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Destination Explorers

New York City, NY

Gregory's Coffee Shop is a family owned business featuring specialty drinks and food. For each bag of coffee sold, Gregory's donates a pair of eye glasses to a person in need in a developing country. 

Visiting Gregory's Coffee Shop in NYC

Junior's Restaurant & Bakery offers world famous cheesecake and delicious breakfast. Located at 1626 Broadway and W 49th St.

Visiting a 1950s Style NYC Restaurant in Times Square - Junior's Restaurant and Bakery

Pennsylvania State

The Safe Harbor Trestle Bridge is now open. Bike with us along the Susquehanna River on the Enola Low Grade Trail in Lancaster County, PA.

Biking the Enola Low Grade Rail Trail - Explore Pennsylvania

This modernized McDonald’s flagship restaurant is located at 45th and Broadway. It offers self-serve, self-pay kiosks, three floors of dining, and floor tk ceiling windows with views of Times Square. The neutral colors promote a calmer environment, but still incorporate the tradition splashes McDonald’s gold and red colors.

Eating At Times Square’s Modernized McDonald’s at 45th and Broadway - Explore NYC

Mount Minsi follows the Appalachian Trail in Northeastern PA, and offers beautiful views of the Delaware Water Gap. 

Hiking to the vistas at Mount Minsi at Delaware Water Gap - Explore Pennsylvania

Reading, PA

Gring's Mill is a historic park situated along the Tulpehocken Creek. The remnants of the old Union Canal can be found along the trail. The trail is great for hiking, biking, and fishing. 

Location: 1102 Red Bridge Rd, Reading, PA 19605

Biking and History Along the Tulpehocken Creek at Gring's Mill - Explore Pennsylvania

West Virginia State

Charles Town, WV

Creamy Creations is a colorful ice cream shoppe with delicious and unique flavors.

Location: 173 Potomac St Harpers Ferry, WV

Delicious Milkshakes at Creamy Creations Ice Cream Parlor - Explore West Virginia

Maryland State

Harpers Ferry, WV

The C&O Canal Trail is a 185 mile towpath spanning from Washing DC to Cumberland, MD. We rode 14 miles out and back to Harpers Ferry, WV. This trail is well-maintained and great for a family bike ride with kids.

A Bike Ride Along C&O Canal trail to Harpers Ferry - Explore West Virginia

Virginia State

We hiked to Jefferson Rock in Harpers Ferry National Historic Park. This location offers stunning views of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers.

Hiking to Historic Jefferson Rock - Explore West Virginia

True Treats is the country's only research-based candy shop. It offers over 500 historical treats from the past 300 years.

144 High St, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425

This Candy Shop Offers Old Fashioned Candy Candy - Explore West Virginia

Enjoy local food and drink at The Rabbit Hole as you take in the stunning views of Maryland Heights and the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. Bring your pets along to enjoy lunch and dinner on the patio!

186 High Street, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

The Rabbit Hole Is A Dining Experience For Hikers, Travels, and Locals - Explore West Virginia

We visited the Coach House in Harper's Ferry, WV. Everything was delicious from the baked brie to the grown-up grilled cheese!
160 High St
Harper's Ferry, WV

The Coach House Grill n' Bar Offers Great Food and Drinks and is Pet Friendly

Harper, WV

The Murphy-Chamber's Farm was the site of the Harper's Ferry Battle during the Civil War. Today, we're hiking the 3-mile loop to explore the farm and Shenandoah River that flows by.

Hiking to the Murphy-Chamber's Farm in Harper's Ferry - Explore West Virginia

Lancaster, PA

This weekend we visited the 6th Annual Lancaster VegFest at Buchanan Park in Lancaster, PA. 

We Visited the 6th Annual Lancaster VegFest

Philadelphia, PA

Neversink Mountain was once home to five hotels. The West End Pavillion is the only remaining structure left.

Hiking to Witch's Hat on Neversink Mountain

Atglen, PA

Wolf's Hollow Park is located 57 miles west of Philadelphia in Atglen, PA. The park features over 10 miles of hiking trails.

Hiking At Wolf's Hollow Park - Explore Pennsylvania

Pulpit Rock is a vista situated along the Appalachian Trail that runs through northern Berks County. It features some of the most breathtaking views in the state.

Hiking to Pulpit Rock - Explore Pennsylvania

We visited Rockefeller Center's Observation Deck to get some of the best views of NYC.

Visit Top of the Rock For Some of the Best Views of NYC

Located in the middle of Central Park, Belvedere Castle is open to the public and free of charge. Stop by to tour the 150 year old tiny castle that sits atop the second-highest natural spot in Manhattan.

Visit Central Park's Tiny Castle - Belvedere Castle

The M&M Store is located at 1600 Broadway in Manhattan. The store offers a huge variety of M&M's and merchandise. You can even personalize your own M&Ms.