40 days in Pennsylvania Itinerary

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Fly to New York JFK, Train to Philadelphia
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Philadelphia
— 8 nights
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Lancaster
— 5 nights
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Gettysburg
— 5 nights
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State College
— 4 nights
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Ligonier
— 4 nights
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Erie
— 5 nights
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Pittsburgh
— 7 nights
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Philadelphia — 8 nights

The City of Brotherly Love

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Philadelphia: Brandywine River Museum of Art (in Chadds Ford) and Kennett Square (Longwood Gardens & Marlborough Valley Corn Maze). The adventure continues: try your luck at Harrah's Philadelphia, explore the world behind art at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, see the interesting displays at The Franklin Institute, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

To find where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Philadelphia online journey planner.

Amritsar, India to Philadelphia is an approximately 23.5-hour combination of flight and train. The time zone difference moving from India Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is minus 10.5 hours. When traveling from Amritsar in January, plan for much colder days in Philadelphia, with highs around 5°C, while nights are a bit cooler with lows around -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) so you can go by car to Lancaster.
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Lancaster — 5 nights

Red Rose City

Change things up with these side-trips from Lancaster: Cullari Vineyards and Winery (in Palmyra), Fighter's Heaven (in Orwigsburg) and Harrisburg (National Civil War Museum, Harrisburg Holocaust Monument, &more). There's much more to do: stop by Kitchen Kettle Village, see the interesting displays at AACA Museum, Inc., hunt for treasures at Lancaster Central Market, and get engrossed in the history at Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.

To find other places to visit, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Lancaster road trip website.

Getting from Philadelphia to Lancaster by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Traveling from Philadelphia in January, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Lancaster, with lows of -7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) early enough to go by car to Gettysburg.
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Gettysburg — 5 nights

Change things up with these side-trips from Gettysburg: Carlisle (United States Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC), Cumberland County Historical Society, &more) and Village Artisans Gallery (in Boiling Springs). categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. There's much more to do: take in the history at Gettysburg National Military Park, contemplate the long history of Little Round Top, go on a hair-raising tour with a ghost and vampire tour, and get engrossed in the history at Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center.

To find where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Gettysburg online route maker.

You can drive from Lancaster to Gettysburg in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 5°C in February, and nighttime lows around -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) early enough to drive to State College.
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State College — 4 nights

Explore State College's surroundings by going to Ski Sawmill (in Morris), From My Shelf Books and Gifts (in Wellsboro) and Thomas T. Taber Museum (in Williamsport).

To see where to stay, ratings, photos, and tourist information, refer to the State College driving holiday planner.

Drive from Gettysburg to State College in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 3°C in February, and nighttime lows around -7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Ligonier.
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Ligonier — 4 nights

Venture out of the city with trips to Hidden Valley Resort (in Hidden Valley), Meyersdale Area Historical Society (in Meyersdale) and Fallingwater (in Mill Run). categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at.

To see ratings, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Ligonier trip planner.

You can drive from State College to Ligonier in 2 hours. In February, daytime highs in Ligonier are 5°C, while nighttime lows are -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to drive to Erie.
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Erie — 5 nights

Flagship City

Change things up with these side-trips from Erie: Read Between the Signs (in Meadville), Whistle Stop Antique Mall (in Corry) and Wilderness Lodge (in Wattsburg). And it doesn't end there: make a splash at Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park Resort, immerse yourself in nature at Kinzua Bridge State Park, learn about winemaking at Courtyard Wineries, and view the masterpieces at Campbell Pottery Store and Gallery.

To see maps, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Erie sightseeing planning website.

Traveling by car from Ligonier to Erie takes 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 2°C in February, and nighttime lows around -7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburgh — 7 nights

City of Bridges

Pittsburgh is known for museums, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in nature's colorful creations at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, gain some tasty knowledge on Wigle Whiskey, examine the collection at Bicycle Heaven, and take a stroll through Strip District.

To find reviews, ratings, and tourist information, read our Pittsburgh itinerary site.

Drive from Erie to Pittsburgh in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 5°C in February, and nighttime lows around -5°C. On the 27th (Mon), 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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