Bensalem, PA: National Shrine of St. Katharine Drexel

FREE HOURS: Daily: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. NOTES: *Saint Katharine Drexel is entombed here. *There is a Apache Burden Basket next to the crypt where you can leave your thoughts or prayers written down. The sisters pray over the notes left in the basket. *They also have an artifact … Continue reading

Hershey, PA: Hershey, Chocolate Themed Town

FREE, to visit the area Various activities will have varying costs HOURS: The town is always there 🙂 NOTES: *A chocolate themed town. *They don’t have a mayor; officially they aren’t a town. *Notice the chocolate kiss street lights. *Hershey park, Hershey’s Chocolate World chocolate tour, & The Hershey Story … Continue reading

Gettysburg, PA: Gettysburg National Military Park

FREE to enter the park & Visitor Center COST: Museum Exhibits, Movie, & Cyclorama Seniors 65 & up: $11.50 General Admission 13-64: $11.50 Children 6-12: $8.50 Children 5 years & under: Free HOURS: April – October Museum & Visitor Center Daily: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Park Roadways Daily: 6:00 … Continue reading

Philadelphia, PA: Eastern State Penitentiary (Al Capone’s Cell)

COST: Seniors: $12.00 General Admission 13 years & up: $14.00 Children 7-12 years: $10.00 HOURS: Daily: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, & New Year’s Day NOTES: *Tours are not recommended for children under 7 years of age. *Admission sales end at 4:00 p.m. *With … Continue reading

Nottingham, PA: Herr’s Snack Factory Tour

FREE HOURS: Tours Monday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Gift Shop Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed most holidays NOTES: *Tours take around an hour. *Best days for tours: Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. *Production may not be running on … Continue reading