Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places 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."

"Take a 75 to 90 minute guided excursion of Independence Park and Society Hill, led by a costumed narrator. You’ll see everything from haunted houses and spooky graveyards to eerie abandoned gardens and narrow streets. Learn about the secrets of “America’s most haunted city” as you’re escorted to places of real documented hauntings."

"Independence National Historical ParkPhiladelphia, PA 19106(215) 965-2305. Nicknamed as the cradle of American democracy, this 55-acre park boasts some of the most iconic and historic landmarks in Philadelphia."

"The National Historical Park includes Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were both debated and signed inside Independence Hall."

"If you visit Philadelphia, everyone will tell you about City Hall and Dilworth Park. Located right in the middle of the city, it provides so much more than just the repeated photo on the divider in the middle of Broad Street. People from all walks of life come together here: tourists, doctors, lawyers, you name it."

"One of the most beautiful city halls in the country, the Philadelphia City Hall is a marvel of architecture and history. Older kids will like the 548-foot tower and an observation deck—accessible during guided tours—that provides a panoramic view of the city."

"Topped by a 37-foot bronze statue of William Penn, City Hall was Philadelphia's tallest building until 1987; you can study the trappings…"

"Bob and Barbara's Lounge is a laid-back dive bar on South Street that has been in business since 1969 and is credited as the inventor of the famed “Citywide Special,” a popular Philadelphia happy hour deal that pairs a can of Pabst Blue Ribbon with a shot of Jim Beam. The bar’s resident jazz band, the Crowd Pleasers, play Friday and Saturday nights and are known for their Hammond B-3 organ stylings that are popularly referred to as “Liquor Drinking Music.” On Thursday nights, the bar presents its famous Miss Lisa’s drag show, featuring a cast of the city’s best drag performances. No cover charge is required at the 21-and-up club, which welcomes a diverse, casual neighborhood crowd."

"This near-legendary city dive bar is also a place for karaoke (Sunday nights), regular Thursday-night drag shows, and live jazz and “liquor-drinkin’ music” on Fridays and Saturdays. 1509 South Street, Grad Hospital. Tossing bocce at Martha in Kensington, one bar where you’ll find outdoor games around Philly."

"Graduate Hospital , Rittenhouse"

"This playground at 10th and Lombard is always bumpin' with families. The sprayground, which turned on in late May, is just an added bonus to the park, which also features a dog park, basketball courts, and tennis courts. A post shared by Ed Curtis (@edcurtis86) on Jun 30, 2018 at 10:15am PDT"

"The Dolphin Tavern is home to every viral dance event that’s popped up on your Facebook News Feed. It’s a place of drunken legend, with Holy Trinity dance parties (that’s a night where they only play Nicki, Beyoncé, and Rihanna, mind you), Joy Division raves, and throwback rap nights. The narrow club is walled with light–up tiles and has the perfect amount of crowdedness to make you feel like you’re in a packed it–club."

"Dance parties where everyone is drenched in sweat and having a good time are another thing that Philly’s bars are known for. You can move your feet to the resident DJ’s awesome playlist and enjoy happy hour drinks if you are out early. They host Karaoke on Wednesday nights if you feel like belting out a number in the middle of the week."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Rienbouw used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo is only for illustrative purposes. This bar, which was once a famous go-go bar in the city, has been entertaining party-goers continuously since its 2013 revamp."

"Fort Mifflin, originally called Fort Island Battery, was commissioned in 1771 and sits on Mud Island (or Deep Water Island) on the Delaware River below Philadelphia. A portion of the fort's grounds are still actively used by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, making it the oldest fort in military use in the US. Today Fort Mifflin hosts guided tours, living history programs, and a wide variety of events, including group tours, education programs, historic reenactments, scout programs, and paranormal investigations."

