Sometimes you need a weekend away (with or without the kids, we’re not judging). Here are some nearby spots to spend your weekend. 

A historic trip 

History is alive and thriving in Gettysburg, PA, and the fall foliage provides a beautiful background for picturesque walks through the centuries. Take a tour with a certified Gettysburg tour guide, visit iconic locations like the Gettysburg Battlefield and meet historic re-enactors – including President Lincoln himself. 

The quintessential fall outing 

Fall at Peddler’s Village feels like a storybook come to life, with scarecrows lining walkways winding through restaurants and shops around a grassy village center. With fall festivals including OctoberFeast (Oct. 11 & 12) and Apple Festival (Nov. 1 & 2) on the way and holiday kick-off around the corner (Nov. 14), there’s fun for the whole family to last the weekend. 

Relaxation and Luxury  

Spend your weekend truly refreshed at this one-of-a-kind Pennsylvania spa. With spa treatments, outdoor activities, a farm-to-table garden and guest speakers, The Lodge at Woodloch gives your mind and your body a reset. Try spa treatments like vibrational sound therapy, charcoal detox and a Himalayan salt stone massage. Take in the fresh air when you try archery, disc golf, fishing or one of the other outdoor activities. And make sure you taste the fresh dishes served at the Tree Restaurant. 

A weekend on the water  

Fit in one last weekend on the water at Southeastern Pennsylvania’s largest lake, Lake Nockamixon. Surrounded by a 5,000+-acre park, this destination is any weekend warrior’s dream. Explore the miles of trails by foot, by bike and even by horse. Reel in a catch or two and rent a boat to spend the day floating along the scenic water. And don’t miss the Witches, Wizards and Zombie Paddle (yes, you’ll see witches and wizards floating on the lake), happening on Oct. 11.