11 days in Pennsylvania, Delaware & New Jersey Itinerary

Known primarily for its steel-related heritage and 446 bridges, Pittsburgh sits at the confluence of the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers, which meet to form the Ohio River.

On the 5th (Sun), make a trip to Southern Pennsylvania World War II Memorial.

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Glasgow, UK to Pittsburgh is an approximately 13-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Eastern Standard Time is minus 5 hours. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Glasgow in May: high temperatures in Pittsburgh hover around 26°C and lows are around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) so you can travel to Gettysburg.

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 7th (Tue): get to know the fascinating history of Shriver House Museum, get engrossed in the history at Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center, have some family-friendly fun at Victorian Photography Studio, then witness the site of a historic battle at Gettysburg National Military Park, and finally stroll the grounds of Gettysburg National Cemetery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 8th (Wed): go on a hair-raising tour with a ghost and vampire tour, then examine the collection at Gettysburg Museum of History, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Devils Den.

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Traveling by combination of flight and taxi from Pittsburgh to Gettysburg takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight and car. In May in Gettysburg, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Rehoboth Beach.

The population of the city of Rehoboth Beach expands by 25,000 every summer.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Thu): enjoy the sand and surf at Rehoboth Beach Public Beach and then admire the majestic nature at Cape Henlopen State Park.

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Getting from Gettysburg to Rehoboth Beach by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. May in Rehoboth Beach sees daily highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Wildwood.

Wildwood is a city in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. On the 10th (Fri), meet the residents at Cape May County Park & Zoo, then have some family-friendly fun at Original Old Time Photo, and then kick back and relax at Wildwood Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Sat): explore and take pictures at Jersey Shore Alpacas, then enjoy the sea views from Cape May Lighthouse, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Cape May City Beaches.

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Traveling by combination of ferry and car from Rehoboth Beach to Wildwood takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus. When traveling from Rehoboth Beach in May, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Wildwood: temperatures range from 24°C by day to 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough to drive to Philadelphia.

Steeped in cultural and historical heritage, Philadelphia is known as the birthplace of U.S.

Step out of Philadelphia with an excursion to Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square--about 52 minutes away. There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Philadelphia Museum of Art, pause for some photo ops at Liberty Bell Center, try your luck at Harrah's Philadelphia, and hunt for treasures at Reading Terminal Market.

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You can drive from Wildwood to Philadelphia in 2 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Philadelphia can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can travel back home.