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Hershey, PA

Massapequa Park and Dyker Heights, Brooklyn

Massapequa Park and Dyker Heights, Brooklyn

Hershey is the greatest place on Earth. Enjoy delicious chocolate, excellent beer, outstanding food, fun sights and shopping galore!

Massapequa Park and Dyker Heights, Brooklyn

Massapequa Park and Dyker Heights, Brooklyn

Massapequa Park and Dyker Heights, Brooklyn

Enjoy incredible lights on Long Island and in Brooklyn. Just remember to bundle up and make sure you have your hot cocoa or a hot toddy.

Hicks Nurseries Westbury, NY

Massapequa Park and Dyker Heights, Brooklyn

House of Frankenstein Wax Museum Lake George, NY

Hicks Farms located in Westbury, NY on Long Island has been around since 1853. Enjoy the beautiful flowers, shrubbery, lansdcaping and holiday items.  It's a fun place for families to enjoy and experience the holiday seasons, but also fun for adults.  

House of Frankenstein Wax Museum Lake George, NY

House of Frankenstein Wax Museum Lake George, NY

Don’t be deceived by the outside of the museum. We have been to Lake George numerous of times and never thought to go to in. However, it is not your typical wax museum and if you don’t mind the dark, then this is for you...

Nassau County Museum of Art Roslyn,NY

What a great museum that is not overwhelming. Enjoy the two floors of exhibits and walk the many trails on the museum's property. 

Then it's time for lunch down the road at  Barefoot Peddler.

Bass Pro Shops

Experience the outdoors without going out. Bass Pro Shops has something for everyone- hunting, camping, fishing and clothing for all. 

Annual Holiday Lighted Tractor Parade in Greenwich, NY

Annual Holiday Lighted Tractor Parade in Greenwich, NY

Bundle up and get warm for the parade. It is spectacular and you will be blown away by the creativity.  Enjoy the free hot chocolate provided by the church and the local food vendors. 

Bethlehem, PA

Annual Holiday Lighted Tractor Parade in Greenwich, NY

Historic downtown Bethlehmem is a quaint little town jammed packed with unique stores and eats. Enjoy a stroll down Main Street and stop in the Visitor Center to book a tour of the area. Take a 1 minute drive to the Steel Stacks, Wind Creek Casino or Outlets. 

Conway, New Hampshire

Conway, New Hampshire

Enjoy the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire in Conway.  It is a four season town that allows you to enjoy many activities throughout the year.  Including tubing, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, leap peeping, hiking, swimming, skiing, snowshoeing, shopping and more.  We enjoyed the season of Fall while we were there.

Lake George, New York

Lake George, New York

Conway, New Hampshire

Enjoy beautiful Lake George located in the Adirondack mountains. So much to see, do, explore and eat

Enjoy the beautiful views of Lake George on the Minnehaha Boat Tour, browse the shops in town, visit the Wax Museum.

Hershey is not only for kids!

Hershey Chocolate World

Create your own candy bar

We had a great time creating your candy bar from start to finish.  You create your own label, name, chocolate and what you want in your chocolate. You even have to wear lab coat and head covering. 

Having fun creating our own candy bar

This was serious, we had to wear an apron and hair cover.  But it was fun. 

Getting closer

Can’t wait for the finished product

Candy bar is on its way!

Candy bar is done. Love my wrapper.

Hershey Chocolate World

We love doing the tour, first it’s free and second you get a free candy.  Tour leaves you in the middle of the store, but it’s always fun to look around and see what they are selling and any new candy they are coming out. 

Great Candy Expedition

A cute 4D movie involving the Hershey chocolate characters. You even wear 3D glasses. 

Who doesn’t want to create their own Hershey’s Peanut Butter Cup.

This was delicious. A whole family can enjoy it. I suggest only making one.

It was delicious !

I suggest you only make one because you can feed your whole group with it. 

Hershey Trolley Works

We had a good time on the 90 minute historical Hershey tour. Our tour guide Will was informative and funny with his creative jokes. Glad we finally got to experience the trolley. 

View from the Hershey Trolley

This was a fantastic view of Hershey Park from the trolley. 

View of Hershey Garden

Next time in Hershey the gardens. Our guide explained how Milton Hersheys‘ wife loved her garden and this is similar tto her garden at the Hershey House. 


Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

They are known for their sandwiches and beer.

Great Atmosphere

Nice beer selection

Sandwiches so good almost forgot to take a picture

Primanti Bros.

Tasty Cesar Salad

Crunchy boneless chicken wings


Hidden Still

If you like bourbon, this is the place for you. Fortunately, for us we visit here at least once or twice a year. It seems they change up their menu from time to time. Love tasting the different menu items

Old Fashions

Choose your bourbon and you will be wowed  with the flavor and definitely the soaked cherries. 

