12 days in Philadelphia & The Countryside Itinerary

Get out of town with these interesting Philadelphia side-trips: Chadds Ford (Chaddsford Winery, Brandywine Battlefield, &more), Sandy Hollow (in West Chester) and Longwood Gardens (in Kennett Square). And it doesn't end there: get a sense of history and politics at Independence Hall, explore the world behind art at Barnes Foundation, appreciate the history behind Liberty Bell Center, and take an in-depth tour of Eastern State Penitentiary.

To see more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Philadelphia trip planner.

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK to Philadelphia is an approximately 12-hour combination of train and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Newcastle upon Tyne to Philadelphia is minus 5 hours. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Newcastle upon Tyne in September; daily highs in Philadelphia reach 31°C and lows reach 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) early enough to travel back home.