Submitted by heretocuckspiders t3_1143n3v in philadelphia
Any spots within ~4 hours drive of the city that you’ve spent a weekend or a few days and loved it? Maybe a spot you’ve been wanting to hit?
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ageofadzz t1_j8u0dao wrote
Jim Thorpe? Apparently it’s the Switzerland of Pennsylvania.
TheAdamist t1_j8u1fp4 wrote
Dc is a nice weekend, quick train ride too
SnapCrackleMom t1_j8u2o13 wrote
Not sure when you're planning this for, but Baltimore Inner Harbor is fun in spring/summer. I love the water taxi.
heretocuckspiders OP t1_j8u2ttu wrote
Ooh sounds fun! What kinda stuff do you do in that area?
mssmartie1201 t1_j8u4h63 wrote
Finger Lakes or VA Wine Country (I'd recommend staying in Leesburg).
pup12345 t1_j8u54rf wrote
Cape May!
myothercarisapynchon t1_j8u61en wrote
new hope/lambertville
SnapCrackleMom t1_j8u6ygr wrote
We took the water taxi around the harbor and got off at random stops, walked around, got good ice cream. Went to the aquarium and looked at the boats. There are some great restaurants and historical stuff.
AlVic40117560_ t1_j8u75ve wrote
New York, DC, Baltimore. If you ski/snowboard. Poconos, the mountains of PA or NY are also great options. If you’re waiting until the summer, any of the many beaches of NJ, DE, or MD.
smallphoto t1_j8u8380 wrote
Ricketts Glen State park for the waterfalls, I’ve only done the 2.5hr drive for a day trip but could easily find other hiking in the area.
smallphoto t1_j8u86sn wrote
This is a great day trip, especially if you bring a bike. I would park in Washington Crossing thought because the parking is free.
hdhcnsnd t1_j8u8yv6 wrote
Second this if you’re looking to visit another city.
DC, Baltimore, NYC, Boston, and the other random smaller cities in between are all only a few hours on Amtrak from 30th street. Gotta love the northeast corridor.
rufiooooooooooo t1_j8ubaik wrote
Catskills
sugr_magnolia t1_j8ubw2w wrote
Baltimore
wishred t1_j8uc9qe wrote
I second VA wine country and/or Shenandoah National Park. Tons of rentals, some of which are remote/in the mountains that you need 4WD to get to the property (or sometimes the owner will haul you and your stuff in their 4WD!)
maxwellington97 t1_j8uch0t wrote
Two places both not getting snow this winter.
maxwellington97 t1_j8uckij wrote
Head down Delaware and stay at one of the beach towns. They are really cute and lovely especially in off season.
philly-spud t1_j8ucmuq wrote
Montauk, New Haven, Rehoboth, Chesapeake Bay
ConfiaEnElProceso t1_j8ucygs wrote
Yep! It's a great, easy, safe bike ride up the towpath. I did it last summer on a date and had dinner in lambertville. We parked down in Washington's crossing I like you said. It was excellent. The biking may be better in warmer weather though
ConfiaEnElProceso t1_j8ud2pi wrote
I've heard great things about the city or town of Lancaster. I want to take a train trip there one weekend soon.
TheAdamist t1_j8udwni wrote
If you like craft beer, Richmond is a great weekend trip, several world class breweries, some history, a nice art museum. Scotts addition is the main brewery/nightlife area
5 hours by amtrak, 2 to dc, 1hour engine swap in dc, 2 hours to Richmond.
Driving is highly variable, my record is 3.5 hours, but its been over 6 as well.
Unfortunately a driving city, so prepare to uber a bunch.
myothercarisapynchon t1_j8uecqz wrote
this is a good one, my parents live down there and i love visiting
dwntwnleroybrwn t1_j8ugpsu wrote
Richmond. It's 5 hours by train but a great city.
ComoSeaYeah t1_j8ui6uj wrote
Downtown is super cool. It reminds me of a small Philly.
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pasnow t1_j8um76k wrote
Jim Thorpe/Poconos is good.
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Underrated, imho, is Atlantic City. Hard Rock casino is dope, waking up, grabbing a starbucks and walking out to the beach is a great way to start the morning. Walk the boards for a looong time. Just walk. Come back, crack a drink or visit Landshark Bar & Grill, its got a wood cabin vibe on the beach, good for day drinking. At night the boardwalk isn't too bad, can definitely walk up to Ocean Casino or Resorts to change things up, play $20 here, $20 bucks there on slots. I don't gamble but don't mind vibin and riding the wave. I stopped down for a few nights the last 2 years and honestly had a blast. Lounge Bar in Hard Rock is great, live music, I met some other people doing basically the same thing. Most first timers too.
diatriose t1_j8uo0l7 wrote
Lancaster!
Uniball38 t1_j8uqftn wrote
Getting to the Finger Lakes in 4 hours takes a miracle, a helicopter, or sustained 90mph+ speeds
Series_G t1_j8uqgvg wrote
Finger Lakes region in NY state. The state park at Watkins Glen and the Corning Museum of Glass. Yep, don't sleep on the Corning Museum of Glass... crazy good and under the radar.
