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2 months ago | 
guidetophilly.com | Laura Longwell |around Philadelphia
Few cities do history and tradition quite like Philadelphia. Surprisingly, one of our longest running events has nothing to do with revolution or independence. Instead, it’s all about natural beauty. At nearly 200 years old, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s (PHS) Philadelphia Flower Show is packed with creativity every year.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
guidetophilly.com | Laura Longwell |around Philadelphia
There are plenty of options in the city for a conventional night out, but why settle for dinner and a movie when the City of Brotherly Love is at your fingertips? If you’re an art fan, exercise enthusiast, or simply a lover of love, you will find no shortage of suggestions to keep you and your significant other occupied. We’ve dated, been engaged, and gotten married while living here, so we’ve spent plenty of nights out trying different activities.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
guidetophilly.com | Laura Longwell |around Philadelphia
An historic inn in a park setting, a garden lit with white lights, or cozy fireplace seating–whatever ambiance you’re looking for, there’s a great romantic restaurant that fits the bill in Philadelphia. After years of date nights around the city, we’ve put together our top recommendations for where to eat on a night out. Click the purple markers for specific addresses. Getting a primetime Zahav reservation is one of the most coveted achievements among lovers of good food in the city.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
guidetophilly.com | Laura Longwell |around Philadelphia
From rich drinking chocolate to hot chocolate piled high with marshmallows or paired with ice cream, there are a wealth of options for the warming drink. We’ve sampled our way around the city to put together this list of some of our favorite spots for great hot chocolate in Philly when the temperatures plummet. Click the red markers for exact addresses.
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
guidetophilly.com | Laura Longwell |around Philadelphia
One day is just enough to see the highlights of Philadelphia and to get a taste of what this city has to offer. There is so much to see here that it’s hard to narrow it down for a quick visit, so we’ve focused our recommendations on the things that truly set Philly apart from other destinations. In this itinerary, we suggest beginning the day with some of the city’s top historic sites.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
guidetophilly.com | Laura Longwell |around Philadelphia
Every Thanksgiving Day, millions of people tune in to the National Dog Show following the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. What many people don’t know is that the broadcast is taped at a show held nearly 2 weeks earlier in Oaks, Pennsylvania, outside of Philadelphia. We visited to see what this celebration of the county’s top dogs is all about and we learned a lot along the way. It’s equal parts wholesome and fun with a little bit of quirkiness thrown in.
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Nov 22, 2024 | 
guidetophilly.com | Laura Longwell |around Philadelphia
Atlantic City is known for its lively casinos, iconic boardwalk, fine dining, high-end shopping, world-class entertainment, and exciting nightlife. While the city’s expansive beaches make it a great summertime destination, there are many things to do in Atlantic City in the winter that make it a popular vacation spot all year round. The ocean breezes make Atlantic City cool in the winter. Yes, a walk on the boardwalk or beach can be nice if the sun is out, but you’ll spend most of your time inside.
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
guidetophilly.com | Laura Longwell |around Philadelphia
Glowing snake eyes, blacklights in an underwater seascape, and a projection show of giraffes in the African savanna could only mean one thing—LumiNature is back at the Philadelphia Zoo. This light display teeming with over 1 million lights is the highlight of winter at the Zoo, drawing thousands of visitors to explore the grounds after dark.
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Nov 13, 2024 | 
guidetophilly.com | Laura Longwell |around Philadelphia
Shady Brook Farm has hosted its famous holiday light show for decades and always has something fun and interesting that prompts visitors to make it an annual Christmas tradition. From the moment the structures begin to go up around the property, the anticipation builds until the millions of lights turn on shortly before Thanksgiving. This 100-year-old farm in Yardley welcomes thousands of guests to enjoy seasonal activities and make their way through its massive drive thru display.
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Nov 13, 2024 | 
guidetophilly.com | Laura Longwell |around Philadelphia
Gorgeous year-round, Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square transforms into a truly magical place at the holidays. From just before Thanksgiving to just after New Year’s, the grounds are decked out in over 550,000 lights that glow, dance, shimmer, and even move in time to music. Trees, light orbs, and remarkable seasonal creations decorate the indoor and outdoor spaces in the grand spectacle that is A Longwood Christmas.
