Cheap Trips: Concerts, Indian Culture and Rock Climbing

Are you interested in taking a trip, but not willing to part with a stack of money?

Try one of these three trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: the Saturday Concert Series in Berwyn, the Museum of Indian Culture in Allentown and the Philadelphia Rock Gym in Oaks.

1. Berwyn's Music Workshop Performance Annex Saturday Concert Series

Address: 6 Main St., Berwyn, PA 19312
How Far From Nazareth Patch? About one hour and 32 minutes / About 64 miles

Admission:

• $5

Hours:

• Saturday nights at 8 p.m.
• Check the Performance Workshop's website to see who is performing on the weekend you'd like to attend.

Summary: The Music Workshop is a music school with professional teachers located in Berwyn, PA. The school opened its Performance Annex on Jan. 21 and features weekly concerts on Saturday nights for just $5. The concert offerings cover a wide range of musical styles by ensembles and solo acts.

Owner Erick Sayles launched the concert series to offer Upper Main Line music fans a place to see great artists without paying high prices. The concert venue is a beautifully restored space that at one time served as Berwyn's Town Hall.

It is literally steps away from several restaurants and across the street from the Berwyn Train Station, which is served by SEPTA's Paoli-Thorndale Regional Rail line. Please note that the concert annex is on the second floor of the building and is accessible only by climbing stairs.

LINKS:

• Patch Place listing
• TEPatch article on The Performance Annex at The Music Workshop

2. Philadelphia Rock Gym

Address: E-520 122 Mill Road, Oaks, PA 19456
How Far From Nazareth Patch: About one hour and 22 minutes / About 58 miles

Admission:

• Depends on activity, see website for details

Hours:

• Monday through Friday, noon to 10 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Summary: Founded in 1994, the first Philadelphia Rock Gym was built by two college friends who had a vision -- to bring their passion and enthusiasm for climbing back to their hometown. By taking the novel step of bringing climbing inside, they became one of the first indoor climbing centers in the country. Whether you are a first-timer or take the sport very seriously, Philadelphia Rock Gym is a great way to spend the day. They also offer many specials, including parties and teambuilding programs.

Links:

• Website

3. Museum of Indian Culture

Address: 2825 Fish Hatchery Road, Allentown, PA 18103
How Far From Nazareth Patch: About 28 minutes / About 24 miles

Admission:

• $5

Hours:

• Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.

Summary: The Museum of Indian Culture in Lehigh County is a non-profit organization and educational center. Founded in 1980, it is dedicated to presenting, preserving and perpetuating the history of the Lenape and other Northeastern Woodland Indian cultures. The museum features dozens of arrowheads, tools, jewelry, animal pelts and other artifacts found in the Lehigh Valley and in an archaelogical site in Broomall, Pa. Displays depict Native Americans as they would have looked both prehistorically and after Europeans began to settle the area. A gift shop offers candles, jewelry, note cards, books and other items.

Links:

• Patch Places Listing
• Museum website