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Barton Erickson
e-PRO, SFR, SRS
REALTOR since 1987
Co-Founder of the HouseJeanie
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Local Places of Interest
Philadelphia and the surrounding
areas offer visitors and residents a good deal more than 300-years of
heritage. Today, it is recognized as a major cultural center with
world-class museums, performing arts, recreation and some stunning architecture.
Birding
Golf and Golf Clubs
Historic
Philadelphia
Movies and Theaters
Museums
Outdoors: Parks and Forests
Professional Sports
Professional
Sports
All these teams
are within a 30 to 45 minute drive.
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Local Baseball - River Sharks: Located in the shadow of the Ben Franklin Bridge. |
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Philadelphia Flyers - Hockey |
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Philadelphia Seventy-Sixers - Basketball |
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Philadelphia Philies - Baseball |
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Philadelphia Eagles - Football |
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Philadelphia Wings - Lacrosse |
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Philadelphia Phantoms - Hockey (American Hockey League) |
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Philadelphia Kixx - Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) |
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The Trenton Thunder - Baseball - The year 2003 is the first year that the Trenton Thunder is affiliated with the New York Yankees. This riverfront stadium is a great place to watch baseball. |
Leaming's Run Gardens & Colonial Farm - A
visit to Leaming's Run is a delightful relaxing walk along winding paths where
every turn and around each bend is yet another celebration of nature's beauty.
Bridges, ponds and nooks are just a part of the 25 individually designed and
expertly crafted gardens that comprise the largest annual gardens in the USA.
Benches are provided for your enjoyment along the way as you are invited to
enjoy the scenery at your own pace. Slack and comfortable shoes are recommended
for optimum enjoyment.
The Colonial Farm - Hidden
amid the serenity of the pines, with its log buildings, brings to life the daily
problems faced by the whalers who first settled Cape May County. Tobacco and
cotton grows just as it did in 1695. A vegetable garden, laced with herbs, grows
outside the one room log cabin. Even the farm animals are historically correct.
Take a walk back in time and become part of the 18th century.
Leaming's Run Gardens, 1845 Route 9 North, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
Phone: (609) 465-5871
Open daily: 9:30AM to 5PM - May 15th to October 20 - (Admission)
http://www.leamingsrun.com and
http://www.njsouth.com/leamingsrun.htm
Bass River State Forest was acquired by the state of New Jersey in 1905 for public recreation, water conservation, and wildlife and timber management. Lake Absegami, a 67-acre lake created in the 1920's, is the center of the forest's recreational activities and provides an area for swimming and a serene setting for boating and canoeing. A trail through the Absegami Natural Area wanders through a pine/oak woods and a small Atlantic white cedar bog.
Belleplain State Forest: The forested acres of Belleplain include stands of young pine, oak and Atlantic white cedar, reflecting better soil conditions and less damage by fire than found in the Pine Barrens just north of the forest. Belleplain State Forest was established in 1928 by the State of New Jersey for recreation, wildlife management, timber production, and water conservation. In 1933, three camps were set up by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Reforestation Relief Act, supplying labor to the forest for over an eight-year period.
Cape May Point State Park: Although Cape May Lighthouse is a major attraction for many visitors to the area, the park’s constantly changing shoreline, dunes, freshwater coastal marsh and ponds, forested islands and varied uplands make it a well-known location for viewing the fall bird migration. Located on the southern tip of New Jersey, Cape May Point State Park is a key site on the NJ Coastal Heritage Trail, with an environmental center that houses a classroom for interpretive programs and a museum on the area's natural and historic features.
Fort Mott was part of a coastal defense system designed for the Delaware River in the late 1800s. The fortifications seen today at Fort Mott were erected in 1896 in anticipation of the Spanish-American War. Today, visitors can wander through the old batteries following interpretive signs with detailed descriptions of the fort. Just beyond the fortifications is the Delaware River. The shoreline offers good spots for walking and picnicking. The NJ Coastal Heritage Trail Welcome Center accommodates displays defining Fort Mott’s place in history and the environment.
Lebanon State Forest: The fresh scent of pines greets the visitor to Lebanon State Forest. Today's forested acres are a strong contrast to the barren, cleared land that existed in the 1800s. The Lebanon Glass Works was established in 1851 and was successful until 1867, when it shut down after depleting the supply of wood necessary for the furnace to operate.
