5 days in Pennsylvania Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Pennsylvania trip planner
Start: New York City
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Philadelphia
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Gettysburg
— 1 night
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End: New York City
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Philadelphia — 3 nights
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The City of Brotherly Love
Kids will appreciate attractions like Longwood Gardens and Eastern State Penitentiary. Take a break from Philadelphia with a short trip to Sandy Hollow in West Chester, about 40 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Philadelphia Museum of Art, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Philadelphia Zoo, pause for some photo ops at Liberty Bell Center, and examine the collection at Please Touch Museum.
To see where to stay, maps, photos, and tourist information, go to the Philadelphia planner.
New York City to Philadelphia is an approximately 1.5-hour train ride. You can also drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 65°F in April, and nighttime lows around 45°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Gettysburg.
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To see where to stay, maps, photos, and tourist information, go to the Philadelphia planner.
New York City to Philadelphia is an approximately 1.5-hour train ride. You can also drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 65°F in April, and nighttime lows around 45°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Gettysburg.
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Gettysburg — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sun): trot along with a tour on horseback, then witness the site of a historic battle at Gettysburg National Military Park, and then explore the different monuments and memorials at Gettysburg National Cemetery.
For ratings, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Gettysburg road trip app.
Traveling by car from Philadelphia to Gettysburg takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. April in Gettysburg sees daily highs of 64°F and lows of 44°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive back home.
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For ratings, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Gettysburg road trip app.
Traveling by car from Philadelphia to Gettysburg takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. April in Gettysburg sees daily highs of 64°F and lows of 44°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive back home.
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Pennsylvania travel guide
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.
