7 days in Pennsylvania Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Pennsylvania itinerary planner
Start: Louisville
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Philadelphia
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Gettysburg
— 2 nights
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Intercourse
— 1 night
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End: Louisville
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Philadelphia — 3 nights
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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.You'll explore and learn at Philadelphia Museum of Art and Eastern State Penitentiary. Do your shopping at Reading Terminal Market and Rittenhouse Square. Go for a jaunt from Philadelphia to Valley Forge to see Valley Forge National Historical Park about 34 minutes away. The adventure continues: get a sense of history and politics at Independence Hall, get engrossed in the history at National Constitution Center, get a taste of the local shopping with Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, and steep yourself in history at Christ Church.
To find ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Philadelphia trip planner.
Louisville to Philadelphia is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Philadelphia are 88°F, while nighttime lows are 72°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) so you can go by car to Gettysburg.
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Gettysburg — 2 nights
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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.Start off your visit on the 6th (Wed): walk around Gettysburg National Military Park and then stroll the grounds of Gettysburg National Cemetery. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate the long history of Little Round Top, then contemplate the long history of Shriver House Museum, and then witness the site of a historic battle at Artworks.
To find traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Gettysburg trip itinerary planning 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. Expect slightly colder evenings in Gettysburg when traveling from Philadelphia in July, with lows around 66°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) so you can go by car to Intercourse.
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Intercourse — 1 night
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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. On the 8th (Fri), look for gifts at Kitchen Kettle Village, hunt for treasures at Bird in Hand Farmers Market, then steep yourself in history at Ephrata Cloister, and finally pick up some local products at Brecknock Orchard.
For more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Intercourse road trip planning tool.
Traveling by car from Gettysburg to Intercourse takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. July in Intercourse sees daily highs of 84°F and lows of 66°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to fly back home.
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For more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Intercourse road trip planning tool.
Traveling by car from Gettysburg to Intercourse takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. July in Intercourse sees daily highs of 84°F and lows of 66°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to fly 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.
