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    Woodford Mansion

    Woodford Mansion

    4.5(2 reviews)
    2.3 km

    This historic mansion sits on the edge of Fairmount Park and contains a piece of Philadelphia's…read morelong history. The site itself if maintained by caretakers who ensure both historical accuracy and that the grounds are beautifully maintained. The south lawn contains a children's orchard planted by the East Park Revitalization Alliance in partnership with the Philadelphia Orchard Project and is filled with berry bushes, fruit and nut trees, and more. The tours are well worth the time as the mansion has been carefully restored to mimic colonial times and contains a large amount of period furniture. This place is a gem!

    For its reputation and that of Fairmount Park, Woodford Mansion is located in an unsettling area…read morethat is largely slum-like for want of a better description. I walked in the wrong direction initially and it was very unsettling. I finally got to Woodford and had a personal tour (I was the only one there, so we didn't wait to start on the hour). The tour guide was very knowledgable. The more he told me, however, the more concerned I became for the protection and conservation of this priceless collection. I'm not sure what security or conservation protections are in place, but I hope they're good. This is a very historic home - Ben Franklin likely visited his friend, William Coleman, who helped him found UPenn among other major projects, here. Coleman was a Quaker and happy to let Franklin take all the credit. I definitely learned a lot and it was nice seeing all the period furniture. The house is very well done.

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    See My Philadelphia - Betsy Ross house

    See My Philadelphia

    5.0(5 reviews)
    4.0 kmMount Airy, Germantown

    Lois picked us up at our hotel in old town and started off on a historical tour of the old city…read more We had great information and comfortable walking then rode air conditioned vehicle thru some Philly neighborhoods and to the Rocky steps. She even recommended dinner places and the best Philly cheesesteak at Campo's near our hotel. Very reasonable and Well worth the price for a personalized private tour. Highly recommend Lois Linden. Thanks again- Connie and Robert

    Lois was great! She grew up in Philly and is clearly passionate about the history. I've lived here…read morefor a year and was never interested in the history as it seemed boring. It wasn't boring at all!!! I took my mother thinking she would be the one to like it, but we both loved it. Lois was casual and had great stories. He knowledge was vast enough that she was able to answer all the random questions my mother and I came up with along the way. (and we had many) She was also willing to stop along the way wherever we wanted to take pictures or go in a building. My mother asked Lois if she would be willing to do a churches/places of worship tour when my dad comes to visit next time with her. In the pleasant way that is Lois she did not hesitate to say "well, of course!" This takes the stress off of me having to think of things to do that my parents will enjoy when they visit. She is so full of great stories and knowledge of Philly's history that I would love to go again to see more attractions.

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    Historic Strawberry Mansion

    Historic Strawberry Mansion

    4.0(5 reviews)
    2.2 km

    This was a wonderful day in the sun for The Strawberry Festival here at The Strawberry Mansion…read moreHouse in beautiful Fairmount Park. There was so much to do and see. We were entertained by the lovely Vessna Scheff. She sang originals and pop favorites with her beautifully unique flair. Check her out here https://www.vessnascheff.com/. The children played with the Kids yes they had young goats to pet. LOL...A creative artist offered free face painting for the children and they loved it. There were a lot of donated treats made of strawberries and strawberry combinations. Most of all there were lots of free strawberries to eat there or take home with you. There are a lot of things to see here in this part of the park. The grounds are lovely and the flowers are beautiful, the Mansion is magnificent! During the festival there was a free tour of The Strawberry Mansion House. The narration of history was very interesting and delivered with a colorful flair by the wonderful Ty. He spoke of so many Philadelphia 1st's, truly fascinating. I hope this festival continues to grow as I will make sure to be time next year.

    What an exceptional house and tour. The tour guide was wonderful. He was so educated on the house…read moreand Philadelphia history. The house and content were gorgeous. Price is low. The Fairmount park is beautiful. Tour are hourly starting at 10am Thursday to Sunday. $5 for seniors. There are gardens to see in the spring. Highly recommended visiting.

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    The Turkey Hill Experience - Entry area ~ 4.6.26

    The Turkey Hill Experience

    3.9(366 reviews)
    112.7 km
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    I was gonna take my daughter to North Museum of Nature and Science...but the tickets were sold out…read moreon Easter morning. Then I found Turkey Hill Ice cream Experience only 30min away from Lancaster, and decided to visit. We bought the double scoop experience (comes with ice cream test lab) and obviously that was the highlight of the place! The test lab is about 45min experience and the whole thing with self-guided tour takes about 1hr 30min to 2 hours depending how crowded it is. The visit was fun and of course my 5-year-old daughter had a great time eating tons of ice cream!

