Added: 02/28/2006 |
Experience memorable Pennsylvania weekend getawaysAn easy driving distance from major centers such as DC and NYC, the State of Independence offers many Pennsylvania weekend getaways. One of the most popular Pennsylvania weekend getaways is the Poconos where you will find family resorts complete with playgrounds, swimming pools, and activities for kids.
Hersheypark is a venerable and top-rated family amusement park, started in 1907 by chocolatier Milton Hershey for his employees. Main season is summer, but in April, Springtime in the Park weekend lets you sample rides on an "pay-as-you-go" basis; October brings Hersheypark in the Dark; and December means Christmas in Candyland.
The Hotel Hershey is a grand old hotel, with kids' club; the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center has indoor and (seasonal) outdoor pools and family activities. Guests at either property can get a "Sweet Start" at Hersheypark, and enter an hour before regular opening. Guests can also buy a Breakfast at the Park package with breakfast buffet with Hershey characters.
Just a few hours from New York City; Philadelphia; and Washington, DC; the Poconos Mountains in Pennsylvania have been offering city-slickers Pennsylvania weekend getaways for nearly as long as the cities have been slick.
It's true that the area is also popular among NASCAR fans and romantic couples who like heart-shaped bathtubs. But by and large the main attraction is the Great Outdoors, with numerous state parks and nature trails, as well as fishing, canoeing, rafting, waterfalls.
And amid this Great Outdoors are a bunch of family resorts, complete with playgrounds, swimming pools, and myriad activities. Take a romantic walk, relax with a spa treatment, enjoy beautiful flower arrangements, or just indulge in some chocolates.
Plenty of romantic experiences await you at many of Pennsylvania's luxurious resorts, cozy bed and breakfasts, and premier spas. At the Mansfield Comfort Inn, couples can be Together in Tioga. This package includes a deluxe whirlpool room, dinner for two, champagne and late checkout. Located in the Allegheny National Forest Region, the inn is within close proximity of breath-taking views of Pennsylvania's Grand Canyon--creating the perfect atmosphere for a getaway package.
Located in the Lake Erie Region, the Arlington Hotel offers a Heart to Heart Package. The package includes one night in a Jacuzzi suite with a keepsake heart-shaped basket filled with chocolates, bath salts, and champagne. Guests will enjoy a continental breakfast in the morning.
Tucked away in the northwestern part of the state near Bradford, is Glendorn, A Lodge in the Country. Touted in the February 2002 issue of Travel & Leisure magazine as one of the top 50 romantic getaways in the world, Glendorn offers a Wedding Night Package and a "Hideout" Honeymoon Package. Both packages include fireside massages, picnic lunches at the private Bondieu Lake and gourmet meals prepared exclusively by the executive chef.
Experience a Couples Escape at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort during Pennsylvania weekend getaways. This three-day package offers exciting activities including couples yoga, rock climbing, a massage clinic, horseback riding and wine tasting. This enchanting setting, in the Laurel Highlands, provides the backdrop to this wonderful weekend.
Hungry for chocolate? Satisfy the craving at the Spa at the Hotel Hershey. The Hershey Getaway Package offers 3 days and two nights at the luxurious Hotel Hershey. Couples can enjoy separate spa treatments including a Hershey Rain Shower during weekend getaways in Pennsylvania, Whipped Cocoa Bath, Milk & Honey Soak and discounts on other spa services and discounts. Include a round of golf and great restaurants in Hershey and couples will have a memorable getaway.
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