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.

Hershey Gardens in Hershey, Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of The M.S. Hershey Foundation)

A garden of roses that Milton Hershey founded in the 1930s is now a Hershey, Pennsylvania, destination that spans 23 acres. 

Idlewild Park & Soak Zone in Ligonier, Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of destination)

This amusement park in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, has been a family favorite for generations. 

Mount Nittany in Centre County, Pennsylvania, (photo courtesy of The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau)

This famous natural feature in Centre County, Pennsylvania, near Penn State University offers 8 miles of hiking trails  

Crayola Experience in Easton, Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of destination)

The attractions at this Easton, Pennsylvania spot celebrating the famous crayon brand encourages visitors to engage in art, critical thinking, exercise and technology.

Strasburg Rail Road in Strasburg, Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of destination)

As the nation’s oldest continuously operating railroad, this Strasburg, Pennsylvania, destination offers excursions in restored Victorian- and Edwardian-style coaches. 

The French Manor Inn and Spa in South Sterling, Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of destination)

Located atop Huckleberry Mountain in Sterling, Pennsylvania, this inn offers breathtaking views of the northern Pocono Mountains and makes for a great place to reconnect. 

The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of The Andy Warhol Museum/photo © Abby Warhola)

This Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania museum explores the pop artist’s legacy through famous works, lesser known pieces and personal artifacts.

Seven Springs Resort in Champion, Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of destination)

This resort in Champion, Pennsylvania, is home to the largest snow-tubing park in the Laurel Highlands region, with 11 snow-tubing lanes.

Sinnemahoning State Park in Austin, Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of destination)

Take in fiery autumn hues along the George B. Stevenson Reservoir or book a cozy cabin for a winter weekend in Austin, Pennsylvania.

Presque Isle State Park in Erie, Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of VisitErie)

This gem of the Erie, Pennsylvania, shoreline offers stunning fall colors, while winter brings opportunities for outdoor recreation.