The food was amazing. I had the pasta special, which was a creamy pesto pasta with chicken, and it…read moredefinitely did not disappoint.

The Old Barracks was built in 1758 to house British soldiers during the French and Indian…read moreWar--picture redcoats grumbling about colonial weather and terrible coffee. Later it became one of Washington's military hospitals during the Revolution, and parts of it are still original. They're doing some renovations now, but any history buff will find this place fascinating. Inside you've got galleries, a gift shop, meeting spaces, and staff who are genuinely passionate about keeping history alive. Go, learn something, enjoy the energy of the fun tour guides. It's under construction right now, but I've been coming here for years when I visit family in Jersey, and it's always worth the stop. Trenton may be scrappy, but the Old Barracks is one of its gems.

When my hubby and I got together, we decided early on in our relationship that it shouldn't be up…read moreto just one of us to plan celebrations, bdays, holidays, etc... all the time. So, I get odd years, he gets even, it works. So this year, I chose this museum as a day trip for our anniversary. He was in Civil Air Patrol growing up, then the Navy, and basically, this is history. So I knew he would love it. This museum is volunteer based, and the items in this museum are by donation, from pictures to models to the uniforms. History and fascinating facts on the items displayed. I took a lot of pictures because it was so interesting, I think this is a great place to bring kids. They can see a fighter jet up close, see model aircrafts, and read up on aviation history. It was about a 50 min drive on back roads from my town, which I prefer to the HWY. Anyway, enjoy the pictures, and I hope you drive out to see it . There is also a wonderful cafe right across the parking lot called Runway Cafe, where you can watch local planes take off and land while you enjoy breakfast or lunch.

Lots of history here and you can take your time and stay as long as you want. I took a ton of…read morephotos but I will share my favorites. Never heard of this place but I happened to be in the area and it came up when I did a quick museum search on my phone. I also had lunch there at the Runway Cafe and it was very good. Make sure you see the helicopter outside behind the building. Also, if you go in Winter -- it was a bit cold inside. About 50°

This (free!!!) museum is worth a visit, even if the weather on LBI is perfect!…read more We have (quite literally) spent hours here looking at all of the awesome exhibits, models of ships and books upon books upon books of documents from a myriad of Jersey shore-related shipwrecks, storms and other events. There is also a room devoted to the history of the Coast Guard, an exhibit on lighthouses, and a really cute gift shop! By the way, if you make your way to the gift shop, I cannot emphasize enough that you should take some of the FREE DVDs that they have lined up for the taking. We grabbed one on Hurricane Sandy, Tucker's Island, and the Morro Castle disaster, thinking they would be little movies to listen to while doing something else - we were ENTRANCED and couldn't stop watching. The fact that all of this is free is just crazy...PLEASE leave a donation when you go so this museum can be enjoyed for generations to come!

They have a great collection anything and everything marine related. It was cool to see those. And…read moretheir staff is super nice and easy to talk to! It's very organized for a small museum.

I came here today with my 8 year old son and we loved it. If you're into history, it's a great way…read moreto kill an hour or two on a Saturday morning. Not to mention cheap - just $5 for adults and $2 for kids. Opened in 1811, closed in 1965, and reopened as a museum just one year later in 1966, it's a fascinating look at one aspect of our country's history. The whole building, including the exercise yard with accompanying gallows, is open to the public. Signs throughout the building and small exhibits were incredibly helpful and informational. The woman who sold us admission was very friendly and helpful, and there were two other employees who were giving free tours around the building. If you're into haunted places, this place is also apparently a hotbed of paranormal activity and has hosted many investigators over the years. The main cell upstairs where the most hardened criminals spent their last nights on earth is allegedly where the most activity is. The prison is also right in downtown Mt. Holly so it's easy to make a day of it and walk to one of the many restaurants on the Main Street and explore the historic buildings. Definitely recommended!

First time here and I thought it was great! Small prison/museum compared to Eastern State…read morePenitentiary--but still interesting and fun to explore (and photograph!). A lot of history here and from what I have heard and read -- haunted. How can it not be? Explored all three floors and I happened to be the only person there so that was fun, too .. (well, besides Kyle, who was very informative). Check it out if you are in town!

My husband and I went to this on the last day before it closed and it is incredibly heartbreaking…read morethat Philadelphia cannot continue to support a big part of history. There were so many people and long lines trying to enjoy the last bit of this museum. I heard folks say they used to have overnight school sleepovers here when they were younger & how much it meant to them. This was definitely a medium sized museum, I wish I had time to check everything out but it was SO busy. You can tell people really care. Please save the academy!!!!

We came here as a family after hearing that the museum would be closing at the end of the month. It…read moreis incredibly sad to see it close, especially since I had always hoped to bring my children back for a sleepover with the dinosaurs once they were old enough. Unfortunately, between decisions surrounding the museum's management and reductions in government funding, that is an experience we will no longer have the opportunity to enjoy. That being said, the museum was definitely showing its age and would have benefited from a significant renovation if it were to remain open. Many of the carpets, exhibits, and displays felt outdated, and the animal exhibits on the top floor seemed somewhat disconnected from the rest of the museum and more like an attempt to make use of the available space. Despite those shortcomings, there is a lot of history here, and it is genuinely sad to see the museum close. I'm glad we had the opportunity to bring our children one last time and experience it together as a family.

