Jim Williams

Usually when families take vacations to the Northeast, they will take in all the beautiful countryside and as many historical sites as they can. These are two of things that attract visitors the most to this area.

This is the region where our country was first settled and Philadelphia was a large part of that settlement. There are the usual attractions like The Liberty Bell, the home of Betsy Ross, and Independence Hall, but there are many more interesting places to see in and around Philadelphia that many will miss.

If you are planning to visit Philadelphia, you will not want to miss taking in Fairmount Park and the things near and around it. It is one the largest city park systems in the whole world. It was founded in 1855. It is a total of about 9200 acres and has beautiful scenery. You can utilize 215 miles of great hiking paths throughout the park. You can ride bikes, take your pets along on leashes, and use strollers for the little ones that might be accompanying you.

The historic sites in our country have always been some of the top tourist attractions around. Taking trip s to visit historic towns and cities with your family is usually a vacation that you never forget. It can full of learning and a lot of other fun activities as well. Philadelphia has always been one of these well visited places. The countryside is beautiful and the history as rich as you will find anywhere.