Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Find three local attractions you can visit on one tank of gas.
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Looking to save money? Try one of these three trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: Lower Merion Conservancy in Gladwyne, Monster Mini Golf in Feasterville and the Lehigh Gap Nature Center in Slatington. Address: 1301 Rose Glen Road, Gladwyne How Far From Radnor Patch: 8 miles/21 minutes Admission: Cost varies by event Hours: By appointment Summary: The Lower Merion Conservancy is a nonprofit organization that aims to preserve historic and natural sources in the community. It hosts such community volunteer groups as BirdWatch, StreamWatch, ButterflyWatch, Forest Restoration, Native Plant Gardening, and Residents Reporting Environmental Observations. It also supports open space preservation and offers educational opportunities. …
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Find three local attractions you can visit on one tank of gas.
Looking to save money? Try one of these three trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: the Mt. Airy Art Garage in Mt. Airy, Jacobsburg State Park in Wind Gap and the Paint n' Pottery and Bead Bazaar in Doylestown. Address: 11 W. Mt. Airy Ave., Philadelphia How Far From Radnor Patch: 15 miles/33 minutes Admission: Free; you can become a member here. Hours: Opens at noon on Friday, Saturday and Sunday; there are also special events throughout the year. Summary: The Mt. Airy Art Garage is a space that brings together artists in Mt. Airy and elsewhere to work together under one roof. It wants to offer a market where people can purchase art, and it wants to create a permanent gallery highlighting the work of member artists. Its gallery is …
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Find three local attractions you can visit on one tank of gas.
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Looking to save money? Try one of these three trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: the Woodmere Art Museum in Chestnit Hill, the World Series of Bikes in Breinigsville and historic Fallsington in Levittown. Address: 9201 Germantown Avenue, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia Admission: Adults: $10, Seniors (55+): $7, Children and Students (with ID): Free, Museum Members: Free How Far from Radnor Patch: 12 miles/25 minutes Hours: About: Focusing on artists from the Philadelphia area, Woodmere Art Museum showcases more than 3,000 works of art, along with frequent special exhibitions. The museum first opened in 1940, in a 19th Century Victorian mansion that sits near the top of Chestnut Hill. The museum is open seven days a week and has a …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Find three local attractions you can visit on one tank of gas.
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Want to get out of town and go for a trip, but looking to save money? Try one of these three trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair in Devon, Ultrazone in Bensalem and Big Brown Fish & Pay Lake in Effort. When: May 24- June 3 Address: Lancaster Avenue & Dorset Road, Devon How Far From Radnor Patch: 2 miles or 6 minutes Admission: Hours: Summary: The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair is one of the premiere equestrian events in the US and this year will serve as a preliminary for some Olympic Events. Steeped in tradition, the Horse Show began in 1896 and attracts some of the best horses and riders from the U.S. Canada, and Europe. In addition to the equestrian events, the Country Fair features …
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Try one of these three trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: the Broomall Fire Company's Annual Spring Carnival in Broomall, the Wings of Freedom Museum in Horsham Heisler Dairy in Tamaqua. Address: N. Malin Rd. & West Chester Pike, Broomall (across from firehouse) How Far From Radnor Patch: 7 miles/ 11 minutes Admission: Free to enter; Individual tickets $1.50 each, minimum of two tickets; Block of 25 tickets for $25.00; Block of 56 tickets for $50.00 Hours: Summary: Rides, games of chance, and food are just a part of the fun. The carnival will also have face-painting, a firefighter dunk tank, and their fire safety trailer on site. The Broomall Fire Co. is 100 percent volunteer. Support these local firefighters by attending the …
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Try one of these three trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: the Valley Forge Military Academy and College Parades in Wayne or Delaware Canal State Park in Upper Black Eddy. Address: 1001 Eagle Road, Wayne, PA 19087 How Far From Radnor Patch: It’s right here. Admission: Free Hours: The parade starts around 12:15 to 12:30 p.m. on most Sundays during the school year. It follows the school’s 11 a.m. chapel service, which is also open to the public. The remaining parades of the school year will take place on April 28 (alumni weekend), and May 6 and 13. Summary: The Regimental Review Parade takes place on Sundays during the school year at Valley Forge Military Academy and College. The parade includes the “Pass in Review,” which can be …
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Find three local attractions you can visit on one tank of gas.
Looking to save money? Try one of these three trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: 2nd Saturday in Media, Coca Cola Park in Allentown and the Players Club in Swarthmore. Address: State Street, Media How Far From Radnor Patch: 12 miles/ 17 minutes Admission: Free Hours: 6 to 9 p.m. Summary: The Media Arts Council (M.A.C.) hosts the 2nd Saturday Arts Stroll on the second Saturday of every month. More than 30 businesses in downtown Media stay open late as part of the free arts event. Shops and restaurants host local musicians or display the work of local artists. Visitors can use a M.A.C. 2nd Saturday map to find music, art and participating shops. Different local artists and musicians are featured each month. Links: Address: 1050 …
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
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Try one of these three trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: the Cynwyd Heritage Trail in Bala Cynwyd, Monkey Joe's in Pottstown and the Wanamaker, Kempton and Southern rail line in Kempton. Address: Bala and Montgomery avenues, Bala Cynwyd How Far From Radnor Patch: 10 miles/24 minutes Cost: None Hours: Dawn to dusk About: This two-mile trail opened in fall 2011 along a former rail line from Bala Cynwyd to Manayunk. There are trailheads at Bala and Montgomery avenues (south end), Belmont Avenue and Levering Mill Road (middle), and Belmont Avenue and Rock Hill Road (north end). Hikers, bikers and runners are welcome, but not motor vehicles. Officials are trying to extend the trail over the Schuylkill River into Manayunk and are now …
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
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Try one of these three trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: Manayunk First Friday in Philadelphia, Chaplin's, The Music Cafe in Spring City and the Lil-Le-Hi Trout Hatchery in Allentown. Address: Main Street and Cotton Street, Philadelphia How Far from Radnor Patch: 11 miles or 21 minutes Admission: Free Hours: April 6, 5 to 10 p.m. About: Main Street Manayunk ushers in spring with a First Friday event for families, singles, couples and arts lovers. The monthly event will feature restaurant deals, paintings, happy hours, musical events, boutique sales, and book readings. There's no cost to stroll Main Street, and take in whatever feature catches your eye. Links: Address: 66 N Main St., Spring City How Far From Radnor Patch: 15 …
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
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Try one of these three trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: Fort Washington State Park in Whitemarsh, the Reading Arboretum in Reading and the St. Francis Players in Springfield. Address: 500 South Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington How Far from Radnor Patch: 12 miles or 26 minutes Admission: Free to use, registration required for camping and pavillion use Hours: dawn to dusk About: Located in the Fort Washington section of Whitemarsh Township, Fort Washington State Park offers an opening to nature for both the causal and more serious outdoorsman. The park offers softball fields, bird watching, fishing, 3.5 miles of hiking trails, dog walking areas and a disc colg course. The park is also home to a number of picnic areas as well as …
