Travel The Keystone State
Pennsylvania Travel Tips
By John Binder
Pennsylvania is widely known as the birthplace of modern United
States and the cradle of blooming democracy in the face of
British persecution, as well as numerous revolution-era
battlefields. However, Pennsylvania also boasts a booming
economy on two shores, some interesting cuisine contributions
to the American diet, and the well known Amish community in its
countryside. Explore the nation’s foundations this season!
As the center of the independence movement, Pennsylvania is a
state of firsts for the United States, including the country’s
first capital in York where the Articles of Confederation were
drafted and a nation was established. Consequently, the origins
of the U.S. Marine Corps were founded in Philadelphia as the
Continental Marines. Pennsylvania is home to the Liberty Bell
and Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence
was drafted and signed, in Philadelphia.
Candy, Confectioners and Cravings
The nation’s first pretzel factory, Sturgis Pretzel House, was
built in Pennsylvania, along with other major snack-food
manufacturing that makes up a large percentage of the state’s
economy today. The potato chip and pretzel industries have
caused some to dub Pennsylvania the snack food capital of the
world.
Rest assured, though, that Pennsylvania is not all salty. The
United States chocolate industry is based in Hershey,
Pennsylvania, where the namesake company has its headquarters,
major manufacturing, and a tourist exhibit open to the public.
Other major factories nearby include See’s Candy, Mars and the
Wilbur Chocolate Company.
Pennsylvania is also the famed home of the Philly Cheesesteak
Sandwich, the hoagie, Italian ice (similar to shaved ice), soft
pretzels, the stromboli, and even Heinz Ketchup. The popularity
of these local foods can be witnessed at the numerous
professional sporting events throughout Pennsylvania, but
centered in Pittsburgh. While traveling Pennsylvania, treat
yourself to a Pittsburgh Pirates or Philadelphia Phillies Major
League Baseball game or get rough and raucous at a Steelers or
Eagles NFL game or a 76ers NBA game. For the speed-demons,
Pennsylvania has a thriving racecar driving circuit.
Pennsylvania Pastures and Ports
Discover the unique Anabaptist lifestyle of Pennsylvania’s
Amish communities in Dutch County by visiting the Plain and
Fancy Farm, but make sure to refrain from intruding on the
communities as they are active populations and not tourist
sites. Head northeast on Pennsylvania’s well kempt state
highways into the mountainous retreat of the Poconos for superb
hiking, ski resorts and even a section of the Appalachian Trail.
Visit the Coal Region of Pennsylvania and come face-to-face with
the state’s oldest working class industry. Mine tours throughout
the region demonstrate the history, hazards, hard work and
Irish/Polish heritage of the coal industry in Pennsylvania.
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United States history and heritage wherever you finally touch
down in Pennsylvania.
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