MamaPajamaMama t1_jdjlxku wrote on March 24, 2023 at 9:25 PM

Cape Cod

Hershey or the Poconos

Finger Lakes region in upstate NY

Ocean City, MD

Williamsburg, VA (this might be outside your driving range but if you tack it on to Ocean City it works)

TheEggplantRunner t1_jdjrmq5 wrote on March 24, 2023 at 10:05 PM

Hershey is one of those things that doesn't require the extra day, IMO. We went in early February for a comedy show. Without the park open, we basically combed through a few restaurants, the museum (amazing), the Hershey Hotel and the outlets all in about 2 days (midday Thursday to midday Saturday). Not knocking Hershey, as we loved not having any crowds, but it's definitely doable as just one night (vs the three day weekend OP is talking about).

MamaPajamaMama t1_jdjui33 wrote on March 24, 2023 at 10:26 PM

But in early May the park will be open (I assume), so there's the extra day.

TheEggplantRunner t1_jdjwfhv wrote on March 24, 2023 at 10:41 PM

Perfect, then!

tex8222 t1_jdkpsaf wrote on March 25, 2023 at 2:26 AM

Went to Ocean City MD last June and it’s just… Okay…. I like Ocean City NJ or Wildwoods more, and less driving.

The Cape May-Lewes Ferry was fun though.

angusshangus t1_jdmptrh wrote on March 25, 2023 at 3:28 PM

I've always wondered if people called route 81 (which passes through Hershey) "The Hershey Highway"

Turbulent-Throat9962 t1_jdmw1i4 wrote on March 25, 2023 at 4:13 PM

I go that way once a month or so to visit family. They do not call it that.

angusshangus t1_jdmw78g wrote on March 25, 2023 at 4:14 PM

missed opportunity.