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PennsyvlaniaBuckle your seatbelts for a trip back in time to ... Pennsylvania.

Independence Hall in Philadelphia is where both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were created (while across the street proudly sits the Liberty Bell that first summoned citizens to the reading of the Declaration.)

Pennsylvania was also the scene of the largest battle ever waged during the American Civil War at Gettysburg in 1863.

Other major vacation attractions include Pennsylvania Dutch Country in Lancaster County, the Pocono Mountains resort area, the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh and thrilling adventure travel and white water rafting through the Delaware Water Gap.

pennsylvania tourist attractions
Top tourist attractions in Pennsylvania include Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell in
Philadelphia (left); the amusement park in Hershey (middle); and Amish Country in Lancaster (right)
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2024 Pennsylvania Events & Festivals

Three Rivers Arts Festival
Check out free concerts, public art exhibits, interactive kids' fun and more at the annual
Three Rivers Arts Festival in Pittsburgh.

Just up ahead, check out our 2024 Pennsylvania travel calender featuring memorable events and major festivals happening throughout the state with dates, locations and official links for more information.

Happy travels!

May 18 - May 19, 2024 -- South 9th Street Italian Market Festival Philadelphia - Everybody's Italian during this weekend block party featuring all your favorite festival foods, plus don't miss the greased-pole-climbing competition.

May 31st - June 9, 2024 -- Three Rivers Arts Festival Pittsburgh - It's ten days of art and live music including a juried exhibition, live performances and fun family activities.

June 9, 2024 -- Odunde Festival Philadelphia - Come join the largest African American street  festival in the country with food vendors, live music on two stages, and an international marketplace of crafts and swag from African nations, the Caribbean and Brazil.

June 29 - July 7, 2024 -- Kutztown Folk Festival Kutztown - Find hnadmade crafts, quilts, Pennsylvania Dutch food delicacies (yum!) and kids' attractions including a petting zoo.

August 2 - August 10, 2024 - MusikFest Bethlehem - Find live musical performance at venues throughout town along with street performers, fireworks displays, food and artisan booths.

Honorable nention: Peddler's Village is a year-round festival.in Bucks County PA.

also see -> PA Lakes & Beaches   |   2024 PA Fall Foliage Guide

This Christmas in Pennsylvania   |  PA Wineries & Vineyards

 

Kid-friendly Pennsylvania - Philly, Pittsburgh & Pennsylvania Dutch Country

The two biggest cities naturally have the biggest attractions for families, starting with the Philadelphia Zoo - the nation's first zoo and by far the city's top kid-friendliest attraction - and then on to historical highlights beginning with Independence Hall, the Betsy Ross House, the Liberty Bell and the Franklin Mint.

Likewise, the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium is a must-see (for the polar bear exhibit alone) together with more family fun at the Carnegie Science Center for world-class interactive exhibits and educational adventures.

Heading out to Pennsylvania Dutch Country, don't miss the area's star attraction at Hershey Park offering a sweet mix of amusement park rides, a water park, and live entertainment scheduled every day throughout the summer season. Especially with toddlers in tow, more fun awaits at Dutch Wonderland featuring kiddy rides, live shows and strolling entertainment.


DID YOU KNOW? Pennsylvania Travel Fun Facts


Peeps, born in Bethlehem, PA.

Peeps are manufactured in Bethlehem at the Just Born Candy factory. BONUS FUN FACT: Every December 31st, a giant peep is dropped over the city to ring in the New Year.

• The hit film "Groundhog Day" put Punxsutawney PA on the map for a whole new generation, but most location shooting actually took place in Woodstock, Illinois.

• In Bethlehem, The Moravian Book Shop is the oldest continuously operating bookshop in the world, founded in 1745.

The world’s largest shoe? Truth be told, it's a store shaped like a shoe, and you can find it in Hellam, PA.


More information about Pennsylvania travel & tourism around the Web:

 

visitPA.com - Along with practical travel tips, hotel & restaurant guides, maps & pictures, check out the Road Trips section for complete excursions & scenic drives in selected areas, plus a complete directory of related links & resources.

Best of Pennsylvania Tourism - Trip Advisor - Check out the latest 'been there, done that' reviews from travelers covering popular hotels, restaurants and attractions in Philly, Pittsburgh, Lancaster, Hershey, and more.


 
 

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