Visiting a historic site is an excellent way to learn more about the past. The buildings, artifacts, and stories that you see and hear can teach you about the people that used to live there. Here are some historic sites near Hatfield that are worth mentioning.
Souderton Historical District
The Souderton Historical District has been designated as a historical district by the National Park Service. This includes 550 buildings spanning over 122 acres, such as the Souderton Municipal Building pictured here. Development began in 1857 when the rail line made its way to Souderton, up to 1930. The district looks largely the same today.
The National Park Service recognized the district as a mostly intact version of what it looked like to live in a small-town, decades ago. It reflects the feeling of a community. The Souderton Historical District has a traditional Main Street and some residential, commercial, and religious buildings, as well.
Morgan Log House
Take a step back in history and visit the Morgan Log House. Open seasonally, hourly tours run from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Thursdays through Saturdays. You can only go inside the log house during a tour. There is a partial basement, two floors, and an attic for viewing, as well as a large stone fireplace on the first floor. There are three rooms on the first and second floors.
Make time to visit one of these Hatfield historic sites. You will have an enjoyable day learning more about local history.
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If you have kids that are home for winter break, it can be hard to get anything done. You need something for them to do so they are not bouncing off the walls. Here is a look at how you can keep kids busy during winter break at these family-friendly places in the Hatfield area.
Sellersville Museum
Minutes from Hatfield, Sellersville Museum is located in an old schoolhouse at 120 E. Church St. in Sellersville. The museum was established by the Sellersville Historical Society. On display, you will find stored memorabilia linked to the community. Events are held throughout the year, such as the Sellerville Winterfest.
Lizzie High Museum at Lily’s Pad Gift Shoppe
If you like Lizzie High dolls, then you will want to check out the Lizzie High Museum at Lily’s Pad Gift Shoppe. The museum was established to display the entire collection of Lizzie High dolls. You can examine them at 220 N. Main St. in Sellersville.
Pearl S. Buck House and Historic Site
Pearl S. Buck is a famous Nobel and Pulitzer-prize winning author. A member of the NAACP, Pearl led an interesting life with many accomplishments, including establishing the first adoption agency for biracial children. Now a National Historic Landmark, you can visit her 1825 farmhouse at 520 Dublin Rd. in Perkasie for guided tours and special events. Explore the on-site gift shop, cultural center, and various exhibits.
Entertaining your kids can be hard, especially if you do not know what options are out there. It is also important to have a safe, reliable car to get you to and from your destination. Visit Peruzzi Toyota today, where we can help you find the best car for you and your family.
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Enjoy the Ride with the Luxurious Land Cruiser
The Land Cruiser is a luxury crossover SUV that comes well equipped with the latest technology and convenience features. Here are some of the ways you can enjoy the ride in the luxurious Land Cruiser.
The Center Console Cooler
The center console in the Land Cruiser is not just for storage. It features a cooler that will keep your drinks and snacks cool. This is perfect for family road trips when you want to keep driving, but need to have food for the kids.
Foldaway Third-Row Seats
The third-row seats not only have a 50/50 split and fold down flat, they also fold up and away against the interior walls. This creates a flat floor in the back, increasing the amount of cargo space and the utility of the vehicle. You can fit gear for the entire family in the back, or load up bulky items that you need to transport.
The second row also has a split design. When all the backs are up, it holds up to three passengers, but the 40/20/40 split allows you to customize the space.
Advanced Safety Features
Toyota’s Safety Sense-P suite of safety technology works to keep everyone in the Land Cruiser safe. The package comes with forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, automatic high beams, and adaptive cruise control. Additionally, a blind-spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert comes standard.
These are just a few of the luxury features in the 2018 Land Cruiser so you can enjoy the ride no matter where it takes you.
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If you want to take your Toyota off-road, the TRD Sport package is what you need to make it happen. The TRD Sport gives drivers a little extra performance and style, and you can bring on the adventure in either the Tundra or the Sequoia.
