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Cheap Trips: Historic Homes and a Canal Boat Ride
Discover four local attractions you can visit on one tank of gas.
Looking to save money?
Try one of these four trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas--Frank Theatres Montgomeryville in Lansdale, Hugh Moore Park's Canal Boat Ride in Easton, the Delaware County Master Gardener program in Springfield and Cliveden and Upsala in the Mt. Airy section of Philadelphia.
Cliveden and Upsala
Address: 6401 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia (Mt. Airy section)
How Far From Your Patch? Approximately 43 miles from Hellertown.
Admission Fee:
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- Adults $10
- Students $8
Hours:
- Thursday through Sunday from April to December, noon to 4 p.m.
- Second Saturdays of the month from May through October, 1 to 4 p.m.
Summary: Cliveden and Upsala are historic homes on property owned by the Chew family, where the Battle of Germantown was fought during the Revolutionary War. Visitors can take tours of the homes, and Cliveden provides lectures throughout the year. A schedule of events is posted on its website.
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Delaware County Master Gardener Program
Address: Smedley Park, 20 Paper Mill Road, Springfield, PA
How Far From Your Patch? Approximately 38 miles from Hellertown.
Price: Free
Phone: 610-690-2655
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call or visit website for weekend events.
Summary: The Delaware County Master Gardener program works with home gardeners to continue their horticultural education. Under the direction of Linda Barry, Master Gardener Coordinator for Delaware County, the program’s mission is to bring research-based information to home gardeners by offering classes, workshops, speaker series and horticulture projects. The program is made up of ordinary gardeners who are enthusiastic about what many consider America's No. 1 hobby. One of the most popular activities the Master Gardeners run is the Second Saturdays program at Smedley Park. On the second Saturday of each month, the volunteers hold horticulture classes that cover everything from pruning to wreath-making.
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Frank Theatres Montgomeryville
Address: 750 Montgomery Glen Drive, Lansdale, PA
How Far From Your Patch? Approximately 27 miles from Hellertown.
Admission Fee:
- Adults $10
- Students $8
Hours: Movies begin as early as 11 a.m. and run as late as 10:15 p.m.
Summary: Frank Theatres has 12 or more movies playing on seven screens. The cinema is located in the Water Tower Shopping Center near Five Points in Montgomery Township (Montgomeryville). The theater is the former location of the United Artists Eric 7. It is known for its neighborhood atmosphere and economical value. Frank Theatres often offers $1 movies for children during the summer, as well as midnight showings of select films.
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Hugh Moore Park Canal Boat Ride
Address: 2750 Hugh Moore Park Road, Easton, PA
How Far From Your Patch? Approximately 10 miles from Hellertown.
Admission Fee:
- Adults $10.75
- Seniors (65 and older) $9.50
- Children (3-15) $8
- Children (2 and under) free
Hours: Labor Day and weekends only in September, ride times at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Summary: Hugh Moore Park features 19th century industrial ruins, locks and other canal structures. Visitors can take a 40-minute ride on the Josiah White II, a mule-drawn canal boat. A crew in period costume tells the history of the region's canals. The admission fee includes the Emrick Technology Center, which features a 26-ton steam engine and other treasures of the Lehigh Valley's industrial era.
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