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Round trip from Carnegie

“A 6-day autumn loop through the Laurel Highlands, Gettysburg battlefields, Lancaster heritage, and historic Philadelphia.”

6days

1,291 kmDistance

37stops

$1,299Est. cost

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Carnegie → Gettysburg

399 km5h 15mDepart 07:30

Start

Carnegie

Drive 133 km in ~1h 27min via PA-51 S and PA-381 S, winding through mountain farmland and river hollows into the Youghiogheny River gorge. 133 km1h 27m

Food4.3Ohiopyle, United States

Ohiopyle Bakery

08:57–09:4245m here$12

Beloved riverside bakery offering scratch-made breakfast pastries, hearty egg sandwiches, and locally roasted drip coffee.

Order the hot pepper bacon jam egg biscuit and grab a cinnamon roll for the trail. Park in the borough public lot on Sherman Street; card payments are accepted.

Walk 300 m in ~5min across the bridge trail from the bakery down to the river overlook. 300 m2m

Attraction4.8Ohiopyle, United States

Ohiopyle Falls

09:44–10:591h 15m here

A roaring 20-foot river cascade framed by deep sandstone gorges and lush hemlock forest trails.

Walk out to the main falls viewing platform first for misty river photos, then take the 1.5-mile Ferncliff trail loop over fossil-bearing sandstone. Free state park access.

Drive 74 km in ~1h 10min via PA-281 N and US-30 E through rolling Laurel Ridge woodlands. 74 km1h 10m

Attraction4.9Stoystown, United States

Flight 93 National Memorial

12:09–13:391h 30m here

Somber and beautifully landscaped national memorial commemorating the passengers and crew of Flight 93.

Walk the black granite flight path to the overlook before touring the indoor exhibition. Allow time to pause at the Memorial Plaza and the 93-foot Tower of Voices chime.

Drive 35 km in ~31 min via US-30 E, following the historic Lincoln Highway down through Bedford. 35 km31m

Food4.6Bedford, United States

Jean Bonnet Tavern

14:10–15:101h here$22

Historic 1762 fieldstone tavern known for hearthside seating, local ciders, and hearty Pennsylvania frontier comfort food.

Ask for a booth near the massive stone fireplace on the first floor. Order the French onion soup and warm tavern pot roast sandwich with apple butter side.

Drive 153 km in ~1h 58min via US-30 E past mountain ridges and fruit orchards into Adams County. 153 km1h 58m

Attraction4.8Gettysburg, United States

Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center

17:08–18:531h 45m here$15

Expansive museum and cyclorama painting documenting the pivotal Civil War battle of 1863.

Start with the 360-degree Cyclorama sound-and-light show before reviewing the battlefield relics. Purchase your ticket at the kiosk upon arrival; visitor parking is complimentary.

Drive 2.4 km in ~5 min north on Taneytown Road into Gettysburg historic district. 2 km5m

Food4.5Gettysburg, United States

Farnsworth House Inn

18:58–20:131h 15m here$34

Period 1863 dining room serving heritage nineteenth-century recipes by candlelight amidst Civil War history.

Request a table in the historic tavern room. Try the traditional game pie or Pennsylvania Dutch chicken pot pie alongside hot cider. Street parking along South Washington.

Drive 1 km in ~3min through downtown Gettysburg directly onto Lincoln Square. 700 m3m

Overnight4.4Gettysburg, United States

Hotel Gettysburg

20:16–08:0010h 50m here$135

Historic hotel established in 1797 right on Lincoln Square, offering comfortable modern rooms within walking distance of downtown.

Check in at the 24-hour reception desk on Lincoln Square. Park in the adjacent borough garage for a daily municipal fee; rooms in the historic wing are quieter.

Day 2

Gettysburg → Lancaster

135 km2h 31mDepart 08:01

Walk 350 m in ~5min after checking out of The Gettysburg Hotel along Chambersburg Street. 900 m4m

Food4.3Gettysburg, United States

Ragged Edge Coffee House

08:05–08:4540m here$10

Cozy independent cafe roasting its own beans and serving toasted artisan bagels and organic breakfast wraps.

Grab a window seat overlooking Chambersburg Street. The rosemary egg sandwich on grilled sourdough pairs nicely with their house pour-over blend.

