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Glendorn

Summer is upon us again and the weather is beautiful. There is rarely a better time to get outdoors and enjoy the scenery. If you’re looking for something to do over the weekend, why not drive your new Mercedes car up to Glendorn Bed and Breakfast where you can enjoy both nature and luxurious surroundings.

Glendorn was originally built during the 1920’s for the Dorn family on over 1,280 acres of land. Now operated as a bed and breakfast by the same family, the resort offers plenty of activities and recreation, as well as award-winning gourmet dining and wines, and luxurious accommodations.  For the adventurous outdoorsman, there are plenty to keep you occupied. The streams and lake offer plenty of fly-fishing, and guided hunting is also available. The grounds are regularly stocked with pheasant, chukar, and quail and guests may bring their own dogs and guns or use the dogs or guns available from the resort. Trap and skeet shooting is also available as it’s own activity or as a warm up to your hunt.

For those who prefer to stay indoors there are a full range of spa services offered at Glendorn. If you are looking to relax traditional Swedish massage, hot stone massage, Shiatsu massage and even maternity massage for those expecting are available. If your coming back in from outdoor activities and need to relax some sore muscles, deep tissue and sports massages are also available. Or you can treat yourself at Glendorn’s award winning dining room, where neo-global cuisine combining ingredients, styles, and flavors from around the world await you. Whether you are interested in specialty chocolate from Belgium and Spain, truffles from Perigord, France or Alba, Itlay or local game meats and bird, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Weekends start at $693 and go over $1700 but guest are sure to enjoy themselves whether taking part in outdoor activities or just enjoying the beautiful scenery. You’ll want to pack your sweetheart into your new Mercedes car to come back over and over again.
 
 

Golf

Your new Mercedes car has lots of trunk space, and you’re just in time for golf season. Coincidence? Maybe not. Here are some great area golf courses you might not have tried that give a great game for every skill level.

The Golf Course at Glen Mills, West Chester, PA

This beauty is consistently winning awards and acclaim from golfers and golfing magazines alike. Always voted one of the best 100 public access courses in the country, Glen Mills comes in at 6,636 yards from the longest tees. This course is a par 71, the course rating is 71 and the slope rating comes in at 131 on Bent grass.

Jeffersonville Golf Club

Surprisingly well equipped for a municipal golf course, the Jeffersonville Golf Club is a par 70 and 6,443 yards when played on the longest tees. Its course rating comes in at 69.6 and the slope rating is 119. The course was originally opened in 1931 and was designed by Donald J. Ross.

Mainland Golf Course

Located just 12 miles from the center of Fort Washington, the Mainland Golf Course is a public course is surprisingly challenging for any level of golfer. Golfers agree that Mainland is consistently well maintained and has tough enough pin placement. It’s a short par 70 course at 5,539 yards from the longest tees, and it’s rated at 66.7 with a slope rating at 117.

If you’re going to be doing a lot of driving this summer -- driving in both senses of the word -- make sure your new Mercedes car is set to ride beautifully. Take it in to your local Pennsylvania Mercedes dealer to make sure everything is in tip top shape where they can do everything from change your oil, rotate your tires,and everything in between.

Wilmington

Whether you're driving your Mercedes to the Wilmington waterfront for a play at the DCE, a game at Frawley Stadium, or an exhibit at the DCCA, you've got plenty of choices when it comes to dining on the Wilmington Waterfront. Here are a few of the most notable restaurants available:

C.W. Harborside

Specializing in prime meats, C.W. Harborside's menu includes a variety of steak, poultry, lamb, seafood, and pork. C.W. Harborside's signature menu item is the bone-in fillet. Other specialties at C.W. Harborside include turkey mignon (turkey wrapped in bacon) osso bucca (braised veal shank), baby lamb chops and saddle pork chops. The restaurant features a wine room containing over 1,800 bottles of wine as well as a live lobster tank.

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant

Located just north of the Shipyard Shops at the former site of the Sardo warehouse, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant features an 80-seat dining room with a view of the water, 60 seats in a bar area, and a porch with 100 seats for outdoor dining. In addition, there is a 100-seat partially enclosed patio, which also features live music and a full bar. At Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, Executive Chef Greg Bond has created an amazing menu of New American cuisine. From hearty comfort foods to wood-oven pizzas, this restaurant has something for everyone. On top of all that, you can watch beer being brewed in the on-site brewery.

Harry's Seafood Grill

Harry's Seafood Grill is known for its innovative cuisine, fresh ingredients and superb service. Harry's includes a lobster tank, an oyster and sashimi bar, wine by the glass and fabulous martinis. This restaurant also includes a riverside patio so you can dine in a relaxed environment with a great view.

