Best Museums in Atsion Lake

"Tom Crane & Benjamin Riley // Photo provided by the Barnes Foundation. Room after room in the Barnes is filled with some of the greatest Impressionist, Post–Impressionist, and early Modernist paintings—works of art created by the very painters who led the movements: Picasso, Renoir, and Matisse. Speckled in between the paintings are other forms of art, such as African art, Native American pottery and jewelry, and Pennsylvania–German furniture."

"Let's start with one of my favorite places in Philadelphia, the Barnes Foundation, created and staged by Albert Barnes. This singular museum might be considered an exercise in one man’s enormous ego. But it's nonetheless one of the greatest private collections in the entire world."

"Located on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, The Barnes Foundation is hailed for its timeless art collection and prestigious educational institution."

"The powerful experience of the National Constitution Center begins when you first decide to explore the ‘We the People’ exhibit, which is a permanent exhibit year round. When choosing this exhibit, you aren’t issued a ticket to enter, but a Delegate’s Pass. More about the National Constitution Center, Click Here."

"Located on Philadelphia’s Independence Mall, this nonprofit, nonpartisan institution invites visitors to immerse themselves in the Constitution, its history and its ongoing significance."

"Since 1976 and across its 157,000 sq ft and six interactive exhibit zones, the Please Touch Museum has proven itself to be Philadelphia’s premier Children’s Museum. The museum’s mission to enhance children’s lives with cultural awareness and hands on learning has become the delight of kiddies of all ages, including the four specifically designed areas for tots of three and under. Each fun filled area is packed with hands on children’s’ delights, from playing croquet with the Queen and sipping tea with the Mad Hatter in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland to enjoying nursery rhymes in “Fairytale Garden” and so much more."

"The Please Touch Museum is every kid's dream - a place where they can "look with their hands" instead of just their eyes. This completely interactive museum encourages kids of all ages to learn through play, giving them the chance to explore history, fantasy worlds, space, and the big wide world around them. Exhibits such as the kid-size city include costumes they can use to play the part while experimenting with different professions."

"The Please Touch Museum inspires learning through interactive play in kids aged seven and under. Spread over two floors, eight exhibits follow themes of public transportation, architecture, space exploration and more, all of which are scaled to pint-sized explorers. The "Wonderland" exhibit is particularly popular, offering Alice in Wonderland-inspired mazes and optical illusions."

"The Museum of the American Revolution is one of the newest history museums in Philadelphia, but it’s a spot that’s definitely worth checking out if you want to learn more about the history of the Revolutionary War. The museum tells the story of the entire war for independence from one of the most important areas in the country during that time period. Many fantastic artifacts, battle simulations, and videos walk visitors through the war’s pivotal moments."

"— Photo by Joseph Gidjunis for the Museum of the American Revolution. September 28, 2019 - March 17, 2020. This 5,000-square-foot exhibition at the Museum of the American Revolution chronicles the harrowing tale of Irish soldier Richard St. George who, after an injury at the Battle of Germantown in 1777, returned to his native country to find it energized by the revolutionary spirit."

"When it's free: Veterans Day weekend (Nov. 10-12) is free for veterans and active or retired military. Kids' admissions: Kids under 6 are admitted free, and those under 18 receive discounted tickets for $12. Pro tip: Afternoons around 2 or 3 p.m."

"If you’re looking for the next big name in contemporary art, the ICA is a go-to destination. Founded in 1963 by the visionary Holmes Perkins, the Institute of Contemporary Art at the University of Pennsylvania was designed to expose students to innovative, up-and-coming areas of art and culture. Committed to bringing under-recognized artists into the spotlight, the gallery hit the ground running, holding Andy Warhol’s first-ever museum solo show in 1965."

"The Institute of Contemporary Art at the University of Pennsylvania believes in the power of art and artists to inform and inspire. Founded in 1963 ICA has developed an international reputation as a preeminent venue for contemporary art and culture. A non-collecting museum, ICA is also one of the only kunsthalles in America."

"The Institute of Contemporary Art or ICA is a contemporary art museum dedicated to exhibiting the innovative art of our time. More about the Institute of Contemporary Art, Click Here. Location: University of Pennsylvania, 36th & Sansom Sts  |  Phone:  (215) 898-7108"

"Philadelphia Art Alliance, Philadelphia|© Rob Bulmahn/Flickr. Presenting music, theater, painting, and sculpture under one roof, the Philadelphia Art Alliance (PAA) is the city’s top destination for contemporary craft and design. Established by philanthropist Christine Wetherill Stevenson in 1915, the PAA addressed an unmet need in the local arts community for a gallery dedicated specifically to craft and design."

"The Philadelphia Art Alliance is a multidisciplinary arts center in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood. The institution hosts art exhibits, theater and music workshops, poetry readings, lectures, concerts, and recitals."

