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 Bustling metropolitan cities and charming small towns – many of which, like Gettysburg and the Battle of Gettysburg, were home to turning points in American history – make Pennsylvania a land of contrasts as diverse as its attractions. Visitors interested in the colonial era will enjoy Pennsylvania Dutch Country with its many Amish communities. Pennsylvania's 117 state parks offer family camping, swimming, biking, boating, fishing and hiking and there are over 600 public and private golf courses. Pennsylvania, which offers a bounty of fun for children, has played an integral part in amusement park history and boasts more amusement parks than any other state in the USA. Pennsylvania lodging ranges from cozy bed and breakfasts to top-notch luxury hotels. Most of the major chain hotels and motels can be found throughout Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania’s state Capital in Harrisburg on the banks of the Susquehanna River has a thriving downtown and riverfront bustling with activities. In Harrisburg, visitors can walk through the Commonwealth’s history at the State Museum of Pennsylvania and experience the nation’s darkest days at the National Civil War Museum. Near Harrisburg, at Hershey, "the chocolate capital of the world", there is fun for kids of all ages ....... Hershey Park, a museum of early American culture, magnificent seasonal gardens, Chocolate World, and a zoo all grew up around the famous chocolate factory. The Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Congress Hall, New Hall Military Museum, Franklin Court, Bishop White House and the Declaration House are just some of the buildings that make up Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia. With a wide array of family-friendly attractions, the Philadelphia region is a kid’s kind of town, where history and horticulture, art and animals, gardens and galleries, tours and theme parks come together to offer loads of family fun. In the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains Pittsburgh has a mix of culture, shopping and dining nestled within 12 square blocks. A few reasons to visit Pittsburgh: The Carnegie Museums of Art & Natural History, The Andy Warhol Museum, and a wide variety of family friendly attractions. PENNSYLVANIA HOTELS ATTRACTIONS Allentown The Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom in Allentown is home to the country's longest elevated water slide. ALLENTOWN HOTELS Bedford Old Bedford Village preserves the way of life of the early settlers which can be relived at Fort Bedford Museum. Other forts of interest in the Laurel Highlands region are Fort Ligonier, Bushy Run Battlefield and Fort Necessity. BEDFORD HOTELS |
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Bethlehem A tour of historic Bethlehem includes the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem. Families can spend a colorful afternoon at the Crayola Factory in Easton. One of the most popular attractions is the Delaware and LeHigh National Heritage Corridor of rivers, canals and historic towns. BETHLEHEM HOTELS Bradford While some of its street lights may be shaped like Zippo lighters, Bradford is located in the Allegheny National Forest and is surrounded by forests, rivers and quaint historic towns. Brandywine Valley Longwood Gardens at Kennett Square is one of the the world's premier horticultural display gardens. Other attractions are the Brandywine River Museum at Chadds Ford, and at West Chester the American Helicopter Museum. Cook Forest The Cook Forest State Park is one of the largest true primeval forests east of the Mississippi. Doylestown Attractions include the James A. Michener Art Museum. Near Doylestown at Lahaska the shops at Peddlers Village take visitors back to the 18th century. Erie The Bayfront District is centered on Presque Isle Bay, a scenic harbor protected by Presque Isle State Park. The Erie Maritime Museum is the cornerstone of the revitalized bayfront. The Erie National Wildlife Refuge east of Meadville attracts more than 237 species of birds, and for children there’s the water slide at Waldameer Park and Water World. ERIE HOTELS Gettysburg This is the site of the Gettysburg Battlefield, and the farm that President Dwight D. Eisenhower called home. GETTYSBURG HOTELS
