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Corvettes at Carlisle
07/25/2015 - 10:30amCarlisle, Pennsylvania is home to the largest Corvette event in the world. Considered "America's classic sports car,' over 5,000 Corvettes are on display from classics to late-models to new. In addition to looking at the cars, you can participate...
Read MoreEndless Mountain Music Festival
07/13/2015 - 1:57pmTimeless classical masterpieces blended with contemporary compositions set the stage for the 10th year Anniversary Celebration of the Endless Mountain Music Festival, scheduled for July 24 through August 8, 2015 in Wellsboro, Mansfield, Blossburg, Troy, and Canton. Full orchestra concerts on Friday and Saturday nights all three weekends. The fes...
Read MoreAn Amazing Corn Maze
06/17/2015 - 6:53pmA unique travel gem and must see attraction is the mega corn maze at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm in Ronks, Lancaster County, PA celebrating 20 years of growing FUN! You’ll need at least an hour in the world’s most dynamic and interactive 5-acre corn maze with over 2.5 miles of paths. Walking at your own pace, you will be entertained as you happe...
Read MoreFly Like A Bird!
06/03/2015 - 6:00pmSome of the best zip lining Pennsylvania has to offer can be found in the Laurel Highlands. You’ll soar more than 100 feet above ground and marvel at the beautiful and picturesque landscapes of the Ohiopyle Region and the Allegheny Mountains.
Experience the gravity-defying thrill of flying through the trees. Some zip lines reach speeds o...
Read MoreAdams County Winery's Monumental Trolley Tour
05/22/2015 - 6:08pmThe Adams County Winery is located in Orrtanna, Pennsylvania, eight miles west of Gettysburg. It first began operations in 1975 and will celebrate its 40th Anniversary on June 27. New this year is the launch of the Monumental Trolley Tour on June 7. The tour begins at the Winery and...
Read MoreAmerica's Premier Folk Festival
05/14/2015 - 6:41pmNow in its 66th year, the Kutztown Folk Festival is the oldest folklife festival in America. Celebrating the Pennsylvania Dutch culture, this unique festival continues to attract upwards of 150,000 visitors per year. Named as One of America's Top Celebrations by USA Today, it was named as a "Must See" Festival by the...
Read MoreCelebrate National Train Days!
04/09/2015 - 7:06pmSaturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11 are National Train Days where train enthusiasts across the country gather at hundreds of locations to celebrate the history and heritage of our railroad system and how it shaped America. Here in Pennsylvania we have a number of locations that showcase our rich railroad heritage. The...
Read MorePhillie Pfanatic Back in Action!
04/09/2015 - 6:02pmThe fat furry green bird with a cylindrical beak containing a tongue that sticks out is the Philadelphia Phillies official mascot...the Phillie Pfanatic. He's as much Philadelphia as cheesesteaks, the Liberty Bell, and Rocky Balboa. The Phanatic debuted on April 25, 1978 and was named after Philadelphia's fanatical fans. You'll...
Read MoreApril Showers Bring May Flowers
04/09/2015 - 5:46pmIf you're tired of April Showers, plan a visit to enjoy May Flowers at one of the many Botanical Gardens in Pennsylvania. The Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh is a great glass Victorian greenhouse. Located in Schenley Park, Phipps Conservatory stands as a cult...
Read MoreCharter Day's - Free Admission at Historical Sites
02/10/2015 - 5:27pmIn 1681, England’s King Charles II used a charter to grant the land that is now Pennsylvania to founder William Penn. It is often referred to as the “Penn Charter” or “Pennsylvania’s birth certificate.” Sunday, March 10 is the 332nd birthday of Pennsylvania.
On Charter Day, many of Pennsylvania’s Trails of History sites offer “free admis...
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