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#01. beaches and lakes

Lake Erie beach

Presque Isle beach
Erie

Sculpted sandcastles. Stunning sunsets. Bodacious boogie boarding. There’s no place like Presque Isle Beach. Kick off your summer here.

people swimming in Black Moshannon Lake

Black Moshannon State Park
Philipsburg

Surrounded by more than 43,000 acres of forest, Black Moshannon Lake is the perfect place to split your time between swimming, fishing, or just showing off that PA beach body.

A calm lake with hills an trees in the distance

Tionesta Lake
Tionesta

In the heart of Allegheny National Forest, Tionesta Lake is perfect for all beach lovers. Bring boats of (nearly) any size, or just enjoy a day on the shore.

A calm lake with hills an trees in the distance

Raystown Lake
Hesston

A day sunning lakeside and a night stargazing from your yurt. That’s just one way to spend an amazing weekend at Raystown.

A calm lake with hills an trees in the distance

Lake Wallenpaupack
Hawley

The third largest lake in PA, Lake Wallenpaupack boasts 52 miles of shoreline nestled in hundreds of acres of forest land. It’s not the best of both worlds, it’s a new thing altogether.

#02. Cuisine

Cold Beer Finder

Ice Cream Trail

See PA's best diners! Dippy Eggs.

Best burger places to hit up!

Haluski, famouse cabbage and noodles.

Farmers Market. Local Produce, Baked Goods, and Artisan Crafts.

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#03. Explore

Fallingwater Mill Run

The house known as Fallingwater surrounded by trees

Cathedral of Learning Pittsburgh

The Cathedral of Learning as seen from the ground

Kinzua Bridge Kane

The Kinzua Bridge extending out over a hill

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#04. Festivals

Forest County Bigfoot Festival

Chester County Balloon Fetival

Wawa Welcome America

07/21 – 07/30

York State Fair

08/03 – 08/13

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#05. History

Gettysburg

The Civil War’s biggest and bloodiest battle.

Big Mac museum

Say Cheese! Snap a pic in front of the world’s largest Big Mac.

Koontz Coffee Pot

Perk up a road trip with a stop at this 2-story coffee pot.

Independence Hall

See the birthplace of America, and a big cracked bell while you’re at it.

Duquense Incline

This ride is best described as short and steep.

Horseshoe Curve

One of the eight engineering marvels of the world!