Looking to save money and get away? Try one of these three trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: Jazz night at Milkboy Cafe in Ardmore, the Heller Homestead in Bethlehem and Sesame Place in Langhorne. Jazz at Milkboy Cafe Address: 2 E Lancaster Avenue, ArdmoreHow Far from Emmaus Patch: 44.7 miles / 1 hour 7 minutesAdmission: FreeHours: Every Monday at 7 p.m. Summary: The Milkboy Cafe in Ardmore hosts a free jazz-themed open mic night every Monday night at 7 p.m. Artists are invited to come to the cafe and show off their chops for the night crowd. Those looking just to take in a night …

Are you interested in taking a trip, but not willing to part with a stack of money? Try one of these three trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: Lower Merion Conservancy in Gladwyne, Monster Mini Golf in Feasterville and the Lehigh Gap Nature Center in Slatington. 1. Lehigh Gap Nature Center Address: 8844 Paint Mill Road, Slatington (Washington Township)How Far From Emmaus Patch: 26.6 miles / 45 minutes Admission: Free Hours: Nature refuge is open dawn to dusk Call (610) 760-8889 for details on nature center schedule Summary: The non-profit Lehigh Gap Nature Center is located in a gap …

Are you interested in taking a trip, but not willing to part with a stack of money? Try one of these three trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: the Mount Airy Art Garage in Mount Airy, Jacobsburg State Park in the Wind Gap area and the Paint n' Pottery and Bead Bazaar in Doylestown. 1. Jacobsburg State Park Address: 835 Jacobsburg Road, Wind Gap (Bushkill Township)How Far From Emmaus Patch: 28.8 miles / 38 minutes Admission: Free Hours: Open daily dawn to dusk Summary: The 1,168-acre Jacobsburg State Park and Environmental Education Center is rich in natural beauty and history. The …

Are you interested in taking a trip, but not willing to part with a stack of money? Try one of these three trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: the Woodmere Art Museum in Chestnut Hill, the World Series of Bikes in Breinigsville and historic Fallsington in Levittown. 1. Valley Preferred Cycling Center Address: 1151 Mosser Road, BreinigsvilleHow Far From Emmaus Patch: 9.6 miles/19 minutes Admission: Tickets for World Series of Bicycling start at $5 Admission is free for kids 12 and younger Hours: Gates for World Series of Bicycling open at 5:30 p.m. Racing starts at 7:30 p.m. About: …

Are you interested in taking a trip, but not willing to part with a stack of money? Try one of these three trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: the Boulton Historic Site in Bushkill Township, the Wings of Freedom Museum in Horsham and Heisler's Dairy in Tamaqua.   1. Boulton Historic Site's Opening Day Address: 402 Henry Road, NazarethHow Far from Emmaus Patch: 27.5 miles / 35 minutes Admission: Free Hours: Opening Day - Saturday, May 5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wine-Making in Early America - 5:30 p.m. (reservations required) Summary: The Boulton Historic Site, which is administered by the …

Are you interested in taking a trip, but not willing to part with a stack of money? Try one of these three trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: the Valley Forge Military Academy and College Parades in Wayne or Delaware Canal State Park in Upper Black Eddy. 1. Delaware Canal State Park Address: 11 Lodi Hill Road, Upper Black EddyHow Far from Emmaus Patch: 28.1 miles, 49 minutesAdmission: FreeHours: Open daily dawn to duskAbout: Delaware Canal State Park features a 60-mile towpath that stretches from Easton in Northampton County to Bristol in Bucks County. The Delaware Canal is the only…

Are you interested in taking a trip, but not willing to part with a stack of money? Try one of these three trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: 2nd Saturday in Media, Coca Cola Park in Allentown and the Players Club in Swarthmore.   1. Coca Cola Park Baseball Stadium Address: 1050 Iron Pigs Way, AllentownHow Far from Emmaus Patch: 9.8 miles / 21 minutes Admission:  $7 general admission $10 field level $15 club level Hours: Check website for complete game schedule Summary: Coca Cola Park is home to the Iron Pigs baseball team, a Triple-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, where …

Are you interested in taking a trip, but not willing to part with a stack of money? Try one of these three trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: Manayunk First Friday in Philadelphia; Chaplin's, The Music Café in Spring City, and the Lil-Le-Hi Trout Nursery in Allentown.   1. Lil-Le-Hi Trout Nursery Address: 2901 Fish Hatchery Road, AllentownHow Far From Emmaus Patch: About 5.9 miles or 14 minutes  Admission: Free Hours: Open daily 7 a.m. to dusk Summary: The oldest continuously operated fish hatchery in the United States features volunteers from local sportsmen's clubs who raise …

Are you interested in taking a trip, but not willing to part with a stack of money? Try one of these three trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: Fort Washington State Park in Whitemarsh Township, the Reading Arboretum in Reading and the St. Francis Players in Springfield.   1. Fort Washington State Park Address: 500 S. Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington (Whitemarsh Township)How Far from Emmaus Patch: 40.1 miles, 57 minutes  Admission: Free to use, registration required for camping and pavilion use Hours: Open daily dawn to dusk About: Located in the Fort Washington section of Whitemarsh …

Are you interested in taking a trip, but not willing to part with a stack of money? Try one of these three trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: the Maurice Sendak exhibit at the Haverford Township Free Library, Lock Ridge Furnace Park in Alburtis or the Gallery on High in Pottstown.   1. Lock Ridge Furnace Park Address: 543 Franklin Street, AlburtisHow Far From Emmaus Patch: About 18 minutes / About 9 miles Admission: Free Hours: Open daily dawn to dusk Summary: This unique site was named one of Lehigh County's "best parks" by Patch readers. Once the home of an enormous anthracite …

