Pennsylvania - The Keystone State

State Capital: Harrisburg
Admission to the union:
December 12th, 1787 as 2nd state

The historic Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, site of the signing of the nation’s founding document, the Declaration of Independence has a rich history and many charms that attract millions of tourists annually. The Rust Belt city of Pittsburgh was once the nation’s leading steel producer however the industry has now collapsed and the city has diversified. While Pittsburgh relied on industry the state’s largest city, genteel Philadelphia was the centre of culture, learning and the arts. Pennsylvania is also home to America’s unique Pennsylvania Dutch language, spoken by religious communities shunning the modern age. The states varied landscape, mild to cold climate and important contribution to the nation’s history and economy make Pennsylvania a great place to visit.

Things to do in Pennsylvania:

Historic Philadelphia is best discovered with a Philadelphia Pass which includes entry to the following ‘compulsory’ drawcards:

1. National Constitution Center
2. Big Bus Double Decker Bus
3. Philadelphia Trolley Works
4. Ride The Ducks
5. Philadelphia Zoo
6. Lights of Liberty Show
7. Longwood Gardens
8. Academy of Natural Sciences
9. Battleship New Jersey
10. River Link Ferry
11. Independence Seaport Museum
12. Please Touch Museum
13. AudioWalk and Tour
14. Elfreth's Alley
15. National Liberty Museum / We The People
16. Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
17. African American Museum
18. Mummers Museum
19. Atwater Kent Museum
20. QVC Studio Tour
21. Lincoln Financial Field Tour
22. Wachovia Center Behind the Scenes Tour

The Civil War’s most important battle is remembered at the Gettysburg Military Park with its fine collection of artefacts.

Visit the 19th Century in Lancaster County home of the Amish Community, an eye-opening glimpse into an unbelievable world.

The Museum of Chocolate Avenue in the town of Hershey is a kids idea of paradise and a mouth watering good time for the whole family.

Perhaps the world’s most famous bell; the Liberty Bell is a Philadelphia must see.

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