"Eastern State Penitentiary is considered to be the world’s first true penitentiary with revolutionary system of incarceration that encouraged separate confinement. The system later became a model for over 300 other prisons worldwide. Some notorious criminals like Al Capone and bank robber Willie Sutton were held inside."

"If you choose to disembark, you have more than 25 different unique stops to choose from, including famous sites like the Betsy Ross House, the Philadelphia Art Museum, the Eastern State Penitentiary, the Liberty Bell, and many more. If you stay on, the entire loop takes about 90 minutes."

"The Eastern State Penitentiary is a former American prison that was operational from 1829 until 1971. It is now a National Historic Landmark. It is famous for being the prison where American gangster Al Capone was held. Nowadays, the prison conducts daily public tours."

"With more than 25 different stops to choose from, like the Betsy Ross House, the Philadelphia Art Museum, the Eastern State Penitentiary, and more, you’ll find it a really useful way to organize the entire vacation. Each tour is narrated by a local tour guide so you’ll get insider information (like where to get the best Philly cheesesteaks) along with in-depth account of the local history and culture. Your guide will point out all the top sights as you ride along, making sure you don’t miss a thing."

"Betsy Ross is a figure of American folklore and is credited as the designer of the American flag. While her exact role in that process is sometimes disputed, one thing for certain is that her home is one of the popular historic buildings in Philadelphia. Without wading into the historical debate, records show that she lived in the house or in the building adjacent to it."

"Betsy Ross House is located in Old City, one of the original neighborhoods of Philadelphia. Betsy Ross sewed the first flag of the United States. Her home is the site where she made the flag."

"The Nile Cafe is the oldest and longest-running vegan restaurant in the city, and it has been propped up by the Black community it serves. Spaces within the restaurant are often reserved for community education and events, which cover everything from Black history and healthy eating, to pop-up shops supporting other Black businesses. While the entire menu is delicious, they are known for their dairy-free baked goods, and vegan pepper steak, jerk chicken, and fried fish."

"Housed on the main drag in Germantown, this laid-back shop serves up vegan soul food by the platter. Find entrees like jerk drumsticks and ginger chicken, to be paired with nourishing sides like okra, collard greens, and plantains. 📍6008 Germantown Ave., 📞 215-843-6453, 🌐 nilevegancafe.com, 📷 @thenilecafephilly, 🚗 through restaurant website,💲$"

"Order: Vegan “beef” pattiesNile Cafe specializes in vegan soul food, so expect imitation meat drenched in rich sauces, along with sides like plantains, collard greens, and corn bread. Their veggie “beef” patties tend to sell out, so get there early and don’t hesitate to order extra for leftovers. 6008 Germantown Avenue, Germantown"

"Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Penrose Diner (@penrosediner)"

"Oui is open for takeout and delivery, with a rotating menu of pies, pastries, and cookies. To place an order for pickup, call them at 215-922-1269, or for delivery click here."

"If you have leftover space in your stomach after inhaling a roast pork sandwich from Porco’s, the sandwich shop next door to Small Oven Pastry Shop (both owned by chef Chad Durkin), there are more than enough treats to fulfill your post-pork sweet fix. Precious petit fours, chai cinnamon buns, and and a “cannoli 2.0” with a baked cinnamon shell are all on the menu to entice visitors to the popular Graduate Hospital hot spot. View this post on Instagram"

"Go for an assorted pastry boxes or choose among a menu of single delights, like chai cinnamon buns and cookie sandwiches. Attached to Porco’s on Washington Avenue, the cafe is offering pickup (order online) and delivery."

"Churning out cookies for over 40 years, Famous 4th Street has flavors of all kinds, as well as gift boxes and customizable cookie cakes to make cookie delivery extra special. Order online to have a treat shipped by mail, or go through delivery apps. 📍multiple locations including 51 N."

"If you’ve missed the cut off for doughnuts and chicken, then check out Sweet Box Cupcake Truck – often found at Philadelphia’s Love Park. Flavors include Red Velvet, Chocolate Ganache, PB&J, Hot Cocoa and more. Sweet Box’s chocolate chip cookie dough cupcake is created with an achingly wonderful glop of cookie dough wedged in the center; with flavors like this, it’s hardly surprising that Sweet Box Cupcakes has developed an avid following in Philly."

"For cupcakes piled high with swirls of pillowy icing, check out Sweet Box, which is posting a new menu each morning to Instagram and Facebook. Treat yourself to a single cupcake, or place an order for four, six, or 12. All boxes can be customized to contain the flavors of your choice (think chocolate peanut butter and strawberries and champagne)."

"Sweet Box in Center City is known for “The Jawn,” which is a cookie dough bar layered with birthday cake and cake batter buttercream. It’s monstrous, insanely rich, and will probably put you in a sugar coma for a few hours. But if you have a friend celebrating a birthday in quarantine, it’s exactly what you should be sending them."