3.  Finger Lakes, New York

Check out the foliage in the quiet country atmosphere of the Finger Lakes region.  From NYC cruise through Pennsylvania, stopping at either  Tobyhanna or Gouldsboro State Park on the way.  Take a detour into Jim Thorpe, nicknamed the “Switzerland of America” for its architecture and scenery.  See the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway or take a hike in lovely Lehigh Valley.  Finally, tour the Finger Lakes region near the city of Ithaca.  Go hiking, visit the wineries, and stay at one of the historically-famous Inns of Aurora.

4.  The Pennsylvania Wilderness

You’ll find plenty of peaceful forest and mountain scenery in northern Pennsylvania on historic Route 6.  Be sure to take a brief detour to St. Marys and visit the well-known Straub Brewery which has been in business for decades.  Hit the 76-mile Elk Country Loop that passes through the Pennsylvania wilderness where large herds of elk live.  Visit the stunning Worlds End State Park too,  Camp outdoors, or rent a cabin.  Either way, be sure to take a hike on the lovely Loyalsock Trail and see the colorful forest up close.

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