In the heart of Abington, and about a hundred yards away from the Roslyn train station, you can…read morefind Briar Bush, a hidden nature preserve tucked away on Edge Hill road. With scenic walking trails, an outdoor classroom, day camps and a small indoor animal habitat, Briar Bush is a great spot for small children, couples on a date, or anyone looking for a brief respite from the urgency of the modern world. With free admission for locals and a small fee for out-of-towners, the preserve is accessible to all patrons provided that they are able to walk down some wooded trails that circle through the admittedly short walking routes. The centerpiece of the trails is a picturesque, secluded pond with benches for sitting and an interactive sign with information on the local fauna and flora. The indoor animal habitat has a small gift shop, pamphlets on upcoming events and information on other parks in the area, and several interesting animals such as a blind possum named Odin, a bearded lizard named Karl, and several other unique turtles and reptiles. All of Briar Bush can be walked through in an hour or so, but the low admission, interactive nature events and scenic walking trails will have you wanting to return again soon.

Staff are very informative when it comes to presentations but the facility is not very well…read moremaintained in some places because multiple trees have poison ivy on them. I know what poison ivy looks like, and when it's in hairy vine form, it can choke a tree and kill it. There was a wildlife sanctuary in the neighborhood that I grew up in as a child, and many of the trees almost died because they were being choked by poison ivy. Hairy vine, no friend of mine. But, on a more positive note, they have some animals that you can pet (when they are being presented by a lecturer), including rabbits, rats, and snakes, plus a turtle. In fact, now, as I am typing this, I remember coming here as a kid with school and Cub Scouts and my family as well, and I remember Boo the Rat (R.I.P!) and I remember a turtle who came to Briar Bush after being fed dog food by its owner. Eww. Bottom line, presentation is everything. One thing that I personally don't mind but that wildlife and some other visitors are probably irritated by is the fact that SEPTA's Warminster Line runs behind Briar Bush with a train going by every so often.

Great tour guide. Highly recommend Zephyr. Very knowledgeable and friendly!!! The grounds are…read morelovely and the castle is impressive.

Henry Mercer was an unusual guy. Very smart and very rich. So, he builds himself a 44 room castle…read morein 1912 in concrete (so it would not burn down). And he is not a trained architect or contractor. And then he sets up a tile manufacturing company about 1/4 mile away (you can visit that too), and he makes thousands of unique tiles to adorn the ceilings, walls, and floors of his castle; his new tiles next to historical tiles from all over the world. To visit Fonthill, you must go on a one hour guided tour. Our tour guide, Lisa, was intelligent and entertaining. Our group was 10 (that is maximum for a group). It can get claustrophobic in some of the rooms and there are lots of steps (so be advised). It is really worth visiting Fonthill Castle. It is far from a luxurious mansion, but rather a peculiar yet intriguing concrete castle. Mercer also built another castle about a mile away in Doylestown to store his "stuff" - this is the Mercer Museum (also worth a visit).

I went on the website -in advance-to arrange some tickets for a free tour for Saturday. There were…read moretwo tour guides there to greet us into the MARGARET R. GRUNDY MEMORIAL MUSEUM. First of all let me say that I highly recommend a tour here. They have free ones and they have paid ones. This was a free tour and it went on for about an hour. First thing we did we walk in the door was use hand sanitizer. All staff and all the guests were masks the entire time because at the time of this post we are still going through the COVID-19 pandemic.))) The tour starts as soon as we enter the room and we get to learn about a family that lived here through the generations and their history and legacy in Bristol. WILLIAM HULME GRUNDY decides to leave Philadelphia and move to this little hamlet on the Delaware River and get in the wool trade. Grundy Brothers and Campion moved their operations to Bristol in 1876. Ends up being quite lucrative and What we get to learn here is the brother and sister story of Joseph and Margaret Grundy. Joseph is sentimental about his namesake , a hero in the civil war. Felt he should make something of his life. Margaret had a rough time with her dad's death & a trip to Europe with her mom didn't exactly heal her broken heart but mom was able to visit some doctors to help her daughter. They traveled the word for a decade! Wow. I think this gave her direction and she sorted out her direction as she returned home to Pennsylvania. She dove into things of ladies of wealth did, yes entertained in her house on the banks for the Delaware... she painted as well as gardened. Can I also state that yes it was fascinating to see the Victorian bathroom. I was very struck to see the excessive use of wallpaper in a home. It accompanied decorative carpeting and curtains. The cherry blossom room was especially cheeky so much so that I felt like as if I was a character in a Roz Chast cartoon . Interesting to see the pageantry of the olden days that really seem modest compared to some other tycoon contemporaries . How nice that Joseph dedicated the museum/family home in his beloved sister's name & shares the history with Bristol and all who visit it! ~*~ One thing I was looking forward to was the getting about their precious Mother's Day card kits. The set is to make a Victorian Mother's Day card! They looked beautiful online! And they had a similar event around Valentine's Day. Also complimentary. Looked so frilly and fancy and precious. Didn't get one but I saw it on the website. The tour guide was enthusiastic in sharing his version of the Grundy Family stories & introduced the rooms. Next door is the Grundy Library. I look forward to seeing it when it's ready...in summer (?!) I would definitely return for another tour. Lots to enjoy in this delightful town. Lots of history and events event just at the Grundy Museum!

Jeff was an absolutely wonderful tour guide. In this day and age wherein most employees are…read moreuninterested in their work, constantly on their phone, and take no pride in their appearance, it was so refreshing to experience a person who was dressed to the nines and obviously has a real passion for the museum and his line of work. Jeff was quite knowledgeable about the home, the Grundy family, and the Victorian Era in general. Many thanks to him for an interesting and engaging afternoon. Keep up the good work!