Discover Pennsylvania
The Keystone State
Pennsylvania is an incredibly underrated state when it comes to it’s beauty. The keystone state is home to some of the countries oldest cities and towns, as well as some stunning landscape that will leave you breathless.
From Philadelphia to the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the best of the state.
My favorite time to visit Pennsylvania is in the fall. The red, orange, and yellow leaves make everything and everywhere even more beautiful than it already is. I highly recommend taking a drive through or plan your visit to Pennsylvania in the fall.
What to expect on your visit to Pennsylvania
- The Poconos are a must visit
- Plan for rain and sunshine from spring through fall
- Winters are beautiful but windy and cold
- You may get stuck behind a horse and buggy at some point
- You will pass through Amish country if you are in southern Pennsylvania
- Watch out for state police on the major roadways (they hide and love to pull you over)
- Plan your Hershey Park, ands Dorney Park visits ahead of time
- If you love history, especially American history, Philadelphia is the place for you
Pennsylvania’s Natural Wonders
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Pennsylvania Grand Canyon
Lake Erie
The Glens Natural Area
Cherry Springs State Park
The Pocono Mountains
Rickett’s Glenn State Park
Allegheny National Forest
Lehigh Gorge State Park
World’s End State Park
Cook Forest State Park
Preque Isle State Park
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Pennsylvania Facts
- Pennsylvania was second state to officially join what is today the United States
- Harrisburg is the Capital of Pennsylvania
- The land that is now Pennsylvania was given to William Penn by King Charles II in 1681 to settle a debt.
- The first battle of the French Indian war was fought in Pennsylvania and led by George Washington.
- The Big Mac was invented in Pittsburgh.
- Bloomsburg is the only town in Pennsylvania. Everywhere else is either a city, borough, village, or township.
- Pennsylvania’s nickname is the Keystone State
- Pennsylvania is bordered by New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Maryland, Delaware, and West Virginia.
- Hershey is the chocolate capital of the world.
- In 1909 the first baseball stadium was built in Pittsburgh