Most people come to Hershey for one thing: chocolate. Tourists get their heart’s desire of sweets at Hersheypark amusement park and Hershey’s Chocolate World interactive tour. After all the confections are consumed, rides are ridden, and prizes are won, a satisfying meal is the perfect way to top off a day of fun. Here are seven of the best restaurants in Hershey and the surrounding area.
Fall travel is perfect for solo travelers and couples looking to avoid the peak tourism crowds, and the season also appeals to families looking to save on off-season rates before winter arrives. According to AAA, a quarter of all Americans regularly travel for leisure between Labor Day and Thanksgiving. Smaller cities offer a specific charm sometimes lost in the major metropolis. Therefore, for this list, we consider the best cities with a population of under 100,000, limiting our selection to one city per southern state.
Destinations have started selling the idea of wellness travel to visitors. Over the last few years of traveling, I’ve spotted a concentrated emphasis on proactive health well beyond the attachment of a spa or the availability of a gym at a hotel or resort. With the fall travel season upon us, why not hit the road and enjoy a healthful getaway!
The origins of baseball are unclear and undocumented. Historians can point to early stick and ball games in many cultures around the world. The roots of the Americanized game are found in amateur men’s clubs in New York City in the first half of the 19th century. Today, the MLB is the pinnacle of professional baseball, which has reached worldwide popularity. The places where MLB games are played are testaments to history, shrines of sports idolatry, and just a wonderful place to spend an afternoon or evening.
Named after astronomer and inventor David Rittenhouse, the open park (at the time referred to as Southwest Square), located at the convergence of Locust and 19th streets, was one of five such squares created by city founder William Penn in the 17th century. The space took the name Rittenhouse Square in 1825. Surrounded by urban mansions and Brownstone-style buildings converted to modern condominiums, the area has always erred on the side of prestigious.
The Chesapeake Bay is a natural wonder and even a way of life for residents of the massive six-state watershed. It is a haven for sports enthusiasts, water recreationists, and those who border the 4,479 sq. mile body of water on the eastern shore of the United States. The Bay, as it is colloquially known, is the largest estuary in the United States and is separated from the Atlantic Ocean by the Delmarva (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia) Peninsula. Virginia claims the southernmost portion of the bay, from mainland to the Eastern Shore.
Deep in the onset of the pandemic, when we could not even leave our homes, I sat in bed one evening scrolling through Instagram on my phone, double tapping to create hearts on posts I liked and flipping past advertisements until one caught my eye. A cruise. A cruise was just a dream in a world where disinfecting packages delivered by newly anointed essential workers had become the norm; even a simple trip to the grocery store was an apprehensive adventure. A cruise was next level.
Starting in November and up until Christmas Day railroads invite guests to reimagine and relive the idea of an old-fashioned experience by climbing aboard a holiday train. During their peak as mode of travel, trains became synonymous with Christmas as families traveled home during the holidays. Acknowledging this connection, small, historic railroads in Pennsylvania offer Christmas-themed trains for both young and old visitors. Each train is different, whether a spinoff of new Christmas celebrations or takes on classic Christmas tales. Here is a selection of railroads who deck the halls of the railroad cars for the holidays and spread the magic of the Christmas spirit.
Located only a dozen miles west of Baltimore, Ellicott City is the seat of Howard County, Maryland, and is a popular destination for small town shopping enthusiasts, history buffs, and traveling foodies. Old Ellicott City is easily walkable and is home to an array of dining options. Meanwhile, the surrounding Greater Ellicott City is the center of the growing “Koreatown, Maryland” and offers a plethora of options for Asian cuisine, along with a host of other great restaurants. The only challenge is to not fill up on sweets and treats found in the candy stores and cafes dotting the town first.
Lancaster’s claims to fame are many. The Red Rose City was home to a US President (James Buchanan), it was the revolutionary capitol of the colonies for one day, and the largest contingency of Old Order Amish call it home. The latter fact brings millions of visitors to PA Dutch Country every year. Part of the attraction fixates on the culinary influence of the Amish and Mennonite communities dotting the fertile countryside. Old world techniques and farm fresh flavors infuse the plates of small eateries and lavish dining rooms. Many locals have embraced an ongoing restaurant renaissance reshaping the fine dining scene, from traditional to fusion.
