14 days in Philadelphia & Jim Thorpe Itinerary

Steeped in cultural and historical heritage, Philadelphia is known as the birthplace of U.S. democracy, as it was once the meeting place for the country's Founding Fathers.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Sun): explore the striking landscape of Independence National Historical Park.

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Dallas to Philadelphia is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Dallas in April, expect Philadelphia to be a bit cooler, temps between 65°F and 45°F. On the 18th (Mon), you'll travel to Jim Thorpe.

Jim Thorpe is a borough and the county seat of Carbon County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Take a break from the city and head to Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Bushkill Falls. Karl Stirner Arts Trail and Asa Packer Mansion will appeal to history buffs. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Jim Thorpe: Dingmans Falls (in Dingmans Ferry), Kalahari Waterparks (in Pocono Manor) and Mount Airy Casino (in Mount Pocono). The adventure continues: explore and take pictures at The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, stroll through PPL Susquehanna Riverlands, contemplate the long history of DeFeo's Manor, and immerse yourself in nature at Hickory Run State Park.

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Traveling by car from Philadelphia to Jim Thorpe takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Philadelphia in April, expect a bit cooler with lows of 39°F in Jim Thorpe. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.