upgraded rooms and suites add sitting areas, fireplaces and/or whirlpool tubs. amenities include a new americanstyle restaurant and conference facilities, as well as a gym and an indoor pool. there's a free area shuttle. breakfast, parking and electric charging stations are also available. warm, refined rooms, some with country-style decor, feature internet access and flat-screen tvs. on the grounds of a former farm with 19th-century buildings, this upscale hotel off route 202 is 10 miles from the king of prussia shopping mall, 5 miles from elmwood park zoo and 21 miles from downtown philadelphia. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Philadelphia International Airport 43 min
Spring Mountain Adventure (25 min) This year-round outdoor activity center hosts biking, zip-lining, snow sports & more. Chanticleer, a pleasure garden (29 min) Lush arboretum & landscaped garden featuring a large variety of flora plus tours, classes & more. Michener Art Museum (25 min) Non-profit art museum dedicated to Bucks County art offers several galleries & a sculpture garden. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia (15 min) Train tour through Lego-built environments, plus games, models & characters related to the brand. Wissahickon Valley Park (20 min) Vast park with over 50 miles of trails for hikers, bikers & equestrians, plus a trout-stocked creek. Elmwood Park Zoo (13 min) A small zoo with animal feedings & 300 species of animals indigenous to the Americas. Valley Forge National Historical Park (26 min) Trolley & ranger-led walking tours are offered at this Revolutionary War site with miles of trails. Mercer Museum (25 min) Museum offering a look at early American tools, vehicles & domestic equipment used in everyday life. Evansburg State Park (23 min) This nature area contains creek, 18th- & 19th-century Mennonite buildings, campsites & ball fields. Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania (19 min) Afternoon destination drawing nature-lovers with its collection of flora on a 19th-century estate. Woodmere Art Museum (21 min) This museum housed in a 19th-century Victorian mansion showcases the art & artists of Philadelphia. Merrymead Farm (10 min) Bucolic venue offering a dairy store with milk & housemade ice cream, farm animals & activities. Peace Valley Park (24 min) Calm outdoor spot with a lake & boating rentals, along with an abundance of walking & hiking trails. Fort Washington State Park (14 min) A popular destination for hiking, picnicking & fishing, this 493-acre park also offers disc golf. |