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Chautauqua Lake
Things to Do

Weekending in Chautauqua Lake: A Lucille Ball Museum, Breweries and a Year-Round Resort Hotel

Seventeen-mile-long Chautauqua Lake anchors this under-the-radar (to Philadelphians, anyway) region of western New York, where it’s easy to find fun any time of year. Jamestown […]

new york weekend getaway
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5 Dreamy, Totally Driveable Weekend Getaways in New York State

It’s not all Times Square, traffic and tunnels. The Empire State is full of luxurious, innovative and serene destinations no matter what you’re looking for. […]

the thousand islands
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Weekending in The Thousand Islands: Fun on the Water With Kayaking, Boat Tours and a Harbor Hotel

This chain of more than 1,800 tree-capped islands dotting the St. Lawrence River makes an ideal home base for water sports. Start by renting a […]

finger lakes
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Weekending in the Finger Lakes: The Storied Wineries Are Just the Beginning of This Culinary Wonderland

Roughly five hours northwest of Philly, this region is known for its 11 narrow lakes with dozens of encircling wineries. While the vineyards have the […]

governors island
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Weekending on Governors Island: Green Spaces, Restaurants, and Spas Just a Stone’s Throw From Manhattan

The best part of New York City doesn’t even feel like a city. The onetime military base just 800 yards off Manhattan has gotten a […]

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Where You Should Be Eating in Fitler Square

Is Fitler Square the sweetest neighborhood in the city? It’s definitely possible. This little pocket of the city (which extends from Locust Street down to […]

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Here’s Where to Eat Indonesian Food in Philadelphia

We’re lucky to have not just one great Indonesian restaurant, but because of a relatively large Indonesian community, we have a whole host of them. […]

City Life

Everything You Need to Know About Philly’s Plastic-Bag Ban

With everything going on in the world, you could be forgiven for not closely following the rollout of Philadelphia’s plastic-bag ban. Hell, it isn’t even […]

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8 Must-Visit Ethiopian Restaurants in Philly

Culinarily speaking, there’s so a lot to love about West Philadelphia, but we’re particular fans of the variety of Ethiopian restaurants that are to be […]

philadelphia snack foods
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Eight Beloved Snack Foods With Surprising Philly Connections

Philly isn’t just about the history of America. This city has also been a hotbed of commercial baking innovation, with locals contributing to the creation […]

Be Well Philly

8 Pennsylvania Farm Stays Where You Can Soak Up Country Living

In a densely populated city like Philadelphia, it’s easy to forget that the countryside actually exists. But rural living isn’t as far away as you […]

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The Best Places to Day-Drink in Philadelphia

Welcome to day drinking season. The days are long and the sun is bright, and it’s the best time of the year to spend a […]

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16 of the Greatest Banh Mi Sandwiches in Philly

The banh mi sandwich, like pho, is an icon. A byproduct of French colonialism in Vietnam, it’s basically the Vietnamese version of a baguette sandwich […]

Be Well Philly

13 Philly-Area Chiropractors to See for All That Back and Neck Pain

This post has been updated. We get it. It seems like almost everyone is going to a chiropractor these days, especially after spending so much […]

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Where to Eat Cold Noodles When It’s Too Hot for Anything Else

Just like we love a warm soup in the winter, hot weather bring with it cravings for anything ice cold. But we can’t survive on […]