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7 Delicious Delaware Valley Wineries To Make A Trip To

It is always fun to have a free day for a trip, and we know how you can spend it. There are many wonderful Delaware Valley wineries to visit. Going to one…

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It is always fun to have a free day for a trip, and we know how you can spend it. There are many wonderful Delaware Valley wineries to visit.

Going to one of these Delaware Valley wineries is a great way to spend a day. There is nothing better than enjoying the taste of delicious wines and shareable snacks on a beautiful day. For the perfect spring activity, you can take a trip to one of this area’s many wineries with some friends and relax. Visiting one of these places epitomizes weekend vibes.

Rain or shine you can head to these Delaware Valley wineries tasting rooms and try out something you’ve never had before. It’s the perfect activity to do if you maybe missed the brunch call on a Sunday after a fun Saturday night… or if you’re a huge wine connoisseur who is constantly looking for the next best thing. Whatever your “thing” is, one of these Delaware Valley wineries can hopefully offer it. Outdoor seating, live music, and bottles to buy at the door may be there for you.

Check out these Delaware Valley Wineries

There are always fun activities going on at these Delaware Valley wineries, so do your research before going! There may be things ranging from arts and crafts to charcuterie board building while you sip.

Sharrott Winery

Tucked away in Hammonton, New Jersey, Sharrott Winery provides local wines in a brightly lit tasting room. Their menu changes often, but the food is always spot-on. You will hear live music on any given weekend as you enjoy a wine flight in a spacious, rustic dining space. The vibes here are totally laid back, so you’re sure to have fun.

Angelico Winery

A 5 generation Winery from Sicily, has been passed on, even across the Atlantic. Angelico Winery offers the highest quality local wine in a newly remodeled tasting room. Angelico has trivia nights and all kinds of fun, themed events for you to get in on. Their Raspberry Rosé is to die for.

Chaddsford Winery

Chaddsford Winery is not just exclusive to the Brandywine Valley. A closer option for you may be their Wine Garden at Collins Park in Philadelphia. Regardless, you’re going to get a taste of some exquisite wine. The winery itself is gorgeous, with both reserved and walk-in dining experiences. You can book a wine and cheese tasting if you’re fancy like that.

William Heritage Winery

On the main thoroughfare of Haddonfield, you’ll find William Heritage Winery. The little winery packs a lot of punch. Their newest tasting room is quaint and classy. Wine by the bottle or wine tasting table-side are being offered to guests. You can also grab a curated cheese board to snack on while you sip.

Pinnacle Ridge Winery

The award-winning wines from Pinnacle Ridge Winery must be on your list of wines to try. The tasting room in Lansdale is an intimate and casual way to enjoy delicious wine. They even have a new location opening up in Stewartstown to try out. They are critically acclaimed as the “star of the region.”

Cardinal Hollow Winery

There are tons of fun events going on all the time at Cardinal Hollow Winery. Featured on Kathy’s 2022 Holiday Activities list, Cardinal Hollow has tons to do. Teaming up with other local businesses, this winery showcases truly unique activities to get in on. Coming up, they have a calligraphy class, a murder mystery dinner, and a paint-and-sip event. You will be able to find something for you to do as you try delicious wines at Cardinal Hollow.

Stokelan Estate Winery

This stunning estate offers a one-of-a-kind wine-tasting experience. Stokelan Estate Winery’s wine flights and cheese boards make the, maybe daunting, task of trying wine accessible for all. The farmhouse and its beautiful surrounding gardens were first built in the 1850s. The estate is a reflection of the wine itself, made with old-world techniques and new-world style.

7 Cool Ways You Can Spend $1000 Around The Delaware Valley

Picture this. You just won $1,000. Now you're looking for cool ways you can spend $1000. Because what's better than some throwing-around cash?

There are tons of ways to ball out in Philadelphia and its surrounding areas. Some extra spending cash is never a bad thing. You can have fun in ways you never thought of before. The world tends to open up to you when you have room to play. 

