HAPPINESS WELCOME AND ALL ABOARD! CONNECT WITH PENNSYLVANIA visitPA.com Our website is packed with all the information you need to plan your perfect getaway. Discover in-depth stories, seasonal trip ideas, fun videos, and lodging information. Happy Traveler Digital Guide View the digital eGuide online at visitPA.com . Road Trips Hit the open road and discover some of the best our state has to offer with one of our ready-made road trip itineraries customized by interest. Take your pick from themed adventures at visitPA.com/ pa-road-trips . Happy Thoughts eNewsletter Get a monthly dose of travel inspiration delivered right to your inbox when you sign up for our eNewsletter at visitPA.com . Social Media Connect with us on social media, and be sure to share your Pennsylvania adventures using the hashtag #PATravelHappy . ON TRACK Please join me as we celebrate the might and majesty of Pennsylvania’s railroads and our commonwealth’s storied railroading tradition in this edition of the Happy Traveler. Countless communities can trace their origins to Pennsylvania’s railroads, as they were the framework that encompassed the commonwealth from north to south and east to west. There is no place on this continent more associated with railroads than Pennsylvania. Our history is steeped in the tradition of railroading and the many extraordinary innovations and people that transformed this nation into an economic titan. Did you know that in 1845 the Montour Iron Company of Danville was among the first in the nation to produce the t-rails that are still used today on virtually all railroads throughout the world? Just nine years later the world-famous Horseshoe Curve near Altoona opened. With this engineering marvel, a trip from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, which normally took four entire days, was reduced to a mere 15 hours. The Curve was designed by Delaware County native John Edgar Thompson and built entirely by the hands of hard-working Pennsylvanians in just three years. Urban adventures, outdoor escapes, or historical hotspots more your style? We’ve featured some of the best with a fresh take on classic must-sees and the yet to be discovered — all here in Pennsylvania. Our commonwealth also offers some real hands-on experience at one of our many iconic railroad or trolley museums. Looking for a leisurely hike or some adventurous biking? We have nearly 1,850 miles of former rail lines that live on through the rails-to-trails program, which is more than any other state. These and many other railroading marvels and adventures are waiting for you to stop by and explore. Climb aboard, sit back, and experience the wonder, excitement, and journey that can only be delivered by rail as the roar of our historic trains transports you back in time. Don’t forget to check out the Pennsylvania trivia Crossword Puzzle to find out even more ways to Pursue Your Happiness in our great state. FACEBOOK facebook.com/visitPA TWITTER twitter.com/visitPA PINTEREST pinterest.com/visitPA YOUTUBE youtube.com/visitPA INSTAGRAM instagram.com/visit_PA Tom Wolf, Governor visitPA.com 3
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