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Historic Towns

These towns helped define PA and American history

Does your family or friend group include a history buff, a shopaholic, and an antique aficionado? Are you all those things in one? Our historic towns are the perfect day trip. You can learn about the residents' contribution to PA history, grab a delicious local lunch, and do some shopping—all within the same zip code.

Craft Beer

The Great American Getaway Guide to Lancaster

4 min read

Brimming with history and a lively arts and culture scene, the city of Lancaster is…

The Great American Getaway Guide to Lancaster

Museums

Best Things to Do in Lancaster, PA

11 min read

History, culture, art, city life, and delicious food all come together in Lancaster…

Best Things to Do in Lancaster, PA

Haunted

Find Hidden, Haunted Places in Gettysburg

4 min read

Guest authors, Mark and Carol Nesbitt, are the owners of The Ghost of Gettysburg…

Find Hidden, Haunted Places in Gettysburg

Civil War Heritage

Civil War: A Victory Saves the Union

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In June of 1863, reports of Confederate troops aroused fear in the farming…

Civil War: A Victory Saves the Union

Historic Town Destinations

Trips & Trails

Follow in the footsteps of everyone's favorite neighbor

Trips & Trails