REGIONS Pennsylvania Trip Ideas DUTCH COUNTRY ROADS • An Amish Cultural Getaway Explore the Amish countryside with authentic historic sites, restaurants, and shops. p. 56 • The History Buffs Have It Peek into the Civil War, mining and industrial heritage, and frontier stories. p. 57 • A Week of Pure Fun for the Kid in All of Us Enjoy five action-packed days of roller coasters, animal attractions, and hands-on museums. p. 57 • Find Some Peace & Quiet From peaceful nature areas to laid-back wineries, these retreats will soothe the spirit. p. 65 • Historic Moments See notable architecture and engineering marvels, plus railroads and local history museums. p. 65 • Tour Through the Ages Experience the lives of residents across centuries, from Native Americans to Amish settlers and beyond. p. 71 PENNSYLVANIA’S GREAT LAKES REGION • A Great Lakes Road Trip Spend your vacation by the water as you travel from the sandy beaches of Lake Erie to charming lakefront towns and hidden state park lakes. p. 74 • Explore History & Industry in the Oil Region National Heritage Area See where the first commercial oil well was drilled in 1859 and discover the area’s many other historical and recreational treasures. p. 75 PITTSBURGH AND ITS COUNTRYSIDE • Cultural Weekend in Pittsburgh Spark your inspiration with three days of visual and performing arts. p. 70 • A Family Road Trip Made for Kids & Teens Follow this route for roller coasters, outdoor fun, and plenty of games. p. 71 THE ALLEGHENIES • Action-Packed Getaway at Raystown Lake Escape for a long weekend of outdoor adventure, from mountain biking to boating. p. 64 54 visitPA.com
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