    Visted on the 4th of July, perfect tourist attraction for locals and all ages…read more Even being solo for the experience, with families and kids was relaxing, and pleasent. Admission prices are reasonable, and who doesnt love unlimited samples of iced tea, and lemonade, icecream on a hot day. Vistors have a choice between one scoop, two scoop, or three scoop attraction. I choose one scoop; hilights of my visit- learning history of Turkey Hill, process of icecream being made, creating a virtual icecream flavor, watching the production , live from interactive camera in one of the exhibits. Be sure to take the few moments, to watch the introduction video. My favorite ice cream sample flavors were Graham Slam & Blueberry Lemon Pound Cake. An attraction must, well visiting Lancaster, PA. My recommendation would be too sell a few more flavors that you offer , with unlimited tastings. My favorite was orange icedtea.

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    Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion - Mr. Maxwell's Library

    Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion

    3.5(11 reviews)
    2.7 kmGermantown

    I went for an event not a tour. It's sad when you at one point in life lived so close to such an…read morehistorical gem and had no idea this beauty existed. But maturity can drive a lot if change. I've always been a history buff but now I look for more things that peak my interest locally. On a search for 'mansions in Philadelphia' this mansion as many others in the area have interesting events. This event was unusual, view a movie in the Parlor. I didn't know what to expect but I really enjoyed myself. As for the portion of the house I could see, it was impressive. A house with lots good sized of rooms. Each room displayed pre and civil war era decor, As per the time heavy, dark and opulent. I found the staff inviting and edifying. I will ensure I visit again for other events and possibly the book club.

    I saw a very reasonably priced tour for 4 people on Groupon and purchased it for myself and…read morefriends. While certainly a mansion, the home was much smaller than I was expecting. Our tour included 10 rooms: parlor, dining area, kitchen, library, mother's day room, mother's bed room, husband's bedroom, husband's bathroom, children's room, and billiards room. I've toured other family homes including the Ford Family estate in Grosse Pointe, MI (60 rooms) so I think I had different expectations.That's my own fault though for not researching more about the home. Note: you are unable to take photos inside the house, although this seems to be common practice when touring family homes. The house itself was an interesting piece of history and our tour guide was incredibly informed. Great quality, 5 stars. The reason the overall score is so low is because of my experience with the Executive Director. Very poor, 0 stars. I second Celic's comments of interacting with someone rude. My friends and I were waiting for her to process my Groupon payment, so I asked a couple of questions about the family while we waited at the bottom of the stairs. When Joan was in the middle of explaining, the director (who was in another room) snapped at me and said, "If you'd actually give Joan a chance to explain, she'll get to what you're wondering about. So hold your questions until the end." It is like she mistook asking a question as an insult to the quality of the tour instead of interest and excitement in what Joan was talking about. In case you're reading this- a more gracious way to handle this would be: 1) Explaining before the tour begins to hold questions until the end. 2) A reminder to come from THE TOUR GUIDE using language such as "That's a great question. And we're going to talk about that more when we enter the children's room. So let me know if you have any more unanswered questions about the family at that time." They have some interesting events that happen throughout the year - and I'm contemplating attending - but frankly the thought of having a possible negative interaction (again) with the director might be enough to keep me from spending more money here.

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    4.9(31 reviews)
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    This is thee food tour you should take when in Philly, Chef Jacquie Kelly is a local who supports…read morelocal businesses. She gives you great historical and current insight and takes you to some really tasty spots. She's energetic and kind, and so informative. Love the support she provides to female run businesses too. Have a great time and say hello for me!

    What a great afternoon activity with Jacquie of the Chef led Italian Market tour. She was so…read moreknowledgeable about the area, people, businesses, and foods. I felt we had been friends hanging out for years talking about each detail of the area, and I have never been anywhere near any of these streets before. We started at the local cheese and meat shop just up the block, where we had a few tasty treats. Personally, I could have spent the rest of the afternoon tasting the cheese and meats, but off we went to our next stop of balsamic and oil tastings. Off to an expresso spot and then to learn more about the neighborhood shops and stands. We took a short walk over to see some wonderful side streets where we were brought over for dessert and then a local favorite spot for some Grandma's pizza. Each spot we made it to was filled with life, and you can see in Jacquie's smile how she loved sharing the community with others. Next time we make it back to the area, we will look up to see what other tours she offers. Easy short walks and not hard for any age.

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