The Comcast Center is the ultimate place to visit during the Holiday season in Philadelphia. The tallest building in the city, it’s also the tallest “green” building in the country, featuring a number of important eco-friendly technologies.
Among other things, during December you can see the Comcast Experience HD Video Wall. This is a 2,000 square foot LED screen with resolution five times that of any HD television. Here you can view the Comcast Holiday Spectacular, which is a wonderful amazing, 15-minute showcase of holiday music, ice skaters and even features Santa Claus, himself!
The building also features a public plaza with a gorgeous fountain display, a dramatic eight-story "Winter Garden" and an energy-saving "glass curtain" that wraps around the Comcast Center, allowing for a 360 degree view of Philadelphia's urban landscape.
While you’re at the Comcast Center, you can visit the vast selection of restaurants, including more than 24,000 square feet of eateries as well as 20 storefronts.
The Comcast Center truly is architectural history in the making. Make sure you see it today.
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Take, for example, The Khyber, located in the middle of 2nd Street. This is a charmingly gritty bar, and a wonderful place to get a burger and some fries, enjoy a microbrewed beer, and watch a live act.
Another great budget place for your night out is National Mechanics. This pub is known for its quirky decorations and it’s gastropub-esque menu. Here you can get a gourmet burger or a wonderful salad, again without emptying your wallet.
From there, you can go over to Race Street Café. This quiet spot is located at the edge of Old City, and offers pub grub and a range of brews. Their late night menu features specials for right around five bucks or so.
If you want less quiet, visit Triumph Brewing Company. Beer takes center stage here, of course, and you’ll find affordable European-style grub.
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Thanksgiving is almost here, and it’s time to get your Toyota read for a trip to Philadelphia. The annual Thanksgiving Day Parade is back and it’s bigger than ever. The parade takes place November 27, Thanksgiving Day, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
This year, you can see Kermit the Frog, Frosty the Snowman and Hello Kitty balloons. There is also a Chronicles of Narnia float, to help kick off the Chronicles of Narnia exhibit at the Franklin that begins just one day later.
The parade will begin at 20th and Market streets. This is one of the best places to watch the parade. You can even walk down five blocks on 20th street after the parade passes and catch it again at Parkway if you like.
The parade will end on the steps of the Museum of Art. Here’s another great place to watch the parade from. Campbell’s Soup provides a tent in this area at the Eakins Oval. Inside the tent you can get warm beverages, hot food and there are plenty of activities for the kids to enjoy.
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If your family enjoys the fantastical world of the books and movies The Chronicles of Narnia, it will soon be time to load up your Toyota and get to The Franklin.
Beginning right after Thanksgiving, The Franklin will feature an interactive exhibit based on the Chronicles of Narnia books by C.S. Lewis, as well as the Narnia movies by Walt Disney Pictures. You’ll see many of the original props and costumes that were used in the making of the films in this hands-on experience.
Just like the children in Lewis’ magical world, you’ll enter via a wardrobe to the snowy world of Narnia. You can see the Ice palace of the White Witch, and even sit on her throne made of ice. More than just entertainment, this learning opportunity will teach you the impact that climate change has on the earth, as well.
The exhibit will run beginning the end of this month through April 19, 2009. You can get tickets via Ticketmaster, or by calling the Franklin’s ticket line at 1-877-TFI-TIXS.
If you need a new Toyota to get your family to Narnia in style, come and take a test drive at your Royersford area Toyota dealer today. You’ll be happy that you did.
Do you need a place to go this weekend in your Toyota? Consider a visit to Allentown, PA.
Allentown has plenty to see, and is one of the most historic cities in Pennsylvania. Whether you drive your Toyota down the streets of Old Allentown to look at the restored Victorian-style homes, or whether you take the walking tour downtown, you’re guaranteed to enjoy your visit.
Downtown, at the corner of Hamilton and Fifth Streets in Allentown, you’ll find the Lehigh County Historical Society, library and museum. You’ll also find the Old Lehigh County Court House. Right across the road you’ll see the new U.S. Federal Court House, and its memorial to Vietnam veterans.
