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In Mercer PA, A County Courthouse Worth Your Whistle

Mercer is at the halfway point between Pittsburgh and Erie on Interstate 79 in western Pennsylvania. There’s nothing halfway, however, about the architecture of its impressive early 1900s courthouse.

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Posted in Architectural, Attractions, Historic, Pennsylvania, Rural6 Comments

Cold But Fun New York Bargain-Hunting In Hell’s Kitchen

There are fewer vendors during winter at this world-famous New York City flea market, but it remains a lively place almost every weekend. And who knows what bargain you’ll snag?

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Posted in Architectural, Attractions, Bargain, Collector And Consumer Shows, Events, New York, Urban, Used12 Comments

Why Visit Charleston SC? Five Freebies, For Starters

The South Carolina city has Southern charm and a rich history, and it’s annual events are well-known. You can have a great time there without paying a dime, however, The Associated Press reports.

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Posted in Architectural, Attractions, Historic, Parks And Nature, Urban0 Comments

Philly Flower Show Features Botanical Illustrators

Members of the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators report they have a special interest exhibit planned for those who attend the Philadelphia Flower Show next month.

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Posted in Agricultural, Agricultural, Architectural, Art, Attractions, Demonstrations, Events, Pennsylvania, Urban5 Comments

At Lego Store, Rockefeller Center Fits Inside Rock Center

You can buy a small Lego toy model of New York City’s Rockefeller Center and put it together within minutes. Or you can take far longer and examine the toy experts’ interpretation of the Manhattan landmark on display in the window of The Lego Store at Rockefeller Center itself.

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Posted in Amusements, Architectural, Attractions, New York, Retail, Shopping, Urban4 Comments

Sneak A Peek During Collegeville’s Holiday House Tour

The Collegeville Economic Development Corporation will host its first Holiday House Tour of eight decorated homes on Dec. 15 from noon to 4 p.m.

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Posted in Architectural, Attractions, Christmas, Holidays, Pennsylvania, Suburban2 Comments

London Choir Performing Friday In Philadelphia Cathedral

The Tenebrae Choir of London is part of the current concert series in the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.

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Posted in Architectural, Attractions, Events, Music, Pennsylvania, Stage Performances, Urban3 Comments

Take A Break In Your Travels; Watch A Street Show

In some cities, a street performance may be the place for a pleasant and entertaining break in your travels from one tourist spot to another.

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Posted in Architectural, Attractions, Events, Music, New York, Stage Performances, Theatrical, Urban9 Comments

Atlantic City Looks Forward To Interactive Public Art

The city’s tourism promoters see the installations, which should be ready by this fall, as a way to engage and occupy tourists near the boardwalk. They hope the art installations become destination-driving “spectaculars.”

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Posted in Architectural, Art, Attractions, Events, New Jersey, Promotion And Marketing, Tourism, Urban9 Comments