Highlights of Pennsylvania
12-day tailor-made self-drive itinerary
Pennsylvania is America in miniature. Filled with a sense of historical beginnings, wartime struggle and landmark moments, the state today flourishes, crammed as it is with inspirational art and architecture, internationally celebrated cuisine and astounding natural wonders. See it all on this 12-day self-drive itinerary.
Days: 1–3 Philadelphia
Take the Philadelphia Trolley or a horse-drawn carriage ride for an overview of the city, then visit Independence Hall. Further options include the Philadelphia Art Museum and Reading Terminal Market, abuzz with shops and foods. Collect your hire car on the third day.
Day 4: Lancaster County
Visit the People’s Place, the most authentic heritage centre for Amish culture in the world.
Day 5: Gettysburg
Visit the town where the fate of America changed forever.
Day 6: Pittsburgh
Carnegie museums include the Museum of Art, the Science Center and the Museum of Natural History. The Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium is one of America’s finest zoos.
Day 7: Around Pittsburgh
Visit Fallingwater, Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural masterpiece.
Day 8: Central Pennsylvania
Visit the acclaimed Pennsylvania State University, located within the University Park area and within State College.
Day 9: Pocono Mountains
Enjoy meandering scenic drives, take to the water by canoe, or to the hills by bike or foot.
Day 10: The Delaware Water Gap National recreation area
Winding along 40 miles of the Pennsylvania-New Jersey border, this area includes more than 25 miles of the Appalachian Trail.
Day 11: Valley Forge
See the sites where George Washington and his troops spent the winter of 1777–78.
Day 12: Philadelphia
Return for some taxfree shopping before you leave.
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