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Pennsylvania

Green: that's Pennsylvania. Two great cities - Philadelphia and Pittsburgh - anchor the corners of a patchwork quilt of farms and forests, held together by threads of rivers and streams. Most of Pennsylvania is rural, and the villages are as delightful as the open spaces. But the Keystone State is far more than it's verdant surface; Pennsylvania was fundamental in the formation of America as we know it. Built on a foundation of religious freedom by founder William Penn (and named "Penns Woods" in his father's honor), the state played a major role in American independence: Philadelphia hosted representatives of the continental congress and served as the nerve center of the Revolution. Gettysburg resounds as one of the most bitter battles of the War between the States. Pittsburgh's famous son, Andrew Carnegie, changed the face of industry and made America the leader in steel production. The nation's coal was mined, and oil was first refined and put to use as a fuel here.Visitors come for the history, the city sophistication, the beauty, and the many opportunities for outdoor recreation: hiking, biking, canoeing, hunting, fishing - even caving (central Pennsylvania is underlaid with a foundation of limestone karst). This big, friendly state has it all.
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Joanne Miller is the author of several Moon guidebooks, including Pennsylvania Handbook, Chesapeake Bay Handbook, and Maryland/Delaware Handbook.

Interests

    Architecture
    Art
    Auto Racing
    Eco-tourism
    Fine Dining
    History
    Museums
    Nature

Activities

    Camping
    Canoe/Kayak
    Fishing
    Hike/Backpack
    Horseback Ride
    Scenic Drive
    Snow Skiing
    Snowboarding
    Tennis
    Walking

Pennsylvania Facts

Location:
Eastern Coast of the United States
Wikipedia:
Pennsylvania , Pennsylvania
Wikitravel:
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Pennsylvania Must See/Do

  1. City of Pittsburgh
  2. City of Philadelphia
  3. The Poconos
  4. Gettysburg
  5. Dutch Country

Pennsylvania Most Overrated

  1. See it all! Pennsylvania is much more than these five destinations.

When to Visit Pennsylvania

Year round\n Summer is the best time to visit the amusement parks.\n Winter can be cold and blustery, but most attractions in the cities are open.

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Pennsylvania Events

  • December. Pittsburgh Lights Up Night Celebration. Kicks off holiday lights in Pittsburgh
  • October. OCCHP Pumpkin Bumkin Fest. Oil City. Celebration of family fun live entertainment
  • End of November thru beginning of January. Festival of Lights. Old fashioned holiday fun
  • April. Tekkoshocon. Monvoeville. Japanese and pop animation festival
  • April. Pittsburgh Wine Festival
  • November. Pittsburg Whiskey Festival
  • June. Arts in the Park. Elkins Park

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