8 days in New Jersey & Philadelphia Itinerary

Montclair is a township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. Start off your visit on the 27th (Sat): pause for some serene contemplation at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church, then take in nature's colorful creations at Presby Iris Gardens, and then admire the natural beauty at Van Vleck House & Gardens.

To find traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Montclair visit planner.

New York City to Montclair is an approximately 1-hour car ride. In May, daily temperatures in Montclair can reach 72°F, while at night they dip to 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) so you can drive to Atlantic City.

The gambling capital of the east coast, Atlantic City is best known for its numerous casinos, colorful boardwalk, and beach.

Change things up with these side-trips from Atlantic City: Cape May (Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum, Boat Tours & Water Sports, &more) and Hawk Haven Vineyard and Winery (in Rio Grande). And it doesn't end there: wander the streets of Atlantic City Boardwalk, identify plant and animal life at Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, and try to win big at Caesars Atlantic City Casino.

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Drive from Montclair to Atlantic City in 2 hours. In May, daytime highs in Atlantic City are 72°F, while nighttime lows are 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) to allow time 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Philadelphia side-trips: Longwood Gardens (in Kennett Square) and Brandywine River Museum of Art (in Chadds Ford). And it doesn't end there: get a sense of history and politics at Independence Hall, admire the striking features of City Hall Visitor Center, browse the eclectic array of goods at Reading Terminal Market, and get engrossed in the history at Eastern State Penitentiary.

To see traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Philadelphia trip app.

Drive from Atlantic City to Philadelphia in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 74°F in May, and nighttime lows around 56°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can catch the train back home.