21 days in Harrisburg & Philadelphia Itinerary

Harrisburg is the capital city of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States, and the county seat of Dauphin County. Your day by day itinerary now includes The Forum Auditorium, Midtown Cinema, Midtown Scholar Bookstore, and other attractions you added. There's still lots to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Wildwood Park and explore the world behind art at Susquehanna Art Museum.

For traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Harrisburg online travel route planner.

Philadelphia to Harrisburg is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Philadelphia in August, Harrisburg is little chillier at night with lows of 64°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Mon) to allow time for the car ride 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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Food Tours, Philadelphia Eagles Stadium Tour, Walking tours, and other attractions you added. Escape the urban bustle at Independence National Historical Park and Wildwood Beach. Appreciate the collections at The Franklin Institute and Please Touch Museum. And it doesn't end there: hunt for treasures at Reading Terminal Market, don't miss a visit to Logan Circle, wander the streets of Rittenhouse Square, and look for gifts at Sweet As Fudge Candy Shoppe.

To find ratings and other tourist information, go to the Philadelphia travel planner.

Traveling by car from Harrisburg to Philadelphia takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Philadelphia are 85°F, while nighttime lows are 69°F. You'll set off for home on the 21st (Sat).