18 days in Pittsburgh & Philadelphia 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 20th (Mon), admire the natural beauty at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, then learn more about the world around you at Carnegie Museum of Natural History, then take an in-depth tour of Photo Antiquities Museum of Photographic History, and finally take a stroll through Strip District. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the interesting displays at Bicycle Heaven, then look for gifts at Larrimor's, then get a variety of perspectives on a duck tour, and finally take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Washington.

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Frankfurt, Germany to Pittsburgh is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. Traveling from Frankfurt to Pittsburgh, you'll gain 6 hours due to the time zone difference. In November, daytime highs in Pittsburgh are 13°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Philadelphia.

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 Hagley Museum And Library (in Wilmington), Baltimore (National Aquarium, Horseshoe Casino, &more) and Longwood Gardens (in Kennett Square). There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of Independence Hall, see the interesting displays at Mutter Museum, get thoroughly spooked out with a ghost and vampire tour, and hunt for treasures at Reading Terminal Market.

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Traveling by flight from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In November, daytime highs in Philadelphia are 16°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.