PA Fall Foliage - Driving Tours
The fall is the best time to see the state of Pennsylvania, without a doubt. The pa fall foliage in unsurpased by any other location. And the best way to see the state is on a driving tour. So after renting your exotic car from Champion, pack up and head out into the country to see the beautiful foliage and colors and scenery.
Here is just a taste of the areas you can head in your rental car, and just a guideline of where to start your adventure.
Route 6
Route 6, which is also known as The Grand Army Highway, is one of the top ten scenic drives in all of the United States. Along Route 6 you can drive across the entire northern portion of Pennsylvania, spanning about 400 miles. It is along this road that you will be able to see the most breath taking vision of color and leaves as you travel through hills and mountains, and across streams and river. Along the drive, you will journey through valleys, farmland and the Allegheny National Forest. You will be able to visit small country towns and villages where you can settle in for the night or just stop for a slice of homemade pie and ice cream.
Purple Heart Highway
Purple Heart Highway, more commonly known as Route 45, is like driving back in time. Route 45 is 100 miles, between Spruce Creek and Mooresburg. The area was once populated by the American Indians, and shortly after horse-drawn wagons widened the trail and the early American settlers constructed toll booths along the route to profit from the pioneers moving west. Make sure to stop in State College to catch a football game in the hometown of Penn State's Nittany Lions. The area is filled with history and beautiful scenery, this drive is sure to please all that venture in its direction.
River Road
The trees along River Road will be exploding with fiery colors in the fall. The 35 miles between Easton and New Hope is where Route 611 will take you on your journey through the most beautiful scenery in the area. This is the perfect drive for those that like to drive, there are great hairpin turns, and behind every turn is another great view. You will pass gorgeous 1700s and 1800s homes, and when you come to New Hope, the 19th century village will be more than hospitable.
Fall on Route 234
Route 234 is a two lane road that is surrounded by hills and twists from Biglerville to West York. The 26 mile drive is full of fall apple and peach harvests, and goes through many little towns. Each town lays about ten miles apart, and York was one of the country's first capitals. York is also the home of Harley-Davidson, so plan to make a stop and tour the factory and museum. For more information on the factory, please click here.
Cherry Springs
Along Route 44, you can travel through Potter County, which is located on a plateau with steep and narrow valleys. The Route will run right through the scenic Cherry Springs Park, which is named for the large abundance of native black cherry trees that have leaves that change to a luscious yellow and gold in the fall. The drive begins in Coneville and ends in Oleona, spanning a total of 40 miles. In Oleona you can visit the Ole Bull State Park, which is referred to as the "Black Forest" because of the dense trees and rugged wilderness.
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