Drive 6.5 km in ~11 min south along Sedgwick Avenue through the monument-lined national park. 7 km11m

Attraction4.9Gettysburg, United States

Little Round Top

08:56–10:211h 25m here

Iconic rocky high ground providing sweeping morning panoramas across the historic Gettysburg battlefield.

Climb the restored stone ramparts of Little Round Top for landscape photography, then walk the footpath down through the massive granite boulders of Devil's Den.

Drive 79 km in ~1h 10min via US-30 E crossing through York and over the Wrights Ferry Bridge. 79 km1h 10m

Attraction4.7Columbia, United States

Columbia Crossing River Trails Center Susquehanna NHA

11:31–12:311h here

Riverfront heritage center perched beside the mighty Susquehanna River with interpretive history exhibits and river trails.

Walk the riverfront footbridge for wide vistas of the limestone bluffs and the historic rail bridge ruins. Park directly at the trail center visitor lot.

Food4.4Lancaster, United States

Park City Diner

12:46–13:461h here$22

Attraction4.6Lancaster, United States

Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum

13:59–15:391h 40m here$12

Living-history complex preserving Pennsylvania German rural heritage, heirloom farming, and historic crafts.

Explore the historic tavern, tin shop, and farmstead grounds. Check the workshop schedule on arrival to watch traditional blacksmithing or wool spinning demonstrations.

Drive 9.1 km in ~15 min north via PA-501 into the borough of Lititz. 9 km15m

Activity4.8Lititz, United States

Lititz Springs Park

15:54–17:091h 15m here

Tranquil limestone spring park and historic Moravian town center lined with brick storefronts and artisan shops.

Feed the resident ducks at the spring pool, then wander down Broad Street to photograph the Julius Sturgis Pretzel House facade before dusk sets in.

Walk 300 m in ~5min across the town square to the pub. 200 m1m

Food4.6Lititz, United States

Bulls Head Public House

18:00–19:101h 10m here$26

Authentic British-style pub inside The General Sutter Inn serving cask ales, hearty shepherd's pie, and roasted meats.

Find a seat in the wood-paneled snug. Pair a pint of hand-pumped ale with their savory lamb shepherd's pie or roasted vegetable pasty. Free parking on Broad Street.

Drive 13 km in ~22 min south along PA-501 back into Lancaster city. 13 km22m

Overnight4.4Lancaster, United States

Lancaster Arts Hotel

19:32–08:0010h 50m here$61

Boutique hotel set inside a converted 1880s tobacco warehouse featuring original brick walls and curated local Pennsylvania art.

Park in the hotel's complimentary dedicated guest lot off Harrisburg Pike. Check in at the gallery lobby; enjoy the comfortable lofted wood ceilings.

Day 3

Lancaster → Philadelphia

170 km2h 40mDepart 08:07

Drive 2 km in ~6min after checking out of Lancaster Arts Hotel toward East Orange Street. 1 km3m

Food4.7Lancaster, United States

On Orange

08:10–08:5545m here$14

Charming breakfast spot in a restored brick townhouse known for Swedish pancakes, scrambles, and espresso.

Order the Swedish pancakes with homemade lingonberry butter or the smoked cheddar egg scramble. Metered parking along Orange Street.

Food4.7Philadelphia, United States

Reading Terminal Market

12:20–13:351h 15m here$18

Iconic, bustling indoor food market established in 1893, packed with celebrated local vendors and diverse cuisines.

Head straight to DiNic's for their legendary slow-roasted pork sandwich with sharp provolone and broccoli rabe, followed by warm butter cake from Flying Monkey.

Drive 2 km in ~10min west along Benjamin Franklin Parkway; park in the underground museum garage on Pennsylvania Ave. 2 km8m

Attraction4.7Philadelphia, United States

Barnes Foundation

13:43–15:331h 50m here$25

Renowned art institution housing one of the world's greatest collections of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and early Modern masterworks.

Book a timed entrance ticket online in advance. Focus on the extraordinary groupings of Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse displayed in Albert Barnes's idiosyncratic arrangements.

Drive 18 km in ~25 min north via Broad Street and PA-611 to Elkins Park. 18 km25m

Activity4.2Oak Lane, United States

Chung Dam Spa & Fitness

15:58–17:381h 40m here$35

Relaxing traditional bathhouse offering therapeutic jade saunas, hot herbal plunge pools, and restorative body treatments.

