8 days in Pennsylvania Itinerary

Get some historical perspective at Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site and Washington Square. Attractions like Fairmount Park and Carpenters' Hall make great kid-friendly stops. Next up on the itinerary: hike along Schuylkill River Trail, contemplate the long history of B. Free Franklin Post Office, tour the pleasant surroundings at Kelly Drive, and get a sense of history and politics at Old City Hall.

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Durham to Philadelphia is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Durham in March, with highs in Philadelphia at 50°F and lows at 33°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Intercourse.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): don't miss a visit to The Old Candle Barn, stop by The Old Woodshed, brush up on your military savvy at American Military Edged Weaponry Museum, then examine the collection at The Quilt Museum, and finally relax and rejuvenate at The Spa at Intercourse Village. On the 24th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: steep yourself in history at Conrad Weiser Homestead, then explore the activities along Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, then snap pictures at Erbs Covered Bridge, and finally snap pictures at Hunsecker Mill Covered Bridge.

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You can drive from Philadelphia to Intercourse in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a train. In March, daytime highs in Intercourse are 47°F, while nighttime lows are 30°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) so you can go by car to Gettysburg.

On the 25th (Thu), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, relax and rejuvenate at Gettysburg Day Spa, then witness the site of a historic battle at Big Round Top, then steep yourself in history at Monument to Brigadier General Gouverneur Kemble Warren, and finally appreciate the history behind 91st Pennsylvania Monument.

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Getting from Intercourse to Gettysburg by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. March in Gettysburg sees daily highs of 49°F and lows of 31°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can drive to Farmington.

On the 26th (Fri), pause for some photo ops at Braddock Grave, then steep yourself in history at Mount Washington Tavern, then tee off at Mystic Rock, and finally relax and rejuvenate at Woodlands Spa at Nemacolin.

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Traveling by car from Gettysburg to Farmington takes 3 hours. Traveling from Gettysburg in March, things will get little chillier in Farmington: highs are around 40°F and lows about 25°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can go by car to Pittsburgh.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Sat): look for all kinds of wild species at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, then stroll the grounds of Allegheny Cemetery, and then visit Shadyside.

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Traveling by car from Farmington to Pittsburgh takes 1.5 hours. While traveling from Farmington, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Pittsburgh, ranging from highs of 47°F to lows of 30°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.