Philadelphia LDS Temple Open House

August 14, 2016

9:30am. 90 degrees with 100% humidity.  The morning hustle and bustle of traffic, pedestrians, and tourists. We get out of the car, walk around the corner and suddenly, the noise fades, and a tall, austere building appears in view. It is stunning….

Independence Hall – Philadelphia

August 13, 2016

This place gave me the chills. In a good way. Maybe I am the only one who geeks out on history but as I walked these streets, I had visions of what it must have felt like when the founding fathers lived,…

Spruce Street Harbor Park – Philadelphia

August 12, 2016

When I was doing my research for our trip to Philly, pictures of this pop-up park, well, popped up all over the internet. Little did I know, it has been lauded as one of the best urban beaches in America! Let me…

Reading Terminal Market

August 12, 2016

The Reading Terminal Market gets its name from its location – it is housed in what used to be a train shed. It is not a part of the Pennsylvania Convention Center, and plays host to over 100 vendors, selling all kinds…

Philadelphia – City of Brotherly Love

August 12, 2016

I have to be completely honest with you – I did not expect to fall in love with the City of Brotherly Love! Okay, falling in love might be a bit exaggerated, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I really…

Declaration House – Philadelphia

August 11, 2016

We were on our way to see the Liberty Bell, when we walked right up to The Declaration House! Surprise! I wasn’t expecting to see this place on our way but, hey, since we did, why not explore, right?? My mind’s wheels…

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