The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Museum is connected to the fine arts school that was the first in the U.S. when it began in 1805. Housed in a gorgeous building designed by renowned architects Frank Furness and George W. Hewitt, the museum’s primary focus is early American painters like Gilbert Stuart, Thomas Eakins, Benjamin West, Thomas Hart Benton, and Washington Allston. More than 6,000 paintings are showcased in the permanent collection, plus a variety of special exhibits take place there, including student works from the academy. Open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults, $12 students and seniors, and $10 for youth 12 through 18. Children under 12 are admitted free.

Olympia Pizzeria & Restaurant combines Greek and Italian cuisines with a Philadelphia flair in a casual take-out establishment. The restaurant serves everything from deep, greasy pizza slices to cheesesteaks, hoagies, and gyros. This eclectic combination may not be much of a local novelty, but Olympia’s standards of freshness and cleanliness (not a sticky tabletop in sight) sets it apart from the pack. Add to that a friendly staff and a range of beverages (including birch beer). And if you’re not in the mood to schlep downtown, you can always call for a pizza delivery or order conveniently online and have dinner brought straight to your doorstep.

Olympia Pizzeria & Restaurant
209 West Germantown Pike
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 279-5881‎
www.olympiapizzaonline.com