The Museum looks small from the outside but it is much bigger than you think. The tour guides…read morereally know their stuff and they are so friendly! I learned a lot about Spaatz, the war, and that time period in general. it was worth my time!

For me, it was way too hot today for hiking/bird-watching, so this comment is focused on the indoor…read moredisplays and the house tour. I'm not a "bird person," whatever that means. What I mean is, I'm not a bird watcher and don't know much about bird habits or the sounds they make or their migration. But I can say that I learned a lot from the displays here today and enjoyed walking through the entire thing. It gave me a better appreciation for birds in nature, how they fly, the threats to their survival, etc. And the place isn't preachy. Just a very informative, pleasant learning experience. There's good information here that's well and efficiently presented; it's just enough - it's not stuffy or oppressive. The staff is helpful. We were fortunate that a house tour was beginning during our visit, and we joined that tour (included in the admission price). The tour is given by a volunteer docent. It was very informative, and we learned a great deal about Audubon (the good, bad and the ugly) and his life, marriage, his work and his valuable contributions to the field of bird studies. I'm giving this 5 stars for what we saw, and I'm assuming (confidently) that a walk/hike through the grounds on a nice day would be great.

Upon leaving I said to the receptionist, "I enjoyed this much more than I thought I would." To…read morewhich he replied, "thank you. I guess." When I go to an art museum I rarely read placards. Just interested in the art. At the Audobon center, I read everything. So interesting to learn about migration, how birds fly, their physiology ... and John James Audobon himself. What a colorful character. The mission of the center is to educate people to cherish and protect the natural world by preserving Audobon's artistic and scientific legacy. I had no particular interest in birds, but I was fascinated. The center is located on a bird sanctuary -- and the grounds are beautiful. There are trails which visitors are free to explore. BTW, if you're looking for a venue for a special event, check this place out. Staff was setting up for a wedding while we were there, and I was impressed.

This past weekend (Friday & Saturday), I attended the 17th Annual Greater Philadelphia Mid-Winter…read moreScottish & Irish Music Festival, held at the Valley Forge Convention Center in King of Prussia, PA. This was my fourth year in a row attending. I left Haymarket, VA around 11:30 pm-ish to head up. This year I took the back roads up U.S. 15 through Maryland and Pennsylvania - a longer route to get there - but a much more scenic route - as poet Robert Frost would say: "The road less traveled by..." The festival is organized by promoter Bill Reid and his organization - "East of the Hebrides Entertainments." This year, I was really focused on spending some time watching and listening to four of my favorite bands: Brother, Rathkeltair, Searson, and Scythian. Because of the way the schedule was organized this year between two stages - I only saw partial performances by Brother and Searson, but I did see full performances by Rathkeltair, Scythian, and an amazing all-girl group from Ireland - "The Screaming Orphans." A few notes: Brother: No one rocks like these guys. They have such an amazing sound - Didgeridoo, Highland Bagpipes, Drums, Electric Guitar, Whistles, throw in a guest appearance on the Saxaphone. The Didg and the Bagpipes are soooo complimentary the way Brother weaves them together! Searson: The addition of a new drummer - Mary (only two weeks with the band) and Andrew on Guitar have slowed Searson down one bit. Old man Searson (Mike Searson) retired from the group this past year - but his three daughters are going strong. Awesome performances! Rathkeltair: This is the first time I've seen Rathkeltair perform since Neil Anderson - "The Antipyper," returned from his military stint of duty in Iraq. God bless him! Rathkeltair kicked major ass. They played a number of songs from their new album: "Big White Van." Scythian: Watching Scythian always makes me smile. They somehow intuitively know how to get the crowd fired up, cheering and dancing. It's such a natural thing the way they do it! I also caught bits of performances by Five Quid, Albannach, and Hadrian's Wall. Pix are here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/emeralddragon/sets/72157613880325170/ It was amazing how many folks turned out. Bill Reid told me they sold more tickets to this year's festival than any other in history. And the vendors I talked to in the vendor area - seemed to be doing well sales-wise!

I know we have been to the museum in the past but today we had a chance to visit the gardens…read more Well maintained trails and grounds scattered with sculptures and local greenery. Several separate gardens throughout the 25 acre property. We did happen upon a heron getting some afternoon sun. Although we opted to stay in the shade. A good portion of paved shaded areas to walk to get out of the heat. The museum is about 20 for admission and accompanying planetarium is an extra fee. The gardens however are free to enjoy and are open sunrise to sunset.

