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20 ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCES IN PENNSYLVANIA Make the most of summer vacation with these quintessential warm-weather adventures and attractions. 1 HAVE A BEACH DAY Spread out a blanket on the sandy beaches of Presque Isle State Park, a 3,200-acre peninsula that arches into Lake Erie. 2 SEE THE ANIMALS AT THE COUNTY FAIR Choose from more than 100 county fairs in the state, including Prospect’s Big Butler Fair, the largest fair in Western Pennsylvania, July 2–10, 2021. 3 STROLL THROUGH THE FARMERS MARKET Every Friday in Ephrata, shop 400 local growers, merchants, and makers at the indoor-outdoor Green Dragon Farmers Market & Auction. 4 INDULGE IN A SCOOP OF ICE CREAM Take your pick from over-the-top sundaes, ice cream sodas, and frozen hot chocolate at The Jigger Shop, a century-old ice cream parlor in Mt. Gretna. 5 WATCH A DRIVE-IN MOVIE Bring the whole family to Becky’s Drive-In Theatre in Walnutport for treats, classic blockbuster hits, and weekend pony rides. 6 RENT A PEDAL BOAT Paddle the waters of Lake Nockamixon at Nockamixon State Park in Quakertown when you rent a paddleboat, kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard. 7 HAVE A PICNIC Pack an al fresco lunch to enjoy amid botanical blooms, fields, and trees on the 48-acre Chanticleer Garden in Wayne. 8 FEED THE FISH Buy some pellets to toss to the gigantic carp at Pymatuning State Park’s Spillway in Linesville. 9 CHEER AT A BALLGAME Pennsylvania is home to eight Minor League Baseball teams, so take the kids to a game and root for the likes of the Harrisburg Senators in Harrisburg, Lehigh Valley IronPigs in Allentown, or Altoona Curve in Altoona. 10 PLAY A GAME OF DISC GOLF Test your aim on the 18-hole championship course of Coyote Hills Disc Golf Course at Middlesex Recreational Park in Carlisle. 11 WATCH A FIREWORKS SHOW At Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, watch fireworks dazzle while fountains dance to music during the Fireworks & Fountains summer shows. 12 SIT AROUND A CAMPFIRE Tell ghost stories when you spend the night at Gettysburg’s Artillery Ridge Campground & Horse Park, within walking distance of the site of the Civil War’s bloodiest battle. 13 GO ON A NATURE WALK Explore the trails that loop across 300 acres of forest and prairie in Jennings Environmental Education Center in Slippery Rock. 14 SOAR ON A ZIP LINE Harness up and navigate more than 50 challenge games and zip lines at Elmwood Park Zoo’s Treetop Adventures in Norristown. 15 SPOT FIREFLIES IN THE WILD The fourth Saturday of June, attend the annual Pennsylvania Firefly Festival in Tionesta to spot more than 15 species of fireflies as they illuminate the Allegheny National Forest in search of a mate. 16 GATHER SOME FRIENDS FOR PAINTBALL With more than 750 acres of paintball fields, Skirmish Paintball in Albrightsville is a playground of woods, fields, forts, castles, and villages for exchanging friendly fire. 17 STOP TO SMELL THE FLOWERS Nature and education come together at Quiet Creek Herb Farm & School of Country Living in Brookville, with 30 acres of nature trails and hands-on classes on composting, gardening, and essential oils. 18 SCREAM ON A ROLLER COASTER All ages can get a thrill at Kennywood in West Mifflin, where seven roller coasters (including the Pittsburgh Steelers-themed ride, The Steel Curtain) and a 14-ride Kiddieland offer endless family fun. 19 TAKE A WILD RIDE The Wykoff Run Road in Quehanna Wild Area is one of the top-rated motorcycle rides in PA. Enjoy sweeps and turns following a stream, with pull-offs where you can explore several waterfalls. 20 SEEK SHELTER The Covered Bridge Driving Tour takes you to Greene County’s seven covered bridges. Detour to Lippencott Alpacas to take a farm tour, get up close to alpacas, and shop the farm store. Refuel at Hartley Inn where locals recommend you start with dessert.
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