The Tundra TRD Sport
Toyota makes the TRD Sport detailing available on the Tundra CrewMax and Double Cab models. It adds anti-roll bars in the back, TRD Bilstein dampers, and several exterior upgrades including a hood scoop. The power comes from a 5.7-liter V-8 engine that produces 381 horsepower, and buyers can choose from several paint colors including Blazing Blue Pearl, Midnight Black Pearl, and Barcelona Red Metallic.
The Sequoia TRD Sport
The Sequoia is Toyota’s largest SUV, and with the 2018 model year comes the TRD Sport version. This vehicle comes with custom-tuned Bilstein shocks and the TRD-themed front grille and fascia. It also has anti-sway bars to help it corner better and give it the handling you need for a confident ride no matter what the terrain. You’ll also get 20-inch alloy wheels, gloss black accents for the mirrors, and smoky black lenses for the taillights.
Inside, there is black cloth upholstery with the option for leather, and room for up to seven passengers. It has the TRD shift knob, and TRD badging throughout the cabin.
Add the TRD Sport package to either the Tundra or the Sequoia and step up the handling and the look.
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How to Clean Your Car’s Upholstery
From the spilled coffee from your morning commute to muddy paw prints, courtesy of the dog park, your car’s interior takes a daily beating. Some things are easier to clean up than others but to keep your car’s inside spruced up, Peruzzi Toyota offers these helpful, easy tips.
First, know what kind of upholstery you’re dealing with. Leather is different from cloth is different from vinyl. And no matter what sort of cleaner you use (or what the label says), it’s always smart to do a spot test on a part that’s out of sight.
- Start by giving your interior a thorough vacuuming. Then tackle any splotches with a clean, damp cloth to get rid of basic surface grime.
- For leather: apply a dab of leather cleaner/conditioner to a damp rag and wipe in small, overlapping circles. Make sure to work it into any cracks or crevices. Use a clean, dry rag and wipe off any excess. When it comes to leather, experts suggest repeating this process a few times a year to keep the upholstery in top shape.
- For vinyl: this surface is similar to leather, in that it cleans up somewhat easily. Start with a damp cloth and a vinyl-approved cleanser. Dirtier surfaces may require an assist from a soft brush. And, like leather, it’s a good idea to repeat this process a few times a year.
- For cloth upholstery: headrests and armrests take a daily beating. Spray stains directly, and let the cleanser penetrate. Now, blot with a clean, damp cloth. It’s not a bad idea to leave car windows down to help fabric dry thoroughly. Another cleaning option is to sprinkle a tough stain with baking soda and salt and let it sit: then spray a combo soda onto it, and scrub that stain away.
Of course, if those options don’t quite do it, renting a steam cleaner with an upholstery attachment is the next step. Be careful not to oversteam/saturate cloth fabric or you may have to deal with a mildew problem. You may need to do some repeat-steaming every few days to finally knock those stains out.
A little attention and care is all that’s needed to keep your car’s interior looking spiffy! If your vehicle has serious upholstery issues, the service experts at Peruzzi Toyota can help you out with a full replacement. Just visit our Toyota service center to learn more about how we can help. If you’re looking for a new vehicle, look no further than Peruzzi Toyota’s huge selection of nearly 300 new Toyota vehicles available for purchase or lease near Allentown, PA and Bethlehem, PA. If you’re looking for something less expensive or from a different brand, Peruzzi Toyota also has an inventory of nearly 500 pre-owned vehicles available for purchase in Hatfield, PA. Visit us today at 2601 Bethlehem Pike in Hatfield, PA or give us a call at 877-545-2111 to learn more or schedule an appointment.
Five Ways to Get Smells Out of Your Car
Everyone loves that “new car” smell. But what happens when an especially sneaky, stinky odor creeps in? Admit it: when it hits your nostrils first thing in the morning, that can kind of ruin your day. Don’t worry – there are some super-easy ways to rid your ride of hidden odors. Here are tips from the experts at Peruzzi Toyota.
