Reading Terminal Market: Busy and Diverse
In the heart of Philadelphia, the market is loud, busy, varied and an authentic center of daily life and food.
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Franklin Institute Science Museum, Philadelphia
There's an emphasis on hands-on and understanding underlying principles and mechanisms at this world-famous institution, and it's super kid-friendly.
Schuylkill County: Stepping Back in Time
Stephanie spends a busy day filled with interesting sights and activities during a visit to the Pottsville area, not far from her home.
A Merciful Man and a Hidden History
PHeymont's stroll through Philadelphia led him to an unusual, and seemingly uncommemorated, piece of American history.
Philadelphia's Over-the-Top Washington Monument
Three levels of statues and reliefs, hundreds of figures and a strong dash of excess mark this Philly landmark.
South Philadelphia's Italian Market
A stroll through Philadelphia's century-plus-old mile-long street market with PHeymont
New Deal Mail Delivery, Philadelphia
In Philadelphia, a set of reliefs shows different (imagined) modes of mail delivery around the country.
You Gotta Have Heart!
Philadelphia's Franklin Institute is full of hands-on and animated exhibits that explore science in interesting ways.
Art in the Picturesque Brandywine Valley
Stephanie visits the Brandywine Museum of Art, home to a rich collection of American art, especially that of the Wyeth family.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is worth a long look, both for its collections and its massive building.
Swann Memorial Fountain, Philadelphia
An allegorical Philadelphia fountain honors a fan of fountains and also fits in a tale of three sculptors.
Philadelphia's African-American Museum
A small but powerful museum addresses Philadelphia's African-American history and centers the people as actors, rather than objects.
Fun with Chocolate, Reading Terminal Market
About as much fun as you can have at a serious chocolate store: Mueller's at Philadelphia's Reading Terminal Market has an eye for puns and fun.
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania: Something for Everyone
Join Stephanie for a two-day visit to a town with a dramatic past and a lot to offer today
In Search of Cheesesteak
Join PHeymont for an irreverent tour of some of Philly's finest cheesesteak places...strictly in his opinion!