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I'm looking for suggestions for a place to take my wife for the weekend. Has to be w/in ~ 2 hrs driving.

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Anonymous said…
Take a drive down to St. Michaels or Rock Hall, MD. Great little towns with cool stuff in a few minutes drive of them.
4:44 PM
Paul Smith Jr. said…
How about one of the DE beaches? I don't think they're that crowded this time of year, so you might be able to get a room pretty cheap.
5:50 PM
AnonymousOpinion said…
Nemours Mansion opened up again, I went during the summer and it was pretty cool if you like palatial estates, elaborate gardens, or old cars.

What do you think of wine tastings? I have a friend who lives and works at Twinbrook winery.

If wine isn't your thing - there is the dogfishead brewery tour in Milton (limited to 25 people, so I'd call ahead).

There is a historic Lancaster walking tour.

If she likes trains, I do believe there is an autumn express...departing Saturday at 12:30 and 2pm - an hour and a half, but quaint.

Or go all out ($$$) and stay at the Inn at Monchanin and have brunch Sunday at Krazy Kats.
8:48 PM
Anonymous said…
Hope I'm not too late. Evermay on the Delaware. An inn located in Bucks County. Quiet site, great food, and stuff to do around.
12:34 PM
The Last Ephor said…
Thanks everyone. Great suggestions all around. I'm thinking of a trip in the spring. This will likely be a Christmas present so I have some time to decide.
8:14 AM
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