Best places to visit in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Essentials

Pennsylvania preserves the foundations of the United States through sites like the Museum of the American Revolution and Elfreth's Alley, the nation's oldest continuously inhabited residential street. Beyond Philadelphia's historic core, the state showcases world-class art at the Barnes Foundation and Rodin Museum. Industrial and cultural milestones include the world’s oldest operating wooden roller coaster, the historic Wanamaker retail landmark, and the craftsmanship of the Martin Guitar Museum.

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Benjamin Franklin Bridge

The Benjamin Franklin Bridge, originally named the Delaware River Bridge and known locally as the Ben Franklin Bridge, is a suspension…

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Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul

The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, head church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia, is located at 18th Street…

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Elfreth's Alley Museum

Elfreth's Alley is a historic street in the Old City neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dating to 1703.

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Betsy Ross House

The Betsy Ross House is a landmark in Philadelphia. It is purported to be the site where the seamstress and flag-maker Betsy Ross lived when…

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Eastern State Penitentiary

The Eastern State Penitentiary is a former American prison in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Franklin Institute

The Franklin Institute is a science museum and the center of science education and research in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Rodin Museum

The Rodin Museum is an art museum located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that contains one of the largest collections of sculptor Auguste…

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Barnes Foundation

The Barnes Foundation is an art collection and educational institution promoting the appreciation of art and horticulture.

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The Wanamaker Building

A National Historic Landmark designed by Daniel Burnham, this 1911 building houses the Wanamaker Organ, the world's largest fully functional pipe organ. Its grand central atrium features a massive bronze eagle, a traditional meeting spot for locals.

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Christ Church Philadelphia

Christ Church is an Episcopal church in the Old City neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Museum of the American Revolution

The Museum of the American Revolution, formerly The American Revolution Center, is a museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania dedicated to…

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Martin Guitar Museum

Located at the C.F. Martin & Co. headquarters in Nazareth, this museum displays over 170 vintage and rare acoustic instruments. The collection documents the company's history since 1833, featuring prototypes and guitars owned by legendary musicians.

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Washington Crossing Historic Park

This historic site commemorates George Washington's 1776 crossing of the Delaware River during the Revolutionary War. The park includes the 125-foot Bowman’s Hill Tower, McConkey’s Ferry Inn, and several restored 18th-century buildings.

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Leap-The-Dips

Leap-The-Dips is a wooden roller coaster located at Lakemont Park near Altoona, Pennsylvania.

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