10 days in Pennsylvania Itinerary

Known primarily for its steel-related heritage and 446 bridges, Pittsburgh sits at the confluence of the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers, which meet to form the Ohio River.

On the 21st (Sat), get to know the resident critters at National Aviary and then explore the engaging exhibits at Children's Museum of Pittsburgh. Keep things going the next day: get curious at Carnegie Science Center, then get a variety of perspectives on a duck tour, and then take a stroll through Mount Washington.

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New York City to Pittsburgh is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 72°F, and evening lows to 53°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to go by car to Ohiopyle.

Ohiopyle is a borough in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. On the 23rd (Mon), relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour and then admire the majestic nature at Ohiopyle State Park.

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Getting from Pittsburgh to Ohiopyle by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of train and taxi. In May, Ohiopyle is a bit cooler than Pittsburgh - with highs of 63°F and lows of 47°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Gettysburg.

Located near the memorial park marking the site of one of the largest Civil War battles, the town of Gettysburg sits in a landscape of rolling green hills with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Tue): take in the history at Gettysburg National Military Park and then take in the dramatic natural features at Devils Den. Keep things going the next day: take in the views from Sachs Covered Bridge, steep yourself in history at Eisenhower National Historic Site, and then contemplate the long history of Shriver House Museum.

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Getting from Ohiopyle to Gettysburg by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi, train, and bus; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Ohiopyle in May: high temperatures in Gettysburg hover around 71°F and lows are around 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Intercourse.

Intercourse is an unincorporated village and census-designated place in Leacock Township, Lancaster County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, east of Lancaster on Pennsylvania Route 340. On the 26th (Thu), examine the collection at Choo Choo Barn, then take an in-depth tour of Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, and then play a few rounds at Water's Edge Mini-Golf. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: relax and rejuvenate at The Spa at Intercourse Village, then look for gifts at The Old Country Store, and then wander the streets of Amish Country.

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You can drive from Gettysburg to Intercourse in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. In May, daily temperatures in Intercourse can reach 72°F, while at night they dip to 52°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Philadelphia.

Steeped in cultural and historical heritage, Philadelphia is known as the birthplace of U.S. democracy, as it was once the meeting place for the country's Founding Fathers.

Visiting Kelly Drive and Valley Forge National Historical Park will get you outdoors. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Independence Mall and Boathouse Row. Take a break from Philadelphia with a short trip to Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, about 52 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: get to know the resident critters at Philadelphia Zoo, explore the world behind art at Philadelphia Museum of Art, ponder the world of politics at Independence Hall, and walk around Franklin Square.

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Traveling by car from Intercourse to Philadelphia takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Expect a daytime high around 74°F in May, and nighttime lows around 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) to allow time to take a train back home.