Last-Minute Summer Fun
Escorted Day Trips
If you prefer tours or an enjoyable experience that requires minimal planning, AAA South Jersey offers a handful of motorcoach trips in September that fit most budgets and are perfect for a free day on the weekend:
Niagara Falls
A North American natural wonder, Niagara Falls flows with scenic might through Niagara Falls State Park. Just beyond its waterfall vistas, Niagara is filled with splendid discoveries and fantastic attractions. Spend the afternoon visiting the quaint and charming town of Niagara on the Lake.
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9/11 Memorial & San Gennaro Festival
Visit the 9/11 Memorial in remembrance of the thousands who lost their lives in the horrific attack of September 11th. Afterwards, take part in the San Gennaro Festival, one of New York City's most popular and longest-running street fairs. This multi-day festival includes live music, games, and of course, food!
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Thousand Islands and Castle Tour
The Thousand Islands are a group of over 1,800 islands in the St. Lawrence River, straddling the border of the U.S. and Canada. A fashionable retreat for the elite in the late 19th century, today the area is a hub for outdoor activities.
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If our guided tours don’t catch your fancy, there are still plenty of local activities for you and your family to enjoy on your own time and pace:
Adventure Aquarium
Located just minutes from downtown Philadelphia on the Camden Waterfront, Adventure Aquarium features one-of-a-kind exhibits with more than 8,500 aquatic species throughout two million gallons of water.Plus, you can enjoy discounted tickets when you purchase online or at your local AAA south Jersey office.
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Franklin Institute
As one of the most prominent and well-known science centers in the country, The Franklin Institute prides itself on showing how science plays a part in our every-day lives. Plus, from now until September 2nd, your family can enjoy the museum’s latest exhibit, Marvel Universe of Super Heroes! In this iconic exhibit, over 300 original artifacts reveal some of Marvel’s rarest and most sought-after comic pages, movie costumes, and props.Get your discount tickets at your local AAA South Jersey office.
Learn MoreQuick Getaways
While a little bit further out than your backyard, the North East contains plenty of places within a few hours’ drive or a short flight that make perfect destinations for a weekend vacation.
Blue Ridge Parkway
The northernmost part of the parkway winds through southwestern Virginia, changing elevation like a rollercoaster as the mountains and rivers meet. Enjoy the feast for your senses—the sound of bluegrass, taste of sweet wine, smell of Catawba rhododendron and of course, the magical views that change with the weather in nature’s IMAX.
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Hershey, PA Dutch Country
A trip through Pennsylvania Dutch Country brings visitors face-to-face with history, through the business and philanthropic dreams of a local chocolate maker, the rustic lifestyle chosen by pilgrims who came in search of religious freedom and the national memorial to one of the Civil War's fiercest battles. The region’s colorful past also is seen in its many quaint covered bridges.
Learn MoreWhether you are looking for a fun event in the city, a short car ride out into your neighboring states, or a pre-planned trip with no prep-work required, there are plenty of last-minute vacation destinations available in your local area, even if you only have a day to go. If you’re not sure where to head to for the end of summer, AAA Travel Agents are standing by and ready to help!
