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Pennsylvania Vacations

Pennsylvania became the 2nd state on December 12,1787. It was the second of the original 13 colonies.
The Capitol is: Harrisburg
The Largest City is: Philadelphia

Official State Website

State of Pennsylvania Vacations


State Park
Below you will find listings and information about Pennsylvania's State Parks.
State Parks Pennsylvania DCNR Pennsylvania Visitors Network


National Parks, Monuments and Trails
Below you will find listings and information about National Parks, National Monuments, and National Trails located in Pennsylvania.
Allegheny Portage Railroad Appalachian Trail Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network
Delaware Delaware & Lehigh Delaware Water Gap Recreation Area
Deshler-Morris House Edgar Allan Poe Eisenhower
Flight 93 Memorial Fort Necessity Friendship Hill
Gettysburg Gloria Dei Hopewell Furnace
Independence Johnstown Flood North Country
Potomac Heritage Steamtown Thaddeus Kosciuszko
Upper Delaware Valley Forge




Pennsylvania State Flower: Mountain Laurel

Governor Gifford Pinchot signed legislation on May 5, 1933, making the mountain laurel the official State flower of pennsylvania.


Gardens
Visit beautiful botanical gardens and arboretums in Pennsylvania.
Longwood Gardens Chanticleer Botanic Garden of Western PA
Phipps Conservatory Morris Arboretum


Historic Attraction
Take a peek into the past. Explore Pennsylvania's history.
Valley Forge


Museums
Step into Pennsylvania's past and explore the history.
The State Museum Railroad Museum Franklin Institute Science Museum
Anthracite Heritage Museum Fishing Museum Andy Warhol Museum
Carnegie Museum of Natural History



Pennsylvania State Flag

The Pennsylvania State flag goes all the way back to 1779. However the current flag was standardized by the Pennsylvania General Assembly on June 13, 1907.


Theme Parks & Water Parks
Get a thrill from Pennsylvania's Theme Parks or cool off in a Water Park.
Bushkill Park Conneaut Lake Park DelGrosso's Amusement Park
Dorney Park Dutch Wonderland Hershey Park
Idlewild Kennywood Knoebels Amusement Resort
Lakemont Park Sesame Place Waldameer
Camel Beach Carousel Water Sand Castle


Zoos
If you like animals, visit any of Pennsylvania's Zoos
Reptiland Erie Zoo Lake Tobias Wildlife Park
Living Treasures Philadelphia Zoo Pittsburgh Zoo
Zoo America




Pennsylvania State Bird: Ruffed Grouse

The ruffed grouse was approved as Pennsylvania's official state game bird by an act of the Pennsylvania Legislature on June 22, 1931. Pennsylvania has not adopted an official state bird.


Festivals
Join in the celebration, attend Pennsylvania's Festivals.
PA Renaissance Faire Johnstown Folkfest Philadelphia Folk Festival
Mayfair


Hiking & Backpacking
See beautiful country while getting some good exercise.
Hiking in Pennsylvania Pine Creek Outfitters

Biking & Cycling
Pennsylvania offers great routes for Biking or Cycling.
Pennsylvania Cycling Association Bike Inn to Inn BikePA

Caverns & Caves
Do you like exploring caverns and caves? Find Pennsylvania's best.
Coral Caverns Crystal Cave Park Indian Caverns
Indian Echo Caverns Laurel Caverns Lincoln Caverns
Lost River Caverns Penn's Cave Woodward Cave



Pennsylvania State Seal

In 1776, Pennsylvania's Constitutional Convention authorized that a state seal should be established. A seal similar to today's Great Seal began to be used, and in 1790 the General Assembly officially recognized a Great Seal.


Camping
Enjoy the great outdorrs with your entire family.
KOA Campgrounds Virginia's Beach Brookdale Family Campground
Dogwood Acres Deer Meadow


RV Parks
Prefer to camp with the luxuries of home? Visit Pennsylvania's RV Parks.
Tanglewood Pine Hill Ben Franklin Park
Gaslight Campground Shenango Valley


Golf
Check out the best Golf Courses in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Golf Association Carroll Valley Resort Inniscrone
Flatbush Pocono Mountains






Spas
Need some relaxation and pampering? Check out the Spas in Pennsylvania.
Clarion River Lodge Eagle Rock Resort The Lodge at Woodloch
The Inn at Pocono Manor

Freshwater Fishing
If you enjoy fishing, check out Pennsylvania's lakes, rivers and creeks.
Allegheny Guide Service Salmon Fishing Lucky Strike




Pennsylvania State Fish: Brook Trout

Adopted in 1970, the Brook Trout is the official state fish of Pennsylvania.


Hunting
Find a guide and hunt Pennsylvania.
Homestead Hunts Powder Horn Hunting Preserve Hillendale Hunting
Cherry Ridge

Rafting
Pennsylvania offers great white water rafting, canoeing and kayaking.
Wilderness Voyageurs Pocono Whitewater Rafting White Water Adventurers
Whitewater Challengers Laurel Highlands River Tours Pine Creek Outfitters


Skiing
Visit Pennsylvania's Resorts for some great Skiing.
Seven Springs Mountain Elk Mountain Blue Knob
Whitetail Resort Liberty Mountain Shawnee Mountain
Camelback



Pennsylvania State Quarter

Released on March 8, 1999, the Pennsylvania quarter features the "Commonwealth" statue.



Vineyards
Looking for a good wine? Visit Pennsylvania's Vineyards.
Blue Mountain Nissley Sorrenti Cherry Valley
Big Creek Rushland Ridge


Cruises
Enjoy one of Pennsylvania's relaxing cruise options.
East Coast Yacht Cruises


Football
Check out Pennsylvania's Professional Football Teams.
Philadelphia Eagles

Horse Racing
Come see the horses run at one of Pennsylvania's race tracks.
Penn National Race Course Philadelphia Park Summerside Raceway


Gambling
Come check out the casino's in Pennsylvania.
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs