5 days in Harrisburg & Hilton Head Itinerary

Harrisburg is the capital city of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States, and the county seat of Dauphin County. Kick off your visit on the 13th (Mon): explore the different monuments and memorials at Gettysburg National Cemetery, witness the site of a historic battle at Gettysburg National Military Park, then pause for some photo ops at Equestrian Monument to Major General John Sedgwick, and finally appreciate the history behind Vermont Monument. Here are some ideas for day two: take an in-depth tour of National Civil War Museum, then explore the activities along Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, and then identify plant and animal life at Wolf Sanctuary of PA.

To find photos, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Harrisburg road trip planning site.

Philadelphia to Harrisburg is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or take a bus. In February, daily temperatures in Harrisburg can reach 41°F, while at night they dip to 25°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Hilton Head.

A Hilton Head vacation may be heaven for a golfer, but the area also offers all kinds of other options for sports fans.

Get out of town with these interesting Hilton Head side-trips: Beaufort (Pat Conroy Literary Center & Horse-Drawn Carriage Tours). Next up on the itinerary: see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, stroll through Coligny Beach, and look for gifts at Hilton Head Oils.

To find other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Hilton Head trip tool.

Traveling by flight from Harrisburg to Hilton Head takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Prepare for much warmer weather when traveling from Harrisburg in February: high temperatures in Hilton Head hover around 62°F and lows are around 46°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) so you can catch the flight back home.