Montgomery and neighboring Chester county's hidden gem. You can explore history of one of the only…read morenavigable canals in the state; hike, bike, & run some spectacular trails; fish; X Country ski and ice-skate in winter; or kayak/canoe the area's only loop system where you end your trip right where you began...no shuttling!! The last Sunday in June is the Schuylkill Canal Association's annual Canal Day fundraiser, where you and your family can enjoy games, food, kayak demos, Canal Jousting, canal history, and more! Every October is the SCA's Fall Music fundraiser with many great local bands, food, Sly Fox beer, and more food. Every December is the annual Luminary Displpay where hundreds of candle-lit luminary bags line the [hopefully] snow-covered pathway...pure beauty. Don't miss Santa & Mrs. Claus on their stop at the Locktender's House! The Towpath park entrance is across from Produce Junction in Mont Clare - you can see both the canal & trail from the parking lot. The Towpath Park side is home to the Locktender's House with monthly open house events, restored lock gates with monthly openings, a music stage, and a wide open grass area for all kinds of fun. The other end of the canal is down near the Longford Rd. Dogpark & Fitzwater Station and is a gorgeus tree-lined oasis of wildlife and recreation. No bikes or horses allowed on canal path below the Fitz or you'll incur the relentless wrath of the locals!! Please do not litter!! The area is maintained by a passionate group of Schuylkill Canal Association volunteers and they want everyone to love and care for the canal as much as they do.

Always clean, and well maintained. The park area is one of the best canal parks I've seen in…read moreeastern PA. I appreciate the water dog friendliness of the river and canal. I've been here a few times and I've seen the park ranger twice. That's really a testimony to how much care and pride they take in this recreation area. I will continue to come here.

Chip, the gentleman in the first photo and a Center City District employee, was such a huge help to…read moreme this morning!! He went above and beyond helping me as I was frantically rushing trying to find a taxi to take me to the train station. He continued to reassure me I wouldn't miss my train and as you can see from the other two photos, I didn't. Plenty of time to spare and a little kindness from a stranger. Philadelphia really is the city of brotherly (and sisterly!) love!

Bars and restaurants lining several blocks in Philly. We took a hop on hop off bus to take in all…read morethe views in the district. Visited four pubs in the Center City during the every Wednesday SIPS event making the district busier than usual with a strong concentration of police presence.

What a pretty fountain in the middle of the city. Nice for photos. Admire all the artistry in the…read moredetails of these delightful figures!! It's not far from a AMOR aculture too. There are nearby restaurants if you need a bite. I think it's nice for a picnic!! Adorable frog and turtles statues!!

Logan Square is a popular destination in Philadelphia, especially in spring when the tulips and…read moreTribute trees bloom. The fountain here features one of the three generations of Calder sculptures along the Ben Franklin Parkway. You can see Calder senior's Billy Penn on top of City Hall and Alexander Calder's Ghost mobile at the Art Museum. Logan Square is a great spot to watch fireworks, parades, and concerts. It also serves as a gathering place for major protests.

I am so very impressed with the dedicated volunteers of the Historical Society of the Phoenixville…read moreArea - AKA the Phoenixville Historical Society. They work tirelessly to preserve and protect the historic buildings of Phoenixville, which is especially challenging given the extensive drive to redevelop the area. When COVID hit, they lost an important source of funding in their somewhat legendary twice yearly vintage sales. Being plucky, they pivoted to online auctions using a national auction platform that graciously gave them access pro bono. Way to go MaxSold! Their sales have been so successful that they're now run regularly, with Very Cool Stuff carefully photographed, catalogued and listed. Plus, they have pickup down to a science - from reserved spaces on busy Church Street to an army of volunteers who will quickly fetch & being you your items abs amicably chat about history. Now in addition to their charity auctions they have well run, interesting and free zoom presentations. One was a cooking presentation from their recipe book, another on the history and use of animals in the American military. They are worth attending. In a time when it would have been so easy to go dormant they thrive, and more power to them.

Beautiful historical landmark that reminds me of New York city's archway. Amazing carvings on the…read morearch and nice cobble stone road around it. Street right next to it allows you to drive by, park, and look at it

A small but interesting museum right next to Independence Hall and free/but donations are…read moreappreciated. There's only one space for an exhibit, so it won't take you more than a half hour to walk through. I saw "These Truths: The Declarations of Independence" which had documents and paintings from the signing of the Declaration of Independence. They had some cool items on display, so it was worth the time to check it out. If you're already seeing something in the historic area, make this a stop on your route.

What a terrific exhibit; Pursuit & Persistence: 300 Years of Women in Science, a new exhibition at…read morethe American Philosophical Society's Library & Museum. The exhibition explores how women scientists have overcome obstacles to achieve breakthroughs, make places for themselves in science, and help others along the way

The American Bible Society has been operating since 1816! I forgot about it until Thomas G. sent me…read morea prayer. The society focuses on Bible translation, publication, distribution, and trauma-healing ministry programs globally and in the U.S. The American Bible Society files IRS Form 990 tax disclosures annually and undergoes independent financial audits, though it has occasionally faced scrutiny from watchdog and reporting groups. Before I support a non-profit I investigate. Not that I donate to this organization but maybe Thomas G. my dear friend does donate. Just to let you know about another place that you can reach out to for your emotional health.

This is a good organization that gives out Bibles a love letter to the human race. How we are made…read morein the image of the Most High creator of everything.

PROS: very nice collection of log cabins that are replicas of what Washington's secret service…read morestayed in. Inside them has some relics of what the soldiers and secret service had CONS: these are replicas and not originals OVERALL: if you drive by and want to see some relics or even get a perspective of what the secret service lived in, then you should stop by