Photo Credit: @koziarschristmasvillage It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Pennsylvania’s Americana region! November marks the start of many holiday activities and attractions including themed train rides, Christmas light displays, and more! Whether you’re looking for somewhere to take your…
Read More@brittaroundtown Nothing strengthens and renews the bond between friends and family like meeting for brunch. Whether catching up over mimosas or enjoying hearty avocado toast, it is an opportunity to connect especially after time spent apart. Two important components for the perfect brunch are…
Read MorePhoto credit: @brokenchairbrewery September is Craft Brewery Month in Pennsylvania. Our state may be well-known for its beer history and brewing, but we want visitors to discover the best places to drink great beer this month and all year long in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region! Whether you are…
Read MorePhoto courtesy of Chatty Monks As restaurants were mandated to temporarily stop dine-in services and offer curbside pickup and delivery options only due to COVID-19, if you’re like most, you’re surely missing your favorite dining spots in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region by now! We’re happy to…
Read MoreTrying new foods is one of the best parts of traveling. Everyone has to eat, so why not fuel your sightseeing adventures with some local delicacies you can’t get back home? In most cultures, favorite recipes are passed down from generation to generation. That’s certainly true in Pennsylvania’s…
Read MoreCindy Ross Microscopic molecules of scent — grilled meat and smoky flavor — travel the air across city blocks, enter my olfactory nerves, and make me hustle. My mouth waters as if Pavlov were ringing a bell in a conditioned dog’s ear. If I wasn’t hungry before, I am now, for I am entering an entire…
Read MoreAs more local breweries bubble up in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region and beyond, I continue to admire how many of them re-purpose historic or outdated buildings for their fermentation tanks, pubs and serving areas like Saucony Creek Brewery. Saucony Creek, a brewery and gastro pub just southwest of…
Read MoreSummer solstice has arrived with longer days and warmer nights, which Berks County knows how to spend with friends and family! Now through August is the perfect time to experience PA Americana Region, from adventurous weekends spent outdoors to staycation days with the kids. This PA Americana…
Read MoreDate Night in My Hometown A Penny Darling Blog Happy Monday, Penny Darlings! Wednesday is my birthday! So let me tell you something absolutely ADORABLE that Preston and I did this past weekend! We wanted to do something special during the birthday week activities and I also wanted to have a chance…
Read MoreThere’s no chance of missing Folino Estate Vineyard & Winery. Its bold 17,000-square-foot Tuscan style fieldstone villa dominates the hillside along Old Route 22 north of Kutztown, standing out among the neighboring barns and farmsteads in Greenwich Township. We’ve passed Folinos many times on our…
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