10 days in New York City, Princeton & Pennsylvania Itinerary

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New York City
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Princeton
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Philadelphia
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New York City — 4 nights

Big Apple

Museum-lovers will appreciate The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and New York Public Library. The Met Cloisters and St. Patrick's Cathedral are good opportunities to explore the local culture. There's lots more to do: take a stroll through SoHo, browse the eclectic array of goods at Chelsea Market, admire the natural beauty at New York Botanical Garden, and examine the collection at The Morgan Library & Museum.

To find ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the New York City sightseeing planner.

San Diego to New York City is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 3 hours. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from San Diego in April, with highs in New York City at 61°F and lows at 45°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can drive to Princeton.
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Princeton — 1 night

College Town

Start off your visit on the 11th (Tue): identify plant and animal life at Sourland Mountain Preserve, take in the spiritual surroundings of Baps Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Trinity Church.

To see photos, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Princeton online itinerary planner.

Getting from New York City to Princeton by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Princeton can reach 63°F, while at night they dip to 42°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can drive to Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia — 4 nights

The City of Brotherly Love

For shopping fun, head to Reading Terminal Market or Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. Philadelphia Museum of Art and Rodin Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Explore Philadelphia's surroundings by going to Cloverdale Farm County Park (in Barnegat), Longwood Gardens (in Kennett Square) and Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (in Oceanville). And it doesn't end there: get engrossed in the history at Eastern State Penitentiary, walk around Palmyra Cove Nature Park, contemplate the long history of Independence Hall, and wander the streets of Rittenhouse Square.

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You can drive from Princeton to Philadelphia in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or ride a tram. In April, daily temperatures in Philadelphia can reach 65°F, while at night they dip to 45°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.
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Pennsylvania travel guide

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The Keystone State
One of the country's 13 original founding states, Pennsylvania contains a balance of modern cities and fertile fields. A rich and varied state with a colorful history dating back to colonial times, it remains a worthy holiday destination with its well-preserved 19th-century battle sites and memorial parks. This diverse land is home to pristine forests and rugged mountain regions. For an urban experience, visit the state's university cities, offering numerous tourist attractions as well as thriving music, performance, art, and culinary scenes. The region's Amish country provides a weekend getaway in a picturesque setting of quaint towns surrounded by rolling hills and fertile farmland.
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