Philadelphia Travel Forum

Can anyone help me plan a trip to Philadelphia, Washington DC and Colonial Williamsburg, I was thinking 3 days in Philadelphia, 3 days in Washington DC and 2 days in Colonial Williamsburg. there will be 2 kids ages 14 and 12 and 1 adult we will go Feb. 15-23 or mar 22- 29 depending on prices. This is what I got so far tell me if you have any adjustments:

Feb 15-18: Philadelphia, PA

Things to Do
- Independence National Historical Park
- Benjamin Franklin National Memorial
- Franklin Institute Science Museum
- United States Mint
- Betsy Ross House
- Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
- Adventure Aquarium
- Philadelphia Italian Market
- The Shops at Liberty Place

Places to Stay
- The Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn's Landing

Feb. 17: Visit Valley Forge, PA

Things to Do
- Valley Forge National Historical Park

Feb 18-21: Washington, DC

Places to Stay
- Courtyard Washington Embassy suites

Feb 20 Stop at Harpers Ferry, WV

Things to Do
- Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Feb 21: Charlottesville, VA

Feb 21-24: Colonial Williamsburg, VA

Things to Do
- Yorktown Victory Center
- Williamsburg
- Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
- Jamestown Settlement

Places to Stay
- Hilton Garden Inn Williamsburg

Feb 22: visit Yorktown, VA

Things to Do
- Jamestown, the Original Site
- Yorktown Battlefield
- Colonial National Historical Park

Places I didn’t put things to do please help me find things to do and please help me find places to stop on my way from Philadelphia, PA to Washington DC(Preferably in DE and NJ)

Pack warm clothes because we get cooler temps in Feb than in Dec. If you look towards the end of March, it will be nicer, making for at least Spring "like" temps to do the outside walking. But it's iffy.

You're at the Hyatt and in a great place. From there you can do a walking tour of The Liberty Bell, Betsy's house, Independence Hall, etc. If you haven't seen the movie "National Treasure" it could be a fun thing to do ahead of time, then you will see all of the places from the movie, while you're in Philly.
You are just across the river from the Adventure Aquarium. It is NOT SAFE to be there after dark, so plan your visit in the early daylight.

Will you have a car? Parking is expensive and tight in the city so just be prepared. You'll have to drive to the Italian Market from your hotel. It's off of 9th and Christian Street and quite fun EARLY in the morning. Go to DiBruno Brothers for the best cheese experience ever! Termini's for baked goods, if you had a fridge, I'd say Talutto's for home made pasta but that won't work for you. The kids may not think it's great, but if they are into a true cultural experience...don't miss it. Walk around the corner to Isgro's their bakery is delish! The market is a place to grab a pork or meatball sandwich, or a great cup of coffee.

Write me at gmt1102@yahoo and I'll send you more info.

thanks for your reply we were Definitely going to Pack warm clothes.
we all saw the movie National Treasure and you have a great id of visiting all the places from the movie.
thanks for warning us about the safety at the Adventure Aquarium.
we will have a car but i am trying to decide if i should get it in philadelphia or if i should get it just for our drive to DC then on to Williamsburg.
we will visit the Italian Market and DiBruno Brothers
thanks again