Synopses & Reviews
Too much work? Too much worry? Need a change of scene?
Twenty-two quick and convenient minivacations take you away from the hustle and bustle of the city:
• Whisk the kids to the state capital for a free tour of the capitol building, have lunch at the famed Broad Street Market, then hop over to Hershey to see how chocolate bars are made in the Harrisburg and Hershey escape.
• Stroll among cozy gingerbread cottages, sample your favorite seaside sweets, climb a lighthouse for panoramic views, and stay at a comfortable Victorian inn in the Cape May escape.
• Explore any one of sixty hiking trails, “float” or fish on peaceful backwater streams, dine at casual cafes, and rest at a mountaintop retreat in the Delaware Water Gap escape.
Inside you will find:
• Detailed route maps • Travel directions • Destination highlights • Activities for morning, afternoon, and evening • Choice restaurants, picnic sites, and lodgings • Special events and festivals • Shopping • Local sources of information
Synopsis
Discover 22 ways to escape the hustle and bustle of Philadelphia. From the beaches of New Jersey to mountain getaways in West Virginia to all the places in between, this guide helps visitors discover what to see, where to indulge, and how to have a minivacation not too far from the City of Brotherly Love.
Synopsis
Marilyn Odesser-Torpey is the editor and chief copywriter for the
Pennsylvania Wine Traveler and also writes features for
Philadelphia Magazine,
Elegant Wedding, and
Main Line Today magazines. She lives in Narberth, Pennsylvania.
About the Author
"Born and raised in Philadelphia--and I didn't realize there was so much, so close. Marilyn provides great ideas."
--Steve Levy, News Anchor, NBC-10 (Philadelphia)