9 Top Philadelphia Roadtrip Destinations for “Slow Travel”
Are you sick of vacation stress? Here are 9 top Philadelphia roadtrip destinations that are ripe for “slow travel.” Listen, vacation stress is a real thing. You plan a get-away because…
Are you sick of vacation stress? Here are 9 top Philadelphia roadtrip destinations that are ripe for "slow travel."
Listen, vacation stress is a real thing. You plan a get-away because you want to unwind and decompress, but vacations are expensive as well as few and far between, so you want to take advantage of every second of every day and not miss one morsel of what your destination has to offer.
Whoa! That's too much pressure!
If you don’t want to stress out during your next vacation, there’s a travel trend that may work for you. According to The Huffington Post, “Slow Travel” is about taking time to smell the roses. Soaking in what you see instead of making sure all your sightseeing to do’s are checked off. Think quality over quantity. So, why not slow travel yourself to these top Philadelphia roadtrip destinations?!
Bottom line is this ... take a deep breath and be present. It's a gift.
Valley Forge National Historical Park
Located in our backyard, Valley Forge Park marks the location General George Washington and his troops stayed during part of the Revolutionary War. Many of the structures are still standing and explorable! If you love hiking, you'll love Valley Forge Park.
Pennsylvania Grand Canyon
Officially known as Pine Creek Gorge, the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon is breathtaking. Located in Wellsboro, PA, the park is perfect for hiking in the summer and snowmobiling in the winter!
Ringing Rocks Park
Pack a lunch and a hammer! Ringing Rocks State Park is a trip you and your kids will never forget. The Bucks County park is a quick trip that packs a punch!
Haddonfield, NJ
I get hometown pride, but the people of Haddonfield, NJ have a lot to be proud of. Once named the Delaware Valley's best shopping and dining destination by Philadelphia Magazine, Haddonfield is an absolute gem and worth a trip. Just look at the community pride of the residents watching Game 1 of the World Series together last year!
Peddler's Village
Another super cute, quaint, fun for everyone kinda place is Peddler's Village in Bucks County. It's great shopping, good eating, and fun for the fam.
Old City, Philadelphia
From ice cream to fashion and everything in between, there's something special about this historic city neighborhood that's worth a look.
Cape May Zoo
Go ahead. Say no to those faces. Cape May Zoo
Elmwood Park Zoo
Did you ever see the zoo in Norristown? EPZ is one of my favorite places on earth. This guy definitely wants you to take your time ...
Mt. Cuba Center
Can you think of anything more enjoyable than walking aimlessly through a wonderland of wild flowers?! Find that and more at this oasis in Hokessin, Delaware!