Parvin State Park: Hidden in the southwestern part of the state is Parvin State Park, a park whose history is as varied as its wildlife. Situated on the edge of the Pine Barrens, the park not only has pine forests typical to the area but also a swamp hardwood forest. Spring bursts out in bright colors and rich fragrances with blossoming dogwood, laurel, holly, magnolia, wild azalea and over 200 kinds of flowering plants. Thundergust Lake, Parvin Lake and Muddy Run are popular for fishing and boating. Swimming is allowed in Parvin Lake only.
Penn State Forest's undeveloped wilderness attracts picnickers and hikers. Lake Oswego, a result of an upstream dam that was constructed to create a reservoir for a downstream cranberry operation, is suitable for canoeing and fishing.
Princeton Battlefield: On January 3, 1777, the peaceful winter fields and woods of Princeton Battlefield were transformed into the site of what is considered to be the fiercest fight of its size during the American Revolution. During this desperate battle, American troops under General George Washington surprised and defeated a force of British Regulars. Coming at the end of "The Ten Crucial Days" which saw the well-known night crossing of the Delaware River and two battles in Trenton, the Battle of Princeton gave Washington his first victory against the British Regulars on the field. The battle extended over a mile away to the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University).
Rancocas State Park - The Rancocas Creek is the idyllic setting for hiking, casual picnicking and nature observation in this lesser known park. The Audubon Society operates a nature center within the park and sponsors wildlife programs. A portion of the park is leased to the Powhatan Indians. A replica of the Indian village of the 1600s has been constructed on this site. The annual Powhatan Indian event is a festival of music, performances and crafts.
Washington Crossing State Park: On December 25, 1776, the icy waters of the Delaware River provided the setting for one of the pivotal events of the American Revolution. The Continental Army had little to celebrate that Christmas and seemed beat by hunger and cold. After crossing the rough winter river at night, General George Washington and the Continental Army landed at Johnson’s Ferry, at the site now known as Washington Crossing State Park. At 4 am, they began their march to Trenton where they defeated the Hessian troops in an unexpected attack. This battle was quickly followed by the Second Battle of Trenton on January 2, 1777, and the Battle of Princeton on January 3, 1777.
Wharton State Forest is the largest single tract of land within the New Jersey State Park System. It is also the site of Batsto Village, a former bog iron and glassmaking industrial center from 1766 to 1867 that currently reflects the agricultural and commercial enterprises that existed here during the late 19th century.
Centerton
Golf Club, 1016 Almond Rd, Elmer, NJ 08318, (856)358-2220,
semi-private,
18 hole, 6725 yds, Par 71, CR-69.2, S-120
Falcon Creek Golf Course, 2003 3rd St E, Burlington, NJ
08641, (609)724-3330, military,
18 hole, 6829 yds, Par 72, CR-72.1, S-118
Fountain Green Golf Course, Building 3152, Fort Dix, NJ
08640, (609)562-5443, military, 18 hole, 6389 yds, Par 71,
CR-70.6, S-118
Galloway National Golf Club, 270 S New York Rd, Galloway
Township, NJ 08201, (609)748-1000, private, 18 hole, 6885 yds, Par
71, CR-73.5, S-135
Green Tree Golf Course, 1030 Somers Point Mays Landing
Rd, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234, (609)625-9131, public, 18 hole,
5709 yds, Par 70, CR-66.1, S-109
Hammonton Golf & Country Club, 420 Boyer Ave,
Hammonton, NJ 08037, (609)561-1876, public, 18 hole, 6019 yds, Par
