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Escape it All Accommodations with socially distanced, stand-alone lodging, from cabins to cabooses. In Bradford, escape to the rugged forestlands of northwest Pennsylvania at The Lodge at Glendorn, a luxurious nature retreat on 1,500 acres bordering the Allegheny National Forest. Here you’ll find plush cabins (think: fine linens, designer bath products, antique furniture, twice-daily housekeeping, wood-burning fireplaces, and private outdoor fire pits) ensconced in the peace and quiet of nature. After a day of hiking or fly-fishing on the resort property, unwind with a relaxing treatment at The Forest Spa. Nestled in Pennsylvania’s Dutch Country, the gnome-themed Lake in Wood Camping Resort in Narvon offers a whimsical retreat for travelers looking for a unique stay. Take your pick from campsites, cozy cabins, and quirky accommodations including a yurt, covered wagon, tipi, or a cutesy “gnome home.” During the day, explore the resort’s lake in a pedal boat or cruise the grounds in a golf cart. At the Caboose Motel in Titusville, experience the charm and adventure of railroading days when you climb aboard one of the 21 caboose cars located on stationary tracks near Perry Street Station. Settle into your accommodations and then take a scenic ride on the Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad, offering special events such as wine trains and murder mystery dinners. Located on a 26-acre property surrounded by the Pocono Mountains, the LGBTQ-focused Rainbow Mountain Resort in East Stroudsburg is a welcome reprieve from the bustle of city life. Explore the nearby hiking trails, lounge at the outdoor swimming pool, unwind in the hot tub or sauna, or kick back in one of the rustic cabins with a private porch or the glamping-style tent with a queen bed. From an elevated lodge-style tent with a built-in slide to a geodesic dome with panoramic windows, Airydale Retreat in Mill Creek takes camping to the next level. Each glampsite comes fully furnished with beds and linens, propane camp stoves, and private outdoor showers. During the day, explore nearby Raystown Lake and local wineries, and at night, cozy up next to the campfire. Forget about staying near the water—stay on the water when you rent a houseboat for your whole crew at Seven Points Marina in Hesston. You’ll cruise the waters of Raystown Lake in your own floating paradise, which can sleep up to 10 people. Bask in the sun and make yourself right at home with amenities such as a full kitchen, gas grill, patio furniture, shower, slide, and even a hot tub. Vacation Reads Book it to these indie Bookstores Savor your leisure time when you peruse the shelves at charming indie bookstores in small towns across the state—and then kick back with your latest find. Housed in an 1822 barn in West Chester, Baldwin’s Book Barn is known for its collection of rare, antiquarian, and hard-to-find books. At Midtown Scholar Bookstore in Harrisburg, pick up a new bestseller or something uncommon from the used book section. Art-minded folks will love browsing the photography gallery and books at Spaces Corners in Pittsburgh. Or explore some landmark bookstores: Moravian Book Shop in Bethlehem is the oldest continuously operating bookstore in the world (and an excellent place to find books on Bethlehem Steel and Lehigh Valley), while Philly AiDS Thrift @ Giovanni’s Room in Philadelphia is the country’s oldest operating LGBTQ and feminist bookstore, offering a diverse range of authors and literature. It’s easy to see why bookworms of all kinds are bound to find something to their liking.
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