Pennsylvania
Expansive views of Pittsburgh, its rivers and bridges and the Duquesne Incline
Family enjoying the sunset at Lake Wallenpaupack in the Pocono Mountains
Independence Hall in Philadelphia
Taking a break from a day of hiking on the Appalachian Trail at Hawk Rock Overlook
Floating down the lazy river at Hersheypark
Cycling around Gettysburg National Military Park
Kayaking on the Susquehanna River
Admiring paintings by the Old Masters at the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia
Walking down a path among towering trees at Jacobsburg State Park in Nazareth
Fountains at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square
Jump into family fun at theme parks, museums and Amish farms
Impressive Culture and History
Go to Pennsylvania’s exciting cities to be amazed by their world-class museums. In Philadelphia, explore the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Barnes Foundation, then drive to Pittsburgh to be wowed by the collections at The Andy Warhol Museum and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Escape the big cities to discover museums dedicated to Rolls-Royce automobiles, candy, the Underground Railroad and, yes, even the Big Mac hamburger from McDonald’s. Appreciate the genius of architect Frank Lloyd Wright at four houses – Kentuck Knob in Chalk Hill and Fallingwater, his famous masterpiece, in Mill Run outside Pittsburgh. Nearby are two other Wright designs where you can stay overnight. Check out the state’s 15 castles (including a former state penitentiary designed to resemble a medieval castle) and marvel at the ornate structures and their historic collections. Learn about Amish lifestyle, culture and traditions at the Amish Village, a heritage museum near Lancaster that offers guided tours of an 1840s Amish homestead, barn and schoolhouse. Follow a ranger-led program at Gettysburg National Military Park, the site of a major turning point in the Civil War. In Philadelphia, see the Liberty Bell and visit Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were written, debated and adopted.
Family Thrills
Hershey is one of the most recognized names around the world – when people think chocolate, people think Hershey. Spend a day braving exciting rides at the vast chocolate-themed Hersheypa