32 days in Pennsylvania Itinerary

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Fly to New York JFK, Train to Philadelphia
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Philadelphia
— 7 nights
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Allentown
— 4 nights
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Lancaster
— 5 nights
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Gettysburg
— 4 nights
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State College
— 2 nights
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Erie
— 2 nights
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Pittsburgh
— 6 nights
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Philadelphia — 7 nights

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.
Kids will enjoy Longwood Gardens and Barnes Foundation. Step out of Philadelphia to go to Chadds Ford and see Brandywine River Museum of Art, which is approximately 44 minutes away. There's still lots to do: get a sense of history and politics at Independence Hall, admire the masterpieces at Philadelphia Museum of Art, examine the collection at The Franklin Institute, and stroll around Wissahickon Valley Park.

To find where to stay, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read Philadelphia vacation builder website.

Amritsar, India to Philadelphia is an approximately 23.5-hour combination of flight and train. Traveling from Amritsar to Philadelphia, you'll gain 10.5 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Amritsar in March, expect nights in Philadelphia to be a bit cooler, around 0°C, while days are colder, around 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) early enough to go by car to Allentown.
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Allentown — 4 nights

Allentown is a city located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark and Frazetta Art Museum. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Allentown: Blue Mountain Resort (in Palmerton), Ricketts Glen State Park (in Benton) and Pocono Snake & Animal Farm (in East Stroudsburg). The adventure continues: admire the sheer force of Bushkill Falls, get engrossed in the history at Mack Trucks Inc, look for gifts at Josh Early Candies, and contemplate the long history of The Soldiers Sailors Monument.

To find where to stay, maps, photos, and other tourist information, read our Allentown trip itinerary builder site.

Drive from Philadelphia to Allentown in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in March, and nighttime lows around -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Lancaster.
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Lancaster — 5 nights

Red Rose City

The heart of Pennsylvania's famous "Dutch Country," Lancaster is one of the nation's oldest inland cities, founded in 1730.
Bring the kids along to The Old Country Store and Old Windmill Farm. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lancaster: 272 Antiques Mall (in Stevens), Harrisburg (The State Museum of Pennsylvania & Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Capitol Complex) and Hershey (AACA Museum, Inc., Hershey Gardens, &more). And it doesn't end there: contemplate the waterfront views at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, steep yourself in history at The Amish Farm and House, indulge in some personalized pampering at The Spa at Intercourse Village, and explore the galleries of Ephrata Cloister.

To find photos, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Lancaster road trip planner.

You can drive from Allentown to Lancaster in 1.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of bus and train. March in Lancaster sees daily highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Fri) early enough to go by car to Gettysburg.
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Gettysburg — 4 nights

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.
Kids will enjoy Gettysburg National Military Park and Ghost & Vampire Tours. Change things up with a short trip to United States Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC) in Carlisle (about 44 minutes away). Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at Little Round Top, see human ingenuity at work at Longarm Reservoir, take in the dramatic natural features at Devils Den, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Gettysburg National Cemetery.

To find more things to do, ratings, photos, and tourist information, read Gettysburg online journey planner.

Getting from Lancaster to Gettysburg by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In March in Gettysburg, expect temperatures between 11°C during the day and 0°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can go by car to State College.
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State College — 2 nights

State College is a home rule municipality in Centre County in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. On the 5th (Wed), gain insight at Penn State University, then take in nature's colorful creations at The Arboretum at Penn State, then get engrossed in the history at Centre County Historical Society, and finally walk around Tom Tudek Memorial Park. Here are some ideas for day two: see the interesting displays at Isett Acres Museum, then make a trip to Tytoona Cave Nature Preserve Area, and then explore the engaging exhibits at Alto Model Train Museum.

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Getting from Gettysburg to State College by car takes about 2.5 hours. Traveling from Gettysburg in April, expect State College to be slightly colder, temps between 17°C and 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to drive to Erie.
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Erie — 2 nights

Flagship City

Erie boasts a state park, casino, and racetrack all with the name Presque Isle.
On the 7th (Fri), take an in-depth tour of Hagen History Center, then make a splash at Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park Resort, then look for gifts at Pulakos Chocolates, and finally cast your line with Lake Erie Fishing Charters. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll around Presque Isle State Park, get engrossed in the history at Firefighters Historical Museum, and then make a trip to Read Between the Signs.

For ratings, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, use the Erie trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from State College to Erie in 3.5 hours. In April in Erie, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 3°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can go by car to Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburgh — 6 nights

City of Bridges

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.
Kids will enjoy Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and Mount Washington. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Pittsburgh: Mister Rogers' Park Bench (in Latrobe) and Fallingwater (in Mill Run). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Bicycle Heaven, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at National Aviary, get curious at Carnegie Science Center, and take an in-depth tour of Senator John Heinz History Center.

To see photos, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Pittsburgh trip planner.

Drive from Erie to Pittsburgh in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Erie in April; daily highs in Pittsburgh reach 20°C and lows reach 7°C. On the 14th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.
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Pennsylvania travel guide

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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.
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