Tasty Chicken Lollipops

My mouth was watering just reading it on the menu. Be prepared to be amazed.

Hot cheesy crab dip

This dish was delicious with homemade tortilla chips.

Tzatziki Calamari with Feta

Wow! Is what we said after tasting the calamari. It wasn’t smothered in the sauce, but was drizzled just enough with sun dried tomatoes. Highly recommend trying it. 

Waffle chicken tenders

Delicious and moist chicken accompanied with cole slaw, cold ditalini pasta salad and succotash.  


Troeggs Brewery

Not your typical brewery food and dynamite beer selection. Stay posted for future photos of the brewery and it's food.

A stout and a blonde ale


Turkey Hill Experience

A 35 minute drive from Hershey. We really enjoyed it with free ice cream tastings and ice tea tastings. Had fun just being big kids.

Found My new favorite ice tea- Orange Decaf Ice Tea

They have a whole refri section in gift shop to purchase by the 1/2 Gallon.  Needless to say we bought 3. 

Having a being a big kid.

Who wouldn’t want to be submerged in a container of ice cream. 

Who doesn’t want to deliver ice cream.

Definitely a fun place for all with many interactive things to do. 

My husband agreed to pet the “cow”.

Hubby agreed to a picture petting the “cow”

We opted to try the Turkey Hill Taste Lab for an additional fee.

Had a good time but just too much ice cream, considering we had already tasted a bunch.  It was fun

It was fun trying all the different syrups and toppings, but an overload of


Beiler’s Doughnuts

My husband found this out doughnut place in Lancaster, PA . About a 38 Minute drive from Hershey. They are open Mon-Sat 7am-5pm.

So glad my hubby is a foody.

You can watch them create some delicious doughnuts.

My mouth was watering looking at the case of doughnuts.


Iron Still Brewery

Great place for food, drink and atmosphere. Perfect location-only about 10 minutes from Hershey. In fact it is just across the way from Primanti Brothers.

Feel free to look at their brewery operation on the premises. We were luck

Read about the Brewing Process

Many ways to be seated at the brewery, at a high table, high booth table, r


Cubby’s Ice Cream Cafe

If you are craving ice cream in Hershey, then this is the place to go. Ice cream is delicious and the cafe is family friendly.

So many flavors to choose from.

Color changing spoons

The ice cream is not only delicious, but it’s fun to eat with the color changing spoons. 

Choose your color spoon, green, red or blue.

Enjoy a game of Jenga or Connect Four.

Love the covered deck with plenty of outdoor picnic tables with plenty of napkins, just in case you need. 

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The outdoors may not be for everyone but…

Bass Pro Shops

Enjoy the outdoors inside

The grand entrance

Warm homey feel

Enjoy the view of the river

Listen to the waterfall

Watch the wildlife in action

Experience wildlife up close

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When you don't know what you want to do, You take a ride to

Hicks Nurseries

For the locals we refer ot it as Hicks Farms

Otto the Ghost

Take a walk through the Halloween display with Otto the Ghost and his friends. Even adults enjoy it!

Enjoy reading the story of Otto

Meet Otto's friends

Take stroll through the Halloween decorations

Various Halloween blow-ups

Otto the Ghost enjoys the Christmas Tree

Now it's time for Christmas!

Love getting decorating ideas.

Taking a picture with St. Nick.

Hicks has beautiful holiday displays!

Let's head outside for fun for the whole family!

Plenty of fun pictures to take.

Fun activities for the kiddos to do.

Enjoy taking pictures with your honey.

Almost forgot the most important part of Hicks is all the pumpkins they hav

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Everyone enjoys a parade!

Greenvale Annual Tractor Parade

Get here early and set up your chairs on the parade route, then walk around the little town on Main Street. There were food vendors that included a bowl of cheese fries, pizza, beer, kettle corn to just name a few. And once the sun goes down it was cold, make sure you are dressed warm.

Incredible Creativity

A true favorite by all The Nightmare Before Christmas

Gingerbread girls

Come on down and purchase items to help support the community-Santa Hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts and more.

Here they come-you better watch out!

It's not a parade without a Gnome!

And here comes Santa!

Olaf made the parade on the back of the firetruck

The church provided free hot chocolate and hats/gloves.

It was a cold and beautiful day-all bundled up.

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bethlehem, PA

Steel Stacks

The Bethelhem Steel Plant employed thousands of workers producing steel. Unfortunately, they had to shut down in 1995. The Steel Stacks have been revitalized and the 10 acre property is home to Musikfest, an ice skating rink, Christkrindlemartkt, Comedy festivals, and more.