Enjoy the heated salt room, red clay sauna, and thermal mineral soaking pools to rejuvenate after driving. Locker and clean towels are provided upon entry.

Drive 20 km in ~32 min south back into Center City to Rittenhouse Square. 20 km32m

Food4.6Philadelphia, United States

Parc

18:40–19:551h 15m here$42

Vibrant French bistro overlooking Rittenhouse Square serving steak frites, trout amandine, and crusty baguettes.

Reserve a table in advance. Savor the warm beef bourguignon or steak frites with garlic herb butter while people-watching over the park lights. Valet available.

Walk 150 m in ~3min from Parc around the corner to the hotel entrance. 200 m1m

Overnight3.9Philadelphia, United States

The Warwick Hotel Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia

19:56–08:1510h 30m here$165

Landmark 1920s hotel blending historical charm with sleek design just steps away from Rittenhouse Square park.

Check in at the grand 17th Street entrance. Use the hotel valet or the public self-park garage across the street at 1700 Sansom.

Day 4

Philadelphia

47 km1h 28mDepart 09:16

Attraction4.7Philadelphia, United States

Independence Hall

09:25–10:551h 30m here$1

UNESCO World Heritage site where the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were debated and signed.

Present your timed security reservation for the Assembly Room tour inside Independence Hall. Afterward, view the iconic Liberty Bell through the glass pavilion.

Walk 800 m in ~10min north past Christ Church to 2nd and Arch Streets. 1 km5m

Attraction4.0Philadelphia, United States

Elfreth's Alley

11:00–11:4040m here

The oldest continuously inhabited residential street in America, featuring picturesque eighteenth-century brick townhomes.

Photograph the cobblestones, colorful wooden shutters, and historic gas lamps. Note that these are private residences, so respect owners' privacy along the lane.

Walk 400 m in ~5min south on 2nd Street. 600 m3m

Food4.6Philadelphia, United States

Khyber Pass Pub

11:55–12:5055m here$20

Historic Old City pub known for Southern and Creole comfort fare, craft drafts, and a laid-back, welcoming neighborhood vibe.

Order the fried green tomato po'boy or pulled pork sandwich with house chips, washed down with a local Pennsylvania craft cider.

Drive 7.6 km in ~15 min west via I-676 W and Kelly Drive; park in the museum garage off Anne d'Harnoncourt Drive. 8 km15m

Attraction4.8Philadelphia, United States

Philadelphia Museum of Art

13:05–14:551h 50m here$30

Monumental art museum crowning the Benjamin Franklin Parkway with world-class American, European, and Asian galleries.

Jog or walk up the famous east terrace steps for a skyline photo. Inside, make sure to see the French Impressionist galleries and the reconstructed Japanese teahouse.

Drive 16 km in ~23 min northwest along Lincoln Drive into the Wissahickon gorge. 16 km23m

Activity4.5Philadelphia, United States

Valley Green Inn

15:18–16:481h 30m here

A secluded wilderness gorge within city limits featuring gravel riverside paths, hemlock groves, and historic stone bridges.

Stroll north along the level Forbidden Drive trail past the red covered bridge and Wissahickon Creek. Park in the public gravel lot near Valley Green Inn.

Drive 19 km in ~31 min south via Ridge Ave and 16th Street back into Center City. 19 km31m

Food4.7Philadelphia, United States

Monk's Cafe

18:00–19:101h 10m here$32

World-famous Belgian beer emporium and tavern serving steaming bowls of mussels, frites with bourbon mayo, and burgers.

Snag a booth in the back room. Order the Ghent-style steamed mussels in white wine and garlic with a side of double-fried Belgian frites.

The Warwick Hotel Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia · Overnight

Day 5

Philadelphia → Bedford

346 km3h 57mDepart 08:48

Attraction4.7Harrisburg, United States

Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex

10:40–11:551h 15m here

Beaux-Arts architectural masterpiece featuring an opulent dome inspired by St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.

Admire the marble grand staircase and the magnificent Edwin Austin Abbey murals under the dome rotunda. Park in the Capitol South Garage on 7th Street.

Drive 2 km in ~6min north along 3rd Street into Midtown Harrisburg. 1 km5m

Food4.7Harrisburg, United States

The Millworks

12:05–13:101h 5m here$22

Artisan brewery and hyper-local farm-to-table restaurant surrounded by working artist studios in Midtown Harrisburg.

