🌿 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 1 — Cylburn Arboretum
Day 1 — Cylburn Arboretum
🚗 3 hr 28 min driving📍 6 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Philadelphia, PA → Cylburn Arboretum
2 hr 42 min
Cylburn Arboretum
★ Reviews →Tranquil park features 20+ gardens, century-old trees, a nature museum & a Civil War-era mansion.
~1 hr📍 See location
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Lunch
🍽️ Lunch~1 hr
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Miss Shirley's Cafe, Inner Harbor
A Baltimore brunch institution known for elaborate eggs Benedict and Southern-influenced plates in a lively, colorful space. Expect a wait — it's worth it.
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Afternoon
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Drive
Cylburn Arboretum → Boordy Vineyards Inc
23 min
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Boordy Vineyards Inc
★ Reviews →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.
~1.5 hrs📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
Boordy Vineyards Inc → R. House
23 min
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R. House
★ Reviews →Discover a vibrant food hall in Lancaster filled with local vendors, craft beverages, and artisanal goods perfect for a leisurely afternoon of culinary exploration.
~1 hr📍 See location
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Rusty Scupper Restaurant & Bar
★ Reviews →Local landmark serving upscale regional seafood dishes in a waterfront setting for over 30 years.
~1 hr📍 See location
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Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore
The Four Seasons Baltimore sits above the Inner Harbor with views across the water toward Federal Hill — exceptional service, a spa overlooking the harbor, and the brand's reliably executed rooms. The best full-service hotel in Baltimore.
Day 2 — North East Beach
Day 2 — North East Beach
🚗 1 hr 44 min driving📍 5 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Cylburn Arboretum → North East Beach
1 hr 7 min
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North East Beach
★ Reviews →Experience the laid-back charm of a quiet Chesapeake Bay beach town with fresh seafood, waterfront walks, and a slower pace of life.
~2 hrs📍 See location
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Lunch
🍽️ Lunch~1 hr
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The Promenade Grille
A waterfront restaurant with dependable American fare and Chesapeake views that make any meal feel like more of an occasion. A well-positioned midday stop.
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Afternoon
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Drive
North East Beach → Dove Valley Vineyard
23 min
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Dove Valley Vineyard
★ Reviews →Taste small-batch wines in a cozy tasting room surrounded by vines, pairing selections with local cheeses while soaking in pastoral countryside views.
~1.5 hrs📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
Dove Valley Vineyard → The River Shack
14 min
🍽️ Dinner~1 hr
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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.
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Hilton Garden Inn Bel Air
A reliable Hilton Garden Inn in Harford County — consistent rooms, dependable service, and convenient access to the Susquehanna River valley parks, the Upper Chesapeake Bay shoreline, and North East Beach.
Day 3 — Lititz
Day 3 — Lititz
🚗 3 hr 41 min driving📍 4 stops
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Morning
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Drive
North East Beach → Lititz
1 hr 28 min
Lititz
★ Reviews →Moravian village with tree-lined squares, candy heritage (Julius Sturgis Pretzel House), artisan chocolate makers, and restored Colonial-era dining spots
~1 hr📍 See location
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Lunch
🍽️ Lunch~1 hr
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The Log Cabin Restaurant
A Lancaster County, PA institution with a hearty Pennsylvania Dutch menu — chicken pot pie, ham loaf, and shoo-fly pie in a warm, low-beamed setting.
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Afternoon
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Drive
Lititz → Grandview Vineyard
21 min
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Grandview Vineyard
★ Reviews →Walk among the grapevines on the hillside vineyard, sample handcrafted wines at the tasting bar, and unwind on the terrace overlooking the Piedmont landscape.
~1.5 hrs📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
Grandview Vineyard → Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery
22 min
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Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery
★ Reviews →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.
~30 min📍 See location
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Drive
Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery → Philadelphia, PA
1 hr 30 min
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