32 days in Pennsylvania Itinerary

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Mill Run
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Pittsburgh
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Erie
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State College
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Allentown
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Philadelphia
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Lancaster
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Gettysburg
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Mill Run — 2 nights

Explore Mill Run's surroundings by going to Antiochian Heritage Museum (in Bolivar), Laurel Mountain Ski Resort (in Ligonier) and Laurel Mountain Ski Resort (in Boswell).

To find more things to do, maps, and tourist information, use the Mill Run online holiday planner.

Washington to Mill Run is an approximately 3.5-hour car ride. Traveling from Washington in March, expect nights in Mill Run to be about the same, around 28°F, while days are slightly colder, around 46°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can drive to Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburgh — 5 nights

City of Bridges

Go for a jaunt from Pittsburgh to Washington to see Liberty Pole Spirits about 38 minutes away. There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, examine the collection at Bicycle Heaven, take in the awesome beauty at Mount Washington, and take an in-depth tour of Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum.

For ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Pittsburgh day trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Mill Run to Pittsburgh takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In April, daytime highs in Pittsburgh are 63°F, while nighttime lows are 43°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Erie.
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Erie — 3 nights

Flagship City

Explore Erie's surroundings by going to Read Between the Signs (in Meadville), Conneaut Cellar Wineries (in Conneaut Lake) and Top Gun Fishing Charters (in Espyville). And it doesn't end there: make a splash at Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park Resort, walk around Presque Isle State Park, see the interesting displays at Firefighters Historical Museum, and pause for some photo ops at 9/11 Memorial.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Erie tour itinerary planner.

You can drive from Pittsburgh to Erie in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Pittsburgh in April: high temperatures in Erie hover around 56°F and lows are around 37°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to go by car to State College.
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State College — 3 nights

Change things up with these side-trips from State College: Tytoona Cave Nature Preserve Area (in Tyrone), 321 Gallery (in Hollidaysburg) and Cedar Run General Store (in Cedar Run).

To find maps, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our State College trip builder website.

You can drive from Erie to State College in 3.5 hours. In April, plan for daily highs up to 59°F, and evening lows to 39°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can go by car to Allentown.
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Allentown — 4 nights

Explore Allentown's surroundings by going to Ski Big Bear (in Lackawaxen), Ricketts Glen State Park (in Benton) and Bushkill Falls (in Bushkill).

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Traveling by car from State College to Allentown takes 3 hours. April in Allentown sees daily highs of 61°F and lows of 41°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can drive to Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia — 6 nights

The City of Brotherly Love

Change things up with these side-trips from Philadelphia: Longwood Gardens (in Kennett Square) and Sandy Hollow (in West Chester). There's lots more to do: get a sense of history and politics at Independence Hall, walk around Wissahickon Valley Park, examine the collection at The Franklin Institute, and explore the world behind art at Philadelphia Museum of Art.

For reviews, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Philadelphia online route maker.

You can drive from Allentown to Philadelphia in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Philadelphia are 65°F, while nighttime lows are 45°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can go by car to Lancaster.
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Lancaster — 4 nights

Red Rose City

Explore Lancaster's surroundings by going to National Civil War Museum (in Harrisburg), Hershey (The Hershey Story Museum, Hershey Gardens, &more) and Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area (in Kleinfeltersville). Next up on the itinerary: stop by The Old Country Store, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, browse the eclectic array of goods at Root's Country Market & Auction, and walk around Lititz Springs Park.

For reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Lancaster road trip planner.

You can drive from Philadelphia to Lancaster in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a train. In April, daytime highs in Lancaster are 62°F, while nighttime lows are 41°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Gettysburg.
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Gettysburg — 4 nights

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Gettysburg: Harrisburg (The State Museum of Pennsylvania & Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Capitol Complex). Next up on the itinerary: witness the site of a historic battle at Gettysburg National Military Park, explore the different monuments and memorials at Gettysburg National Cemetery, steep yourself in history at Little Round Top, and examine the collection at Gettysburg Museum of History.

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Drive from Lancaster to Gettysburg in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus. April in Gettysburg sees daily highs of 64°F and lows of 44°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can go by car 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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