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Dog-Friendly Fall Day Trips from Philadelphia (2026)
When you have a dog, travel is about pace. You don’t need a big trip. You need a car, a leash, and somewhere with good leaves and good coffee. Oakley, my Miniature Golden Retriever, has strong feelings about fall. Cool air, new smells, and strangers who want to pet her. Here are the day trips…
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Ultimate Fall Weekend Getaways Within 2 Hours of Philadelphia
7 Best Fall Weekend Getaways Within 2 Hours of Philadelphia Fall is the season I actually want to leave the city on purpose, not tolerate a trip planned by others. The leaves change, the crowds thin out from summer, and fall weekend getaways near Philly suddenly look like a postcard. With a newborn coming, our…
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Best Fall Day Trips From Philadelphia in 2026
Best Fall Day Trips From Philadelphia in 2026 I had a whole post planned called “Best Day Trips From Philadelphia This Summer.” Then I looked at the calendar, looked at the temperature, and realized I was about two weeks late to still be calling it that. Summer’s basically done. So instead of publishing something that…
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Our Adventure to Newport, RI: A Journey to Remember!
Setting off for Newport When my girlfriend and I found out we were expecting a baby, we celebrated with a spontaneous road trip to Newport, Rhode Island! Just a 4.5-hour drive from Philadelphia, this charming seaside town was the perfect getaway for our little pre-baby adventure. Staying at the Hammetts Hotel put us right in…
