17 days in Pennsylvania & Florida Keys Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States tour itinerary planner
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Philadelphia
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Key West
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Marathon
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Key Largo
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End: Newark
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Philadelphia — 1 night
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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.On the 5th (Fri), appreciate the history behind Liberty Bell Center, then explore the world behind art at Barnes Foundation, then take a stroll through Boathouse Row, and finally admire the masterpieces at Philadelphia Museum of Art. On the 6th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: shop like a local with Rittenhouse Square, wander the streets of Society Hill, get a sense of history and politics at Independence Hall, then hunt for treasures at Reading Terminal Market, and finally try your luck at Harrah's Philadelphia.
To find traveler tips, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, use the Philadelphia road trip site.
Newark to Philadelphia is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Philadelphia are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can fly to Key West.
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Key West — 1 night
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Conch Republic
Located just 140 km (90 mi) from Cuba, Key West is an island only about 6.4 km (4 mi) long and 1.6 km (1 mi) wide.To find ratings, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, use the Key West trip itinerary planner.
You can fly from Philadelphia to Key West in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Philadelphia in May, plan for somewhat warmer days in Key West, with highs around 34°C, while nights are much warmer with lows around 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Marathon.
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Marathon — 11 nights
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Heart of the Florida Keys
A tiny city just 16 km (10 mi) long, Marathon is spread across several islands in the middle of the Florida Keys.Get outdoors at Bahia Honda State Park and Shark Valley Visitor Center. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Sombrero Beach and Sunset Park Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from Marathon: Everglades National Park (in Florida City), Everglades National Park (Pineland Trail, Nine Mile Pond Canoe Trail, &more) and SpaTerre at Little Palm Island Resort (in Little Torch Key). The adventure continues: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, explore the gorgeous colors at Coffins Patch, look for all kinds of wild species at Sombrero Reef, and kick back and relax at Anne's Beach.
To see other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Marathon visit planner.
Traveling by car from Key West to Marathon takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) early enough to drive to Key Largo.
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Key Largo — 1 night
Diving Capital of the World
The northernmost island of the Florida Keys, Key Largo provides stunning scenery, a number of watersports opportunities, and plenty of areas to relax on vacation.Start off your visit on the 20th (Sat): identify plant and animal life at Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and then sample the tasty concoctions at Florida Keys Brewing Company.
For maps, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Key Largo day trip planning website.
Traveling by car from Marathon to Key Largo takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Marathon in May, Key Largo is a bit cooler at night with lows of 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) to allow time 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.
Florida Keys travel guide
An archipelago of about 1,700 islands extending in a gentle arc south and southwest of Florida's mainland, the Florida Keys divide the Atlantic from the Gulf of Mexico. Many visitors on vacation come to scuba dive in the coral reefs, fossilized and exposed as sea levels declined over thousands of years. In addition to being one of the world's top diving and fishing spots, the Keys feature hundreds of shops, restaurants, bars, and various tourist attractions, most of them crowded all year long with visitors on vacation. To soak up the Keys' atmosphere and discover writer Ernest Hemingway's former haunts, drive from one island to the other all the way to Key West, located just 140 km (90 mi) from Cuba.