- Start with the obvious. Give your car a serious thorough going-over. Is there anything lurking under a seat or wedged in a weird spot? All families have secrets – and that includes that half-eaten salami sandwich that got stuffed in a back seat.
- Clean the upholstery. Smelly substances – like sweat or food stains– can be tenacious, so attack them at the source. There are a variety of cleaning products to try, dependent on whether we’re talking cloth or leather. Leather is a bit easier to deal with; for stubborn smells on cloth-based upholstery, consider a hand-held steamer. Just ensure you don’t overdo the steam-cleaning: too much moisture on cloth can lead to mildew. Leave car windows down to help things dry out.
- Give floor mats a going-over. If you have rubber floor mats, hose ‘em clean. But, like seat upholstery, smells can embed themselves in cloth-based floor mats. Start by vacuuming, then use a mild detergent to clean them; let them air dry. The last step? Sprinkle with the original odor-eater, good old-fashioned baking soda. Let it sit, then vacuum it up.
- Check/replace the cabin filter. This is something most of us ignore. The cabin air filter (typically located on the passenger side, between the glove box and floor) does exactly what its name implies: filters out funky stuff like pollen and dust. If a smell on the level of a Haz-Mat threat has infiltrated your car, switching out to a fresh new filter is an easy step. It’s also a good idea to change it every 12K-15K miles anyway.
- Air-fresheners. We’ve come a long way from those tacky, tree-shaped air fresheners. Today, there are so many effective car deodorizer options that go a long way to knocking out the overpowering smell of the drive-thru. Whether it’s a dashboard plug-in or jar-based/open scent type, give them a try until you find one that works for your vehicle.
If none of these solutions work, replacing the upholstery or purchasing another new or used vehicle maybe be your only option left. The Peruzzi Toyota service center can help you with replacing parts and can also check for any other parts that may have issues with your vehicle. If you’re looking for a new vehicle, look no further than Peruzzi Toyota’s huge selection of nearly 300 new Toyota vehicles available for purchase or lease near Allentown, PA and Bethlehem, PA. If you’re looking for something less expensive or from a different brand, Peruzzi Toyota also has an inventory of nearly 500 pre-owned vehicles available for purchase in Hatfield, PA. Visit us today at 2601 Bethlehem Pike in Hatfield, PA or give us a call at 877-545-2111 to learn more or schedule an appointment.
3 Winter Driving Tips
Driving in the winter can be extremely dangerous. In areas with snowfall and ice on the roads, the accident rates typically go up and getting stuck in a blizzard is cause for concern. Protect yourself by following these helpful winter driving tips.
Prep Your Vehicle
Before you get behind the wheel during the winter months, make sure your car has the essentials that could help you survive if you got stuck. An emergency kit should include a snow shovel, an ice scraper, non-perishable food items, some water bottles, and a car charger for your phone. Keep your gas tank at half-full or higher throughout the chilly season.
Stay Off the Road
Keep an eye on the weather report and avoid driving when a blizzard is on its way if possible. It’s just not worth the risk to head out shopping or grab takeout if you have food at home and can stay safe by staying indoors.
Slow Down
If you must drive, the most important safety tip is to drive slowly and cautiously. Speed limits are intended for driving on dry roads with excellent visibility, so reduce your speed when it’s hard to see or if there is ice on the roads. Increase your following distance so you have plenty of time to stop. Keep your headlights on when it’s snowing or cloudy, even in the daytime. Don’t pass snow plows or sand trucks as they are clearing a path for safer driving.
By driving more cautiously and avoiding the roads when they’re bad, you can reduce the risk of being involved in a winter weather-related accident.
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Which 2018 Toyota 4Runner Trim Should You Buy?
When you’re looking for a functional, capable, and stylish SUV, the Toyota 4Runner should be at the top of your list. It’s available in several well-equipped trim levels, making it easier to find a model that works for your needs.
