Andrew & Alyssa
Things To Do
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Stay in Philadelphia for a day and head over to the Philadelphia Museum of Art with a world-renowned collection of art homed directly at the top of the Rocky steps! The museum’s holdings encompass more than 240,000 works spanning 2,000 years, including pieces from the ancient world, medieval times, the Renaissance, the Impressionist movement and modern day. Nearby you can also enjoy a beautiful stroll on Kelly Drive along the Schuylkill River.
Reading Terminal Market
One of America’s largest and oldest public markets, housed since 1893 in a National Historic Landmark building, the Market offers an incredible selection of locally grown & exotic produce, locally sourced meats and poultry, plus the finest seafood, cheeses, baked goods, and confections. You’ll find everything you need to create a memorable meal, from cookbooks, to table linens, to kitchenware, to fresh cut flowers, and more. Plus the widest variety of restaurants under one roof.
Wissahickon Brewing Company
We went on our first date here so this is where our love story began. Wissahickon Brewing Company (WBCo) is a family owned & operated production brewery & tasting room founded by a local neighborhood family. They are family and pet friendly as well!
Lucky's Last Chance
This was one of our favorite stops when Alyssa was living in Manayunk. Stop on over for some award winning burgers, hot dogs and our personal favorite - the buffalo mac and cheese! Afterwards, head across the street to enjoy a stroll down the towpath.
King of Prussia Mall
Head outside the city to the second largest shopping mall in the United States. At King of Prussia, you'll find offerings for every taste and budget, from luxury to your favorite national and international brand retailers. A delectable selection of international dining options are available at three unique food courts and in casual and sit down restaurants.
The Inn at Grace Winery
The Inn at Grace Winery is a tranquil haven situated on thirty five acres in the historic Brandywine Valley. Our original Quaker farmhouse dates to 1734 and the Hemphill family added a magnificent Georgian addition in 1815. The Inn housed the British after the battle of the Brandywine in 1777, was a safe house for the underground railroad and the farmhouse’s third floor was a civil war infirmary. The estate vineyard is just off the Manor House. The side porch is the perfect location to watch the sun sink behind the vineyard while enjoying your favorite Grace Winery vintage.
Eastern State Penitentiary
Looking to do something a bit different? The Eastern State Penitentiary is a former American prison. Notorious criminals such as Al Capone and bank robber Willie Sutton were held inside its innovative wagon wheel design. At its completion, the building was the largest and most expensive public structure ever erected in the United States, and quickly became a model for more than 300 prisons worldwide. The prison is currently a U.S. National Historic Landmark, which is open to the public as a museum for tours seven days a week.
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens (PMG) is a mosaicked visionary art environment, gallery, and community arts center that preserves, interprets, and provides access to Isaiah Zagar’s unique mosaic art environment and his public murals.