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Whimsical Wonders

Whimsical Wonders

$65.00 CAD
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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

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.

Trip Highlights

  • Scenic winding road drives
  • Picturesque gardens with a story
  • Tons of photo-worthy moments
  • A charming small town for lunch
  • Fairytale-like destinations

AVAILABLE TO DEPART

This trip can be done any day of the year, except for holidays.

SUGGESTED FOR

  • Families
  • Photographers
  • Leisurely road trippers
  • History buffs
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Itinerary

STOP 1

Choose between an idyllic garden complete with storybook gates and a sculpture park with all the right photo ops. Drive time to the second stop is 5 minutes.

STOP 2

Head to a beautiful tower that will have you feeling like Rapunzel before hanging out riverside. Drive time to the third stop is 20 minutes.

STOP 3

Visit a unique museum and farm before strolling the main street of a charming town. Drive time to your fourth stop is 15 minutes.

STOP 4

Wine, gardens, and art! Choose a theme and hit the road for your last stop.

Region

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Can depart from

Philadelphia Area, Trenton Area, Baltimore Area

Before you go

What You'll Need to Bring

  • Bug Spray
  • Camera
  • An Ice Pack and Cooler
  • Walking Shoes
  • Sunscreen (lots of easy outdoor activities)
  • Cash

Additional Details

  • Kid-Friendly
  • Accessible

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We're here to help!

  • From Wilmington, DE:

1 hour and 9 minutes / 31.5 miles (this trip may be too close to home - but you may enjoy this if you are new to the area)

  • From Philadelphia, PA:

2 hours and 5 minutes / 86 miles

  • From Trenton, NJ:

2 hours and 55 minutes / 145 miles

  • From Atlantic City, NJ:

3 hours and 35 minutes / 186 miles

  • From Baltimore, MD:

3 hours and 30 minutes / 171 miles

  • From Allentown, PA:

3 hours and 35 minutes / 177 miles

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

This trip can be done any day of the week, year round.

There are some options that are closed Sunday - Tuesday, but we provide alternatives at each stop.

We recommend leaving anytime between 9:30 and 10:00 am if you are leaving from the Philadelphia area. If you are coming from a further city, we recommend leaving at 9:00 am.

Unfortunately you will have to leave your furry friend at home for the day. There are a handful of places that don't welcome dogs so your options would be very limited if they came along.

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.

First Stop: One suggestion is free but accepts donations. The other has no fee.

Second Stop: No fee

Third Stop: No fee

Fourth Stop: A couple optional suggestions require a fee to enter. We have provided a number of free alternatives.

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

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Devin Avellino
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Magical adventure

We had an amazing time. Brought our two kids (13m and 9f) they both had a blast.

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Crystal Hunter
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Lovely trip- turned it into two days

We couldn’t decide what to visit (I knew this would happen) so we did it all and stayed in a hotel. And bought my engagement ring. Ha. It was so fun and we even became members at the art museum and have gone 2x since October (it’s April). Finding hidden gems is why I love this website. I don’t have the pics on my phone still. It was pretty though.

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Lara H
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Do this, you won't regret it

My partner and I had an absolute blast doing this trip. I normally don't love bus tours and that sort of thing because they can be kind of generic, and I was worried that might be the case here. It absolutely wasn't. This trip took us to places we never would have seen otherwise, and a few of the locations had several options to choose from, which meant we could customize it to our interests.
The mystery of "where to next?" and the suspense of opening the envelope to find out really added to the experience.

I would suggest having a friend take a peek at the opening hours for everything beforehand. We had to miss one thing because it closed for a holiday weekend. We still had loads of fun, though!

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Melanie
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Magical Adventure

We had so much fun exploring all these places that we never would have found on our own!

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danielle matozzo
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Loved it!

This was so much fun. My kids loved it and it was a great way to explore new places. Can’t wait to go on a next adventure!

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