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Along the River

Along the River

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One trip is required per group.

* "PDF Instant Download" means the trip will be sent by email as a PDF document, and not by mail (the email is sent immediately after completing your purchase)

WHAT TO EXPECT

Meander through tiny towns along the river that are brimming with hidden gems. There are countless photo-worthy moments and memories to make on this easygoing scenic road trip.

Trip Highlights

  • Charming riverside towns
  • Photo-worthy covered bridges
  • Fantastic local eateries & shops
  • An easy trail with a unique surprise
  • A speakeasy-style bar inside a garden centre

AVAILABLE TO DEPART

Days of the week: Wednesday through Sunday

Months: April through November

Not recommended: Mondays, Tuesdays, Holidays, or December through March

SUGGESTED FOR

  • Couples
  • Girlfriend getaways
  • Leisurely road trippers
  • Photographers
  • Families of all ages
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Photo of two breakfasts and lattes, taken from above.
Along the River
Along the River
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Itinerary

STOP 1

Start your day with some of our favorite places to grab a bite or browse some funky shops. Drive time to the second stop is 15 minutes.

STOP 2

Take a drive through the countryside for some historic photo ops and romantic covered bridges. Drive time to the third stop is 10 minutes.

STOP 3

Wander the main street of this idyllic riverside town. Whether you choose to eat lunch, shop, or explore a funky art gallery, we have you covered. Drive time to the fourth stop is 15 minutes.

STOP 4

You'll have to bring something out of the ordinary from home to make this last trail "sing." Not up for a trek? We've recommended a couple unique spots to grab a drink.

Region

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Can depart from

Philadelphia Area, Trenton Area, Baltimore Area, Allentown, PA Area, Newark Area, Wilmington, DE Area, New York City Area

Before you go

What You'll Need to Bring

  • Bug Spray
  • Camera
  • An Ice Pack and Cooler
  • Reusable Shopping Bags
  • Walking Shoes
  • Cash
  • Hammer (just trust us!)

Additional Details

  • Accessible
  • Kid-Friendly

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We're here to help!

  • From Philadelphia, PA:

3 hours and 15 minutes / 135 miles

  • From Allentown, PA:

2 hours and 45 minutes / 89 miles

  • From Trenton, NJ:

2 hours and 15 minutes / 83 miles

  • From Newark, NJ:

3 hours and 10 minutes / 139 miles

  • From Wilmington, DE:

3 hours and 40 minutes / 172 miles

  • From Manhattan, NY*:

4 hours and 15 minutes / 171 miles

*We recommend booking an overnight hotel if the driving distance is greater than 4 hours round-trip.

This trip is best done between Wednesday - Sunday between April - November. Can be done in the winter months; however, a few options on your final stop are seasonal and will be closed.

Many options are closed Monday and/or Tuesday so we do not recommend traveling on those days of the week.

We recommend leaving anytime between 9:00 and 9:30 am. The later you leave, the less time you may have to complete all of the stops.

This trip is somewhat dog-friendly; however, certain eateries and shops will not allow you to bring your furry friend. Be sure to keep your dog leashed and call in advance to confirm dog-friendliness.

We recommended bringing up to 5 people on your surprise road trip.

If you're bringing a larger group, we highly recommend having one person in charge of booking reservations at the restaurants and attractions in advance. In your confirmation email, you'll receive a copy of the itinerary.

There are no fees at any stop.

*Please note: gas, tolls, and food may be additional costs.

After booking your trip, we'll send you a confirmation email with a few recommended accommodation options.

Customer Reviews

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Mae-Lynn Smith
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Fun, Accessible Family Day Trip

We took this quest on the 4th of July. We had never been to any of these places, and would not have found a few of them on our own. Since taking this quest, we have returned to a few of the stops to experience them again. My husband and I both have mild mobility issues, and our teenager has level 1 ASD. We had no problems navigating the locations and always found parking nearby without using handicap spaces. It was a truly enjoyable day.

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ALONG THE RIVER had a lot of cute places to visit and eat. My husband and I enjoyed some of the locations so much we spent more than the suggested time at each. Because of that we were able to take multiple day trips. They made it fun and easy to plan a Saturday or Sunday out and about.

These trips make great gifts.

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Anonymous
Great trip, but probably not best done in winter!

Loved the concept of this and really enjoyed all the recommended stops! However we were disappointed that three of the four options in the fourth stop were closed seasonally and none of the information provided indicated that. We didn’t find out until we were in the car and plugged them into our GPS. We picked this trip specifically to do in the winter but I would recommend doing it in warmer months to ensure you can actually make all the stops. Other than that we had a great time!

Thank you so much for your feedback! We're bringing this to the attention of our Trip Producer to see if we should change the seasonality, appreciate your honesty!

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Chris
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SO MUCH FUN!

Great destinations and they save the best for last! Could have spent even more time at each spot as there are so many fun options. We had a good time going during the winter, but would recommend going during warmer weather as more things will be open. Thanks!

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Jessica S
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Perfect Family Day!

I've been meaning to write a review for MONTHS! Now that it's 2025 and I'm taking a break from unpacking and reorganizing I'm reminiscing about one of my favorite days as a family! My 16yo and 12yo daughters loved different things along the way. My husband and I loved the views, the food, the memories, and we all loved the garden center (not saying the name to preserve the mystery) + the bar! We laughed, ate, found new favorites and visited some old ones. We have a list of places we want to return to and I'm looking forward to our next adventure! THANK YOU!!!

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