31 days in Pennsylvania Itinerary

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Erie
— 3 nights
Bus to Buffalo, Fly to Allentown
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Allentown
— 4 nights
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Philadelphia
— 6 nights
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Intercourse
— 2 nights
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Gettysburg
— 4 nights
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State College
— 4 nights
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Ligonier
— 2 nights
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Pittsburgh
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Erie — 3 nights

Flagship City

Erie boasts a state park, casino, and racetrack all with the name Presque Isle.
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Erie: Zippo / Case Museum & Flagship Store (in Bradford), Kinzua Bridge State Park (in Mount Jewett) and Wilderness Lodge (in Wattsburg). The adventure continues: cool off at Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park Resort, do a tasting at Conneaut Cellar Wineries, examine the collection at Experience Childrens Museum, and see what you can catch with Top Gun Fishing Charters.

To find where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Erie online itinerary planner.

Pittsburgh to Erie is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or take a train. January in Erie sees daily highs of 34°F and lows of 20°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) early enough to travel to Allentown.
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Allentown — 4 nights

Allentown is a city located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Allentown: Noteology (in Scranton), Reading Public Museum (in Reading) and Elk Mountain Ski Resort (in Union Dale). categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. Next up on the itinerary: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, take an in-depth tour of National Museum of Industrial History, try to win big at Sands Casino, and see the interesting displays at Roadside America.

To find more things to do, photos, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Allentown trip maker website.

Do a combination of bus and flight from Erie to Allentown in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In January, daily temperatures in Allentown can reach 37°F, while at night they dip to 23°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia — 6 nights

The City of Brotherly Love

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.
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Philadelphia: Brandywine River Museum of Art (in Chadds Ford) and Longwood Gardens (in Kennett Square). There's still lots to do: try your luck at Harrah's Philadelphia, browse the eclectic array of goods at Reading Terminal Market, admire the masterpieces at Barnes Foundation, and steep yourself in history at Independence Hall.

To find traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Philadelphia day trip site.

Getting from Allentown to Philadelphia by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. January in Philadelphia sees daily highs of 41°F and lows of 26°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) so you can go by car to Intercourse.
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Intercourse — 2 nights

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 15th (Sun): take an in-depth tour of Seiverling Museum, LLC Car and Pedal Car Museum, then see the interesting displays at Choo Choo Barn, then take an in-depth tour of Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, and finally relax and rejuvenate at The Spa at Intercourse Village. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stop by Kitchen Kettle Village, then relax in the rural setting at Lapp Valley Farm, then pick up a one of a kind souvenir at Pine Hills Antique Mall, and finally experience rural life at September Farm Cheese.

To see other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read Intercourse trip app.

You can drive from Philadelphia to Intercourse in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a train. Traveling from Philadelphia in January, expect little chillier with lows of 21°F in Intercourse. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Gettysburg.
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Gettysburg — 4 nights

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.
Change things up with these side-trips from Gettysburg: Carlisle (Cumberland County Historical Society, United States Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC), &more). categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. And it doesn't end there: walk around Gettysburg National Military Park, contemplate the long history of Dobbin House Tavern, take an in-depth tour of Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center, and make a trip to Soldiers' National Monument.

To find ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Gettysburg tour itinerary maker tool.

Drive from Intercourse to Gettysburg in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. In January, daytime highs in Gettysburg are 37°F, while nighttime lows are 24°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) so you can drive to State College.
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State College — 4 nights

State College is a home rule municipality in Centre County in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Change things up with these side-trips from State College: Rockhill Trolley Museum (in Rockhill Furnace), Ski Sawmill (in Morris) and From My Shelf Books and Gifts (in Wellsboro). The adventure continues: gain insight at Penn State University, take an in-depth tour of Thomas T. Taber Museum, walk around Tom Tudek Memorial Park, and examine the collection at Alto Model Train Museum.

For reviews, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the State College trip planner.

Getting from Gettysburg to State College by car takes about 2.5 hours. Traveling from Gettysburg in January, expect a bit cooler with lows of 19°F in State College. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) so you can go by car to Ligonier.
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Ligonier — 2 nights

Ligonier is a borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. Kick off your visit on the 25th (Wed): examine the collection at Lincoln Highway Experience, fly down the slopes at Laurel Mountain Ski Resort, then hit the slopes at Laurel Mountain Ski Resort, and finally hit the slopes at Hidden Valley Resort. Here are some ideas for day two: see the interesting displays at Flight 93 National Memorial, steep yourself in history at Fallingwater, then pause for some photo ops at Mister Rogers' Park Bench, and finally sample the tasty concoctions at Four Seasons Brewing Company & Pub.

To see ratings, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Ligonier day trip planning app.

Drive from State College to Ligonier in 2 hours. January in Ligonier sees daily highs of 36°F and lows of 20°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) so you can go by car to Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburgh — 5 nights

City of Bridges

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.
Pittsburgh is known for museums, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: tour the pleasant surroundings at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, engage your brain at Carnegie Science Center, take an in-depth tour of Senator John Heinz History Center, and learn insider's secrets on Wigle Whiskey.

To see more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Pittsburgh trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by car from Ligonier to Pittsburgh takes 1.5 hours. In January, plan for daily highs up to 35°F, and evening lows to 21°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Tue) so you can 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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