Summer Road Trips an Hour or Less From The Lehigh Valley
Summer Road Trips an Hour or Less From The Lehigh Valley
Summer is almost here and we’re looking forward to sunny drives, fresh air, and getting out there. The Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas are full of exciting places to visit! Here are a few of our favorite places to go an hour or less away from the Valley for those quick weekend getaways this summer.
Peddler’s Village
Peddler’s Village is a perfect destination for fans of the arts and shopping. Charming colonial-style buildings, award-winning gardens, and great dining make this the ideal day trip or weekend getaway. There’s always something happening at Peddler’s Village. From festivals and weekly food trucks to concerts and art exhibitions, you’re guaranteed to find something to do. Visit the village on August 3rd and 4th for their famous Peach Festival and stroll through the summer gardens while sampling sweet treats.
Hawk Mountain
Not only is it a great hike with beautiful vistas, but Hawk Mountain is also home to the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, proudly contributing to global raptor conservation. Open year-round, Hawk Mountain is a hot spot for education, hiking, and bird spotting with guided birdwatching walks along the Lookout Trail. If the trail seems challenging, the sanctuary hosts many events such as bird encounters, camps, educational ecology courses, and nature surveys.
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
Thrill seekers around the Lehigh Valley are no strangers to Dorney Park. First opened in 1870, Dorney Park offered playground-style rides, games, picnic groves, and even a hotel and restaurant. Today, it hosts festivals like Spectacle of Color and Dorney Park Halloween Haunt among its many rides. Dorney continues to call back to its origins with many carnival-style games while hosting a variety of thrilling coasters and child-friendly attractions alike. New in 2024 is Iron Menace, a B&M dive coaster that has crowds lining up for more.
Looking to cool off from the hot weather? Dorney Park has an attached water park named Wildwater Kingdom! Visit both parks with one ticket and make a full day of Lehigh Valley’s most popular attraction.
Ringing Rocks Park
Nothing beats a beautiful day out in nature, and Ringing Rocks Park is one of the most unique ways to enjoy Pennsylvania’s natural spaces. Consisting of primordial igneous diabase boulders that ring out when struck by a hammer, Ringing Rocks Park was donated to the Bucks County Historical Society in 1918 to protect the land from development. The park offers more than the unique rocks. Picnicking, biking, Bucks County’s largest waterfall, and one of three state-run rock-climbing areas are also great activities at the park.
Check-Up Before Your Road Trip!
Whether you’re going to the next town over or days away for your summer road trip, ensuring your vehicle is in good condition is important. Visit Lehigh Valley Acura today to service your car for a carefree and relaxing trip! Are you looking for a new or pre-owned vehicle to handle off-roading, camping, or longer trips with fewer fuel-ups? We can help too!