41 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Asa Packer Mansion. Take a break from the city and head to Hickory Run State Park and Valley Forge National Historical Park. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Philadelphia: Olio Olive Oils & Balsamics (in Lititz), Lancaster (Historic Rock Ford & President James Buchanan's Wheatland) and Brandywine River Museum of Art (in Chadds Ford). The adventure continues: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, explore the world behind art at Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, get engrossed in the history at National Constitution Center, and explore the galleries of Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History.

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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 September, daily temperatures in Philadelphia can reach 80°F, while at night they dip to 63°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) so you can go by car to Ronks.

The city of Ronks stems from Amish roots.

Explore hidden gems such as Hawk Mountain Sanctuary and Lapp Valley Farm. Get in touch with nature at Wolf Sanctuary of PA and Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Ronks: Adamstown Antique Mall (in Adamstown) and D.G. Yuengling and Son Brewery (in Pottsville). The adventure continues: experience rural life at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm, wander the streets of Amish Country, examine the collection at Choo Choo Barn, and get engrossed in the history at Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.

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Getting from Philadelphia to Ronks by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and taxi. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Philadelphia in September since evenings lows in Ronks dip to 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) to allow time to drive 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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Shriver House Museum and Gettysburg Diorama. Visiting Devils Den and Indian Echo Caverns will get you outdoors. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Gettysburg: Harrisburg (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Capitol Complex, National Civil War Museum, &more) and Lincoln Caverns (in Huntingdon). And it doesn't end there: awaken your taste buds at Savor Gettysburg Food Tours, take in the views from Sachs Covered Bridge, contemplate the long history of Little Round Top, and immerse yourself in nature at Caledonia State Park.

For maps, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Gettysburg road trip planning website.

You can drive from Ronks to Gettysburg in 1.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. Expect a daytime high around 77°F in September, and nighttime lows around 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) so you can drive to Halifax.

Halifax is a borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. On the 28th (Wed), immerse yourself in nature at Little Buffalo State Park, then look for all kinds of wild species at Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, and then identify plant and animal life at Lake Tobias Wildlife Park.

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Getting from Gettysburg to Halifax by car takes about 1.5 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 79°F, and evening lows to 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to drive to Centre Hall.

Centre Hall is a borough in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. Start off your visit on the 29th (Thu): immerse yourself in nature at Bald Eagle State Park, then get a dose of the wild on Penn's Cave & Wildlife Park, and then get in on the family fun at Grange Fairgrounds.

For more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Centre Hall holiday planning tool.

Traveling by car from Halifax to Centre Hall takes 1.5 hours. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Halifax in September; daily highs in Centre Hall reach 74°F and lows reach 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Ohiopyle.

Ohiopyle is a borough in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. Kick off your visit on the 30th (Fri): contemplate the long history of Mount Washington Tavern, then see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour, and then admire the majestic nature at Ohiopyle State Park. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the fascinating underground world of Laurel Caverns, then admire the landmark architecture of Kentuck Knob, and then admire the sheer force of Cucumber Falls.

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You can drive from Centre Hall to Ohiopyle in 3 hours. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Centre Hall in September: highs in Ohiopyle hover around 68°F, while lows dip to 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can drive to Pittsburgh.

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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Bicycle Heaven and Johnstown Flood National Memorial. Escape the urban bustle at Point State Park and Moraine State Park. Explore Pittsburgh's surroundings by going to Flight 93 Memorial Chapel (in Stonycreek Township), Laurel Hill State Park (in Somerset) and Grove City Premium Outlets (in Grove City). There's lots more to do: take an in-depth tour of Cathedral of Learning, admire the masterpieces at Carnegie Museum of Art, engage your brain at Carnegie Science Center, and examine the collection at The Nationality Rooms.

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Traveling by car from Ohiopyle to Pittsburgh takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of taxi and train. Traveling from Ohiopyle in October, expect Pittsburgh to be somewhat warmer, temps between 65°F and 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can drive to Cooksburg.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Cook Forest State Park and Drake Well Museum and Park. Change things up with these side-trips from Cooksburg: Phil's Burrow (in Punxsutawney), Kinzua Dam (in Warren) and Twisted Vine Beverage (in Kane).

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Traveling by car from Pittsburgh to Cooksburg takes 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 62°F in October, and nighttime lows around 44°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Erie.

Erie boasts a state park, casino, and racetrack all with the name Presque Isle.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Erie Maritime Museum and Linesville Spillway. Escape the urban bustle at Erie Bluffs State Park and Pymatuning State Park. Change things up with these side-trips from Erie: Linesville Fish Hatchery (in Linesville), Pymatuning Deer Park (in Jamestown) and Heritage Wine Cellars (in North East). The adventure continues: walk around Tom Ridge Environmental Center, appreciate the history behind 9/11 Memorial, visit a coastal fixture at Erie Land Lighthouse, and get to know the resident critters at Erie Zoo.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Erie online trip maker.

You can drive from Cooksburg to Erie in 2 hours. October in Erie sees daily highs of 64°F and lows of 49°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Bradford.

Bradford is a city in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States, close to the border with New York State and approximately south of Buffalo, New York. Start off your visit on the 18th (Tue): examine the collection at Zippo / Case Museum & Flagship Store, then immerse yourself in nature at Kinzua Bridge State Park, and then trek along Marilla Bridges Trail.

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Traveling by car from Erie to Bradford takes 2 hours. Traveling from Erie in October, Bradford is little chillier at night with lows of 40°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can go by car to Wellsboro.

Wellsboro is a borough in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States, 52mi northwest of Williamsport. Take a break from the city and head to Leonard Harrison State Park and Worlds End State Park. Discover out-of-the-way places like Colton Point State Park and Clyde Peeling's Reptiland. Change things up with these side-trips from Wellsboro: Coudersport (Ski Denton, Cherry Springs State Park, &more). There's lots more to do: explore the landscape on two wheels at Pine Creek Rail Trail, explore the stunning scenery at Pine Creek Gorge, and get to know the resident critters at Animaland Zoological Park.

To see more things to do, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Wellsboro trip planner.

You can drive from Bradford to Wellsboro in 2 hours. In October, plan for daily highs up to 64°F, and evening lows to 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) to allow time to drive back home.