Pennsylvania Attractions & Recreational Activities

Piper Aviation Museum Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts Presque Isle State Park Dorney Park and Wild Water Kingdom Jimmy Stewart Museum Gettysburg National Military Park Franklin Institute Science Museum Liberty Bell & Independence Hall Lancaster Amish Country Hersheypark

Treat yourself to a great retreat in Pennsylvania, a Northeast state that has a lot to offer in the way of attractions, recreational activities and places to see. The state's only seashore can be found at Presque Isle State Park. Superb science abounds in Philadelphia at Franklin Institute Science Museum. The high-flying Piper Aviation Museum near Williamsport will astound you with planes galore. Get the lowdown on these and other tip-top Pennsylvania things to do by perusing the following list.

Piper Aviation Museum

Fly into one amazing attraction when you visit the Piper Aviation Museum in Lock Haven near Williamsport. Learn all about planes plus experience the exciting adventures of aviators who have made history with their airborne exploits. For more information, visit http://www.pipermuseum.com/  [ Top ]

Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts

Explore three floors of hands-on displays and exceptional traveling exhibits at Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts in Harrisburg, PA. An IMAX theatre shows cool science films plus Hollywood blockbusters. Little ones will get a big kick out KidsPlace, a very special gallery. For more information, visit http://www.whitakercenter.org/.  [ Top ]

Presque Isle State Park

Located four miles west of Erie, Pennsylvania, Presque Isle State Park is a 3200-acre state park on Lake Erie that's Pennsylvania's only seashore. Discover 21 miles of recreational trails, 13 beaches, and a marina. For more information, visit http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/presqueisle.aspx.  [ Top ]

Dorney Park and Wild Water Kingdom

This terrific theme park in Allentown, Pennsylvania invites you to spend a delightful day of sliding and splashing. Awesome rides include Aqua Racer, Jumping Jack Splash, Lightning Falls, and Runaway River. For more information, visit http://www.dorneypark.com.  [ Top ]

Jimmy Stewart Museum

Located in Jimmy Stewart's hometown of Indiana, Pennsylvania, the Jimmy Stewart Museum features the famous actor's accomplishments in film, radio, and television. In addition, there are many displays and film clips that highlight his other roles as military hero, civic leader and father. For more information, visit http://www.jimmy.org/.  [ Top ]

Gettysburg National Military Park

The Battle of Gettysburg in 1863 was an important moment in the Civil War. Learn all about it at Gettysburg National Military Park via battlefield walks and living history groups. The Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center is a good place to begin. For more information, visit http://www.nps.gov/gett/.  [ Top ]

Franklin Institute Science Museum

Expect to be impressed when you step into the Franklin Institute Science Museum, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Enjoy such fascinating exhibits as the Franklin Airshow, Franklin National Memorial, and the Giant Heart. For more information, visit http://www2.fi.edu/index.php.  [ Top ]

Liberty Bell & Independence Hall

It's one of the best two-for-one deals in America's history. Visit the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall at Independence National Historic Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Independence Hall is where the Declaration of Independence was adopted and the Constitution of the United States was drafted and signed. For more information, visit http://www.nps.gov/inde/.  [ Top ]

Lancaster Amish Country

America's oldest Amish community in Lancaster County Pennsylvania is home to the ultimate simple life. The horse and buggy is used for transportation and windmills create power. Experience unique foods and crafts in Lancaster Amish Country. For more information, visit www.padutchcountry.com/.  [ Top ]

Hersheypark

A great day of family fun awaits you at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Discover more than 60 rides and attractions, including roller coasters, kiddie rides, a boardwalk, a summer concert series and a must-see zoo. For more information, visit www.hersheypark.com.  [ Top ]