Series_G t1_j8uqmqc wrote
Yeah. DC is a great visit for a long weekend. Museums typically aren't open on Mondays.
mssmartie1201 t1_j8uqzt2 wrote
Totally agree with this rec - went with my girlfriends last summer and was initially meh on the idea.... Absolutely loved the Corning Museum of Glass and will definitely go back! For $14 I was able to sandblast a personalized wine glass - such a unique and inexpensive experience!
Aje644 t1_j8utfh2 wrote
I went to DC for a day and had a great time
LFKhael t1_j8utuhl wrote
>Hard Rock casino
I like the Hard Rock because it's not a labyrinth old style casino designed to keep you wandering inside.
It feels more like a convention center with gambling. It's easy to pass through naturally.
Hewish625 t1_j8uudoq wrote
St. Michael’s Maryland
brilliantpants t1_j8uv18p wrote
We love spending a long weekend in Rehoboth around this time of year. Most of the shops and restaurants are open, but it’s not packed.
jnachod t1_j8uv576 wrote
Grasonville, MD is nice and chill and low key in the summer ... you'll have a number of great seafood restaurants at your disposal and you're right on the water
maxwellington97 t1_j8uv93h wrote
I ended up in new hope completely by accident a few weeks ago and it really is one of the loveliest towns I've been to.
maxwellington97 t1_j8uvb8u wrote
Plus all the places in the Hudson river valley.
Vexithan t1_j8uvi1n wrote
Second the finger lakes. It’s about 4 hours depending on which part you are going to and a relatively easy drive. There’s so much to do up there that it’ll honestly be hard to decide if it‘a just a few days!
thehandwowpack t1_j8uwgoh wrote
Surprised me that Montauk is within 4 hours of philly. Noice!
Sleepy_Like_Me t1_j8uyek1 wrote
I always wanted to do a weekend trip to Centralia/central PA abandoned spots. I wanna Go in the fall, go to a diner and go explore
Aggravating_Finish_6 t1_j8uymcr wrote
It does take more than 4 hours, but the drive is much easier than the 95 corridor so I never mind it as much. Definitely one of my favorite places to visit!
I’ve also done the Catskills in about a 4 hour drive
CerealJello t1_j8uz40t wrote
Lancaster is only an hour away by train too. I haven't been, but there's enough train frequency to make it an easy day trip.
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Stopthemegaphone t1_j8v2dql wrote
do you have any specific suggestions on where to stay? thanks!
ryanthekipp t1_j8v4bpd wrote
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia!!!!
Rich_Librarian_7758 t1_j8v4nac wrote
If you want to go a bit more rustic, World’s End State Park has beautiful rustic cabins on a river with amazing hikes.
smallphoto t1_j8v510p wrote
Great weekend hiking loop in that area with a view!
aj1337h t1_j8v55vz wrote
Canadensis, PA- go rent a cabin and some quads... enjoy the fresh air
jea25 t1_j8v67js wrote
Catskills is 3-4 depending on where exactly you’re going
Kreugs t1_j8v6y20 wrote
The city of Lancaster has a bunch of good food and cool shops. Great place to walk around.
shermanhelms t1_j8v75f9 wrote
Ricketts Glen State Park is pretty amazing if you’re into nature and, specifically, waterfalls. One of the coolest nature-type getaways I’ve had within the state of Pennsylvania.
Kreugs t1_j8v78tn wrote
American Visionary Art Museum very cool place to spend an afternoon.
Kreugs t1_j8v7dtx wrote
Yeah, good food and night boutiques. A great place to walk around.
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ILikeLime t1_j8v8los wrote
Had a lovely time in Hudson, NY a few weeks ago. We visited Olana Estate, ate in some excellent restaurants, skied, shopped, all only 3.5 hrs away!
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cathie2284 t1_j8ve27a wrote
This! It's a must. Like nothing else. Really!
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TheLionInZelda t1_j8vvtj0 wrote
The finger lakes, Ithaca specifically
meeemawww t1_j8w62w2 wrote
Lititz, PA, right outside of lancaster is also a very cool and cute little town, lots of boutiques and breweries. Perfect for a short weekend trip.
CGphilly t1_j8w8f1t wrote
clocking in at just around a 4 hour drive you can get to some of the Finger Lakes in NY. We had a blast staying on the south end of Seneca Lake. Hiking and wine tastings are the prime activities. If that’s appealing I’d definitely check it out
PaintedBird22 t1_j8w8x3e wrote
I’m heading back to Sleepy Hollow/Tarrytown next weekend it’s about 2-2.5 hours away and has a lot of things to do. Tarrytown has the Jazz Forum has performances from Fridays-Sundays. I’m going to the one next Friday. I’m super excited. A weekend alone.
BottleTemple t1_j8wahxx wrote
Scranton is an underrated place to visit. Downtown is very walkable and has some nice restaurants and the impressive “Electric City” sign. Steamtown National Historic Site, close to downtown, is a great indoor/outdoor museum dedicated to the the history of trains. Nextdoor to it is the Electric City Trolley Museum, which is also great. The Lackawanna Coal Mine is also nearby and is a fun and interesting place to tour.
