Lancaster (Pennsylvania Dutch Country) ★ 4.5
Lancaster from Philadelphia is the 90-minute drive west to Pennsylvania Dutch farm country, with the 1730 Lancaster Central Market, Amish farm stands and shoofly pie at Bird-in-Hand bakeries.
New Hope from Philadelphia is the 60-minute drive north along the Delaware River to Bucks County, with bistros along Main Street and the Doylestown Saturday farmers' market.
Lancaster from Philadelphia is the 90-minute drive west to Pennsylvania Dutch farm country, with the 1730 Lancaster Central Market, Amish farm stands and shoofly pie at Bird-in-Hand bakeries.
Brandywine Valley from Philadelphia is the 45-minute drive southwest to Chaddsford Winery, Kennett Square mushroom farms and the Longwood Gardens estate cafe.
Atlantic City from Philadelphia is the 60-minute drive east on the Atlantic City Expressway, with the historic boardwalk, salt water taffy stands and White House Sub Shop's 1946 sub sandwiches.
Cape May from Philadelphia is the 2-hour drive south on the Garden State Parkway, with Cape May Salts oysters, the 1922 Lobster House on Fisherman's Wharf and Victorian seaside dining rooms.