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Explore Art, Cars and Industrial History at the Frick Pittsburgh

Posted on April 25, 2023March 5, 2023by Jody Arneson
Clayton, the Frick's Pittsburgh home

This Pittsburgh museum complex offers three museums for one!

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  • kid-friendly
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    • nature-focused
    • Pennsylvania
    • Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Zoo: Where the Wild Things Are!

Posted on March 21, 2023February 12, 2023by Jody Arneson
Elephants at the Pittsburgh Zoo

This zoo will help you find your wild side!

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  • ecotourism
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    • kid-friendly
    • nature-focused
    • Pennsylvania
    • state park

Gifford Pinchot State Park Offers a Cozy Cabin Stay

Posted on March 14, 2023November 26, 2022by Jody Arneson
Gifford Pinchot State Park

Choose a cozy cabin for a relaxing visit to this gem of a state park!

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  • agritourism
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    • Gettysburg
    • Pennsylvania

Treat Yourself to Sweet Vibes with Wine and Chocolate at Boyer Cellars

Posted on February 14, 2023October 14, 2023by Jody Arneson
Truffles and Tastings at Boyer Cellars, near Gettysburg PA

You can lose your heart with this Valentine’s Day-themed wine and chocolate pairing!

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  • budget-friendly day trip
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    • dog friendly
    • ecotourism
    • hiking
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    • Pennsylvania
    • state park
    • water falls

Hike Ricketts Glen State Park: 3.2 Miles, 18 Spectacular Waterfalls

Posted on February 7, 2023November 26, 2022by Jody Arneson

Take this hike to see 18 spectacular waterfalls!

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  • budget-friendly day trip
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    • factory tours
    • heritage tourism
    • holiday season
    • Pennsylvania
    • quaint town

Enjoy a Lititz Christmas!

Posted on December 20, 2022December 14, 2022by Jody Arneson
Holiday star in Lititz PA

This quaint town offers huge holiday charm!

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  • driving tour
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    • heritage tourism
    • holiday season
    • Pennsylvania

Delight Your Tummy on the Amish Christmas Cookie Tour

Posted on December 13, 2022December 11, 2022by Jody Arneson
Amish Christmas Cookie Tour

This delicious daytrip will be sure to delight everyone! Even Scrooge or the Grinch would agree!

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  • gardens
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    • heritage tourism
    • holiday season
    • kid-friendly
    • Pennsylvania
    • Pittsburgh

Find Joy at Phipps’ Holiday Magic

Posted on December 10, 2022November 30, 2022by Jody Arneson
Phipps Conservatory Holiday Magic

Every winter, Phipps Conservatory transforms into a magical, winter wonderland, making this a favorite holiday season tradition.

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  • budget-friendly day trip
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    • festivals
    • holiday season
    • Pennsylvania
    • Pittsburgh

Celebrate the Holiday Season in Downtown Pittsburgh

Posted on December 3, 2022November 30, 2022by Jody Arneson
Ice skating around a Christmas tree in Pittsburgh

Discovering the holiday spirit is easy in downtown Pittsburgh!

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  • holiday season
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    • kid-friendly
    • Pennsylvania
    • Pittsburgh

Light Up the Season at Zoo Lights at Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium

Posted on November 29, 2022November 30, 2022by Jody Arneson
Pittsburgh Zoo Lights

More than 100 animals shimmer and shine in the lights at this zoo lights drive through!

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  • boat tours
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    • budget-friendly day trip
    • ecotourism
    • kid-friendly
    • Pennsylvania

Ride the Pride of the Susquehanna

Posted on November 1, 2022September 10, 2022by Jody Arneson

Take a ride below Harrisburg’s iconic arched bridges on the historic Susquehanna River.

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  • haunted
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    • heritage tourism
    • museums
    • paranormal investigation
    • Pennsylvania

Serving Sentences of Eternity at Old Franklin Jail Ghost Hunt

Posted on October 25, 2022July 26, 2022by Jody Arneson

Discover what haunts Old Franklin Jail for yourself!

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Do You Dare Stay at a Haunted Hotel?

Posted on September 27, 2022September 10, 2022by Jody Arneson

Check into one of these five haunted hotels for a spirited stay!

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    • Pennsylvania

Tracing a Conspiracy at the John Brown House

Posted on September 13, 2022August 17, 2022by Jody Arneson
John Brown House

This middle-class home served as a boarding house run by a widow and a base of operations for a conspiracy to overthrow the United States!

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    • Pennsylvania

Sentences Served at Old Franklin Jail

Posted on September 10, 2022July 24, 2022by Jody Arneson
Old Franklin Jail

This historic jail has a surprising history as a way-station on the Underground Railroad.

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I love exploring the midAtlantic states of the United States, finding the best, most interesting and fun daytrip destinations in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington DC, Delaware, West Virginia, New Jersey and New York. From the well known to the well off the beaten path, I'll take you as far as you can go in a day without a passport! Why daydream when you can daytrip?

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