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philly-spud t1_j8wbtf4 wrote
Depends on NYC traffic soooooo
Onefotccn t1_j8wfrs8 wrote
Charlottesville area has enough wineries to many visits if you want to hit all of them. Beautiful mountain drive too.
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DC has the added benefit of plenty of free museums
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beacon is a great place to hang out for a weekend. dia: beacon, storm king, lots of nice shops and restaurants and closer than kingston or hudson
maxwellington97 t1_j8wo1my wrote
That's mainly what I was thinking. Such an incredible place.
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love the southern catskills especially- calicoon, narrowsburg, roscoe, livingston manor
DamnMyNameIsSteve t1_j8wpmfb wrote
Finger Lakes area - Ithaca, Watkins Glen, etc.. More of a summer thing.
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Weinertabogon t1_j8wradz wrote
NYC
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EnemyOfEloquence t1_j8wwyxb wrote
I'll always say Jim Thorpe for weekend trips. It's such a cute little town, close to. Some great hiking and lakes if that's your thing.
Uniball38 t1_j8x01t1 wrote
Any drive that includes the Schuykill expressway is neither easy nor fast, imo
Rich_Librarian_7758 t1_j8x7b1h wrote
The Loyalsock Trail? That scenic overlook is stunning.
Plus Forksville has a cheesesteak place that was on the cover of the Inquirer recently.
21chucks t1_j8x7isr wrote
Came here to say Lancaster. Walkable, affordable, tons of charming architecture, cool restaurants and bars. And the surrounding countryside has great farm stands, dairy products, wineries etc.
BUrower t1_j8x85w0 wrote
There are a few bike shops you can rent from as well. One is right next to the tow path.
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FifteenKeys t1_j8x98ul wrote
Big Mike’s! Nice dude, he used to live in point breeze way BITD.
pvotemycomment t1_j8xa5nt wrote
St Michael’s
SammieCat50 t1_j8xd8yu wrote
Gettysburg . Did a weekend years ago. Toured a few museums, went to the battlefield. It was great . I would love to go back
AOLpassword t1_j8xgbwp wrote
Getting from Philadelphia to Ithaca can be done in four hours at normal speeds.
timmytimster t1_j8xujq6 wrote
+1 for this recommendation, especially if you’re a history fan. It’s such a scenic area and the town has a lot of cool stuff as well.
Antietam is also a short drive away which is one of the best-preserved Civil War battlefields.
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regcrusher t1_j8y7fa2 wrote
Going to rehoboth beach this weekend
wooktrees t1_j8yd2tl wrote
It’s such a great getaway when it gets really hot and gross in the city too. Temperatures are always 10-20 degrees cooler up there and the lakes are a perfect gate away for a week. The wine is top notch, people are friendly, and it’s gorgeous scenery wise.
wooktrees t1_j8ydozq wrote
Catskills is usually my go to. It’s great in all seasons. Really enjoy the relaxing mountain vibe up there, there’s great restaurants and breweries, it’s got beautiful scenery and the people are all super nice. Great change of pace to get away from the city.
ComoSeaYeah t1_j8yeone wrote
Me again. I just heard about a place in dt Lancaster called Tellus360 that has some fun upcoming events, including a Pretty in Pink 80s Prom Night on April 1.
calebnf t1_j8ywi7u wrote
If you're into Hiking, check out Seneca Rocks, WV. Lots of good hiking around there and not far from Spruce Knob, highest point in WV.
rufiooooooooooo t1_j8z034b wrote
Second storm king. Great breweries as well. Lots of hiking. Big Pink is on the list.
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monkeymaxx t1_j8zohll wrote
We love spending time in NEPA! About 2.5 hours from Philly, north of the Poconos so it’s not touristy. Good hikes, decent food and breweries, antiquing.
H0tVinegar t1_j8zudgt wrote
Leesburg is adorable. Eat at Shoes
Kindaalwayshungry t1_j92okrn wrote
Finger lakes, Ithaca.
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Sp0onieLuv t1_j95lhwh wrote
The inn at Montchain Village and Spa. Less than an hour away from the city
Jethro_Cull t1_j95w61t wrote
I don’t like Cape May in the summer because it’s way too crowded, but it’s nice in April/May. Obviously, too cold to go in the water. But, most of the shops and restaurants are open on the weekends, starting with Easter weekend. Most of the museums and touristy stuff is open and Hotel rates aren’t too bad that time of year either.
minnick27 t1_j968ytn wrote
I spent my childhood going to Gettysburg and I have no idea why my civil war buff grandfather never took us to Antietam, it's basically the same distance. I'm gonna have to make a drive this spring
emeraldead t1_j978rbu wrote
St. Michaels MD
rednib t1_j9aw1g4 wrote
I've stayed in one of the cabins in the national park at Shenandoah and they're pretty bare bones but not run down, just very basic. The national park is easy to hike and there's lots to do around there. It's a bit touristy but not too far away, about 15 minutes drive are the Luray caverns, they're really cool to see in person and they have a kick ass hedge maze too!
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