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1. Chanticleer Garden (40 minutes) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Doylestown (1 hour) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Baltimore (1 hour)

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4. Longwood Gardens (50 minutes)

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5. Ricketts Glen State Park (2 hours, 35 minutes)

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6. The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania

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7. Lapp Valley Farm (1 hour, 20 minutes)

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8. Six Flags Great Adventure (1 hour)

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9. Gettysburg National Military Park (2 hours, 30 minutes)

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10. Knoebels Amusement Resort (2 hours, 35 mins)

Category: Unique Accommodations
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11. Atlantic City (1 hour, 10 minutes)

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12. Battleship New Jersey (20 minutes)

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13. Lambertville (50 minutes)

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14. New Hope and Ivyland Railroad (45 minutes)

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15. Winterthur Museum and Country Estate (50 minutes)

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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16. Hershey's Chocolate World (2 hours)

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17. New York City (1 hour 30 minutes)

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18. Susquehanna River Valley (2 hours, 40 minutes)

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19. Cape May (1 hour 40 minutes)

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20. Tuckahoe-Corbin City Fish and Wildlife Management Area (1 hour, 15 minutes)

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21. Belleplain State Forest (1 hour, 10 minutes)

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22. Wharton State Forest (50 minutes)

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23. Long Beach Island (1 hour, 30 minutes)

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Summary & FAQ Chanticleer Garden (40 minutes) Doylestown (1 hour) Baltimore (1 hour) Longwood Gardens (50 minutes) Ricketts Glen State Park (2 hours, 35 minutes) The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania Lapp Valley Farm (1 hour, 20 minutes) Six Flags Great Adventure (1 hour) Gettysburg National Military Park (2 hours, 30 minutes) Knoebels Amusement Resort (2 hours, 35 mins) Atlantic City (1 hour, 10 minutes) Battleship New Jersey (20 minutes) Lambertville (50 minutes) New Hope and Ivyland Railroad (45 minutes) Winterthur Museum and Country Estate (50 minutes) Hershey's Chocolate World (2 hours) New York City (1 hour 30 minutes) Susquehanna River Valley (2 hours, 40 minutes) Cape May (1 hour 40 minutes) Tuckahoe-Corbin City Fish and Wildlife Management Area (1 hour, 15 minutes) Belleplain State Forest (1 hour, 10 minutes) Wharton State Forest (50 minutes) Long Beach Island (1 hour, 30 minutes)

  • Question: What are some relaxing activities to do in Cape May, Pennsylvania?
  • Answer: Relax on the beach in Cape May, stroll through the romantic Longwood Gardens, hike through the Susquehanna River Valley, or take the kids to Hershey's Chocolate World, one of the top places to visit in Pennsylvania.
  • Question: What are some great day trips from Philadelphia?
  • Answer: Plan a fun day trip from Philadelphia and experience the allure of New York City, explore the heritage of Washington, D.C., or bask in the glamour of Atlantic City.

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