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Looking for a uniquely Pennsylvania experience to write home about? As it turns out, our state offers some fascinating and unusual attractions that you’ll have to see to believe. Take a cue from some of these must-sees, and give your trip itinerary a wonderful dose of weirdness. From the disturbing to the beautiful, The Mütter Museum of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia features thousands of items that span the medical realm, from human skulls to Civil War medical equipment to pieces of Albert Einstein’s gloriously geeky brain. Filled with some impossible-to- believe specimens, the collections are still used to advance medical science today. Ringing Rocks Park in Upper Black Eddy is the most famous of several Pennsylvania fields of igneous rock. Why? Because when you strike a rock with a hammer or another rock, it produces variously pitched ringing sounds. Be sure to pack a picnic, and enjoy flora, fauna, and beautiful waterfalls in the rest of this 100-plus-acre park. Delve into the world of magic and mystery at Scranton’s Houdini Museum, where you can learn all about master magician Harry Houdini, famous for his unbelievable escape acts. Housed in a historic building, this museum offers the chance to peruse one-of-a-kind artifacts and photographs, watch a short film with rare footage of Houdini, and enjoy a magic show including live animals and audience participation. Every year on February 2, spectators eagerly await the weather prediction by world-famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil. However, you can visit “The Weather Capital of the World” any time of the year! While you’re in town, stop by the Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center, where you can climb into a powerful tornado, create a thunderstorm, and learn all about the fascinating science behind larger-than-life weather phenomena. In North Huntingdon, the Big Mac Museum Restaurant pays tribute to the iconic Big Mac burger with high-tech displays, hands-on exhibits, historic memorabilia, and a state-of-the-art, jungle-themed PlayPlace. Enjoy a Big Mac and all your favorite McDonald’s food as you learn about this famous sandwich — from bun to bun.
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