our integrity. The Spies, Traitors, and Saboteurs exhibit consists of artifacts, media footage, and interactive exhibits that … [Read more...]

Halloween in Philadelphia – The Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour

Halloween in Philadelphia - The Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour Halloween in Philadelphia always has some sort of spooks, ghosts, and or scary stories around one corner or another. I was fortunate enough to win a ticket to the Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour in Philadelphia and took the tour last night. The tour is affiliated with the Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia. The Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour weaves in and around parts of Society Hill and Old City and is approximately 1 1/2 hours long … [Read more...]

Halloween in Philadelphia – More Haunted Attractions

. Halloween in Philadelphia - More Haunted Attractions . With so many spooks, murder mysteries, ghost stories and much more surrounding Halloween in Philadelphia, we had to add to our list of Halloween attractions and events in Philadelphia. The repetitive question is, “do you dare…”, taking a frightful leap and trying any of these out.   Halloween Attractions & Events in Philadelphia - (in no particular order)   Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem Tour of … [Read more...]

Halloween in Philadelphia – Top Haunted Attractions

. Halloween in Philadelphia - Top Haunted Attractions . Philadelphia certainly has its share of spooks, goblins, and ghost stories. Halloween in Philadelphia 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 and around Philadelphia. The question is, "do you dare..." Before you jump into the Halloween events below, please listen along with some Halloween music. (opens in a new … [Read more...]

Oktoberfest in Philadelphia – Things to do

. 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

. 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

. 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...]