This museum has tons to see and is even better because it is more of a local museum (so not super…read moretraffic heavy). Free parking and plenty of interesting things to see. I went for their version of the bodies exhibit and was not disappointed! It may be graphic for younger children, but it's extremely fascinating!!!

This venue is one of my favorites. Each year we go to see…read morehttps://www.startmakingsenseband.com at Christmas time. It is the only local venue that is historic, comfortable, and amazingly lovely. The seating is also wonderful, and I noticed when I was there to see the show, they are doing fundraising for renovations which is important for others to still have it available for future generations. Plus, it also was the place THE BLOB was filmed there! Check it out!

A comfortable theatre in a nice town…read more This is mostly a movie theatre with occasional live events. The seating is comfortable. The rest rooms have black & white tiles and are located conveniently. The lobby is large and there is a nice patio on the second floor.

For something different and fun to do - take this ghost tour of historic downtown Phoenixville…read more They run tours on Friday and Saturday nights in the month of October. We did it last year and plan to do it again - it was SO much fun! We were looking for something active to do (it's a 90-minute walk) but not go dancing, for a Girls' Night. This was perfect. The guide was very knowledgeable and gave good stories and really set it up for us to have a good time. Plus we probably learned stuff too! We met down on Bridge street. The walk was not too hard but not really for someone who can't walk a good bit. They let children go, but I think the one we were on was too spooky for kids. I think they make it less scary if there are kids in the group. We DID call in advance, which they recommend and we were glad we did, b/c there were people there hoping to get in on the tour. But because we had reservations, they took us and gave them spots for the next night. They keep the groups small, which I appreciate. I went on a ghost tour in Savannah and the group was so big, we could never hear the guide. Some of the people came from surrounding areas, not just Phoenixville: Valley Forge, Downingtown, West Chester, King of Prussia. They said it was something different to do. Which I agree - it's hard to find something great to do besides just restaurants & clubs! This was fun!

This tour was more of a historical tour of downtown Phoenixville. Very informative of…read morePhoenixville's background and what buildings are basically still standing in original form, thus, possibly (and notedly) being haunted. The tour was not scary. Nobody pops out at you. No one hiding in costume along the trail. Flashlights and cameras aren't required, but it's fun to try to capture orbs or manifestations on camera. I was born in Phoenixville and did not know some of the history explained on the tour. I was glad I chose to participate, however, this is not a gut wrenching haunted attraction at all.

We happen to drive by and notice so many people rushing to this wonderful country fair…read more I love seeing people wearing such magnificent hats and fascinator. So colorful and so feminine. We watched fine equestrian sportsmanship!! Horse jumping! A rainbow even appeared. It just looked all so perfect. A lot of pampered pooches were present. It looks like they were part of an earlier event. I really love seeing the shopping area of the country fair. Handmade jewelry, beautiful hats, wonderful Devon horse show Shirts and various clothing/ souvenirs. If you needed a Jodhpurs , Reins /saddlery/ bridal or any kind of writing staples, you could buy them here! Splendid horse artwork, as well as artwork in general. You could even buy a set of beautiful cards. So nice! They had a wonderful carnival with a gorgeous Ferris wheel and many of those typical games that you find at such a place. But it looked really ideal here. Lots of drink/ snack/ food choices & there is even a wonderful band playing oldies music I had a wonderful time here ((and I would love to come back again and see the Clydesdale horses!! )) $40 to park and about the same for 2 of us to enter.

Annual tradition that never disappoints. They do a fabulous job throwing this event and it's for…read moresuch an amazing cause!! Each year the horse show raises an insane amount of money for Bryn Mawr Hospital! There is so much to do and see here; it's perfect for the family. There are so many fun events to watch, each day has something new. The Dixon Oval is the main ring but there's also a smaller ring to the side that holds events as well. The country fair portion is great. Tons of food options and great little shops to explore. The carnival is always fun to check out for the kids. The bar Clydesdale Corner is a blast all day. There's a patio to sit and enjoy a drink while watching the horses in the warm up ring. Then at night it's a blast with live music and dancing. If you don't feel like buying food you can bring a picnic and it's a BYOB event. There are plenty of food and drink vendors with a wide variety of options. Seating can be an issue depending on which event you attend. The Grand Prix is packed and sells out fast.

Wilson School night. My son sang the National Anthem with his classmates with the 8th grade Select…read moreChorus group. Great night for baseball. Cashless park. Expensive than I remember. It has been a few years since I have been here. I did enjoy the game. Fun time with family and friends.

My family has been attending baseball games and fireworks at the ballpark for over 20 years. Always…read morea great time and really can't beat the value. Go Phils!