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Most Recent Pennsylvania Travel Articles from BootsnAll

15 of the Best Small, Quirky, and Unusual Museums in the US

From a frozen-in-time apothecary to a surprisingly fascinating homage to flour, Sara Gates recommends a selection of 15 smaller, quirkier American alternatives to the traditional museum-going experience.

Four Fantastic Foodie Road Trips in the US

The US is filled with amazing destinations and scenic drives. Jenn Molholt recommends four food-centered trips that provide more than just eye candy.

Groundhog Day: Weather Predicting Traditions Around the World

Sure, checking for the shadow of a groundhog to see what the weather will be like sounds weird - until you find out that some people use a frog climbing a ladder in a jar instead. BootsnAll writer Jessica Spiegel explores some of the Groundhog Day-like weather forecasting customs around the world.

Leaping Off The Page: 10 Literary Locations To Visit With Kids

Forget Harry Potter’s Wizarding World. Joanne O’Sullivan discovers literary destinations that will leave kids with a longer lasting impression than they can get from a ride on a hippogriff roller coaster.

The Yuengling Brewery – Pottsville, Pennsylvania, USA

On a brewery tour, Eric Lehman marvels at how something as strange and sad as alcohol can unite so many people.

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Pennsylvania Travel Guide Overview

The Keystone state harkens images of Amish in Lancaster County, Civil War Trails and battles such as those at the infamous Gettysburg and gooey chocolate in the town of Hershey. However, there are also plenty of things to get your blood pumping, from racing downhill at a number of ski slopes to curling up by the fire at a number of B&Bs.

Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are the two cities of note in Pennsylvania. Both host a number of colleges, including University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh. According to one magazine, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia among the top 10 arts-related cities in the US. However there are some large differences - while Philadelphia was built on brotherly love, cream cheese and yummy steak sandwiches, Pittsburgh made its claim to fame through the steel business and Heinz ketchup.

When you've had enough of the big cities, head to the Delaware River and imagine George Washington crossing it. Visit one of 117 state parks and work on your angling ability. Or eat until you can't take anymore - agriculture is the state's number one industry.

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