Are you interested in taking a trip, but not willing to part with a stack of money? Try one of these three trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: the Merritt Gallery in Haverford, the Cabela's Outfitter in Hamburg and the Medal of Honor Grove in Phoenixville.   1. Merritt Gallery Address: 385 Lancaster Ave., HaverfordHow Far From Emmaus Patch: 44 miles / 1 hour 5 minutes Admission: Free Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, call for appointment About: Located in the Haverford Shopping Center, the Merritt Gallery is one of three locations on …

Try one of these three trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: The Riverbend Environmental Education Center in Gladwyne, the Chester County Historical Society in West Chester and Sand Island Park in Bethlehem. Riverbend Environmental Education Center Address: 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne How Far From Emmaus Patch: 40.5 miles, 1 hour 2 minutes Admission: Grounds are free and open to the public from dawn until dusk. Check Riverbend's website for the cost of specific programs and camps. Hours: Grounds are open daily dawn to dusk; the barn is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through …

Are you interested in taking a trip, but not willing to part with a stack of money?Try one of these three trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: the Mort Brooks Memorial in Mt. Airy, the People's Light and Theatre Company in Malvern and the Allentown Art Museum in Allentown.   1. Mort Brooks Memorial Farm at Awbury Arboretum Address: 1011 E. Washington Lane, PhiladelphiaHow Far From Emmaus Patch: About 46.0 miles / About 1 hour 8 minutes Admission: Free Hours: The farm is generally open to the public throughout the day, but visitors can also volunteer. Click here for information on …

Want to get out of town and go for a trip, but looking to save money? Try one of these three trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: the Morris Arboretum in Philadelphia, Roadside America in Shartlesville and Chuck E. Cheese's in Springfield. Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania Address: 100 East Northwestern Avenue, PhiladelphiaHow Far From Emmaus Patch? 38.2 miles, 59 minutesAdmission: $16 for adults $14 for seniors $7 for children aged 3-17, students and active military $7 those who walk, hike or take public transportation to the arboretum Free for members, and children …

Want to get out of town and go for a trip, but looking to save money?Try one of these three trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: Nicholas Smith Trains in Broomall, Limerick Bowl in Royersford and the Yuengling Brewery in Pottsville. Nicholas Smith Trains Address: 2343 West Chester Pike, Broomall, PA 19008
How Far From Emmaus Patch: 45.3 miles or 1 hour 2 minutesAdmission: Free
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday closed Summary: This large, family-owned toy and hobby store carries everything your child…

Want to get out of town and go for a trip, but looking to save money?Try one of these three trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: West Laurel Hill Cemetery in Bala Cynwyd, Pottsgrove Manor and Baum School of Art. West Laurel Hill Cemetery Address: 215 Belmont Ave., Bala CynwydHow far from Emmaus Patch? 44.2 mi, 1 hour 2 minsAdmission: Free and free parking is availableHours: Gates are open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and until 6 p.m. May through October.Summary: Though a cemetery could be considered an unorthodox location for fun community events, West Laurel Hill Cemetery has made itself a …

Looking to save money? Try one of these four trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas—the Skatium in Havertown, Independent Voices Festival in Norristown, Grand Slam USA in Malvern, and Columcille Megalith Park in Bangor. Winter Fest at Skatium Address: 1010 Darby Road, Havertown, PA 19083How Far From Your Patch? 49 miles / 1 hour 10 minutesHours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m to noon Saturday, 1:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. Sunday 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Admission: Skatium Pass books, a book of 10 admissions for $55 (township residents) $65 (nonresidents) and add skate…

Looking to save money? Try one of these four trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas—Haverford College in Lower Merion, the Montgomery Mall in North Wales, Arnold's Family Fun Center in Oaks, and Indian Tower in Nazareth. Haverford College Address: 794 College Ave., Haverford, PA 19041How Far From Emmaus Patch? 45.3 miles / 1 hour 6 minutesHours: Call for information (generally, dawn till dusk on the grounds)Admission: Lectures open to the public are often free but require reservations. Outdoor sporting events are free and generally un-ticketed; the nature trail and botany tours are free…

Check out these destinations that you can reach in one tank of gas. Carpenter's Woods Address: Wayne Ave and West Sedgwick Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119. There are several entrances. One is located at Sedgwick Street and Wayne Avenue; another is at Greene Street and Mt. Pleasant Avenue.How Far From Emmaus Patch? About 43.6 miles / one hour, 10 minutes.Admission Fee: FreeHours: The park is open from sunrise to sunset.Summary: This West Mt. Airy park, which is maintained, in part, by Friends of Carpenter's Woods, is part of the city's Fairmount Park system. It's well known as a prime spot for …

Want to head out on a trip, but looking to save money?Try one of these four trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: the Train Exhibit in Allentown, Farmhouse Christmas Craft Show in Hartsville, Schuylkill Canal Park in Mont Clare and a Holiday House Tour in Chestnut Hill. Train Exhibit at the Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum Address: 432 W. Walnut Street, Allentown, PA 18102Distance from Emmaus Patch: 8.5 milesAdmission: $6 adults $3 children Free for children under 5 Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday Summary: The museum's latest exhibit, "Glory & …