8 days in Upstate Pennsylvania Itinerary

Venture out of the city with trips to White Haven (Lehigh Tannery Historic Site, Hickory Run State Park, &more).

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Philadelphia to Scranton is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus. Traveling from Philadelphia in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Scranton, with lows of 50°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Forksville.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Sat): contemplate the long history of Eagles Mere Historic Village and then admire the majestic nature at Worlds End State Park.

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Traveling by car from Scranton to Forksville takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In May, daytime highs in Forksville are 73°F, while nighttime lows are 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can travel to Pottsville.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Sun): indulge your thirst for a good beer at D.G. Yuengling and Son Brewery, then examine the collection at Jerry's Classic Cars and Collectibles Museum, then go deep underground at Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam Train, and finally contemplate the long history of Whistler's Mother Statue. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Mon): let the kids burn off some steam at Climb-a-Lot Clubhouse and then relax in the rural setting at Hope Hill Lavender Farm.

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Traveling by car from Forksville to Pottsville takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In May, plan for daily highs up to 73°F, and evening lows to 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to drive back home.