Tag: philly day trip
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Wharton Esherick Museum
We were delighted to discover the Wharton Esherick Museum in Malvern. This historic hidden gem offers small group tours and is just a short drive from Philadelphia. We look forward to returning with friends to experience the artist Esherick’s ingenuity and artistry in more depth. Our guide was excellent! He drew upon his expertise as…
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Funny Farm Rescue & Sanctuary
One of my favorite day trips from Philly is to visit the Funny Farm Rescue & Sanctuary in Mays Landing, NJ. It’s been a Noah’s Ark of love and community for more than 600 rescued animals for over 20 years. I learned about this incredible true story by reading founder Laurie Zaleski’s nonfiction best seller,…
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PA Peony Festival
Styers Peonies in Chadds Ford, PA is a 100-year old farm that hosts an annual, 2-week Peony Festival every spring. You can pay $15 per person (or $30/car of 4) to drive or walk through acres of peony fields with 55,000 peonies blooming. It is a pleasant drive of less than an hour from Philadelphia.…