Philadelphia Half-Day Escapes

As Center City dwellers, on weekends we want to see some greenery, leaving the sirens and bus fumes behind.  On this Google Map of half-day escapes I've collected some of our favorites.  They're clearly biased towards quiet walks in green surroundings, with very little that's adventurous or raucous. 

I've identified those that are readily accessible by bicycle or public transportation, though many more are accessible if you take a bicycle on the train - which Septa allows, if not always gracefully.

If you like this sort of thing you might want to get "A guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region" by Adam Levine - Temple University Press - 2007.

Jim Mitchell