Near Harrisburg, Hershey has grown from Milton S. Hershey's company town to an internationally known community, complete with a world-class amusement park and resort complex. Just a few minutes away, railway buffs enjoy a scenic ride on the Middletown & Hummelstown Railroad. Hershey "The Sweetest Place on Earth" is home to a number of attractions including HersheyPark, Hershey's Chocolate World and ZooAmerica, a North American wildlife park. HERSHEY HOTELS Indiana "The Christmas Tree Capital of the World" also has the Jimmy Stewart Museum. INDIANA HOTELS Johnstown A 500-mile heritage tour route of Johnstown and Cambria County includes the infamous Johnstown Flood Museum and the Johnstown Flood National Memorial, and attractions like the Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum. JOHNSTOWN HOTELS Lancaster This is the county seat and hub of Lancaster County, the heart of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Among its many attractions are The Landis Valley Museum, the largest Pennsylvania German museum in the United States, and the Amish Farm and House. LANCASTER HOTELS The numerous Amish and plain communities give this area a different ambience. Strasburg has interesting attractions like the Amish Village, Mill Bridge Village, the National Toy Train Museum and the Strasburg Rail Road. At Intercourse, The People’s Place interprets the Amish and Mennonite experience and The People’s Place Quilt Museum exhibits antique Amish and Mennonite quilts (pre-1940) and other decorative arts. At Kitchen Kettle Village visitors stroll through a Village of 32 shops that's built around one of Lancaster County's most famous kitchens. Newcastle Located in Lawrence County, attractions include the Living Treasures Animal Park and the Lawrence County Historical Society Museum. On the Allegheny River at Kittanning the Armstrong Conservancy-Armstrong Trail is for hiking. NEW CASTLE HOTELS Mill Run Fallingwater, dramatically sited over a waterfall, is Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece. Oil City Attractions include the Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad and the Venango Museum of Art, Science, and Industry. Other attractions in Pennsylvania’s Oil Heritage Region are the DeBence Antique Music Museum at Franklin, and the Drake Well Museum at Titusville which tells the story of the beginning of the modern oil industry.
  Cruising to PhiladelphiaPittsburgh The city is nestled in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains. The Andy Warhol Museum is the largest single-artist museum in the U.S. The Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History have dinosaurs and art collections. The Frick Art and Historical Center is a complex of museums and historical buildings. PITTSBURGH HOTELS Cruising to PittsburghPocono Mountains in Northeastern Pennsylvania offer wooded peaks and valleys for nature, sports and outdoor enthusiasts. Among its attractions are many museums: the Dorflinger Glass Museum in White Mills, the Jem Classic Car Museum in Andreas, the Mauch Chunk Museum in Jim Thorpe, the Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm in Stroudsberg, the Pocono Indian Museum in Bushkill, and the Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton. JIM THORPE HOTELS and STROUDSBERG HOTELS and SCRANTON HOTELS Punxsutawney Visitors can get to know the fuzzy creature that put Punxsutawney on the map – the Groundhog. The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club has an official web site. Reading There are over 300 shops and factory outlets here. South of Reading is Adamstown, known as "Antique Capital USA" . Nearby Birdsboro is home to the Daniel Boone Homestead, the birthplace of the frontiersman. READING HOTELS Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Located in Northeastern Pennsylvania, attractions include the Steamtown National Historic Site which tells the story of steam railroading, and folk art at the Everhart Museum. SCRANTON HOTELS and WILKES BARRE HOTELS Sharon The Vocal Group Hall of Fame is a good stop for the musically inclined before heading for Daffins Candies, a chocolate fantasyland. State College Located in the Valleys of the Susquehanna, State College, the quintessential college town, is home to the American Philatelic Society and the Centre Furnace Mansion/County Historical Society. STATE COLLEGE HOTELS Valley Forge The focal point of Valley Forge (just 18 miles outside Philadelphia) is Valley Forge National Historical Park, a 3,600-acre expanse of rolling green hillsides with soldiers' huts and Washington's stone headquarters. There are more than a dozen Revolutionary War historic sites surrounding Valley Forge. Among the other attractions is the collection of French art at Barnes Foundation. Valleys of the Susquehanna Historic homes line the streets of Bellefonte, Bloomsburg and Lewisburg. Attractions include Clyde Peeling's Reptiland at Allenwood, a specialized zoo featuring snakes, lizards, alligators, turtles & frogs, the Columbus Chapel/Boal Mansion Museum at Boalsburg, the DelGrosso's Amusement Park at Tipton and the Knoebels Amusement Resort at Elysburg. Still more attractions include Lakemont Park at Altoona, home to over 30 rides & attractions, Lincoln Caverns at Huntingdon, and the Buggy Museum at Mifflinburg where carriage-making history survives. HUNTINGDON HOTELS and ALTOONA HOTELS and BLOOMSBURG HOTELS and LEWISBURG HOTELS Williamsport The stately mansions of the lumber millionaires of the 1860s boom line eight blocks along what is called Millionaires' Row. WILLIAMSPORT HOTELS York YORK HOTELS Photo courtesy Commonwealth Media Services |
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