8 days in Pennsylvania Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Pennsylvania trip builder
Start: Charlotte
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Philadelphia
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Lancaster
— 2 nights
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Gettysburg
— 3 nights
Fly
End: Charlotte
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Philadelphia — 2 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.Explore Philadelphia's surroundings by going to Valley Forge National Historical Park (in Valley Forge), Brandywine River Museum of Art (in Chadds Ford) and Longwood Gardens (in Kennett Square). The adventure continues: get a sense of history and politics at Independence Hall, steep yourself in history at Liberty Bell Center, take an in-depth tour of Eastern State Penitentiary, and admire the masterpieces at Rodin Museum.
For ratings, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Philadelphia day trip planning website.
Charlotte to Philadelphia is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. June in Philadelphia sees daily highs of 84°F and lows of 65°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to go by car to Lancaster.
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Harrah's Philadelphia, Valley Forge National Historical Park, Chanticleer, Brandywine River Museum of Art, Longwood Gardens
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Lancaster — 2 nights
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Red Rose City
The heart of Pennsylvania's famous "Dutch Country," Lancaster is one of the nation's oldest inland cities, founded in 1730.On the 3rd (Mon), get in on the family fun at Hersheypark. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 4th (Tue): stop by Kitchen Kettle Village, then relax in the rural setting at Old Windmill Farm, then contemplate the long history of The Amish Farm and House, and finally test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.
To find traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Lancaster trip itinerary maker site.
You can drive from Philadelphia to Lancaster in 2 hours. Another option is to take a train. Traveling from Philadelphia in July, Lancaster is a bit cooler at night with lows of 66°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) early enough to drive to Gettysburg.
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Gettysburg — 3 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.Gettysburg is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: witness the site of a historic battle at Gettysburg National Military Park, examine the collection at Gettysburg Museum of History, steep yourself in history at Little Round Top, and stroll the grounds of Gettysburg National Cemetery.
To find other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Gettysburg trip website.
Drive from Lancaster to Gettysburg in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus. In July, daily temperatures in Gettysburg can reach 84°F, while at night they dip to 66°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (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.
