Philadelphia Vicinity

If Philadelphia is the destination, vacationers will find many adventures and activities. Outdoor activities include archery, rowing, hiking, and lawn bowling. Many of its visitors like to visit the Philadelphia Zoo, America's first, founded in 1859. Art and history aficionados enjoy visiting the Philadelphia Museum of Art, which features many master pieces, and Brandywine River Museum in Chads Ford where they can find outstanding American paintings in a converted 19th gristmill. In November, thousands of runners invade Philadelphia for the annual Philadelphia Marathon that wanders through its historic districts and along its beautiful riverfront. Philadelphia has lodging and dining for all price ranges and tastes. It has convenient access to railroad (Amtrak), automobile, and air transportation at Philadelphia International Airport.

Punxsutawney-Home of the Groundhog Day Festivities

• Lodging-Stay at the historic Pantall Hotel; walking distance from the Groundhog Exhibit and Park; golfing packages.

Breezewood-America's crossroads-fast foods and lodging. Travelers going east or west on the Pennsylvania turnpike or to points south and east, including Washington, DC, find Breezewood to be a convenient stopping point for a refreshing meal or an overnight stay.

• Best Western Plaza Motor Lodge
• Breezewood Ramada Inn
• Holiday Inn Express
• Quality Inn-Breeze Manor
• Wiltshire Hotel