The Beinig and Bachman Building, or B&B for short, is just up the street. You can see gargoyle animal heads atop this building, gazing down at the streets. Also in this region is the Americus Hotel, named by the famed explorer Amerigo Vespucci. From there you can visit Allentown Symphony hall, the Liberty Bell Shrine, and Zion’s Reformed United Church of Christ.
There are plenty of other sights to see downtown. Not too far away is the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, dedicated originally to the 47th Pennsylvania Volunteers who fought alongside Sheridan in the Civil War. You can also see the satellite offices of Kutztown University as well as Lehigh Carbon Community College.
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If you're looking for something to do on a Saturday, why not load the family up in your Toyota and take a trip to downtown Philadelphia to the World Cafe' live? Located at 3025 Walnut Street, The World Live Cafe is not only a restaurant, it's a music club and also the home of WXPN studios.
Each Saturday morning, the Peanut Butter & Jams at the World Cafe presents a crowd-pleasing experience for both kids and parents alike. The show opens at 11:00 AM, and the show begins at 11:30. Acts such as Dan Zanes and Friends, Ernie & Neal, Erin Flynn, and Ralph's World entertain audiences with everything from rock music to jazz to folk. The performances are always quality performances, and they include plenty of interaction with the children.
If you would prefer, leave the kids at home and come in to the World Cafe Live for a nighttime experience. There is a 300-person bistro-style concert room, a casual space for dining and listening to music, and the famous Upstairs Live Cafe where you can enjoy live music and food. Downstairs you will find colorful murals, as well as the main performance stage.
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Why not take a day off from driving your Toyota around Philadelphia this year and watch, or participate, in the Philadelphia Marathon?
The Philadelphia Marathon is one of the most notable historic foot races in the entire country. The marathon includes mostly flat terrain, and goes right past some of Philadelphia’s best known and most well-loved landmarks.
The Philadelphia Marathon starts at Eakins Oval, at the fitness and sports expos. Here, you can pick up your running gear and register for the race.
Along the way of the Philadelphia Marathon, you can see the Liberty Bell, the house of Besty Ross, as well as Independence Hall. The marathon runs through the quaint streets of the old city, right on the Delaware river. It ends near the Fairmount Water Works, which has recently been restored.
The Philadelphia Marathon has something for everyone. Even the kids can join in the Verizon Kids Fun Run. This is a series of races for kids aged 4 to 12, and is designed to be non-competitive. There are prizes for participants, and it’s a great way to introduce your youngster to the sport of running.
Even if you’re just watching the race, there’s plenty to see. There are a number of food and music “Express Zones” along the route. At the end of the race, there is plenty to do, too, including enjoying an evening out for a gourmet meal, or just listening to some live music.
No matter whether you're a spectator or a participant, there's no better place to take your Toyota this November than to the Philadelphia Marathon.
If you’re looking for something different to do this fall in Pennsylvania, load up your family in the Toyota and take a trip to the Eastern State Penitentiary. Located at 22nd and Fairmount in the Art Museum area, this historical setting is especially interesting during the month of October.
Eastern State Penitentiary was once the standard for prison reform. It features gothic architecture, and had running water and central heat before many other buildings in the country. The experiment was designed to reform criminals through isolation, and eventually became a model for prisons all over the world. It is estimated that as many as 300 prisons in the world use the “wagon wheel” floor plan pioneered by Eastern State.
Famous criminals Willie Sutton and Al Capone both spent time at the Eastern State Pen.
Fall is a great time to visit Eastern State Penitentiary because of its amazing Halloween attraction. Terror Behind the Walls is a truly thrilling attraction, and occurs every year at the Eastern State Penitentiary. This event is one of the top 5 haunted attractions in the United States, and is in it’s 17th year. There are five separate haunted houses in the complex, spread over 11 acres. The attraction is high on startle and low on gore, and features special effects, animatronic creatures, digital sound and theatrical lighting.
