Seven creative winter getaways just a short drive from Philadelphia

If you’re in desperate need of peace and quiet, a weekend getaway might be the answer. But what is it ? Could a gallon of gasoline cost you $5 or more? Are flight prices increasing? Sounds like you’ll want to stay a little closer to home. Do not worry! We have suggestions for places to visit within a three-hour drive of Philadelphia.

Whether it’s relaxing in a castle or visiting a Christmas town, we’ve got your guide to getaways this winter.

Imagine yourself nestled in a cabin in the woods of Pocono while you spend time with family and friends. Maybe you and your loved ones are learning a new recipe, gorging on the Home Alone series, or playing UNO with that deck you brought along.

Spend time in this oasis of wooded peaks, lakes and valleys with AirBnB Where TripAdvisor.

If you drive an hour out of town, you’ll find yourself in your own Stars Hollow, complete with a town singer. New Hope resembles the fictional town where Lorelai and Rory Gilmore call home with neighborhood shops and restaurants – think brunch at Stella or dine at Havana – that are ready to welcome residents and visitors. Stay stylish RiverHouse at Odette’s with views of the Delaware River and the surrounding landscapes of New Hope and Lambertville or the oldest foot race, luxury Logan Inn.

Named after the birthplace of Jesus, Bethlehem is known as the town of Christmas. Explore vendors at Christkindlmarkt, admire German colonial architecture, skate on the SteelStacks ice rink, shop for handmade chocolates at chocolate laboratory and sweets to Grandpa Joe’s Confectionery. At the end of the day, rest in the elegant Historic Hotel Bethlehem it’s ready for the holidays.

The OHEKA Castle sits majestically on the highest point of Long Island, New York, where you can stay at the Gold Coast Long Island hotel with rooms and suites on the North Shore filled with luxurious amenities – rooms cost from $495 to $1295 . Dine at OHK Bar & Restaurant nestled inside the historic castle between New York and the Hamptons. During your stay you may recall scenes from adaptations such as Citizen Kane, Royal Pains and Succession – the castle has served as a backdrop for film and TV productions.

There is a Christmas package for those looking to spend a holiday in a castle. For $1,995 plus tax, spend the night in the Olmsted Grand Suite professionally decorated for Christmas, a three-course dinner for two in the restaurant with a special holiday menu, delivery of Christmas cookies by the Executive Pastry Chef ‘OHEKA, Daniel Andreotti, cozy slippers for two and a commemorative OHEKA Christmas tree decoration to take home.

Atlantic City is only an hour’s drive from Philadelphia. Come on weekends to try your hand at poker or blackjack. But if you’re not into casinos, there are plenty of hotels in Atlantic City with all-you-can-eat buffets, spas, upscale shopping, and live entertainment. . Dine at Izakaya by Michael Schulson or the Old Homestead Steak House indulge in high-end spa treatments or admire the architecture of The Borgata. And if you want to venture outside of the hotels and casinos, head to the boardwalk to eat out and play the arcade games.

Bucks County is home to some of the finest inns around. Imagine stepping out of the city and embracing the quiet, serene sounds of the suburbs. Guest rooms such as holly hedge have rates ranging from $35 to $200 with perks like homemade pastries upon arrival, gorgeous rooms, and a warm, cozy fireplace. Discover more getaways in Bucks County here.

Wouldn’t it be “weird, but beautiful” to see snow on the beach, as Taylor Swift says in her latest album? A getaway to Jersey Shore beaches might be your way to witness it. There is a lot of rentals along the coast. Visit cafes like Coffee talk (where Swift got her start) in Stone Harbor, eat at James Beard nominated Steve & Cookie’s by the Bay in Margate City, stroll the Wildwood Boardwalk or admire the Victorian homes of Cape May.

And if you’re driving to the coast, be sure to make a pit stop on Route 40 in Newfield for Sweet Amalia Market and Kitchen, which made List of Craig LaBan’s best local restaurants for 2022.