5 days in Pennsylvania Itinerary

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Pittsburgh
— 1 day
Drive
2
Gettysburg
— 1 night
Drive
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Philadelphia
— 3 nights
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Pittsburgh — 1 day

City of Bridges

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Mon): admire the natural beauty at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, examine the collection at Bicycle Heaven, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Washington.

To see reviews, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Pittsburgh trip builder site.

Toronto, Canada to Pittsburgh is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Toronto in April, expect nights in Pittsburgh to be about the same, around 7°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to drive to Gettysburg.
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Gettysburg — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 11th (Tue): take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, take in the history at Gettysburg National Military Park, and then stroll the grounds of Gettysburg National Cemetery.

To find photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Gettysburg trip maker tool.

You can drive from Pittsburgh to Gettysburg in 4 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of train and bus. In April, daytime highs in Gettysburg are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia — 3 nights

The City of Brotherly Love

Venture out of the city with trips to Longwood Gardens (in Kennett Square) and Sandy Hollow (in West Chester). There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Independence Hall, admire the masterpieces at Barnes Foundation, examine the collection at The Franklin Institute, and ponder the world of politics at City Hall Visitor Center.

For traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Philadelphia road trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Gettysburg to Philadelphia takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. April in Philadelphia sees daily highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can fly 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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