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Post by cmhs on Mar 7, 2022 19:59:32 GMT
Since you'll be at Liberty State Park anyway, go to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty! Sorry if they were already mentioned. If you've never been, they are a must see, IMHO. We’ve done that. We’ve done NY. We specifically need NJ this trip. Glad you've seen them already. They are definitely in NJ although New Yorkers will argue otherwise.
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Post by tealpaperowl on Mar 7, 2022 20:40:19 GMT
Depending on where and how long - American Dream Mall/waterpark is pretty neat in NJ! It's near the stadium.
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Post by myshelly on Mar 8, 2022 21:15:43 GMT
Yes! What a shame. I loved all the family owned restaurants in NJ. Of course, it was 25 years ago (DS was born in Voorhees) so a lot may have changed. But McGuire AFB was in a pretty rural area and we knew all the local restaurants and bakeries. myshelly , what about Carlo’s Bakery in Hoboken? I seem to recall you saying a while back that your kids liked cooking shows, so maybe that would interest them. This is my stomping grounds, used to go to Mastoris after dances in high school. Was totally surprised when it closed, but just didn't get the business it used to get either. The family had sold to investors before covid times, then they were the ones who closed it. Apparently some of the Mastoris family owns restaurants across river in Bucks county now. myshelly sounds like you have some good plans now. If you have any other Philly/NJ questions, happy to help! *eta - Assuming you are planning a visit to the Museum of American Revolution in Philly also, def a good one! Also for walking Elfreth's Alley, oldest residential street with cobblestone and original architecture if you like things like that. And Franklin Fountain for ice cream! Thank you. Our Philly itinerary is - Day One Barnes Foundation Philadelphia Museum of Art Day Two Revolution/Founding Fathers History Starting with a Tours by Locals guided tour through Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Declaration House, etc. Museum of the American Revolution Day Three Harry Potter The Exhibition at Franklin Institute Penn Museum Day Four We’ll be leaving and driving to next stop (which is NJ) but could possibly do something in the morning if we missed anything Do you have any suggestion, opinions, advice based on my current itinerary?
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Post by maryland on Mar 8, 2022 21:53:31 GMT
Things to do in Delaware; Air Mobility Command Museum At Dover Air Force Base Cape Henlopen State Park. You can climb up in a WWII observation tower Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge Fort Delaware State Park Delaware Children’s Museum Biggs Museum of American Art Rehoboth Beach, walk the boardwalk, hit the outlets for some tax-free shopping and then it’s a short drive to the Cape May-Lewes Ferry over the Cape May, NJ Attractions in DelawareIs that the ghost towers at the state park? We love them and visit them when we go to Ocean City!
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Post by jenjie on Mar 8, 2022 23:18:27 GMT
I don’t know if they are currently giving tours, but Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia is the oldest hospital in the US. They kept some of the historical parts for for tours.
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Post by myshelly on Mar 11, 2022 20:44:18 GMT
Yes! What a shame. I loved all the family owned restaurants in NJ. Of course, it was 25 years ago (DS was born in Voorhees) so a lot may have changed. But McGuire AFB was in a pretty rural area and we knew all the local restaurants and bakeries. myshelly , what about Carlo’s Bakery in Hoboken? I seem to recall you saying a while back that your kids liked cooking shows, so maybe that would interest them. This is my stomping grounds, used to go to Mastoris after dances in high school. Was totally surprised when it closed, but just didn't get the business it used to get either. The family had sold to investors before covid times, then they were the ones who closed it. Apparently some of the Mastoris family owns restaurants across river in Bucks county now. myshelly sounds like you have some good plans now. If you have any other Philly/NJ questions, happy to help! *eta - Assuming you are planning a visit to the Museum of American Revolution in Philly also, def a good one! Also for walking Elfreth's Alley, oldest residential street with cobblestone and original architecture if you like things like that. And Franklin Fountain for ice cream! Just quoting you again in case you’ve been away from the board. I’d love your opinion of my Philly agenda. Thank you!
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Post by Bridget in MD on Mar 11, 2022 23:59:52 GMT
myshelly what are you checking out in MD? Love to see what your plans are for my state!
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Post by myshelly on Mar 12, 2022 0:05:48 GMT
myshelly what are you checking out in MD? Love to see what your plans are for my state! Fort McHenry
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Post by scrapcat on Mar 12, 2022 16:34:43 GMT
This is my stomping grounds, used to go to Mastoris after dances in high school. Was totally surprised when it closed, but just didn't get the business it used to get either. The family had sold to investors before covid times, then they were the ones who closed it. Apparently some of the Mastoris family owns restaurants across river in Bucks county now. myshelly sounds like you have some good plans now. If you have any other Philly/NJ questions, happy to help! *eta - Assuming you are planning a visit to the Museum of American Revolution in Philly also, def a good one! Also for walking Elfreth's Alley, oldest residential street with cobblestone and original architecture if you like things like that. And Franklin Fountain for ice cream! Thank you. Our Philly itinerary is - Day One Barnes Foundation Philadelphia Museum of Art Day Two Revolution/Founding Fathers History Starting with a Tours by Locals guided tour through Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Declaration House, etc. Museum of the American Revolution Day Three Harry Potter The Exhibition at Franklin Institute Penn Museum Day Four We’ll be leaving and driving to next stop (which is NJ) but could possibly do something in the morning if we missed anything Do you have any suggestion, opinions, advice based on my current itinerary? I think this is good, wear your walking shoes! Maybe also look ahead to mark specific exhibits you def want to see in museums so you know you will get to those. Depending on museum style, can meander around art museum all day and barely get to 2 floors. But I think you have teens, so you will prob be more apt to be on the move? Def check out the Washington's tent in Revolution museum, I think there are time slots, not sure if there are any other restrictions due to covid. I haven't checked in a while, but there are various passes that get you into multiple places over so many days for the same price. Also cheesesteaks? pretzels? doughnuts? Philly is such a culture rich place and unlike its reputation the people can be the best...a little rough around the edges, but they mean well. However, I will say, there has been an uptick in crime, I've heard about carjackings and things, so just be mindful of your whereabouts when parking, handling valuables, etc. Basically normal be-a-smart-tourist things, like anywhere for any city. Philly Magazine always has news on events and local things: www.phillymag.com/
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Post by hop2 on Mar 12, 2022 17:23:46 GMT
If you are ever interested in Revolutionary History the corridor from Philadelphia to Boston provides multiple interesting sights. Washington really did sleep here numerous times. Particularly from the Valley Forge Christmas crossing the Delaware river, through Trenton up toward Jockey Hollow to Morristown. Although the British did steal the Presbyterian church bell in Westfield, NJ... You could check the road that became part US Route 1..... Through numerous towns it is listed as state route 35 and 27. St George Ave fron north of Elizabeth changing names, to King George's Post Rd, old Post Rd... It travels south curving/zig zagging back and forth across US RT 1 all the way to Trenton and across the Delaware River into Pennsylvania. It was, after all the Post road for all the mail. You can see it on a road map . History abounds in this area. Gateway National Park, Sandy Hook, with Fort Hamilton.. BTW: near the Absecon twin light houses is nearby.. Nj has too many ‘Washington was here’ places to count lol But if your interested in revolutionary war history - washington’s crossing (both sides of the river ) & a trip to the barracks in Trenton are very informative. Also the Jockey hollow encampment, washington’s headquarters, & fort nonsense, in Morristown are interesting & the Schuyler Hamilton house is also there
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Post by hop2 on Mar 12, 2022 17:25:39 GMT
Dim sun garden in race st in Philly has great soup dumplings
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