9 days in Philadelphia & Washington DC Itinerary

Your list of things to see and do now includes Eastern State Penitentiary, Independence Hall, The Franklin Institute, and other attractions. Popular historic sites such as Liberty Bell Center and Logan Circle are in your itinerary.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Philadelphia trip website.

London, UK to Philadelphia is an approximately 11-hour flight. Traveling from London to Philadelphia, you'll gain 5 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from London in April, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Philadelphia: temperatures range from 21°C by day to 8°C at night. You will have some time to spend on the 23rd (Sun) before leaving for Washington DC.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Washington National Cathedral and Arlington National Cemetery. Museum-lovers will get to explore National Air and Space Museum and Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. There's lots more to do: explore the activities along Tidal Basin, explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Art, take an in-depth tour of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and get to know the fascinating history of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

For more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Washington DC sightseeing planning site.

Traveling by train from Philadelphia to Washington DC takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.