Independence Hall clock tower. (Photo by Kelly Kazek) A visit to Philadelphia has been on my bucket list for many years. As a history buff, I’d always wanted to see Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell and even more so after the film National Treasure came out in 2004. Parts of the film took place… Continue reading Check out these Philly filming locations from ‘National Treasure’
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Eastern State Penitentiary is a creepy-cool Philly tourist attraction
Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia. (Photo by Kelly Kazek) One of the most fun places I toured on my weekend in Philly was Eastern State Penitentiary, billed as “once the most famous and expensive prison in the world.” My traveling friend, Suzanne, and I went on the nighttime tour, although it was still daylight when… Continue reading Eastern State Penitentiary is a creepy-cool Philly tourist attraction
Our stay at the reportedly haunted Bellevue Hotel in Philly
The French Renaissance-style Bellevue Hotel, as seen from the top. The balconies flank the domed dining room where we looked out at the city. (Courtesy of Hyatt) On a recent trip to Philadelphia, my first visit, my friend and I stayed in the historic Bellevue Hotel. I knew nothing about it when I chose it;… Continue reading Our stay at the reportedly haunted Bellevue Hotel in Philly
This stunning, world’s largest building in Philly will make your jaw drop
Detail of City Hall (Photo by Kelly Kazek) I took a recent weekend trip to the city of Philadelphia, the sixth largest in the nation, with my old high school pal, Suzanne. We decided we needed a break and, as a history lover, I’ve always wanted to see the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, where… Continue reading This stunning, world’s largest building in Philly will make your jaw drop
A visit to Laurel, Miss., where the show ‘Home Town’ is filmed
I meant to share some photos of my trip to Laurel, Miss., before now but it has been a busy year – I have seven books coming out in 2023! Of course, some are gift books and reprints of columns for It’s a Southern Thing, but there is still lots of work involved. Click here… Continue reading A visit to Laurel, Miss., where the show ‘Home Town’ is filmed
