Pennsylvania is a destination where American history is as plentiful as the state’s lush greenery. Visitors will find the Amish Country, the Hershey’s Factory and Philadelphia cheesesteaks are all great reasons to spend time in the state.

Getting Around

The Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) , is the state’s largest airfield, but if you’re planning to visit other regions, you can fly into the Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) or the Harrisburg International Airport (HIA). From Pennsylvania’s airports, you can travel on to destinations like Washington D.C. or Europe.

If you intend to visit Amish Country, be sure to rent a car because it's the best method of transportation to tour Lancaster County. While there, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to buy homemade quilts, candles and food. Public transportation can be found in the form of buses, trolleys and trains; all available in the state’s major cities.

Hints and Tips

Pennsylvania residents enjoy warm summers and chilly winters. Locals also have access to intriguing historical sites like the Gettysburg National Military Park and the National Civil War Museum. Upon arriving in Pennsylvania, consider touring Harrisburg’s State Capitol building, as it is one of the nation’s prettiest capitols. It features a dome modeled after St. Peter’s Basilica, along with a staircase designed to look like the one in the Paris Opera House.