30 days in Holland & Lancaster Itinerary

Holland is a city in the western region of the Lower Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Holland: Ludington (Stearns Park & Ludington State Park), Saint Joseph (Room Escape Games, Silver Beach County Park, &more) and Whitehall (Fetch Brewing Company & Michigan's Heritage Park at Hilt's Landing). Pack the 7th (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Nelis' Dutch Village. There's much more to do: kick back and relax at Holland State Park Beach, stroll around Windmill Island Gardens, take in the dramatic natural features at Mount Pisgah, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Saugatuck Dunes State Park.

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Philadelphia to Holland is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Philadelphia in August; daily highs in Holland reach 80°F and lows reach 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Lancaster.

The heart of Pennsylvania's famous "Dutch Country," Lancaster is one of the nation's oldest inland cities, founded in 1730.

Explore Lancaster's surroundings by going to Whistler's Mother Statue (in Ashland), Brandywine River Museum of Art (in Chadds Ford) and Elysburg (Knoebels Amusement Resort & Knoebles Mining Museum). Pack the 11th (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Hersheypark. There's lots more to do: get in on the family fun at Dutch Wonderland, witness the site of a historic battle at Gettysburg National Military Park, relax in the rural setting at Old Windmill Farm, and browse the eclectic array of goods at Lancaster Central Market.

To find ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Lancaster driving holiday planner.

Traveling by flight from Holland to Lancaster takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In September in Lancaster, expect temperatures between 78°F during the day and 57°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to go by car back home.