Day 8: Mystic, CT→Jersey City, NJ→Philadelphia, PA

Heading out of Connecticut we made our way to a really cute area where we enjoyed some donuts and coffee at Nana's Bakery. We stopped in a few shops and found a Connecticut shot glass. Part of this adventure is getting a shot glass from every state we visit. Sometimes that means stopping at weird roadside gas stations or the most random stores in the hopes that they don't think we're wacky. Anyway, in Mystic the draw bridge raised for passing boats so that was charming and cute.

We dealt with the insane traffic and made our way to Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey. It was cool to see all of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty. It was a lovely day to have some ice cream and stare at NYC from New Jersey.

We drove from New Jersey to Philadelphia and stayed at the Independence Park Hotel. The front desk guy was goofy and loved the paranormal like me so he told me that the hotel used to be a doll factory and I about lost it. Fun! The waffle makers in the breakfast area even makes liberty bell waffles and it is within walking distance of everything. We walked to McGillin's Olde Ale House and had the time of our lives. The Phillies game was on and the 90's music was blaring - the food was amazing and so were the beers. It was a gem of a place.

We walked to the gay bar, Tabu, and enjoyed a drag show. We got an Uber back to the hotel and celebrated a great night in Philadelphia.