19 days in Pennsylvania Itinerary

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Drive to Comandante Ariston Pessoa Airport, Fly to Philadelphia
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Philadelphia
— 5 nights
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Bethlehem
— 2 nights
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Lancaster
— 3 nights
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Gettysburg
— 3 nights
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Pittsburgh
— 4 nights
Fly to Comandante Ariston Pessoa Airport, Drive to Camocim

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Philadelphia — 5 nights

The City of Brotherly Love

Change things up with these side-trips from Philadelphia: Longwood Gardens (in Kennett Square) and Brandywine River Museum of Art (in Chadds Ford). There's much more to do: get a sense of history and politics at Independence Hall, browse the eclectic array of goods at Reading Terminal Market, get engrossed in the history at Eastern State Penitentiary, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

For photos, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, read our Philadelphia trip planning website.

Camocim, Brazil to Philadelphia is an approximately 24-hour combination of car and flight. The time zone difference moving from Amazon Standard Time (AMT) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is minus 1 hour. In December in Philadelphia, expect temperatures between 10°C during the day and 1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) so you can go by car to Bethlehem.
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Bethlehem — 2 nights

Christmas City, USA

Start off your visit on the 28th (Thu): test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, then examine the collection at America On Wheels Museum, and then contemplate the long history of Pearl S. Buck International. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 29th (Fri): stop by Seasons Olive Oil and Vinegar Tap Room, then examine the collection at Moravian Museum of Bethlehem, then examine the collection at Merchants Square Model Train Exhibit, and finally indulge your thirst for a good beer at The Colony Meadery.

For traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Bethlehem holiday planner.

Drive from Philadelphia to Bethlehem in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Philadelphia in December, expect a bit cooler with lows of -1°C in Bethlehem. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) so you can go by car to Lancaster.
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Lancaster — 3 nights

Red Rose City

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lancaster: Rocky Ridge County Park (in York), Hersheypark (in Hershey) and Indian Echo Caverns (in Hummelstown). And it doesn't end there: relax in the rural setting at The Amish Farm and House, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, find something for the whole family at Koziar's Christmas Village, and see the interesting displays at Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.

To see other places to visit, maps, photos, and other tourist information, read Lancaster trip builder.

You can drive from Bethlehem to Lancaster in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. December in Lancaster sees daily highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) so you can go by car to Gettysburg.
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Gettysburg — 3 nights

Gettysburg is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the history at Gettysburg National Military Park, stop by A&A Village Treasures, go on a hair-raising tour with a ghost and vampire tour, and examine the collection at Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center.

To find reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, read Gettysburg route planner.

Traveling by car from Lancaster to Gettysburg takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In January, daily temperatures in Gettysburg can reach 3°C, while at night they dip to -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to drive to Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburgh — 4 nights

City of Bridges

Pittsburgh is known for museums, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, get engrossed in the history at Senator John Heinz History Center, engage your brain at Carnegie Science Center, and admire the striking features of PPG Place.

To find more things to do, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Pittsburgh online attractions planner.

Traveling by car from Gettysburg to Pittsburgh takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight; or do a combination of bus and train. In January, daily temperatures in Pittsburgh can reach 1°C, while at night they dip to -7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) early enough to travel 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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