We can pack a ton of fun into one day, and that’s just what this one-day road trip across Pennsylvania does. From sunrise to sunset, you’ll enjoy an adventure that will take you to some of the most beautiful places in Pennsylvania. Add a delicious meal (and maybe a bit of shopping), and you’ve got the perfect day trip.

You won’t do a whole lot of driving – just over three hours – so you won’t spend too much on gas. Here are the Google Map directions for this day of fun; you can even flip the order if you want. Whatever you do, fill up the gas tank; pack lots of goodies, and hit the road for a day of fun. It all starts with one of the best sunrises in Pennsylvania.

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1. Gettysburg National Military Park – Gettysburg
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Gettysburg National Military Park, 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA
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Do you have favorites places to see the sun rise in Pennsylvania? If you don't yet, you soon will! Known for its brilliant sunrises and sunsets, Gettysburg National Military Park promises a beautiful way to start the day. It’s even been named as having one of the best sunrises in the United States. Catch a gorgeous sunrise before you do a bit of exploring.

Start your visit at the Visitors Center and Museum, where you’ll get a good overview of the Battle of Gettysburg and learn more about this historic town. Wear comfortable walking shoes, too, because you’ll want to explore a bit of the park – including Devil’s Den and Gettysburg National Cemetery – during your visit. Be forewarned, however, that the town, including the battlefield, is teeming with the paranormal. (However, it also boasts some of the best scenic viewpoints in Pennsylvania, too.) Learn why Gettysburg is known as the most haunted town in Pennsylvania.

Get a glimpse of Gettysburg at sunrise, as captured by Austin Kellerman on YouTube:

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2. Street Of Shops – Lewistown
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Street of Shops, North Water Street, Lewisburg, PA, USA
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You could probably spend days exploring Gettysburg National Military Park, but our next stop awaits. You’ll definitely want to arrive before 2:30 p.m. if you plan on having a meal at The Restaurant at the Street of Shops. (Call ahead, however, to confirm hours.) Even if you’re not hungry, stretch your legs and do a bit of exploring in this old-fashioned shopping village that boasts more than 500 vendors and shops. Read more about this charming indoor shopping village in Pennsylvania.
3. Sproul State Forest – Renovo
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Sproul State Forest, 15187 Renovo Rd, Renovo, PA 17764, USA
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Once you’ve had a bite to eat and shopped a bit, hop back in the car, so you can make it to Sproul State Forest in Renovo for sunset. Pretty much anywhere you go in this massive forest, you’re guaranteed beautiful views of the sun as it falls asleep. If you have time before sunset, however, set off on one of the forest’s hiking trails, go horseback riding, or do a bit of kayaking. You can even camp out overnight where you will enjoy stargazing and start another day with a spectacular Pennsylvania sunrise. Then take a peek at this scenic drive in Sproul State Forest.

Where does your favorite one-day road trip across Pennsylvania take you? Do you think that Gettysburg has one of the best sunrises in Pennsylvania? Where are your favorite places to see the sun rise in Pennsylvania? Let us know in the comments! Love pizza? Well, then, you’ll think you’ve been transported to pizza paradise when you visit this small town in Pennsylvania.

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Day Trips In Pennsylvania

Beth Price-Williams | February 17, 2023

What are some of the best day trips in Pennsylvania?

There’s only one thing that matches the magic of a road trip in Pennsylvania, and that’s a day trip in Pennsylvania. Here are a few of the best day trips in Pennsylvania.

  • The Lehigh Valley Zoo in Schnecksville is picture-perfect all year-round, and you can get an up-close look at some of its most popular residents, including the otters, penguins, and giraffes.
  • Look for fairy houses dotted along the walking paths at Briar Bush Nature Center in Abington. It is also home to trails, a museum, and a spider house.
  • Penn’s Cave in Centre Hall is the only all-water cave in Pennsylvania and the United States. Go on a guided boat tour before exploring aboveground on an off-road Jeep tour or a wildlife tour.
  • See a natural phenomenon at Coudersport Ice Mine in Coudersport. The seasonal attraction offers a glimpse at the mine that’s icy in the summer. (The ice melts during the winter.)
  • Seven Tubs Natural Area in Wilkes-Barre is a natural wonder that’s brimming with – you guessed it – natural tubs and some small waterfalls. It’s a pretty destination all year-round. Swimming is not allowed in the tubs.

Read more about these Pennsylvania day trips, and start planning your next adventure. Or, if you’re up for an epic year, check out these 12 day trips in Pennsylvania, one for each month of the year.

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