Pennsylvania

The Keystone State offers a mix of outdoor recreation and city living. The city of Erie is home to Presque Isle State Park, while parks across the state welcome travelers looking to take in the beauty of Pennsylvania’s forests and mountains. The city of Pittsburgh draws visitors with professional baseball, football and hockey as well as a wealth of cultural institutions such the Heinz History Center, Andy Warhol Museum and Carnegie Museum of Natural History. History abounds, whether you’re looking to take an excursion train ride or explore Civil War battlefields.

People riding during Horse Tours of Gettysburg in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of Destination Gettysburg)

Offering two-hour tours, this Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, operation provides detailed commentary on the three-day Civil War battle that occurred here in 1863.

People on a ride at Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of Knoebels Amusement Park)

In operation since 1926, this Elysburg, Pennsylvania, park features a wooden roller coaster, midway games, an 18-hole miniature golf course and plenty of food to go around.

Lady Kate Sightseeing Tours in Erie, Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of Presque Isle Boat Tours)

See Lake Erie from a new perspective on this 1952 diesel-powered boat that has been offering tours in Erie, Pennsylvania, since 2008.

Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (photo by Becky Thurner)

This hands-on museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, teaches visitors about the wonders of space, the human body and the city’s waterways. 

Hershey’s Chocolate World in Hershey, Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of The Hershey Co.)

This sweet spot in Hershey, Pennsylvania, brings the fun with a fun ride, interactive experiences and plenty of chocolate to go around. 

Ohiopyle High Bridge along the Great Allegheny Passage in Western Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of Go Laurel Highlands)

Hop on an e-bike and explore this 150-mile trail that stretches across Western Pennsylvania, filled with fall color, fresh air and interesting sites. 

Mural of Roberto Clemente outside The Clemente Museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of The Clemente Museum)

Roberto Clemente left his mark on Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as a player for the Pirates baseball team and as a humanitarian. His legacy lives on at this attraction that shares his story. 

Tables and science displays in laboratory at Moonshot Museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of Moonshot Museum)

Learn about space exploration in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where Astrobotics offer visitors a firsthand look at upcoming missions in the making.

Presque Isle Lighthouse in Erie, Pennsylvania (photo by Brian Berchtold)

Standing along the Lake Erie shore since 1873, this lighthouse in Erie, Pennsylvania, is brimming with maritime history. 

Interior of The Church Brew Works in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of The Church Brew Works)

Housed inside a deconsecrated church that opened its doors to worshippers around the turn of the 20th century, this Pittsburgh brewery has become a destination for craft beer fans.