Philadelphia, sometimes called the "Cradle of Liberty"and often referred to as the "City of Brotherly Love," is where the United States of America was born on July 4, 1776 with the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Pennsylvania's Bucks County is full of historical charm and conveniently close to Philadelphia. Our suggested routing begins in this delightful area, extends your journey along the Delaware River as it winds its way north, and ends in the Pocono Mountains. The Brandywine Valley, beautiful in its rolling hills and valleys, has some of the best museums and attractions to be found anywhere. And New Jersey, the state that you pass through on the way to somewhere else, has some wonderful destinations. It’s a state of many contrasts, encompassing urban cities, beautiful ocean seashore, and, inland, lovely farms in pastoral settings.