Routes: 321, 59 and Forest Road 262, Warren and McKean County
Experience the most awe-inspiring views in the Allegheny National Forest. This 29-mile loop circles the Kinzua Creek Arm of the Allegheny Reservoir through the Allegheny National Forest. Beautiful hardwood forests and water views from the high plateau make this drive a scenic wonder you’ll never forget.
Route: 40, Washington, Fayette and Somerset Counties
Crossing 90 miles of southwestern Pennsylvania, America’s first federally-funded highway is mile after gorgeous mile of history, wildlife, and culture. The Historic National Road is a topographic wonder, with its roots in early trails cut through the woods by Indians marking paths for George Washington and General Braddock. The Whiskey Rebellion started here in the 1790’s, and in the 1800’s the road opened the land west of the Alleghenies to pioneers and traders.
Route: 5 and Alternate Route 5, the Bayfront Parkway and Peninsula Drive, Erie County
Escape to Pennsylvania's very own seashore. The Seaway Trail offers excellent views of Lake Erie and Presque Isle State Park, a 3,200-acre peninsula that's a haven to swimmers, hikers, bikers, and rollerbladers. Boat, fish, or take a plunge along seven miles of unfettered surf beaches. The glorious sunsets alone are worth the trip.
Route: 92, Susquehanna County, East of I-81
Routes: 6, 18, 618 and 285, Crawford County
At the western gateway to Route 6, just outside of Linesville, there's an area almost entirely untouched by man, allowing the beauty of nature to stand out.
The 72-mile West Branch Susquehanna Byway brings the best of all Pennsylvania's byways together to create one extraordinary circuit that combines natural attractions with historic sites. Running parallel to the award-winning West Branch of the Susquehanna River, the scenic byway also offers many recreational opportunities.
Route: 202, between Montgomery and Bucks counties
The U.S. Route 202 Parkway provides a direct reoute for travel between Welsh Road (Route 63) and Route 611 in Montgomery and Doylestown townships. Accompanying the parkway is a 12-foot-wide shared-use path that runs along the entire length of the road to provide mobility for pedestrians and bicyclists. There are 19 access points along the route to access the path.
Duration: Two days and two nights
We all know that when it comes to Pennsylvania and the Civil War, there’s more to the story than the Battle of Gettysburg. The trail of history winds throughout the state, leading all the way to Philadelphia (which just so happens to have legendary dining, hotels and shopping too). So explore the City of Brotherly Love and its lush countryside, and fall in love with America’s history all over again.
Duration: Three days and three nights
Duration: Two days and two nights
