Sunday, September 26, 2010

Big Time Experiences In Small Towns Throughout

By James Harden

The splendor of New England in the fall is legendary, but the streets can get somewhat congested that time of year. But, were you aware that Pennsylvania offers the same romantic scenery all along its rural streets and those roads generally have less traffic?

You could spend your whole life exploring just the rural Pennsylvania countryside by automobile, plus the rural scenery is perfect anytime of the year for a getaway in the company of that special someone. Obviously, one of the initial locations you run across driving westward away from Philadelphia is Lancaster County and the Amish Country, and there is no lack of info on visiting these gracious folks and their farms but the Pennsylvania Dutch country offers a lot more, including the Dutch Wonderland Theme Park and the American Music Theater. One thing is for certain you won't have any difficulty reserving vacation rentals, because Lancaster County and the region has an abundant supply of vacation rentals ranging from rural cabin rental accommodations to luxurious at the area's many superior inns. Discover more about lodging options at the Lancaster Hotels and Motels Directory located on the Internet at http://www.800padutch.com/mem-hotels.shtml.

For a new kind of romantic experience, check out Mechanicsburg. Located just north of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, this historic community provides a variety of activities that may be attractive to him as well as her. For him, there's the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing, which features exhibits of fully-restored race cars from the earliest days of competitive road racing as well as other displays. The museum site is located on the Web at http://www.emmr.org/. Afterwards, she will enjoy a day at the Revalations Day Spa, which provides not only accommodations but additionally a hot springs, massage, and mud baths for couples.

Halfway between Philadelphia and Lancaster is Chester County, which comprises the majority of Pennsylvania's rural Brandywine Valley. The folks who live here are vigilant about protecting their historic heritage. Consequently, as you drive through the area, you will come across several picturesque small towns that date back 250 years and more. Deciduous forests, rolling pasturelands, covered bridges over brooks and streams and more await your exploration. Discover Pennsylvania cabin rentals at which to stay or look at the listings by visiting http://www.pavisnet.com/users/penna-cgi/page3.cgi?dir=chester&what=stay&category=rent. It's where you'll find a sizeable number of romantic getaways (some of which have won awards) and other vacation rentals.

More energetic couples who really want to see Pennsylvania ought to take a look at the Allegheny Passage C&O Passage, that offers more than 300 miles of off-road biking paths winding from Pittsburgh all the way across the Keystone State and into Washington D.C. This is another part of a growing network of old rail lines which are being converted into bicycling and hiking trials that are comparatively level and hard-packed with crushed limestone and gravel. For couples who're active and have the time, there isn't any better or easier way to observe the romantic Pennsylvania countryside.

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