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Day Trip Guides

The Main Line area is a dream for day trips. The sheer abundance of idyllic towns in the region means there’s always somewhere new to discover (or rediscover, if you’ve been to the town before). Perhaps the most exciting part of life around the western suburbs is that it’s everchanging, with new businesses and eateries popping up each day. Whether you’re a local or visitor to the Philly suburbs, use our day trip guides as a starting point for your adventures through fan-favorite towns like Ardmore and Malvern or nearby Jersey Shore hotspots like Cape May (and that’s just the start). Of course, if you uncover something new while you’re in town, so much the better — that’s the point of a day trip, after all.

Visit These Haunted Halloween Destinations Around the Western Suburbs

In the mood for a good scare this Halloween? These haunted attractions around the Philadelphia suburbs will leave you spooked to your core.

6 Immersive Experiences Within Driving Distance of the Main Line

Looking for a day away? These experiences within driving distance of the Main Line are the perfect way to enjoy a night out.

Day Trip Guide: How to Spend 24 Hours on Long Beach Island

An hour north of Atlantic City, LBI is the perfect late-summer getaway. Our guide to 24 hours on the island has you covered.

Things to Do at the Jersey Shore Before Summer Ends

Savor the last gasps of summer with these quintessential Jersey Shore activities and tours.

The Lehigh Valley Is a Must-Visit Destination Near the Main Line

The Lehigh Valley offers some idyllic options for the perfect weekend getaway.
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Pick Your Own Apples at These Orchards in the Main Line Region

Embrace the arrival of fall in the western suburbs by visiting local orchards for a variety of delicious apples and homegrown produce.

Memorials on the Main Line to Honor the Anniversary of 9/11

These locations across the Main Line and Philadelphia's western suburbs host ceremonies to honor the victims and lives lost 23 years ago on 9/11.

NH Collection Madison Avenue Is an Idyllic Manhattan Escape

This family-friendly hotel is within walking distance of some of New York City's major attractions and restaurants.

4 Fall Foliage Getaways That Are an Easy Drive From the Main Line Area

With the dazzling autumn colors as your inspiration, it's time to visit these seasonal escapes for a change of scenery outside the Main Line.

6 Main Line Area Food Festivals Happening This Fall

These mouthwatering food festivals around the western suburbs tempt with seasonal treats all throughout autumn.
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Main Line Today Restaurant Week runs October 13-26!