Excellent_Insect_270 OP t1_j3okygq wrote on January 10, 2023 at 12:16 AM

Reply to comment by C4bl3Fl4m3 in Where to go on a 3 day vacation within 3-4 hours of Philly? by Excellent_Insect_270

Yes! I actually lived in DC for about 10 years, lol. Forgot to mention we've been to almost all of the big cities nearby (DC, Baltimore, Richmond, Boston, NYC). We were contemplating going to NYC again because there is so much to do there, but wanted to explore local options first.

C4bl3Fl4m3 t1_j3on3bl wrote on January 10, 2023 at 12:31 AM

I lived in the DC area for roughly 20 years. MoCo, primarily Takoma Park & Silver Spring.

NYC is always a good time.

You mentioned Harrisburg. I'm not sure you can get away with 3 days there (unless you go right now for the PA Farm Show, which, if you've never been to it, GO.)

THAT being said, add in a Carlisle day (w/ a nice chill few hours around the lake in nearby Boiling Springs), and/or a nature day at either Kings Gap or Pine Grove Furnace, and you've got a 3-day weekend. (Also, you mentioned Penn's Cave, which is definitely cool, but there's also Indian Echo Caverns outside of Harrisburg/Hershey.)

But, yeah, if you can go this coming weekend, and you don't mind crowds (COVID is still out there; stay protected), I'd recommend doing the Farm Show on Friday, Harrisburg on Saturday, and spending some time checking out the view & hiking a bit at Kings Gap on Sunday before heading back (or switch the Sat & Sun around depending on weather).