3 days in Pennsylvania Itinerary

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.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Fri): try to win big at Harrah's Philadelphia, appreciate the history behind Liberty Bell Center, ponder the world of politics at Independence Hall, then browse the eclectic array of goods at Reading Terminal Market, and finally wander the streets of Rittenhouse Square.

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New York City to Philadelphia is an approximately 1.5-hour train ride. You can also drive; or take a bus. In July in Philadelphia, expect temperatures between 88°F during the day and 72°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) so you can 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. Start off your visit on the 30th (Sat): browse the range of quality goods at Good's Store, browse for treasures at Mad Hatter Antique Mall, browse the exhibits of Ephrata Cloister, then browse the fresh offerings at Kauffman Orchards, and finally stop by Kitchen Kettle Village.

For more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Intercourse trip planner.

Getting from Philadelphia to Intercourse by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train. Traveling from Philadelphia in July, plan for little chillier nights in Intercourse, with lows around 66°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) early enough to go by car 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.

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Sun): witness the site of a historic battle at Artworks, witness the site of a historic battle at Gettysburg National Military Park, and then explore the different monuments and memorials at Gettysburg National Cemetery.

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You can drive from Intercourse to Gettysburg in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. Expect a daytime high around 84°F in July, and nighttime lows around 66°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Sun) early enough to drive back home.