🌿 RelaxedLong weekend · from Philadelphia, PA

Gardens, Sand & Quiet Streets

Escape the city for botanical gardens, golden sand, and charming Amish country villages in one perfect weekend getaway.

Day 1 — Cylburn ArboretumDay 2 — North East BeachDay 3 — Lititz
Day 1Cylburn Arboretum

Day 1Cylburn Arboretum

🚗 3 hr 28 min driving📍 4 stops
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Morning
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Philadelphia, PACylburn Arboretum
2 hr 42 min8:00 AM10:42 AM
Cylburn Arboretum
Cylburn Arboretum
4.7
Tranquil park features 20+ gardens, century-old trees, a nature museum & a Civil War-era mansion.
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Afternoon
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Cylburn ArboretumBoordy Vineyards Inc
23 min12:00 PM12:23 PM
Boordy Vineyards Inc
Boordy Vineyards Inc
4.5
Stroll through rolling Maryland vineyards while sampling estate wines in the tasting room, then relax on the deck with views of the Gunpowder River valley.
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Evening
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Boordy Vineyards IncR. House
23 min5:00 PM5:23 PM
R. House
R. House
4.5
Discover a vibrant food hall in Lancaster filled with local vendors, craft beverages, and artisanal goods perfect for a leisurely afternoon of culinary exploration.
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Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore
Rated 4.7★ (3105 reviews) — a well-rated base for your night near Cylburn Arboretum.
Day 2North East Beach

Day 2North East Beach

🚗 1 hr 44 min driving📍 5 stops
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Morning
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Cylburn ArboretumNorth East Beach
1 hr 7 min8:00 AM9:07 AM
North East Beach
North East Beach
4.2
Experience the laid-back charm of a quiet Chesapeake Bay beach town with fresh seafood, waterfront walks, and a slower pace of life.
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Lunch
🍽️ Lunch10:07 AM
The Promenade Grille
The Promenade Grille
4.4American Restaurant📍 Maps →
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Afternoon
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North East BeachDove Valley Vineyard
23 min12:00 PM12:23 PM
Dove Valley Vineyard
Dove Valley Vineyard
4.6
Taste small-batch wines in a cozy tasting room surrounded by vines, pairing selections with local cheeses while soaking in pastoral countryside views.
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Evening
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Dove Valley VineyardThe River Shack
14 min5:00 PM5:14 PM
🍽️ Dinner5:14 PM
The River Shack
The River Shack
Enjoy casual waterfront dining with a rustic charm along the Susquehanna River, perfect for unwinding with fresh catches and scenic river breezes.
4.6Restaurant📍 Maps →
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Hilton Garden Inn Bel Air
Rated 4.6★ (221 reviews) — a well-rated base for your night near North East Beach.
Day 3Lititz

Day 3Lititz

🚗 4 hr 2 min driving📍 3 stops
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Morning
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North East BeachLititz
1 hr 28 min8:00 AM9:28 AM
Lititz
Lititz
Moravian village with tree-lined squares, candy heritage (Julius Sturgis Pretzel House), artisan chocolate makers, and restored Colonial-era dining spots
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Afternoon
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LititzGrandview Vineyard
21 min12:00 PM12:21 PM
Grandview Vineyard
Grandview Vineyard
4.6
Walk among the grapevines on the hillside vineyard, sample handcrafted wines at the tasting bar, and unwind on the terrace overlooking the Piedmont landscape.
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Evening
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Grandview VineyardJulius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery
22 min5:00 PM5:22 PM
Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery
Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery
4.6
Tour America's oldest pretzel bakery in Lititz and enjoy freshly baked warm pretzels while learning about centuries-old baking traditions in an intimate historic setting.
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Julius Sturgis Pretzel BakeryPhiladelphia, PA
1 hr 51 min6:22 PM8:13 PM
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