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You can’t always throw a grand at something. It’s rare to have that much money just lying around. So, when you have it, you ought to spend it right. Use it on something that you will really value.

Experiences sometimes mean more than material things, so spend it on a time you’ll remember forever. You can have fun in ways you never thought of before. The world is open to you when you’re open to spending some cold hard cash.

$1000 can make a lot of change. It’ll change how you look at the price of almost anything in Philadelphia. A restaurant that may have seemed too steep for your price range then, can be a must-hit once you get your money. A vacation may seem impossible until you come into that cash. 

Whatever you fancy can become more attainable with $1000 of play money, we get it. It can be overwhelming to decide what to do with it. Having it will change how you look at the price of almost anything. Coming into that cash helps make life and shopping more fun. Whatever you want is yours with $1000 of play money.

Now, it can be overwhelming to decide what to do with it. After some very scientific brainstorming, we have a few ideas…

Here are 7 cool ways you can spend $1000 around the Delaware Valley: 

See Philly From New Heights

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As in, you can book a helicopter tour of the city. On adrenaline.com, you and two friends can pay to see Philly from above for 30 minutes. After that, you have roughly $230 left to treat yourselves to a rooftop meal at Assembly Rooftop Lounge. That way you are keeping with the theme of heights. Let the drinks flow! 

Experience The Area's Wine

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You can really get bougie and book a wine experience in Philadelphia. These experiences can be private, if you pay a little extra, but they’re worth it. You and your group can get the classiest experience of your lives at one of these unique events.  

Score Some Playoff Tickets

Here are 8 cool ways you can spend $1000 around the Delaware Valley:

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Guys, Philly sports had quite a year in 2023. We hope 2024 and the years to come bring the same success. And when they’re successful, you wanna snag a ticket to a coveted playoff home game. Well with your $1000, you definitely can, and should! The further away your seats are, the more tickets you can buy with your $1000. But we don’t blame you for just buying one in the closest possible spot you can afford and going alone. That’s totally cool. 

Plan A Private Boat Cruise

8 Cool Ways You Can Spend $1000 Around The Delaware Valley

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Did you know you could do this in Philly? Cool, right? You can book a private charter and live it up on the Delaware. You and up to 5 guests can do this for just $850. The rest of the money can be spent on buying a cool outfit to wear on the classy boat. Or, if you’d like more guests, it only costs $1025 for 7 to 16 passengers, if you have an extra $25 to throw around on top of your $1000. 

Go On A Shopping Spree

8 Cool Ways You Can Spend $1000 Around The Delaware Valley

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I mean, duh, right? Second and Third Streets in Old City have tons of places to shop for fashion addicts. East Market Street not only boasts a nice view of City Hall. You can also find tons of nice shops to spend a lot of money in. You can also buy just one big-ticket item, but wouldn’t it be more fun to parade the streets with dozens of boutique bags, like in the movies?  

Book A Night To Stay

8 Cool Ways You Can Spend $1000 Around The Delaware Valley

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Philadelphia is home to some of the most luxurious hotels in the country. You can book a night for two in the Four Seasons Philadelphia, but you may have to pay a little extra on top. Or you can stay a few nights in a lakefront property in the Poconos. If you need R&R at a place that isn’t your home, use your $1000 on an unforgettable hospitality experience. 

Take A Shore Vacation

8 Cool Ways You Can Spend $1000 Around The Delaware Valley

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Kind of akin to the last option, a shore vacation may be what your $1000 is spent on. You can stay at an oceanfront property in Wildwood, NJ. Add on a ticket package at Morey’s Piers and spend the rest on a nice dinner at Santorini. Your $1000 could buy you a fancy beach experience at any local beach, not just Wildwood!  

Gina Cosenza is a digital content coordinator for Beasley Media Group Philadelphia. She has been with the company for a year, writing and assisting with all things social. As a content creator in Philadelphia, Gina covers all things Philly sports, food, music, and lifestyle