🌿 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📍 4 stops
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Morning
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Philadelphia, PA → Cylburn Arboretum
2 hr 42 min8:00 AM → 10:42 AM
Cylburn Arboretum
★ 4.7Tranquil park features 20+ gardens, century-old trees, a nature museum & a Civil War-era mansion.
10:42 AM📍 See location
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Afternoon
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Cylburn Arboretum → Boordy Vineyards Inc
23 min12:00 PM → 12:23 PM
Boordy Vineyards Inc
★ 4.5Stroll through rolling Maryland vineyards while sampling estate wines in the tasting room, then relax on the deck with views of the Gunpowder River valley.
12:23 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Boordy Vineyards Inc → R. House
23 min5:00 PM → 5:23 PM
R. House
★ 4.5Discover a vibrant food hall in Lancaster filled with local vendors, craft beverages, and artisanal goods perfect for a leisurely afternoon of culinary exploration.
5:23 PM📍 See location
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Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore
Rated 4.7★ (3105 reviews) — a well-rated base for your night near Cylburn Arboretum.
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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Cylburn Arboretum → North East Beach
1 hr 7 min8:00 AM → 9:07 AM
North East Beach
★ 4.2Experience the laid-back charm of a quiet Chesapeake Bay beach town with fresh seafood, waterfront walks, and a slower pace of life.
9:07 AM📍 See location
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Lunch
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Afternoon
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North East Beach → Dove Valley Vineyard
23 min12:00 PM → 12:23 PM
Dove Valley Vineyard
★ 4.6Taste small-batch wines in a cozy tasting room surrounded by vines, pairing selections with local cheeses while soaking in pastoral countryside views.
12:23 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Dove Valley Vineyard → The River Shack
14 min5:00 PM → 5:14 PM
🍽️ Dinner5:14 PM
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
Rated 4.6★ (221 reviews) — a well-rated base for your night near North East Beach.
Day 3 — Lititz
Day 3 — Lititz
🚗 4 hr 2 min driving📍 3 stops
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Morning
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North East Beach → Lititz
1 hr 28 min8:00 AM → 9:28 AM
Lititz
Moravian village with tree-lined squares, candy heritage (Julius Sturgis Pretzel House), artisan chocolate makers, and restored Colonial-era dining spots
9:28 AM📍 See location
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Afternoon
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Lititz → Grandview Vineyard
21 min12:00 PM → 12:21 PM
Grandview Vineyard
★ 4.6Walk among the grapevines on the hillside vineyard, sample handcrafted wines at the tasting bar, and unwind on the terrace overlooking the Piedmont landscape.
12:21 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Grandview Vineyard → Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery
22 min5:00 PM → 5:22 PM
Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery
★ 4.6Tour 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.
5:22 PM📍 See location
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Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery → Philadelphia, PA
1 hr 51 min6:22 PM → 8:13 PM
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