Day Trips: Arts, Movies and Lost Caverns

Want to get out of town and go for a trip, but looking to save money?

Try one of these three trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: Musehouse Literary Arts Center in Chestnut Hill, Newtown Theatre in Newtown and the Lost River Caverns in Hellertown.

Musehouse Literary Arts Center

Address: 7924 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia,
Admission: Most events are free, workshops vary in price.
Hours:  See the events calendar here; see the course catalogue here.

About: Musehouse opened almost one year ago to give writers, from professionals to amateurs, a place to foster and appreciate the literary arts. With regular events like poetry reading and talks from accomplished writers, Musehouse is a place to catch some great minds in writing. Or if you prefer to develop your own skills, you can select a course from the catalogue for this fall, including poetry, memoir, playwriting workshops and even a course for elementary school-aged children.

Links:

• Website

Newtown Theatre

Address: 120 N State Street, Newtown
Hours: Screening times vary. Contact the theatre for specific information
Ticket information: Adults, $9; Children 12 and under and seniors 64 and older, $7

About: Newtown Theatre is one the nation's oldest movie theatres, founded in 1906. It is located in the heart of Newtown Borough on State Street and screens modern movies in a facility with plenty of old-time charm. Movie genres range from children's films, to comedies, drama, action and more. In addition to movies, the Newtown Arts Company performs plays at the theatre.

Links:

• Newtown Theatre

Lost River Caverns

Address: 726 Durham Street, Hellertown
Admission:

• $11 adults
• $7 children ages 3-12

Hours:

• 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily September through May
• Cave is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

Summary: Lost River Caverns is a natural limestone cavern discovered in the late 1800s. It was opened for tours in 1930. Tours run every half hour, taking visitors roughly 120-feet into the ground. Highlights include the Crystal Chapel, which has hosted dozens of weddings since 1949, and the Lost River itself.

Links:

• Website