Pennsylvania promises so many opportunities for adventure. You can even create your own adventure or follow one of the best day trips in Pennsylvania. This trip will take you to two amazing destinations. You'll first start by following a picturesque path that passes hidden caves (you'll have to keep an eye out for them). Then, as we are well aware, all that fresh air is sure to help you work up an appetite. That leads you to satisfying it at a one-of-a-kind restaurant that we just know will knock your socks off! Come along as we give you all the deets:
Kick off your adventure with a trek along the 2.2-mile Wind Cave Trail in Pequea.
This hiking trail scores a moderate rating, mostly due to the rough and sometimes slippery terrain and the uphill climbs.
Be prepared if you plan to explore the caves, which are quite narrow, by dressing for the weather, bringing flashlights and/or headlamps, and wearing sturdy boots.
Consider wearing a helmet, too, as it's easy to bump your head on the top of the cave and on rock overheads.It's always better to be safe than sorry.
If you're only following the hiking trail, consider bringing your pup along.
However, if you're going in the caves, leave the pooches at home. The caves are not dog-friendly.
Follow the orange blazes to reach the caves.
You shouldn't have trouble spotting them; a warning sign is posted alongside. Heed its advice to ensure safe exploration.
Fair warning: The caves are narrow and dark. If you're claustrophobic, you might not do well going inside.
Let someone know where you'll be, too, just in case of an emergency.
After that workout, your stomach's likely grumbling with hunger.
Our next stop is just under 25 miles away at a catacombs restaurant in Mount Joy.
In keeping with the cave theme of this Pennsylvania day trip, you'll literally dine in the catacombs, which sits in the cellars below Bube's Brewery.
They are situated about 43 feet below the brewery and feature breathtaking stone walls.
The food here is amazing!
They serve a variety of classic and gourmet dishes with specials offered daily.
Choices may include such favorites as filet mignon, New York strip steak, and crab cakes.
Fine dining doesn't get any better than this!
Its also the perfect place for a special celebration or for a romantic dinner.
Have you ever followed the Wind Cave Trail? Or have you eaten at this cave-themed restaurant in Pennsylvania? What did you think? Where do you like to go to enjoy a Pennsylvania day trip? Share your experience in the comments!
For more information about the hike, be sure to check out the Wind Caves Trail on the AllTrails website. For the restaurant, check out the Bube's Brewery website, as well as the Bube's Brewery Facebook page.
For another one-of-a-kind adventure, check into this enchanting treehouse in Pennsylvania.
If you’re still in the mood for more Pennsylvania adventures, take a look at this video about the Philadelphia Magic Garden:
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