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The Hudson Valley isn’t just a place of natural beauty; it’s long served as a living inspiration for American art and today a haven for monumental creative works. Since the 19th-century art movement, the Hudson River School became transfixed on the rolling landscapes and natural wonder; the region’s love affair with art has continued. Be […]
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Just a few hours’ drive from New York City or Philadelphia, the Hudson Valley unfolds with rolling hills, riverfront towns, and a creative spirit that has inspired artists for centuries. There’s a gentler pace that complements the gorgeous landscape. After visiting with no expectations, I was smitten by the region and quickly booked another visit.
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Wharton Esherick Museum in Malvern, PA, sits in the quiet woods. It’s a handmade home and studio unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Part castle, part sculpture, and entirely the work of one man, it’s one of Pennsylvania’s most unique museums. There’s something special about visiting the home or studio of an artist or someone notable.
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North Carolina’s Outer Banks is wildly popular and with good reason. The barrier islands have miles of unspoiled beaches that visitors flock to each year. Some of my best memories of the Outer Banks weren’t spent in the sand, but also exploring the region, with each of its small towns adding a unique feel. Maybe
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When Mother Nature threatens snow and ice on the morning you’re supposed to drive more than two hours for a flight to Tokyo, you make adjustments. For my husband and me, that meant booking a room at the TWA Hotel at JFK Airport and driving up the night before. The TWA Hotel is anything but
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Each year, the Philadelphia Flower Show offers a glimpse of spring. Usually, it comes with a hint of bitterness, as snow or ice often threatens. But the 196th PHS Philadelphia Flower Show 2025 opened under pleasantly mild temperatures, blue skies, and sunshine—what a joy! For 2025, the Flower Show is looking ahead with the theme
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Whether you’re imagining yourself arriving at your film premiere, fascinated by the Golden Age of Hollywood, or just curious to soak it all in, Hollywood Boulevard is a great place to start your adventure. The boulevard is home to many popular tourist destinations, including the famous stars of the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the
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Every local my husband and I met during our long weekend in Los Angeles said the same thing: we had to go hiking in Griffith Park. In truth, a hike to see the Griffith Observatory and the Hollywood Sign was already on my list of must-dos. But hearing it recommended over and over was reassuring.
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Each summer, visitors flock to North Carolina‘s Outer Banks for vacation. But many won’t make the trip to the northern part of the barrier island. In comparison to Kill Devil Hills or Nags Head, the village of Corolla, North Carolina, is a more quiet destination. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t happening and fun. There
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In Philadelphia, you know spring is just around the corner when the Philadelphia Flower Show sets up shop in Center City. The 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show is the 195th year of the show, and each year there is a certain excitement and anticipation as you wonder what awaits. This year, there is no snow or
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A spring break in the Outer Banks of North Carolina can be just what you need for reinvigoration after the long winter months. Enjoy the crashing ocean waves, sunny skies, and fresh sea air! The Outer Banks in April and May, in particular, isn’t quite at its peak travel time yet. That means crowds are
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Few things capture the wistfulness and charm of centuries past in the way that the covered bridge does. Today, there are not many of these special wooden creations left. But there are still many remaining covered bridges in Pennsylvania that you can experience and enjoy in person. The Keystone State has the most remaining covered
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