Saddle Up for a Pony Ride at Sandy Hill Farm

“A laidback oasis close to the city.” That’s how a local describes the atmosphere of Sandy Hill Farm. Located in Plymouth Meeting, Sandy Hill Farm has been a family-run business for 30 years and counting. It's the perfect place to take young children for a fun and unique learning experience!

Sandy Hill Farm is particularly popular for kids' birthday parties. Experience a full petting farm with goats, sheep, chickens, ducks, bunnies, and pigs. After the petting farm, you can head over to brush the ponies and even hop in the saddle yourself. To end your party, you'll embark on a scenic hayride around the farm, then relax in the party room with refreshments and of course, cake.

Sandy Hill Farm also offers a summer camp for animal lovers from ages 3-11 years old, where they will learn basic horseback riding skills and animal care.

Sandy Hill Farm
1918 Sandy Hill Road
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 275-7551
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Sip a Craft Brew, Eat from the Taco Truck at the Plymouth Meeting Whole Foods

Whole Foods Market is an American supermarket chain that started in Texas in 1980. Whole Foods specializes in organic, fresh and quality foods. Opening in January of 2010, the Plymouth Meeting location is now the largest Whole Foods in the Philadelphia area.

What’s different about this Whole Foods? To start it offers the luxury of serving fresh, cold beer locally brewed from their Cold Point Pub. In addition to the pub, the markets offers a walk-in refrigerator full of craft beers. After enjoying a beer, you can venture up to the rooftop deck for some tacos from the taco truck.

Known for its vast inventory of groceries, Whole Foods Plymouth Meeting also offers grocery delivery. The Plymouth Meeting Whole Foods is open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Whole Foods Plymouth Meeting
500 W Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 832-0010
www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/plymouthmeeting

Find the Perfect Accessory at Charming Charlie in Plymouth Meeting

If you're looking for something colorful—or classic—to add some flair to an ensemble, you'll almost certainly be able to find it at Charming Charlie. This Plymouth Meeting branch of a larger chain is in the business of accessories, and its inventory has something to suit virtually every style.

Are you looking for a chic handbag to round out an understated outfit? Charming Charlie likely has one in stock. Do you need a new pair of pumps to amp up a sundress? The boutique has those, too. That's not to mention the earrings and necklaces, bracelets and rings, and countless other pieces of jewelry and eclectic accessories that line the shelves at Charming Charlie. This branch of the boutique is located inside of the Plymouth Meeting Mall, so there's always plenty of parking and other stores to explore when you visit it.

Charming Charlie
500 W. Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 825-6917
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Pay Homage to Slapstick Pioneers at Stoogeum

The Three Stooges defined an era in film. It ushered in a genre of slapstick and physical comedy that hadn't really been seen before this dynamic duo began gracing movie screens across the country. At Stoogeum in Lower Gwynedd, the legacy of The Three Stooges lives on in a collection of Stooge-centric exhibits.

Playfully referred to as "Stoogeabilia," the artifacts on display number close to 100,000. They're spread throughout a 10,000-square foot space with three floors, and they date as far back as 1918. One exhibit is dedicated entirely to original movie posters from the Stooges' early shorts, whereas another showcases props and costumes actually used in the films and live shows. You'll also find Stooge-inspired artwork and rare photos at Stoogeum, making it the ultimate spot to stop for a Stooge fanatic.

Stoogeum
904 Sheble Lane
Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002
(267) 468-0810
stoogeum.com
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Charming Charlie: Trendy Women’s Accessories in Every Color of the Rainbow

Next time you're at the Plymouth Meeting Mall, consider sprucing up your style with a visit to Charming Charlie. This fashion accessories store offers a wall to wall selection of trendy jewelry, including statement necklaces, bangle bracelets, and cocktail rings, all of which are organized by color for easy shopping.

But even if you've got all the jewelry you need, Charming Charlie still offers plenty of options. How about a black satin clutch that will go just as well with your Saturday night clubbing outfit and your ensemble for your cousin's wedding? Or maybe a silk shawl you can drape over your shoulders at formal events or wrap around your neck to keep warm during an afternoon of ice skating? Whatever direction you want to take your style, you're likely to find what you need at Charming Charlie, and you'll definitely appreciate the store's moderate prices.

