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Black History in PA's Americana Region

By Lisa Haggerty on Jan. 30, 2017

Black History in Pennsylvania's Americana Region at Central PA African American Museum In February, our country observes Black History Month. Throughout the month, and all year-long, Pennsylvania’s Americana Region invites you to visit Central PA African American Museum (CPAAM). Both a museum and a…

A PA Dutch Treat, Chicken & Waffles

By Lisa Haggerty on Jan. 24, 2017

PA Dutch Treat, Chicken & Waffles Learn a little of the history behind this favorite dish. During the cold, damp months of winter, there is nothing like a stick-to-your-ribs dinner, like many of the meals we enjoy in Pennsylvania’s American Region. One of our favorite local entrees, chicken and…

Seven Great Historic Upscale Lodgings in Northeast USA

By Lisa Haggerty on Jan. 19, 2017

Stirling Guest Hotel Seven Great Historic Upscale Lodgings in Northeast USA Read about Stirling Guest Hotel in Pennsylvania's Americana Region Rest your head in a place formerly occupied by a Sea Captain or Industrialist, in stone houses erected during the early stages of the American…

PA German Cultural History Center among the best college museums

By Lisa Haggerty on Jan. 17, 2017

Best College Art and History Museums In the Northeast Malerie Yolen-Cohen, THE HUFFINGTON POST The Blog: I find it ironic that people least explore their “own backyards:” New Yorkers who haven’t been to the Statue of Liberty, Bostonians who’ve never made it to the MFA: that kind of thing. This goes…

Ever Watch an Ice Sculpting Contest?

By Lisa Haggerty on Jan. 11, 2017

Ever Watch an Ice Sculpting Contest? Now's your chance! The Third Annual Reading Fire + Ice Fest is just days away –The winter extravaganza is Friday, January 13th - Saturday, January 14th, and will feature something for everyone. All of the outdoor activities will be centered in the 500 block of…

Spotlight Night at GoggleWorks

By Lisa Haggerty on Jan. 10, 2017

A new Friday night activity is being introduced in Pennsylvania's Americana Region. GoggleWorks Center for the Arts will come alive on Spotlight Nights, their new, recurring monthly event. Spotlight Nights will feature exhibition openings, artist talks, live demonstrations, open studios…

Clean Eating - So Easy in PA's Americana Region

By Lisa Haggerty on Jan. 08, 2017

As the New Year sets in, it is, unfortunately, a time for many of us to start diets, or resolve to eat healthier in 2017. Unfortunately ? I must have misspoken because here, in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region, clean eating and healthy living is easy, fun, and delicious! In fact, it's as easy as…

Couch Potato? Not in PA's Americana Region!

By Lisa Haggerty on Jan. 05, 2017

You Can’t Be A Couch Potato in PA’s Americana Region! Well, the holiday rush has died down and all the decorations are put away…now what? What are we going to do for the next 2 months of cold, dark weather. I want to hibernate, but that’s not my nature. I need to be entertained and activ e…not stuck…

Twenty Most Popular Towns

By Lisa Haggerty on Jan. 03, 2017

GetawayMavens.com (“Bringing you the best offbeat escapes in the Northeast”) is just 3 ½ years old, but with over 300 destinations from Virginia to Maine, it’s garnering lots of attention. Proving that readers are a romantic bunch, the most searched and read post by far is “Most Romantic…

Posts From: January 2017