65, CR-67.6, S-111
Harbor Pines Golf Club, St Andrews and Ocean Heights Ave,
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234, (609)927-0006, public, 18 hole,
6827 yds, Par 72, CR-72.3, S-129
Laurel Creek Country Club, 701 Centerton Rd, Moorestown,
NJ 08054, (856)234-7663, private, 18 hole, 6917 yds, Par 71,
CR-73.5, S-133
Merchantville Country Club, 501 Chapel Ave W, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002,
(856)662-5356, private, 9 hole, 3163 yds, Par 36,
CR-35.2, S-135
Metedeconk National Golf Club
Back/Third Course,
55 Hannah Hill Rd, Jackson, NJ 08527, (732)928-0111, private, 18
hole, 7143 yds, Par 72, CR-75.2, S-138
Front/Back Course,
55 Hannah Hill Rd, Jackson, NJ 08527, (732)928-0111, private, 18
hole, 7171 yds, Par 72, CR-75.0, S-135
Front/Third Course,
55 Hannah Hill Rd, Jackson, NJ 08527, (732)928-0111, private, 18
hole, 7283 yds, Par 72, CR-74.6, S-138
Moorestown Field Club, 629 Chester Ave, Moorestown, NJ
08057, (856)235-2326, private, 9 hole, 6013 yds, Par 72, CR-68.3,
S-119
Olde York Country Club, 228 Olde York Rd, Columbus, NJ
08022, (609)298-0212, private,
18 hole, 6892 yds, Par 71, CR-73.0, S-138
Pine Barrens, 540 S Hope Chapel Rd, Jackson, NJ 08527,
(732)408-1154, semi-private, 18 hole, 7118 yds, Par 72, CR-74.2,
S-132
Pinelands Golf Club, 887 S Mays Landing Rd, Hammonton, NJ
08037, (609)561-8900, public, 18 hole, 6224 yds, Par 71, CR-69.7,
S-114
Tavistock Country Club, Tavistock Ln, Haddonfield, NJ
08033, (856)429-1827, private, 18 hole, 6609 yds, Par 72, CR-72.4,
S-139
Valleybrook Golf Club, 200 Golfview Dr, Blackwood, NJ
08012, (856)227-3171, public, 18 hole, 6400 yds, Par 72, CR-69.7,
S-124
Willow Brook Country Club, 4310 Bridgeboro Rd,
Moorestown, NJ 08057, (856)461-0131, semi-private, 18 hole, 6488
yds, Par 72, CR-71.2, S-125
Woodcrest Country Club, 300 E Evesham, Cherry Hill, NJ
08003, (856)428-1243, private, 18 hole, 6495 yds,
Par 71, CR-72.3, S-135
Museums of the Philadelphia Area
| Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia | Founded in 1812, this is the oldest continuously operating scientific research exhibit in the Western Hemisphere, featuring plenty of dinosaurs sure to delight fans of all ages. |
| African American Museum in Philadelphia | Dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting the intellectual culture of African Americans, The African American Museum in Philadelphia houses four galleries for exhibitions and presentations. "Celebrating the life and contributions of a people," the museum is one of the finest in the country. Its collections include more than 400,000 objects. |
| American Helicopter Museum | The American Helicopter Museum includes an Education Center, the mission of which is to teach about helicopter history. The Museum houses nearly fifty helicopters and exhibits that span the history of rotary wing flight. |
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Battleship New Jersey Memorial & Museum |
Visit America's most decorated battleship, the USS New Jersey, now berthed at the Camden Waterfront. Inspect legendary 16" guns, experience the combat Information Center, discover Admiral "Bull" Halsey's cabin area, and more. Guided tours only. |
| Betsy Ross House | Today, in Philadelphia, only the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall draw more visitors than the home of the adored flag maker. Annually, over a quarter of a million guests visit the Betsy Ross House. |
| Brandywine River Museum | Housing many of
Andrew Wyeth's most famous paintings inside a restored grist mill, Brandywine
offers the opportunity to wander through three floors of large paintings.
Many paintings depict animals, ships, and revolutionary scenes, making it
easy to get even small children excited about the art they see.
