Summer | #PAGetaway

#01. Nostalgic Activities

Hiawatha Paddlewheel Riverboat,
Williamsport

All aboard for a river cruise straight outta yesteryear. This paddlewheel throwback is the kind of slow ride that makes you forget phones even exist.

Shankweiler’s Drive-In Theater,
Orefield

The oldest drive-in in America? Right here in PA, baby. Pull up, tune in, and let the glow of the big screen take you back to the days of soda pop and bench seats.

Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach,
Lebanon

No infinity pools. No overpriced cocktails. Just a good old-fashioned lakeside day with rope swings, sandy toes, and that sweet, sweet smell of sunscreen.

Knoebels Amusement Resort,
Elysburg

Free admission. Classic coasters. All the fudge and funnel cake your nostalgic heart desires. Knoebels is basically a time capsule wrapped in carnival lights — and it’s still the real deal.

Buhl Planetarium

Buhl Planetarium,
Pittsburgh

Look up and feel small — in the best way. This vintage planetarium’s cosmic vibes are pure ‘field trip magic.’ No phone glow here, just stargazing the way it was meant to be.

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#02. THRILLS

Knoebels Amusement Resort

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Hersheypark and Hershey’s Chocolate World

Waldameer Park and Water World

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#03. ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS

Haines Shoe House

The Haines Shoe House,
York

Koontz Coffee Pot

Koontz Coffee Pot,
Bedford

Ringing Rocks Park

Ringing Rocks Park,
Upper Black Eddy

The Big Mac® Museum Restaurant

The Big Mac® Museum Restaurant,
North Huntingdon

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#04. Festivals

Picklesburgh July 11-13

York State Fair July 18-27

Musikfest July 31 - August 10

Mt. Gretna Outdoor Art Show August 16-17

Little league baseball world series August 13-24

Tall ships erie August 21-24

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#05. Vibe-Tineraries

A Storied Retreat

If your idea of a getaway is coffee shop > bookstore > bakery > repeat, you’re going to love picturesque PA.

Joy Ride

From gardens and zoos to resorts and amusement parks, find crowd-pleasers at every turn.

The Doomscroll Cure

Food, festivals, breweries, repeat? We’ve got you. Escape ordinary adventures with PA’s good times.

Journey Through Time

Immerse yourself in the rich history of PA — where every turn uncovers a story that shaped a nation.

Pathfinders Only

Home to over 300,000 acres of free state parks, PA is the perfect place for nature lovers to get away.

Throwback Track

Relive yesteryear with retro vibes, vintage finds, and a trip through Pennsylvania’s timeless charm.