31 days in Pennsylvania 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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Bicycle Heaven and Kentuck Knob. Kids will enjoy Point State Park and Climbing Tours. Change things up with these side-trips from Pittsburgh: Ohiopyle (Ohiopyle State Park & Cucumber Falls), Living Treasures Animal Park (in Jones Mills) and Fallingwater (in Mill Run). The adventure continues: have fun and explore at Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, explore the different monuments and memorials at Sewickley Cemetery, tour the pleasant surroundings at Mount Washington, and see the interesting displays at Randyland.

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Boston to Pittsburgh is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 82°F in July, and nighttime lows around 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Erie.

Erie boasts a state park, casino, and racetrack all with the name Presque Isle.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Kinzua Bridge State Park and Waldameer & Water World. Kids will enjoy Erie Zoo and Port Erie Bicentennial Tower. Change things up with these side-trips from Erie: Pymatuning State Park (in Jamestown), Zippo / Case Museum & Flagship Store (in Bradford) and Linesville Spillway (in Linesville). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Erie Maritime Museum, walk around Tom Ridge Environmental Center, appreciate the history behind 9/11 Memorial, and cool off at Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park Resort.

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Drive from Pittsburgh to Erie in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 79°F, and evening lows to 64°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can fly 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Gettysburg National Military Park and Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center. Visit Shriver House Museum and Dobbin House Tavern for their historical value. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Gettysburg: Codorus State Park (in Hanover), United States Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC) (in Carlisle) and Lincoln Caverns (in Huntingdon). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Rupp House, appreciate the history behind Monument to Brigadier General Gouverneur Kemble Warren, stop by Mister Ed's Elephant Museum, and steep yourself in history at Little Round Top.

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You can fly from Erie to Gettysburg in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 84°F in July, and nighttime lows around 66°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to drive to Lancaster.

The heart of Pennsylvania's famous "Dutch Country," Lancaster is one of the nation's oldest inland cities, founded in 1730.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania and AACA Museum, Inc.. Get in touch with nature at Indian Echo Caverns and Wolf Sanctuary of PA. Get out of town with these interesting Lancaster side-trips: Harrisburg (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Capitol Complex & National Civil War Museum) and Good's Store (in East Earl). There's much more to do: get engrossed in the history at The Amish Village, browse the eclectic array of goods at Bird in Hand Farmers Market, stop by The Old Country Store, and examine the collection at Choo Choo Barn.

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Traveling by car from Gettysburg to Lancaster takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train. In July, daily temperatures in Lancaster can reach 84°F, while at night they dip to 66°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) to allow time to drive to Allentown.

Allentown is a city located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Dingmans Falls and Asa Packer Mansion. Grey Towers National Historic Site and Roadside America are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Venture out of the city with trips to Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (in Kempton), No. 9 Coal Mine & Museum (in Lansford) and Hickory Run State Park (in White Haven). Spend the 25th (Tue) exploring nature at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. There's still lots to do: browse the fresh offerings at Allentown Farmers Market, pause for some photo ops at Centre Square, experience rural life at George Schmidt Berry Farm, and steep yourself in history at The Soldiers Sailors Monument.

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Getting from Lancaster to Allentown by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In July in Allentown, expect temperatures between 84°F during the day and 66°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can go by car 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Valley Forge National Historical Park and Please Touch Museum. Popular historic sites such as Independence Mall and Independence Hall are in your itinerary. Venture out of the city with trips to Longwood Gardens (in Kennett Square), Washington Memorial Chapel (in Valley Forge) and Brandywine River Museum of Art (in Chadds Ford). There's lots more to do: get engrossed in the history at Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, see the interesting displays at Benjamin Franklin Museum, and explore the world behind art at Philadelphia Museum of Art.

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Getting from Allentown to Philadelphia by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Traveling from Allentown in July, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Philadelphia, with lows around 72°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.