Timothy's

If you're looking for a more casual or family dining environment, consider Timothy's. At Timothy's, there's room for the entire family to enjoy wings or ribs while catching a game on one of the many big screen TVs. Timothy's features a happy hour every day, and was voted home of the best wings and the best happy hour in Delaware.

Before you drive down to the Wilmington waterfront, make sure your Mercedes is in the best shape it can be in. Visit Mercedes - Wilmington, DE today to perform regular maintenance and make sure your Benz is at the top of its game.

Phillies

If you’re looking for something to do with your family in Philadelphia for the weekend, look no further. Here are three popular and kid friendly things to do in Philly, so pack climb into the Benz and explore.
Phillies Defend Their NL East Championship

For the first time in 14 years the Philadelphia Phillies stepped up to the plate and advanced to the Major League Baseball playoffs in 2007. With an incredible roster in 2008, this year might be the year for the Phillies. Visit the recently built Citizens Bank Park where there isn’t a bad seat in the stadium and take the kids to the Phanatics Fun Zone where they can play in the biggest play area in the Major Leagues.

Perhaps the most exciting part of the Phillies experience is the food. Voted Best Ballpark Eats in the Food Network Awards, Citizens Bank Park has something for everyone. From cheese steaks at Rick’s Steaks to Crab Fries at Chickie’s and Pete’s to roast pork sandwiches at Tony Luke’s -- whatever you do, arrive hungry.

Baseball As America Exhibit

There’s more than just Phillies games for baseball fans in Philadelphia this spring. The Baseball As America exhibit is on until May 11th and it features more than 500 artifacts from America’s favorite pastime’s history.
The first major exhibition of its kind, Baseball As America has a special section devoted to Philly’s rich baseball history. From the spikes Richie Ashburn wore in 1950 to Jimmy Rollins' helmet from the legendary 36-game hit streak to the 1980 Phillies World Championship ring, it’s a fascinating trip down memory lane for ball fans young and old.

Dad Vail Regatta

Visit the 70th racing of the Philadelphia tradition, the Dad Vail Regatta. This epic rowing event is the largest in the country and Philly welcomes over 3,500 athletes from over 100 teams across North America from May 9-10.
Witness the spectacle as crowds of over 10,000 watch two days of exciting racing. Make sure to come prepared, though -- during the regatta Kelly Drive is closed, so you’ll have to park the Benz the Art Museum or Boathouse Row and take the shuttle bus to the grandstands.

If you want to get your Mercedes ready for summer, visit your Philadelphia Mercedes dealers, Mercedes - Fort Washington, PA, or Mercedes Benz of Wilmington, DE to perform your routine maintenance and get your vehicle in tip top shape just in time for cruising season.

Philadelphia

Looking for something to do in the Philadelphia area this spring? Spring and summer make Philadelphia come alive so make sure to check out some of these local events.

Ninth Street Italian Market Festival

Visit America’s oldest continuously operating open air market on the weekend it truly comes to life. Bring your appetite and take in the multitude of sensory delight as 9th Street is closed off for the entire weekend and you can dine alfresco to take in the sights and sounds. See stands offering fresh peppers and sausage, snack on roast pork sandwiches, famous mango roses, endless pastries and more.
If you’re in the mood for a walk, stroll down blocks of marketplace where merchants offer snacks made especially for the festival, musicians make their rounds and the area’s top chefs give live cooking demonstrations to show off the best they’ve got.

Brandywine River Blues Festival

Looking for something to do on Memorial Day weekend? Consider heading down to the gorgeous Brandywine Valley for their annual festival celebrating great music and great wine. You can bring your own picnic or eat at Chester County’s Chaddsford Winery.

There are two live blues bands playing each day, and admission to the festival gets you two concerts, wine tasting, and a souvenir wine glass. Take a tour of the wine making and barrel aging cellars or just sit back and have a picnic at this lively festival. Keep in mind, kids aren’t recommended at the River Blues Festival, and pets aren’t allowed.

Frida Kahlo Exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

In its only East coast stop, the Frida Kahlo exhibit is at the Philadelphia Museum of Art until May 18th. The exhibit, put together to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Kahlo’s birth, features over 40 of her works in the first major exhibit of its kind in the US in over 15 years.

Drink in the beauty of this iconic Mexican artist’s take on love, Mexican life, and family. Kahlo was known for her small and personal Surrealist paintings that burst with color, symbolism, and raw passion.

If you don’t have the Benz yet and you want to get one in time to cruise Philly in the spring, stop by your local Philadelphia Mercedes Benz dealers, your Fort Washington PA Mercedes dealers or you Wilmington DE Mercedes Benz dealers to get set up with the ride of your life and cruise around town in style.