The work of Andrew's father, N.C., and son, Jamie, are both also on display, and kids with a love of literature might recognize some of Jamie's illustrations for beloved books like White Fang, and Treasure Island. The books, with Jamie's illustrations, are available in the gift shop. |
| Civil War Museum | Founded in 1888, this is America's oldest chartered Civil War institution. Located in a Civil War-era town house, the library and museum contain three floors of exhibits, including uniforms, flags, weapons, fine art, and artifacts related to President Abraham Lincoln and Gen. Ulysses S. Grant. An extensive research library has more than 12,000 volumes, photographs, mircofilm, and archival/manuscript materials. |
| Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site | |
| Elfreth Alley Museum | This museum celebrates a special street and its houses! Elfreth's Alley is the oldest, continuously occupied street in the United States and is lined with charming, quaint houses. You will experience a preserved period in time as you stroll on the cobblestone street, jump over old-time drainage ditches, and lean against hitching posts. At one end of the street is the small museum which is open year round and features guided tours, a small gift shop, and garden. |
| Franklin Institute Science Museum | National memorial to Benjamin Franklin, and much more: It includes the Science Center, Fels Planetarium, Mandell Futures Center and the Tuttleman IMAX Theater. |
| Fireman's Hall Museum | This incomparable collection of memorbilia restored 1902 firehouse is a stirring tribute to the human side of firefighting. This unique experience showcases firefighting history and equipment. See hand drawn (by Benjamin Franklin), horse drawn and motorized apparatus; "living quarters" of firefighters; and the inside of a fireboat. This is a must see museum for people of all ages. |
| Independence Hall is, by every estimate, the birthplace of the United States. It was within its walls that the Declaration of Independence was adopted. | |
| Institute Of Contemporary Art | Part of the University of Pennsylvania, ICA is Philadelphia's leading venue for recent developments in the visual arts. ICA presents the innovative work of established and emerging artists through acclaimed exhibitions, educational programs and publications. |
| Japanese House and Garden | The Japanese House and Garden is an oasis of beauty and peace. The elegant building is an excellent example of 17th century Japanese architecture. The garden, which is landscaped in the traditional style, mirrors the mountains, streams, and forests of Japan. |
| Masonic Temple | Home of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania. Since its dedication in 1873, this architectural wonder has attracted millions of visitors to the mother city of Freemasonry in America. Free guided tours of the Temple's seven ornate lodge halls and museum. |
| Mummers Museum | Visit the museum where every day is New Year's Day. Come learn the Mummers strut, see fantastic, prize winning costumes and hear the string band sound. Find a little bit of Philadelphia you will not see in any other gift shop in town. Tuesdays from May-September a free outdoor string band concert is held at 8pm (weather permitting). Closed holidays and Sunday in July and August. |
| Mütter Museum | Someone thought it a good idea to preserve 19th and 20th century medical equipment and anatomical specimens for forensic research, not realizing that having 20,000 of these specimens in one place spells fun for the not-faint of heart. If you've ever wondered what happened to Florence Nightengale's sewing kit or President Grover Cleveland's jaw tumor, look no further. The collection is in fact a useful archive of medical information, despite the popular conception. |
| National Museum of American Jewish History | This is the only museum in America dedicated to telling the story of the American Jewish experience. |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | This museum houses over 200 galleries filled with treasures spanning continents and cultures, drawn from a collection of more than 400,000 works of art. |
| Please Touch Museum | This is the first museum designed for children one to seven years old. |
| UPENN Museum | The Museum's
collection includes more than a million objects from ancient Egypt,
Mesopotamia, Mesoamerica, Asia and the Greco-Roman world, much of it
acquired through archaeological digs sponsored by the University. You'll
also see items from the native peoples of North America, Africa and
Polynesia.
Highlights include Egyptian mummies and artifacts, a majestic feathered cloak that once belonged to an Hawaiian nobleman, a 12-ton granite Sphinx from Ramesses II, and our favorite, a majestic 17th century lion that stands guard at the entrance to the Museum's Chinese Rotunda. |
| Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library | The former country estate of Henry Francis du Pont, Winterthur is now a museum filled with his extensive collection of decorative arts. The mansion is set in a 966-acre garden that is full of color throughout the year. The complex also houses a research library for the study of American art and material culture. |
| Ben Franklin's Ghost at Lights of Liberty | From April to October. Chat with Ben Franklin's high-tech holographic ghost at this groundbreaking interactive exhibit celebrating the remarkable life of an American hero. (free) |
| The
Story of We the People National Constitution Center |
Explore the National constitution Center's main exhibit featuring more than 100 multimedia exhibits, film, photographs, text, sculpture and artifacts. ($12 Adults, $11 Seniors, $8 Children ages 4-12) |
| Historic Christ Church | Monday-Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Sundays: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm. Guided tour of "The Nation's Church." Hear stories of the famous Revolutionary women and men who worshiped here. (Free. Donations gratefully accepted.) |