If you’d rather, you can take a tour of the Penitentiary. It features a restored cell as it would have been during the 19th century, as well as cellblocks, and even death row. Eastern State Penitentiary was, at one time, the most expensive building in the United States. The penitentiary was abandoned in 1971 after it had been in use for 142 years, and is now a National Historic Landmark.
If you enjoy tasting microbrewery beer, there’s no better place to drive your Toyota car than to Philadelphia.
Philadelphia has a long history of brewing beer. At the time of the War for Independence, there was one tavern for every man in the town. In the nineteenth century, Philadelphia was famous for being one of the greatest brewing cities in North America.
Today, a variety of microbreweries are reclaiming the city’s heritage as a beer brewing town. Here’s a look at some of the breweries in Philadelphia:
Independence Brew Pub
This brewery is located at 1150 Filbert Street, and features its own Kolsh, Red Ale, Cask-conditioned Ale, Oatmeal Stout and Indian Pale Ale
Iron Hill brewery
This Brewery and restaurant originated in Newark, Deleware. The brewery has two gold medals and three bronze medals for its beer, including its famous Bourbon Russian, a barrel-aged beer.
The London Grill
The London Grill in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia serves hand-pumped microbrews in addition to Stoudts-brewed Willie Sutton Ale, named after an infamous former resident of the neighboring Eastern State Penitentiary.
McKenzie Brew House
This pub serves its own Wicked Will’s Pale Ale, Black Lab Stout, Unicorn Amber and Shane’s Gold, made by brewer Scott Morrison, who specializes in Belgian beer.
Nodding Head Brewery and Restaurant
This brewery is in the heart of Center City, and has won many awards for its beer, including its Grog and Golden Ale.
Sly Fox Beer
This brewery is located in Chester County and has had phenomenal success since its launch in 1994. It runs two brew pubs, one in Phoenixville and one in Royersford. The Pikeland Pils has earned a gold medal.
Yard’s Brewing Company
Also established in 1994, this brewery is housed in the old Weisbrod and Hess Oriental Brewing Company. They produce five different beers, including such interesting beers as Thomas Jefferson Tavern Ale and General Washington Tavern Porter. In addition, they brew several beers seasonally.
Why not drive your Toyota to Philadelphia today and visit one of the local breweries, and take part in this tasty and interesting local tradition. If you don't yet have a Toyota, stop by your Trevose area Toyota dealer today!
Open in 2007, The Hatfield Aquatic Center is enjoying its second season in 2008. The Hatfield Aquatic Center is a great place to take your family for a relaxing experience on a sunny summer day. Why not load up your Toyota vehicle today and come on down?
The Hatfield Aquatic Center has a number of interesting features for kids of all ages. Maybe you want to relax in the hydrotherapy pool, or just float along on the Lazy river. If action is more your style, maybe you’ll want to go on one of the water slides, the drop slide, or the diving boards. Smaller children may especially enjoy the Whale Sprayground and the water castle.
There are a variety of membership plans available for the Hatfield Aquatic Center. You can purchase those memberships either at the Center, or at the Hatfield Aquatic Center web site. Membership gives you a number of bonuses. They include things such as pre-season and post-season activities, a discounted rate on swimming and diving instruction, opportunities for SCUBA and kayaking, one day a week when only members and their paying guests are allowed, Monday evening “Family Frolic,” and even an ice cream social sponsored by Starbucks.
If your child has an interest in competitive swimming, she can look into joining the Hatfield Sharks. The Hatfield Sharks Swimming and Diving Team is a competitive team experience for children from the age of 6 to 18. The team is open to members of the Center only.
You can also schedule a “Splash Party” at the Hatfield Aquatic Center. Parties can take place during public hours, and are relatively inexpensive. You can also schedule a Splash Party during private hours for a premium fee. A party allows you access to the party area, and you can bring your cake and a cooler with beverages. If you want to have other snacks, you can coordinate that with the Snack Bar director.
There’s no better way to get to the Hatfield Aquatic Center than in a brand new Toyota. Come see us. We’re your local Trevose area Toyota dealer, and we’ve got just the vehicle to suit your family.
