SUMMERTIME DAY TRIPS WITHIN EASY REACH OF MCNAUGHTON HOMES COMMUNITIES
Summer is here and with it comes the opportunity for family day trips to some of the best locations to visit. Whether you are a fan of History, Sporting Events, Concerts, Good Food, Sightseeing or Water sports, any one of McNaughton Homes new home communities put these activities at your door step.
Did you know that a trip to these following destinations was so convenient?
- Washington D.C. – 2 hour drive
- Philadelphia – 1 hour 50 minutes
- Inner Harbor – 1 hour 30 minutes
- New York City – 2 hours 50 minutes
- Gettysburg – 50 minutes
Of course you also have within a short drive the World famous amusement park, Hersheypark®, which features Hershey’s Chocolate World attraction. There are so many things to do in Hershey, from watching the Hershey Bears play at the GIANT Center, checking out the animals at ZooAmerica and trying your luck at the nearby Hollywood Casino. For more information on things to do check out the Visit Hershey Harrisburg website.
If your looking for camping or outdoor adventure you don’t need to travel too far. There are any number of State parks within a short driving distance including Little Buffalo and Gifford Pinchot to name a few. A two hour drive features the Pocono Mountains, which offer four seasons of endless fun and a tremendous variety of activities. The Pocono Mountains is famous for its resorts, natural scenic beauty, many lakes including Lake Wallenpaupack, and there are several quaint, historical towns.
If you are looking for a relaxing day on a lake check out all of the activities at Mount Gretna or Raystown Lake. And a summer would not be complete without a trip to one of the many caves located throughout Central Pa. the closest to McNaughton Homes communities being Indian Echo Caverns but Crystal Cave is only a short drive away.
There are any number of beaches within a few hours….
- Atlantic City, NJ – 3 hours
- Cape May, NJ – 3 hours
- Wildwood, NJ – 3 1/2 hours
- Rehoboth Beach, DE – 3 1/2 hours
- Ocean City, MD – 4 hours
- Virginia Beach, VA – 5 hours
In the fall a go to destination for all of you bird watchers is Hawk Mountain where you can take in the breath taking view and watch the soaring varieties of Hawks and Eagles while they migrate across central Pa.
For a rainy day excursion check out one of the most beautiful Capital Buildings in the country located right here in Central Pa. That’s right our own Harrisburg State Capitol building is majestic, beautiful and filled with rich history about our heritage as Pennsylvanians. Daily tours are offered during the summer. You will find them informative and fun. There are also numerous museums to visit, the State Museum of Pennsylvania, The National Civil War Museum, The Antique Automobile Club of America Museum, and The Gettysburg National Military Park. The are also a number of Shopping Outlets nearby, The Outlets at Hershey and Tanger Outlets in Lancaster.