The History of Bethlehem Steel

As you walk across the Hoover-Mason Trestle stop and read how it all began.

Beautiful view from above

The enormity of the steel plant.

Enjoy the public walkway extending 2000 feet long.

A view from above

Strolling along the walkway


Historic Downtown Bethlehem

Quaint town

Visitor's Center

Stop in to see local crafts and gifts, as well as book a book of the town. Over the years we did the bus tour and the walking tour. Everyone enjoyed them.

Strolling down Main Street

Window shopping is so much fun!

Tis the Season for Olive Oil

Great store with all different kinds of olive oils and balsamic vinegars.

Try a samlple

Enjoy the tastes and the varities.

Gift ideas and more

So much to choose from.

Stroll down Main Street

Stop in to Donegal Square for Irish apparel, continue through the store to the pub. Grab a pint and some fare.

Shop the various kiosks on Main Street

Great gift ideas from local merchants

A must stop for the young and old

Grandpa Joe's has every candy imaginable

Pez, Pez, Pez

Which one should I choose?

Who doesn't love an elf on the shelf

Unique candy and gift ideas

Santa and Mrs. Claus made an appearance at the Hotel Bethelehem.

The rain doesn't stop us from enjoying the town of Bethelhem.

Christkrindlmarkt

Enjoy shopping for homemade gifts from pottery, children's toys, ornaments, accessories and more. Let's not forget the wines and spirits too.

It's an experience for all ages.

Get ready to shop, drink, eat and pose for pictures.

A Santa booth inside

Fun for all

Shop the many outdoor booths

Enjoy a tasting of wine and spirits

So hard to choose-all the wines were delicious as well as the spirtis from Hidden Still.

So much to see-So much to buy

Posing for pictures

Enjoying your hot chocolate in an igloo

Don't forget to stop and see the ice carving


Social Still

A hidden and unique gem in Bethlehem. Enjoy the ambiance of eating in a restored bank, where you can actually see the vault. Food is delicious and the old fashioned are incredible.

Enjoy an Old Fashioned with Tom Boy Bourbon

Not sure what to try-do the spirit sampler

Enjoy the view from the second floor-all decorated for the holidays

Very impressive view of the bar from above

Brunchie Food or

Lunchie Food

Yummy!!!!

Smoked Corned beef brisket hash & eggs-delicious! Let's not forget the dip with homemade potato chips.

Quiche and hashbrowns-flakey crust

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Holiday Lights

Massapequa Park, NY

What a site to see!!!

Meet Rudolph

Pose for a picture with the tree

Take a ride on the ferris wheel

Enjoy the backyard with an Arctic theme

Love the penguins!

Enjoy a lap around the ice skating rink

A view from the street

A view from the street


Dyker Heights, Brooklyn

Just a quick glimpse of the phenomenal holiday lights in Dyker Heights.

Driving through the neighborhood is a wonderful experience.

All the houses were beautifully decorated in red and green.

Nassau County Museum of Art

The Museum's Exhibit

The Guilded Age

"Guilded Glamour"

During the 1870's to the late 1980's women's fashion was considered luxurious. 

The spectacular craftmanship in the furniture, paintings and walls.

Admire the details in the fireplace.

Learn about the history of the museum


The Barefoot Peddler

Great spot to stop in for lunch after a day at the museum. It's only an 8 minute drive.

We enjoyed the French Onion soup, which was very good and an order of Calamari. We were so hungry I forgot to take pictures.

Ordered 2 Old Fashions with Bulleit bourbon. They did not disappoint.

Nice atmosphere

Great place for a date-request to sit in the barrels.

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Lake George, NY

Enjoy the Adirondack Mountains in Lake George


House of Frankenstein Wax Museum

Everyone's favorite in Lake George. Doesn't look like much, but it is fun.

May seem a little creepy, but if that's what you like then step right up

Enter if you dare and there is sign warning it is very dark!


The town of Lake George

Look who is visiting Lake George, the Griswald's.

Enjoy a glass of wine at the Adirondack Winery.

Let's not forge to stop at Martha's for some delicious soft serve ice cream

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Maine and New Hampshire

North Conway, New Hampshire

Ho Ho Ho

Enjoy Santaland at the all year round Christmas Store

See the woodland animals

Take a picture with the man himself baking cookies

Shop till you drop for Christmas decorations

Gotta love the reindeer.

You name the theme, they have it. Incredible!

Unique Christmas displays

The traditional Christmas village

Frosty and his friends


North Conway, New Hampshire

Trick or Treat

It's spooky & creepy all year round at the the Tricks and Treats Ice Cream

Take a selfie with your favorite superhero

Oh no, Han Solo!

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