Philadelphia is blessed with dozens of great destinations for a weekend getaway or a family day trip. In this guide to weekend getaways from Philadelphia, we give you the inside info on great spots for a family trip, and tips on how to make traveling with kids easy and fun for everyone.

Whether you want to enjoy the great outdoors with a hike or bike ride, relax at a regional resort, run around an amusement park, cool off at a water park, or hit the slopes, there are seemingly endless opportunities for fun within a few hours' drive from Philly.