Basic Trim Levels
The 4Runner comes in six trim levels. At the start of the list, you’ll find the SR5 and SR5 Premium. Standard features of the SR5 include fog lights, a power-operated liftgate, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, reclining and folding second-row seats, and an eight-speaker audio system with a 6.1-inch touch screen. The SR5 Premium adds heated side mirrors, heated front seats, faux leather upholstery, and navigation.
Off-Roading Models
If you plan to go off the beaten path in your 4Runner, check out the TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, or TRD Pro models. All three come standard with four-wheel drive and a low-range transfer case. You’ll also get wider wheels, a locking rear differential, crawl control, and selectable driving modes. The TRD Pro adds upgraded springs, dampers, and all-terrain tires.
Luxurious Extras
The Limited trim offers high-end features designed to improve the ride when you’re commuting or dropping kids off at school. It comes with a separate suspension system, dual-zone climate control, 20-inch wheels, heated and ventilated front seats, leather upholstery, and a premium 15-speaker JBL audio system.
The 2018 4Runner is a powerful option that combines a comfortable interior with plenty of rugged features. Take it for a test drive to figure out which trim level is best for your lifestyle.
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Where to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Philly
Valentine’s Day is one of the most romantic days of the year. There are tons of places that make excellent date destinations for couples in Philly, from high-end restaurants to exquisite outdoor venues. We have listed our top two romantic spots to help you start planning your Valentine’s Day outing.
Morris Arboretum
Morris Arboretum is a stunning expanse of trees and cultivated flora covering over 90 acres in historic Northwestern Philly. Enjoy strolling through the Victorian-era inspired gardens with fascinating topiaries or check out the sculpture gardens. There is a formal rose garden on-site that is the perfect place to spend a romantic afternoon, and, if weather permits, you are welcome to bring a picnic to spread out and enjoy on the lush lawn. The gardens are located at 100 E. Northwestern Ave.
R2L Restaurant and Lounge
Sitting 500 feet above Philly is the R2L Restaurant and Lounge, a fine dining and cocktail lounge that specializes in incredible gourmet dishes and handcrafted cocktails. This glamorous Valentine’s Day destination offers a full dinner at $85 per person, with an array of starters, main courses, and desserts to select from. Offerings from this event menu include filet of beef, lobster, and vegan roasted cauliflower. Waiters are happy to make wine pairing recommendations with every course. R2L Restaurant and Lounge is located on the 37th floor of Two Liberty Place at 50 S. 16th St.
There are plenty of romantic destinations in Philly for you and your loved one to spend on a memorable holiday. This is just a small sample of the range of activities and locales to choose from!
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What’s Included in Toyota Safety Sense-P?
The Toyota Safety Sense-P system is loaded with active safety features that take advantage of new and cutting-edge technology. Read on to learn more about the Toyota Safety Sense-P System.
What Is Included?
There are a number of active safety features that are included underneath the umbrella of this system. The Pre-Collision System uses a camera, along with radar or laser, to help detect pedestrians, vehicles, or other moving objects in front of you. It will alert you to take action. When you apply pressure to your brakes, Brake Assist may kick into action and apply extra force to make an absolute stop.
Automatic High Beams flip on and off depending on the heaviness of traffic on the road. If your Toyota senses another vehicle ahead or before you, it automatically toggles between high and low beams. If traveling 32 miles per hour or more, Lane Departure Alert lets you know if you are drifting out of your lane with an alert you can hear and see.
The Dynamic Radar Cruise Control system uses a camera and front radar to monitor vehicles and their distances in front of you. It adjusts your speed accordingly to keep you at a respectable distance away.
What Cars Are Available?
One of the best parts of the Toyota Safety Sense-P is the generous range of vehicles its available on. Every new Toyota is equipped with some form of active safety features, from only a few of the features to the entire Toyota Safety Sense-P system.
The Toyota Safety Sense-P helps keep drivers and passengers safe by providing a comprehensive safety system that combines new technology with car engineering to help reduce the chance of accidents.
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