7 days in Pennsylvania & Greater Seattle Itinerary

Change things up with these side-trips from Philadelphia: Old Windmill Farm (in Ronks), Sandy Hollow (in West Chester) and Longwood Gardens (in Kennett Square). There's lots more to do: ponder the world of politics at Independence Hall, take a stroll through Society Hill, see the interesting displays at The Franklin Institute, and explore the world behind art at Rodin Museum.

To see ratings, maps, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Philadelphia online trip planner.

Toronto, Canada to Philadelphia is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Toronto in August, with highs in Philadelphia at 34°C and lows at 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can fly to Mount Rainier National Park.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Wed): explore the activities along Mowich Lake, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Rainier, and then trek along Skyline Trail.

For other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Mount Rainier National Park itinerary planning tool.

Getting from Philadelphia to Mount Rainier National Park by flight takes about 7.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and subway; or do a combination of train and bus. You'll gain 3 hours traveling from Philadelphia to Mount Rainier National Park due to the time zone difference. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Philadelphia in August; daily highs in Mount Rainier National Park reach 31°C and lows reach 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough to catch the train to Seattle.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Thu): enjoy breathtaking views from Space Needle, then take in the exciting artwork at Chihuly Garden and Glass, then wander the streets of Pike Place Market, and finally take a leisurely stroll along Seattle Waterfront. On the next day, examine the collection at The Museum of Flight, then get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Seattle Aquarium, then walk around Waterfall Garden Park, and finally take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Seattle trip planning tool.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Mount Rainier National Park to Seattle. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Mount Rainier National Park in August since evenings lows in Seattle dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.