Things To Do
Springer's Homemade Ice Cream
A must every time we're down the shore!
The Deauville Inn
A favorite brunch spot for us-- try the orange crush!
Princeton Bar & Grill
"Cool spot." -Al
Cape May
Historical shore town with a cute downtown: great shopping, yummy food, and beautiful beaches!
Cape May Brewing Co. Tasting Room & Brewtique
Al's favorite beers, Colleen's favorite merch!
The Lobster House
A great, casual seafood restaurant on a boat in Cape May! Great drinks, atmosphere, and food.
Atlantic City
As the saying goes, what happens in AC, stays in AC.
Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, and Visitor Walking Tour
An absolute must! Independence hall is not only beautiful but also offers tours of the actual rooms where our founding fathers crafted the Declaration of Independence! Within the same few blocks you can also visit several other historical sites including the liberty bell, the first national bank, President Washingotn's House remains, the Betsy Ross house, and Ben Franklin's grave! We highly recommend scheduling a walking tour with a knowledgable guide for the best experience!
Reading Terminal Market
A large indoor food market with some of Philadelphia's best food! Once inside, be sure to stop by Beiler's for fresh Amish donuts, DiNick's for a roast pork sandwich, Basset's for ice cream, Termini Brothers for cannolis, and so much more. A great spot to stop for lunch when spending the day doing all of the historic things to do in Old City!
Elfreth's Alley Museum
This is the oldest street in the U.S that is still inhabited! We particularly love it because we took our engagement photos here! Nearby you can find the Betsy Ross house as well as Race Street Pier, another one of our favorite spots!
Angelo's Pizzeria
Hands down the best cheesesteak in Philadelphia if you're looking to get one while in town! It can be busy, so try calling ahead so you can pick up your sandwich and head over to Washington Square to eat outside in a beautiful park! The pizza is also delicious!
Rittenhouse Square
If you're looking for a starting place to wander the city, start in Rittenhouse square! This is a beautiful park right in the heart of the city, with tons of shopping and restaurants nearby!
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Home to beautiful art and artifacts, the museum itself is beautiful inside and out! While you're at it, take a run up the "Rocky" steps and a picture with the Rocky statue!
Valley Forge National Historical Park
Only a drive away from Philadelphia, here you can visit the historic grounds where Washington and his troops stayed during the Revolutionary war! The park has beautiful trails as well!
Eastern State Penitentiary
An old prison that will be decorated for Halloween and has a fun haunted house! P.S This is where Al Capone did his time!
Philly Restaurants to try!
Philadelphia is the ultimate foodie town and there truly is something for everyone! Here are a few of our favorites! - Spread Bagelry: Colleen's favorite! Across the street, 20th Street bakery has mouth-watering pastries and baked gods if you're looking for something sweet! - Rival Bros Coffee Shop: Great coffee, great pastries. Try their toast! - Parc: delicious French cuisine on Rittenhouse Square, the creme brûlée is to die for! -Dandelion: British fare, try the tandoori chicken and the fish and chips! - Double Knot: our favorite Japanese/sushi spot in the city with an awesome happy hour! - Oyster House: amazing seafood & great drinks! - Talulah's Garden: farm to table cuisine with a beautiful outdoor patio if the weather is nice! - DanDan Noodles: great Chinese noodle dishes! - Franklin Fountain: the perfect spot to grab dessert at the end of a day spent exploring! P.S. you can't go wrong with a food cart, especially for breakfast!