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Day Trips near Philadelphia

Our carefully crafted surprise day trips in Pennsylvania feature four stops packed with unique suggestions, tips, and fascinating facts to make exploring a breeze.

Can't decide? Take our road trip quiz for personalized recommendations.

How does it work?

Our itineraries include a 'Before You Go' package and four surprise stops. Each stop is packed with a new destination, specific recommendations, maps, travel tips and fun facts.

See our road trips below, or check out our quiz and trip map to help find your perfect adventure.

  • Road Trip Gift Card

    Road Trip Gift Card

    $74.00 CAD
    Give the gift of a one-day surprise road trip with Guess Where Trips®! Valued at $74, this voucher covers the full cost of any of our mailed road trips, including tax and standard shipping. The recipient can choose any surprise road trip that suits them, and it will be shipped right to their door. These gift cards never expire.
  • BEST SELLER
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    Along the River

    $65 CAD
    A scenic road trip near Allentown along the NJ and PA border with small towns and riverside stops.
    • Accessible
    • Kid-Friendly
    Can depart from: Philadelphia Area, Trenton Area, Allentown, PA Area, Newark Area, Wilmington, DE Area, New York City Area
  • BEST SELLER
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    Whimsical Wonders

    $65 CAD
    Escape to hidden gem destinations that make you feel like you've stepped into a fairytale world. Lucious gardens, charming towns and whimsical photo ops make this the perfect road trip.
    • Kid-Friendly
    • Accessible
    Can depart from: Philadelphia Area, Trenton Area, Baltimore Area
  • FOR THE PARANORMAL EXPLORER
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    An Unusual Adventure

    $65 CAD
    A spooky Southern New Jersey road trip with abandoned spots, local legends, and eerie stops.
    • Dog-Friendly
    Can depart from: Philadelphia Area, Trenton Area, Wilmington, DE Area
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