Charming Charlie
500 West Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 825-6917
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REI: Gear Up for Your Next Outdoor Adventure

REI is well known for being a place outdoor enthusiasts rely on for all kinds of gear. Whether you're in the market for crampons and ice axes for a wintertime mountain climb or you need to outfit your canoe in preparation for a challenging paddle trip, REI has you covered, and the Conshohocken location of this nationally known retailer is no exception.

You know you can buy everything from hiking boots to cross country skis at REI, but did you know you can also book travel with expert REI guides to amazing destinations, as well? Try your new hiking boots out on a climb to the summits of Machu Picchu, or use your new skis to glide across the frozen landscape of the Himalayas. Whatever adventures you'd like to have, you can be sure that REI is happy to provide all the gear and support you need to get started.

REI
200 West Ridge Pike
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(610) 940-0809
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Maple Acres Farm: Eat Fresh, Local Produce

Whether you want to shop at the farm-fresh market or decide to drive out to the farm itself for a day of pick-your-own fun, Maple Acres Farm in Plymouth Meeting is a good choice. Everything at this market is picked daily, and you'll find whatever is in season and at the peak of ripeness. During the spring months, the market is full of fresh, crisp lettuce and other greens, while in mid-summer the crops lean more toward juicy heirloom tomatoes and corn on the cob. As cool weather returns, so do acorn squash and root vegetables.

The farm's unique pick-your-own flower fields are especially popular during the summer. Walk through a meadow of colorful zinnias, picking out an armful to display as a centerpiece for your dining room table, or let one of the farm's staff florists arrange your fresh-cut flowers into a professionally crafted bouquet. Return in the fall to bring home some pumpkins!

Check the website to see what's in season and available on any given week.

Maple Acres Farm
2656 Narcissa Road
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 828-7395
www.mapleacresfarmmarket.com
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Main Line Hobbies: Vroom!

Always wanted to race a Porsche or Ferrari at top speed around a racetrack? Head to Main Line Hobbies, where you can unleash your inner Mario Andretti or Danica Patrick in a fun, safe setting. If you’re unfamiliar with the sport, slot cars are small race cars operated by remote control on an indoor track. They’re perfect for all ages, from kids to adults. Rent a car – or bring your own – and varoom around one of their four giant tracks. It’s perfect for a birthday party, office party or other special event. They also have a complete line of cars and parts for hobbyists and slot car aficionados. See their website for a schedule of special racing events. Open every day.

Main Line Hobbies
Plymouth Meeting Mall
500 West Germantown Pike, Ste 2085
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 834-1600
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Whole Foods Market: Fresh Fare in Plymouth Meeting

Where can you have a tasty meal and shop for deli items, super-fresh organic produce, bulk foods, freshly baked bakery goods, whole bean coffee, freshly squeezed organic juice and body care products all in one place? If you guessed Whole Foods, you would be correct.

This humongous, 65,000 square foot store has everything you need in a grocery… along with much more! If you haven’t checked out their Cold Point Pub, you should roll on over and try one of the beer concoctions made in their ‘Beer Tower’, a special infusion machine that mixes special ingredients like coffee into your beer. Be sure to check out their rooftop dining area and their tasty Taco Truck. Whole Foods is open every day.

Whole Foods Market
Plymouth Meeting Mall
500 W. Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 832-0010
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See a Movie at the AMC Plymouth Meeting Mall 12

What could be better than sitting in a clean, comfy cinema with a tub of popcorn? How about stadium seating in cushy, comfortable seats? It’s all part of the deal at AMC Plymouth Meeting Mall 12, where you get your pick of a variety of the latest Hollywood offerings. Whether your favorite genre is 3D action, sci-fi, rom-com, horror, or animation, you’re sure to find something great to see. Digital projection and Dolby sound ensures a state of the art viewing experience. See their website for current film schedules.

Plymouth Meeting Mall 12
494 West Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 397-0780
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