Keystone State
Pennsylvania travel guide
Where America was born, plus Amish farms and mountain getaways.
- Capital
- Harrisburg
- Best time to go
- May–Oct
- Daily budget
- $$ about $150–220 a day
- Fly into
- PHL Philadelphia
PIT Pittsburgh
Top places to visit in Pennsylvania
Independence Hall & Liberty Bell
Philadelphia, where the Declaration was signed.
Gettysburg
The turning point of the Civil War.
Pittsburgh
Bridges, inclines and the Andy Warhol Museum.
Lancaster County
Amish farms and markets.
Fallingwater
Frank Lloyd Wright's house over a waterfall.
Poconos
Lakes and resorts in the mountains.
What to eat in Pennsylvania
- Philly cheesesteak
- Soft pretzel
- Pierogies
- Shoofly pie
When is the best time to visit Pennsylvania?
May–Oct is usually the best time to visit Pennsylvania. Moderate: about $150–220 a day for one person, including a shared hotel room and meals.
Hidden gems in Pennsylvania
Little-known places shared by travelers.
More of the Northeast
ConnecticutMaineMassachusettsNew HampshireNew JerseyNew YorkRhode IslandVermont
Budgets are rough mid-range costs per person, including a shared hotel room and meals. Always check opening times and prices before you go.