North Bowl Philly

The Northern Liberties area of Philadelphia continues to provide fun and excitement for its nearby residents. A while ago, a new Foodery opened on the corner of Poplar and Second Streets. And even more recently in July 2006, the North Bowl facility opened just a few doors away.

Philadelphia residents will like the North Bowl because it includes more than 21,000 square feet of space with more than 15 bowling lanes. That means less waiting on those nights when everybody has the same idea to go bowling! But that’s not the only thing this renovated mechanic’s garage offers to avid bowlers and those just looking for a night of fun. The North Bowl facility also has two full bars where you can get your favorite adult drink.

Or you can choose to visit the upstairs lounge and enjoy the comfort of plush Italian sofas, an arcade, and even a couple of pool tables when you feel like taking a break from the noise of knocking the pins down. Visitors can even get a bit to eat or simply use the lounge as a place to enjoy the company of friends. And with the glassed-in area, you can even look over all the fun going on among the bowlers without the racket.

The bowling alley floor isn’t without its own charm, either. Bowlers enjoy the retro furnishings that take you back to the 1950s every time you throw the colored ball down the lane. Pictures from bowling movies like The Big Lebowski hang on the walls, while the bars are decorated with stained wood. You’ll also notice a friendly staff that is always willing to make your bowling experience as fun and exciting as it can be.

With all of its features and unique opportunities for fun, North Bowl is the ideal place for your next big event in the Philadelphia area. Whether you want to throw a party for all of your employees, a birthday celebration for a friend, or a graduation get-together for that special nephew, North Bowl can accommodate large groups of up to 300 people who have varied interests. The facility is open throughout the week from 5:00 PM until 2:00 AM, and on the weekends from 11:00 AM until 2:00 AM. If you visit once, you’ll want to make it a weekly tradition for sure.

On the way to the North Bowl alleys, make a stop at one of our 3 Philadelphia-area Mercedes-Benz retail centers in West Chester, PA; Wilmington, DE; or Fort Washington, PA and see the finest vehicles Philadelphia has to offer. With the exquisite technology and unmatched luxury, it’s impossible to get a “gutter ball” when you’re sitting behind the wheel of a new or certified Benz. In fact, you’ll feel like you’re bowling all strikes every time you get an admiring glance from the driver next to you at the red light. Give one a try today!

With winter driving upon us, getting stuck in the snow is a legitimate concern for drivers in the colder states. Getting stuck can ruin a person’s day! It’s also extremely frustrating. Luckily, there are several ways you prevent getting stuck. There are also things you can do to get unstuck from snow, in most instances.

Getting your car out of snow could be as simple as rocking the car back and forth. Put the car in “Drive” and push on the accelerator. Lift your foot from the accelerator and put the car in “Reverse” when the tires come to a stop. Repeat this several times quickly to rock the car back.

It also helps to turn the steering wheel slightly to give the car more traction. If you feel like the car is making progress, keep trying this method. If it feels like it’s not moving at all or digging deeper into the snow, try something else.
Getting your car out of a snow bank or an icy spot is less difficult if you have some simple items with you. A bag of salt is ideal, because it melts the snow and ice underneath your tires in a matter of minutes.

Be sure to have a shovel in your car, too. Many times, you can dig your tire out of a small pile of snow by simply shoveling away the snow that surrounds the wheels. If you don’t have salt or a shovel, anything that provides friction between your tire and the slippery snow helps. Cat litter is helpful, but dirt or a scrap piece of carpet works, too.

If these methods fail, you may need to depend on the kindness of people. A car stuck in the snow often brings out the helpful side of strangers, and they might get stop to help push your car out of the snow. Be sure everyone is behind the car while you’re in “Drive”, but don’t press on the accelerator too much. This throws snow into your heroes' faces, and it also makes the snow beneath the tires melt and turn to ice.
 
If all else fails, a tow truck is your last resort.
 
Prevent getting stuck in the snow in the first place. Four-wheel drive vehicles get stuck fewer times than two-wheel drive models. It's more difficult for front-wheel drive cars to get stuck in the snow and ice. Mercedes vehicles are available in both categories.

You can also add some extra weight to your vehicle. Put bags of salt or sand in your trunk or in the bed of your truck. This gives your vehicle more traction on snowy surfaces and reduces your chance of slipping stuck.
 
Finally, drive carefully. Look for potential problems and try to avoid them at all costs. Driving slower also helps avoid getting stuck. Wintertime driving takes caution, as getting stuck in the snow is one of the minor events that can happen on the icy roads.