Best place in PA to travel?

Question

My husband an I are looking to travel in our home state this year and were wondering if you would have any suggestions on places to travel in Pennsylvania. Thank you.

Answer 1

Lancaster's Amish Country is a not to be missed. There is the Strasburg Railroad for your husband, outlet shopping for you, some awesome family style restaurants, the American Music Theatre, Sight and Sound, Dutch Apple Dinner theatre, the Fulton Opera House. We lived in NJ for over 30 years and came out here a dozen times a year. Upon retirement we bought a home out here and have enjoyed everything. Hershey Park is a half hour away, Gettysburg about 45 minutes, Jimmy Buffett's restaurant Cheeseburgers in Paradise is about a half hour away, so much to do and see.

You can see pretzels made in Lititz, visit Wilbur Chocolate Factory (a favorite place for Oak Ridge Boys - especially dark wilbur chocolate buds). Factory tours abound in the area, even York, PA, try cookies, candies, pretzels, Herr's factory tour, etc. You can eat your way through the state!

Lancaster's Howard Johnsons now has an indoor pool park that you can enjoy year round. Hershey park's chocolate world is open year round and during the summer you can just go to the Park - be sure to buy your discount tickets at Giant supermarkets! Dutch Wonderland is a wonderful place for kids. We have caves, trains including the Middletown and Hummelstown Railroad, adventures and shopping galore. Come and see why so many people love Amish country.

Answer 2

So many places to take for granted in PA.

There's a pagoda on top of Mt. Penn in Reading PA. There's a great view of the mountains from the Pagoda grounds. At night, the Pagoda has a pretty glow when it's lit up.
http://www.pagodaskyline.org/

The Strasburg Railroad speaks for itself. The ride on the old steam train is relaxing & the scenery is beautiful.
http://www.strasburgrailroad.com/

Valley Forge Park is a museum in nature without the crowds. It also has great bike paths. When we were kids, we got a kick out of the paths with steep hills (not all paths are steep). You can walk to see the cannons & the cabins that take you back to when Washington was there with his troops. I recommend going once during the winter, so you can experience the weather the troops endured.
http://www.nps.gov/vafo/

Brandywine is an alternative to Valley Forge. There are too many possibilities to list. There are arboreums, museums, a zoo, etc.
http://www.bvbb.com/activities.html

There's a rich history in Bethlehem. The Moravians have left an imprint. I recommend The Confetti Cafe on Main Street for great ice cream in a quaint setting.

Historic Bethlehem
http://www.historicbethlehem.org/places/
http://bdhp.moravian.edu/home/home.html

Their is also a well known Musikfest every August with something for everyone.
Musikfest
http://www.musikfest.org/about/history.asp

The Barnes Foundation has an impressive collection of master art. You do have to make reservations to visit way in advance, but it's worth it if you appreciate art. The house that holds the collection is interesting, too.
http://www.barnesfoundation.org/h_main.html

Have a great time.

Answer 3

You can also see Pennsylvania's equivalent to the grand canyon, I think it's on Route 66. Just google it and it should come up.

Jim Thorpe is a cool town to visit - been there for skiing, but I know people who have gone in fall for the leaves.

I would hang around Philly. Lots to do in town, some great, great theaters that put on a show as good as Broadway (Walnut St. Theater). Tons of great restaurants - all the Steven Starr ones especially. Great museums - the Museum of Art is one of the best inthe country and free on Sundays (I especially like the room with all the armor in it). Plus people watching on South street, take the Duck through town and ride it right into the river. The Camden Aquarium is cool, as is Adventure Aquarium where you can swim with sharks.

The surrounding counties have lots of history - Washington Crossing and Valley Forge for lots about the Revolutionary War (as well as Philly itself). See some of the references in the post further up. That being said, Gettysburg is a good place to visit as well.

Just keep in mind that outside of Philly or Pittsburgh (and their metro areas), it can become more like Pennsyltucky if you know what I mean.

Answer 4

Pittsburgh is a great place, completely different feel from Philly. Many fantastic restaurants and activities. You can check the Pittsburgh website to see a calendar of activities by month. It's less than 5 hours away! It's also a very inexpensive flight from Philly. Have a hot dog at the "O" for me!

Answer 5

Gettysburg....for a haunted campsite

Hershey Park

Hike the Poconos

canoe down the delaware

Answer 6

Philly for the cheesesteaks!

Answer 7

gettysburg hersey chambersburg