10 days in Philadelphia, Princeton & New York City Itinerary

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Eastern State Penitentiary and Rodin Museum. Visit Independence National Historical Park and Independence Hall for their historical value. Next up on the itinerary: hunt for treasures at Reading Terminal Market and appreciate the history behind Rocky Statue.

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San Diego to Philadelphia is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is 3 hours. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from San Diego in April, with highs in Philadelphia at 65°F and lows at 45°F. You will have some time to spend on the 9th (Sun) before leaving for Princeton.

On the 9th (Sun), walk around Grounds For Sculpture. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: identify plant and animal life at Plainsboro Preserve, look for all kinds of wild species at Round Valley Recreation Area, and then trek along Columbia Trail.

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Drive from Philadelphia to Princeton in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or ride a tram. Expect a daytime high around 63°F in April, and nighttime lows around 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to New York City.

Step off the beaten path and head to New York Public Library and New York Botanical Garden. Museum-lovers will get to explore The Met Cloisters and Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. There's lots more to do: take a stroll through Greenwich Village, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Patrick's Cathedral, make a trip to Times Square, and walk around World Trade Center's Liberty Park.

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You can drive from Princeton to New York City in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 61°F, and evening lows to 45°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.