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"In Pennsylvania, you can
re-live General Washington's Crossing of the Delaware River, see one of the
world's best collections of trains and railroading equipment, view the
battlefields where many had perished for their freedoms, explore the "tough
as coal" lifestyles of a miner in northeastern Pennsylvania, and lots more.
After searching for historic destinations here, be sure to visit
ExplorePAhistory to read the stories of Pennsylvania history and interact with
multimedia features. On ExplorePAhistory, you'll also learn more about the
Pennsylvania Trail of History ®, a group of historic sites and museums operated
by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
Visitors to Pennsylvania can
explore Valley Forge, where General George Washington's troops braved bitter
cold and miserable conditions in the fight for U.S. independence. The nation's
industrial history also forged ahead in Pennsylvania, and our industrial
heritage is preserved throughout the state in museums devoted to the steel,
coal, and railroad industries which forever altered the face of the nation.
Gettysburg, the high-water mark
of the Confederacy, also proved to be its downfall. Today, the battlefield has
been preserved as a tribute to the uncommon bravery and valor displayed on both
sides of the "War Between the States." Visitors are awestruck by the
quiet solemnity of the site, and numerous options exist for tourists wishing to
learn the story of the Battle of Gettysburg.
The Flagship Niagara stands tall
in Erie, P.A.'s harbor - a living reminder of the epic battle that turned the
tide in the War of 1812. Under the command of Commodore Perry, the Niagara and
eight other ships won a decisive battle over the British Navy, providing a
much-needed victory. Today, visitors are welcomed aboard the Niagara, to view an
important piece of U.S. history and a symbol of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
From Philadelphia's Independence
Hall, one of the birthplaces of the nation, to Gettysburg, where the Union was
preserved, Pennsylvania is home to major milestones in the development of the
United States of America.
Searching for the The Promised
Land? It's approximately 10 miles north of Canadensis in Pike County. Looking
for the World's End? That's here, too.
In fact, these are just two of
Pennsylvania's 116 state parks that offer a heavenly dose of family camping,
swimming, biking, boating, fishing and hiking.
But that's just the tip of the
mountain. Pennsylvania's 4.5 million acres of public lands include the finest
woodlands and natural areas in America. Our name itself means "Penn's
Woods" and our public estate is just that, often mountainous and filled
with a myriad of creatures, plants and natural wonders.
And, what's more - you're never
more than 15 minutes away from one of our state parks, state forests or game
lands. We invite you to explore all the natural splendor that Pennsylvania has
to offer.
Pennsylvania offers an abundance
of arts and entertainment experiences throughout the Commonwealth. Visitors will
find magnificent art museums and galleries in every corner of the state, in
cities and towns both large and small. In addition, thrilling live theatre and
other performing arts can be found throughout the Commonwealth.
But, don't just take our word for
it. AmericanStyle magazine placed Pittsburgh and Philadelphia among the top 10
arts-related destinations of 2002! And, MSN.com ranked Pennsylvania among the
Top Ten summer destinations in a variety of categories, including amusement
parks, ballparks and summer events. We invite you to come discover our treasures
for yourself."
- From the experiencepa.com
website
To learn more about Pennsylvania visit
http://www.experiencepa.com/experiencepa/home.do
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