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The Great American Getaway isn't a single pin on a map — it's all of Pennsylvania. Explore historic sites & eclectic food scenes, outdoor adventures or vibrant cities. Here, surprises await around every corner. Explore three UNESCO World Heritage sites and take in modern marvels in vibrant, urban centers. Taste classic PA favorites and explore all-new flavors at some of the Unites States’ best new restaurants. You’ll recognize iconic names like Crayola, Hershey, Zippo Lighters, Martin Guitar, and more – all based right here in the Keystone State.
Whether you're seeking outdoor adventures, small-town charm, iconic food or simply a peaceful weekend retreat, come see why Pennsylvania truly is the Great American Getaway.
Historical pursuits
Our museums, battlefields, historic buildings, and one-of-a-kind tours bring these stories to life.
Foodie fun
From homestyle Amish fare to award-winning chefs, find flavors that feed your belly and your soul.
Philadelphia
U.S. history and culture
Discover Philadelphia, the first World Heritage City in the USA, where history meets innovation and culture. Here for your next great American adventure, Philadelphia is conveniently located between New York City and Washington, D.C. in the centre of it all along the northeast corridor of the U.S.
Countryside of Philadelpha
Stately homes and lush scenery
Both Brandywine and Valley Forge played noteworthy roles in the American Revolutionary War: The former saw victory go to British Gen. William Howe, while the latter was the site of the 1777–1778 winter encampment of the Continental Army, from which emerged a spirited and rededicated fighting force. Living history villages include a Revolutionary War hospital and soldier’s orphan school. Sites welcome visitors to experience stories brought to life in lively and informative ways, including historical interpreters, hands-on demonstrations and multimedia presentations.
Hershey
Home of the chocolate bar
"Sweet Family Fun" is the Hershey Harrisburg region's most salient theme, with a theme park anchoring the experience. Hersheypark's coasters and Kissing Tower and smokestacks from the original chocolate factory paint the Hershey skyline. The City of Harrisburg is less than 15 miles away and is full of offerings, including the arts, minor league baseball, museums and cool shows at the best events venues in the region.
Lancaster
Authentic Amish Experience
Just over an hour’s drive from Philadelphia, Lancaster offers a glimpse into a bygone era. Home to the oldest and largest Amish community in the USA, Lancaster charms with lush farm fields and horse-drawn buggies on rural roads. Lancaster's vibrant downtown features historic buildings full of galleries, shops and cafés. It’s also home to the USA's oldest continuously operated farmers market. Entertainment abounds at theaters across the area and lodging options range from stylish hotels to bed-and-breakfast inns on working farms.
Gettysburg
Tour American history
Gettysburg is one of the USA's most iconic historic destinations – as both the site of the most tragic battle of the American Civil War, and the place where Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous Gettysburg Address. But Gettysburg isn’t just a place where something happened long, long ago.
It’s a place where visitors from around the world experience history through state-of-the-art museums, engaging tours of the majestic battlefield and culture rarely found in a town of its size.
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