"When it's free: Fort Mifflin is participating in Smithsonian Museum Day on Sept. 22, which will be women's history-themed this year, with a female civil war surgeon demonstration — be sure to stop in the gift shop to get your wristband for free admission. Kids' admissions: Children under 6 are admitted free, children under 13 have a reduced fare of $4. Student free ride: N/A"

"Fort Mifflin, originally called Fort Island Battery and also known as Mud Island Fort, was commissioned in 1771 and sits on Mud Island on…"

"This colonial church in Philly’s Southwark neighborhood is steeped in history. That’s not surprising, given that it dates back to 1698, making it the oldest church in Pennsylvania and the second oldest Swedish church in the country. You can tour it on Tuesdays through Sundays, though it is a functioning Episcopalian church so do take note of scheduled services."

"With flavors like orange cardamom, oolong ginger, and Earl Grey lemon, this South Philly donut shop has no problem dreaming up some wild blends to put on its menu. Don’t miss a chance to bit into their perfectly round cranberry matcha almond cake donut. With two types of fruit (cranberry and lemon) in the donut, there’s a true blend and balance of sweet and sour flavors."

"Okie Dokie uses gluten-free ingredients for all of their doughnuts. The menu is always changing because it contains seasonal flavors. Although there is not a storefront at this time, orders can be picked up or delivered."

"Even though Factory Donuts has great sandwiches, the donuts at this spot in Mayfair are the main attraction. All 24 signature choices and seven cream-filled options, like maple bacon, apple cider, or strawberry lemonade, are made fresh-to-order. There’s almost nothing better than a warm donut right out the fryer, especially if they’re as light and crispy as theirs."

"They’re easily the best donuts you can find in the Mayfair area. They also have locations in the Philadelphia suburbs, including Media, Newtown, Doylestown, and Turnersville, NJ. Factory Donuts’ special flavors include Maple Bacon Explosion, Chocolate Coconut Dream, and Vanilla Factory."

"I was excited to tried Factory Donuts because it was supposed to be made fresh and there are so many flavors so I was looking forward to it."

"This jewel of a museum holds the biggest collection outside France of the work of sculptor Auguste Rodin (1840–1917). Occupying a 20th-century…"

"This limited time pop-up photo exhibit event features an array of photo booths decorated by Philly artists - all for one reason: selfies. This event is the first of its kind in the city and is only going on until September 3, 2018 - so if you haven't already gotten your tickets, do it now!"

"At Sunglass Hut, our mission is to be the premier shopping and inspiration destination for high quality fashion and performance sunglasses. Starting out in 1971 as a small kiosk in Miami, Sunglass Hut is now the leading international retailer of sunglasses and is part of the Italian-based Luxotti..."

"Philly’s historic Reading Terminal Market is a must-visit for first-time visitors and also a standby lunch and grocery spot for locals. Open since 1892, it has over 80 vendors selling an incredible variety of food. Top picks include roast pork sandwiches at DiNic’s, deli sandwiches at Hershel’s, doughnuts from Beiler’s, cannoli at Termini Bros., apple dumplings at Dutch Eating Place, soft pretzels at Miller’s Twist, scrapple at Down Home Diner, and sweets from Mueller Chocolate Co."

"Public Markets have been deep-rooted in the history of Philadelphia for hundreds of years. The Reading Terminal Market started as a part of the Butchers’ and Farmers’ and Franklin Markets on the 1100 block of Market Street. In 1890 Philadelphia and the Reading Railroad purchased the block for their new terminal and eventually an agreement was reached to build a new market below the train shed and tracks."

"One of the top Philly attractions for community interaction, Reading Terminal Market is a delight. A massive market in downtown Philadelphia, Reading Terminal Market has been in the city for more than a century. A visit here will give you so many things to do and to buy."

"Discover the unusual -- and enjoy your favorites -- at The Gallery at Market East!. Prominently located in the heart of Philadelphia's thriving Center City, The Gallery offers hundreds of stores and eateries with the accent on shopping convenience!"