← The Weekend Getaways
🥾 ActiveDay trip · from Philadelphia, PA

Historic Forts & Delaware Waterways

Paddle through centuries of American history while exploring scenic Delaware waterways and iconic Civil War fortifications.

Day 1 — Fort Mott State Park
Day 1 — Fort Mott State Park

Day 1 — Fort Mott State Park

🚗 2 hr 26 min driving📍 4 stops
🌅
Morning
🚗
Drive
Philadelphia, PA → Fort Mott State Park
57 min
Fort Mott State Park
★ Reviews →
Explore the well-preserved Civil War-era fort overlooking the Delaware River while hiking scenic trails through this historic military landmark.
🍽️
Lunch
🍽️ Lunch~1 hr
🍽️
La Parrillada | Mexican Grill
A Pennsylvania Mexican restaurant with an open-fire cooking setup that gives the meats real char and depth. One of the more interesting Mexican spots in the region.
2 options · tap to switch
☀️
Afternoon
🚗
Drive
Fort Mott State Park → Lums Pond State Park
17 min
Lums Pond State Park
★ Reviews →
Paddle across Delaware's largest freshwater pond or hike scenic trails around its shoreline, spotting wildlife and enjoying peaceful water views. Pack a picnic to savor on the sandy beach or rent a kayak to explore hidden coves.
🌙
Evening
🚗
Drive
Lums Pond State Park → Jessop's Tavern & Colonial Restaurant
19 min
🍽️ Dinner~1 hr
🍽️
Jessop's Tavern & Colonial Restaurant
Step back in time at America's oldest continuously operating tavern, where you can dine on authentic 18th-century recipes in a fully immersive colonial atmosphere.
★ Reviews →American Restaurant📍 Maps →
3 options · tap to switch
🚗
Drive
Jessop's Tavern & Colonial Restaurant → Philadelphia, PA
53 min
← All Philadelphia trips
More getaways from Philadelphia
Delaware Water Gap: Waterfalls, Summit Views & River Swimming — Day trip🥾Delaware Water Gap: Waterfalls, Ridge Hiking & Niagara of Pennsylvania — Weekend🥾Pocono Mountains Circuit: Waterfalls, Gorge Rafting & Hawk Migration — Long weekend🥾Steam Trains & Amish Farmlands: Lancaster County in a Day — Day trip🏛️Pennsylvania Dutch Country: Steam Trains, Plain Communities & Colonial Communes — Weekend🏛️Pennsylvania Dutch Country: Three Days Among Plain Communities, Colonial History & Artisan Traditions — Long weekend🏛️Brandywine Valley: Longwood Gardens, Wyeth & Delaware River Countryside — Day trip🌿Brandywine Valley Weekend: Du Pont Estates, Wyeth Country & Delaware River — Weekend🌿
© 2026 theweekendgetaways.com · All itineraries are original content. Terms
Plan your own escapeExplore more trips →
Free · Every Friday
One weekend.
Planned for you.

A hand-picked itinerary in your inbox every Friday — real places, real drives, ready to go. No roundups, no sponsored content.

No spam. Unsubscribe any time.