Pennsylvania Road Trip Ideas

Want to know where the best places are to stop?

Our 13 Pennsylvania Road Trip Ideas will answer all the questions you have about “why should I visit Pennsylvania” and more.

Growing up in Pennsylvania, I had the opportunity to explore many of the great towns and attractions the state has to offer. 

So when Peter and I started dating, I struggled to figure out a way to make my home state into something of an adventure, because everything was “typical” or “been there, done that ” status for me. 

That’s when I came up with 13 road trip ideas for Pennsylvania that anyone can enjoy. 

Whether you are traveling for vacation, family, or just want to explore this historical state, Pennsylvania can offer you a little bit of everything.

With  100+ Historical Locations, 25+ Amusement & Water Parks, & over 1,000 miles of Hiking Trails there is a little something for everyone here.

In this download, you will get a list of 13 popular destinations along with what you can and should do while visiting.

From Pittsburgh to Philadelphia and everything in between. You will get an idea of what you can, should, and must do while planning your trip. 

We know that planning road trips can get overwhelming. 

Not just that, we also pulled together some great road trip itineraries just for you!

From budgeting to choosing the best locations and what to do or eat, the whole process can feel like a whirlwind. 

And if you are anything like us, sometimes we just need an idea to get us going. 

That’s why we built the Ultimate Pennsylvania Road Trip Guide. 

Here is just a quick example of what you can expect inside this packet.

Example:

5 -7 Days Philadelphia to Pittsburgh

Day 1: Philadelphia

  • Independence Hall
  • Liberty Bell Center
  • City Hall
  • Lunch at National Mechanics
  • Afternoon Exhibit at the Franklin Institute or Philadelphia Museum of Art
  • Penns Landing for Dinner on the Moshulu
  • Evening Show at The Walnut Theater

Day 2: Philadelphia

  • Spend the morning hiking through Wissahickon or Blue Bell Trails
  • Philly Cheesesteak Delassandros for lunch
  • Spend the afternoon at Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
  • Dinner & Drinks on South Street

Day 3: Drive to Gettysburg (3 hrs)

  • Lunch at Mason Dixon Distillery
  • Jennie Wade House
  • Explore the Visitor Center
  • Dinner at Farnsworth House

Day 4: Gettysburg + Hershey Park

  • Auto Tour the battlefield
  • Lunch at Dobbin House Tavern
  • Drive to Hershey (1.5 hrs)
  • Dinner at The Hershey Pantry

Day 5: Hershey Park

  • A day at the park

Day 6: Hershey + Pittsburgh

  • Drive to Pittsburg (3.5 hrs)
  • Lunch at Condado Tacos
  • Carnegie Science Center
  • The Andy Warhol Museum
  • Dinner at The Commoner

Day 7: Pittsburgh

  • Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
  • Duquesne Incline
  • Lunch at Meat & Potatoes
  • Drink at Hitchhiker Brewing
  • Mr. Rogers’ Memorial Statue
  • Market Square
  • Dinner at Grand Concourse

What you will get with this FREE download is 35 pages with indepth information about places to visit, activities to do, and where to eat throughout some of the popular destinations and lesser known locations of Pennsylvania.