It’s time for some quick weekend getaways between Zoom meetings and home rooms. Check out these nearby spots that you can’t miss this fall.
Take a beat as you head to the oldest Amish community in the country. Whether you’re looking for packed antique shops, want to hit the trails for some fresh air or are looking to eat as many delicious dishes as you can, you’ll have a packed weekend. The antiques capital also features the Railroad Museum of PA., the Waltz Vineyards Estate Winery and The Amish Village – plus much more. It’s a choose your own adventure in Amish country.
From grand gardens to elegant estates, step into the luxury of rolling hills and picturesque scenes of Wilmington and the surrounding Brandywine Valley. Make sure you explore Longwood Gardens, currently showing the Festival of Fountains, and the stately Nemours Estate, which hosts family days on Fridays. For families, make sure you hit the Brandywine Zoo and Delaware Children’s Museum.
Goshen, NY
If you’re looking to build some creativity while running off some leftover summer energy, there’s nowhere better than LEGOland in New York. Build your own LEGO Ferrari car and race them, cool off at the Coast Guard Academy and explore seven themed lands with rides, activities and food.
Start your trip with the Reading Pagoda, a must-see, world-famous former luxury resort of PA with panoramic views of the city from Mount Penn. Then it’s time to explore the history, culture and fun that the city has to offer, from catching a game with the Fightin’ Phils (the double-A affiliate of the Phillies) to visiting the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum and the Reading Public Museum.
Hershey, PA
Who can pass up chocolate, especially when it comes with the family-fun, rides and characters of Hershey Park? Pennsylvania’s largest amusement park features an 11-acre water park, a zoo, roller coasters, shows, games and more.
This hidden gem of the Poconos is a must-visit for foliage fans, as it has some of the best colorful leaves you’ll see on the East Coast. Plus, the area hosts the Jim Thorpe Fall Foliage Festival for the first three weekends in October. Explore the area by train, by bike, by foot, and you’ll feel like you stepped into a European village with plenty of adventure and culture to fill your weekend, from local museums and historic mansions to whitewater rafting and fly fishing.
