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September 19, 2023

Fall Day Trips Within 2 Hours of Philly

Get in listeners, we’re going leaf-peeping! Today's episode is the first in a three-part series on the best fall getaways in our region. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé, a local freelance food writer and tour guide, about places outside of Philly where you can enjoy the fall foliage. Sweitzer-Lammé also shares her recommendations for where you can savor the flavors of the season, from apple cider donuts to stuffed squash, all less than two hours outside of Philly.


Read Maddy’s Philadelphia Magazine article here. And, learn more about her business, Tiny Table Tours


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