Pennsylvania, the Keystone State, was named for its role in the struggle for independence and in the unification of the states of America to form a new nation, and was the geographic centre of the thirteen original colonies. It occupied the position as a bridge across to the Appalachian Mountains, linking the East coast to Lake Erie and the Midwest.

Philadelphia, the birthplace of American Independence and home of the Liberty Bell, is full of history drawing millions of visitors every year to follow the walking trail through Independence National Historical Park. The city, also a major port, has many fine museums, parks and gardens and a lively cultural scene.

Pittsburgh, with its more industrial heritage, enjoys a beautiful location where two rivers meet to form the Ohio, attractions include many museums, the Science Centre, Pittsburgh Zoo, the National Aviary, river cruises, floating nightclubs, and inclined tramways affording panoramic views from the surrounding hills.

In scenic Pennsylvania there are a myriad of things to see and do: family resorts and honeymoon retreats in the Pocono Mountains, charming inns of Bucks County, lakes and waterfalls, boating and fishing, historic sites, gardens and the superb Wyeth Art Museum in the Brandywine Valley, the famous Civil War battlefield site and Eisenhower farmhouse at Gettysburg, and the Amish and Mennonites of Lancaster County.