Order the wood-fired margherita pizza or the braised pork shank bowl made with ingredients sourced directly from Central PA farmers. Free parking on site.

Drive 167 km in ~1h 48min west via I-76 W and US-220 S into the Cumberland Valley hills. 167 km1h 48m

Activity4.6Bedford, United States

Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa

14:58–16:582h here$65

Renowned historic mineral spring resort offering restorative hydrotherapy and thermal mineral bath experiences.

Participate in the signature Bedford Bath Ritual, progressing through the hot whirlpool, eucalyptus steam room, and natural mineral springs. Reserve treatment in advance.

Food4.6Bedford, United States

The Whiskey River Pub

18:00–19:151h 15m here$22

Overnight4.6Bedford, United States

Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa

19:21–08:3011h here$254

Prestigious nineteenth-century resort set in a tranquil valley, featuring eight historic natural mineral springs and luxury amenities.

Check in at the grand colonnaded reception hall. Valet park or use the resort self-park lot; unwind by the outdoor fire pits under the mountain night sky.

Day 6

Bedford → Carnegie

194 km2h 57mDepart 09:28

Attraction4.8Ligonier, United States

Fort Ligonier

10:35–12:051h 30m here$15

Faithfully reconstructed 1758 French and Indian War frontier fort with artillery redoubts and museum galleries.

Walk the wooden palisade walls, officer quarters, and powder magazine before browsing the collection of George Washington's saddle pistols inside the museum.

Walk 350 m in ~5min across the tree-lined Diamond square in downtown Ligonier. 400 m2m

Food4.6Ligonier, United States

Carol & Dave's Roadhouse

12:15–13:151h here$18

Warm community restaurant on the Ligonier Diamond serving homemade soups, flatbreads, and specialty sandwiches.

Request a table near the front window overlooking the bandstand. Try the roast beef dip au jus on a toasted crusty hoagie roll with fries.

Drive 42 km in ~43 min west via US-30 W and PA-130 W into Westmoreland County. 42 km43m

Attraction4.7Jeannette, United States

Bushy Run Battlefield

13:58–15:131h 15m here$5

Historic 1763 Pontiac's War battlefield featuring serene nature trails through rolling oak woodlands.

Hike the 1.5-mile trail past Flourbag Hill where British troops constructed a makeshift flour bag parapet. Pick up a self-guided trail pamphlet at the visitor center.

Drive 12 km in ~14 min south via PA-130 E to Greensburg. 12 km14m

Activity4.8Greensburg, United States

The Westmoreland Museum of American Art

15:27–16:421h 15m here

Vibrant regional art museum celebrating American landscape painting, Southwestern Pennsylvania regionalists, and contemporary works.

Browse the permanent Southwestern Pennsylvania landscape collection highlighting early coal and steel heritage. General admission is free; park in the museum lot.

61 km51m

Finish

Carnegie

Before you go

Local tips

1Reserve your Independence Hall timed entry tickets through recreation.gov right now, as November slots fill up even outside peak summer.
2Use central parking garages (such as 12th & Filbert or Prince Street Garage) rather than hunting metered street parking in busy historic downtowns.
3Early November dusk falls rapidly around 17:00, so complete your outdoor photography and trail walks before 16:30 each day.
4Keep loose cash or small bills ready for independent Amish farm stands and market bakeries across Lancaster County.
5In Philadelphia, leave your car parked at your hotel garage and use walking or rideshares to avoid congested one-way city streets.
6Check the Barnes Foundation admission hours online before arrival to ensure your selected gallery entry slot is confirmed.
7Carry your National Parks Pass if you have one; while outdoor grounds at Gettysburg and Valley Forge are free, museum amenities accept park credits.

Good to know

1The Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) is completely cashless; toll-by-plate billing will scan your license plate and send an invoice by mail with surcharges if no transponder is present.
2Autumn black ice can develop quickly overnight across Laurel Ridge passes along US-30; reduce speed and watch for shaded mountain bridges.
3Center City Philadelphia streets feature strict parking enforcement, bus-only lanes, and active bicycle lanes; read posted tow-away signs carefully.
4Deer activity peaks during the November mating season; exercise heightened caution during dawn and dusk drives along rural PA-381 and US-30.

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