4 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. You've now added Hickory Hollow Horse Farm to your itinerary. On the 1st (Fri), ponder the world of politics at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Capitol Complex. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the interesting displays at The Hershey Story Museum, get engrossed in the history at National Civil War Museum, then have some family-friendly fun at Outside The Box Escape Room, and finally don't miss a visit to Harrisburg Holocaust Monument.

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Cleveland to Harrisburg is an approximately 6-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Harrisburg are 37°F, while nighttime lows are 23°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) early enough to drive 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.

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Traveling by car from Harrisburg to Philadelphia takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 41°F in January, and nighttime lows around 26°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can fly back home.