Hi!
I'd like to go to Philadelphia in two weeks, for five days, and am also planning two or three day trips (total of seven/eight days) to see the countryside and not spend my time only in a city. What day trips do you recommend please, preferably out-of-the beaten tracks? For that reason, I have to say I would prefer to avoid the Amish country tours, not that it is not interesting, but I want to avoid the tourist crowds there.
Thank you in advance for your suggestions!
BL
Posted by
Chicago
8178 posts
25 Best Day Trips from Philadelphia
http://vacationidea.com/getaways/best-day-trips-from-philadelphia.html
Posted by
Washington
920 posts
Ditto on Longwood Gardens and Valley Forge. Other DuPont sites: Nemours, Winterthur (can be a bit ecclectic unless you're really into furniture) and am drawing blank on the name but the museum and park where the original gunpowder mill/factory/house are. (Google Brandywine Valley visitor info for all Dupont-related places.)
The Brandywine Valley art museum has a lot of the Wyeth family work in a small collection. It's not far from Longwood so you could go to museum when it opens and then visit the gardens or vice versa.
More an overnight trip--even though you technically could make a long day of it--the two thumbs up Victorian beach resort town of Cape May, NJ. Have fun!
Posted by
Everett, WA, US
85 posts
Take the bus or train to Manhattan.
Posted by
Portland, OR
238 posts
I grew up about a mile from Valley Forge and, although it isn't the sleepy, uncrowded site that it was back then (before it became a National Historic Park) it is a great place to visit, especially when the dogwoods are in bloom. It's only about a 50 minute drive from Philadelphia so easily accessible. Longwood Gardens and the Brandywine Museum are also great options.
Posted by
OP
2 posts
Hello to all of you who replied to me last month!
Thank you so much for your replies, most informative, relevant and extremely appreciated! I finally wasn't able to travel to Philadelphia, I went to Boston, closer to home. But I will certainly keep in mind what you suggested, when I am able to go!
Best regards,
N.