A Great Weekend Getaway - to - York, PA…

Imagine spending a weekend among picturesque vistas of rolling hills dotted with sloping vineyards. Add some charming towns and a few quaint Bed and Breakfast Inns and you have a great weekend getaway. 
Imagine spending a weekend among picturesque vistas of rolling hills dotted with sloping vineyards. Add some charming towns and a few quaint Bed and Breakfast Inns and you have a great weekend getaway. 

It’s the location that makes this trip above the norm. Nestled in the scenic heart of Pennsylvania's top tourist region lies York County about 100 miles from Philadelphia. Eleven family-owned wineries comprise the UnCork York Wine Trail. This area is becoming a prominent destination for travelers who enjoy touring wineries and tasting wine. 

Pennsylvania is no stranger to the art of winemaking. The Alexander grape was first planted by Thomas Eichelberger in 1518 in York County. Over a century later, in the spring of 1683, William Penn planted the continent's first vineyard, predominantly Vinifera vines, near Philadelphia. The modern Pennsylvania winemaking industry only began to grow rapidly with the passage of a liberal Farm Winery Act in 1978. So, many of York's wineries are children of the 70s, young compared to the wine regions of California and New York, but growing in reputation, quality and appreciation. 

South central Pennsylvania's moderate climate and rolling terrain provides one of the most excellent growing conditions on the east coast. The high plateau and elevation, adequate rainfall, mica-rich soil, air currents and proper drainage all contribute to the award-winning vintages produced in the region. This area seldom has spring frost damage, which is almost unheard of.