A Welcome from Governor Rendell

Whether you seek the bright lights of the big city or the countless lights of a rural nighttime sky, virtually any escape or adventure awaits you within the borders of the Commonwealth.

No matter where in America you call home, there is a part of Pennsylvania that is yours forever - our heritage. From Independence Hall in Philadelphia, to the battlefield at Gettysburg. From the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, to the Underground Railroad on our side of the Mason-Dixon line. From the coal miners' village of Eckely, to the recreated cities of Pittsburgh and Bethlehem. In all of these places and many more, your heritage is preserved, revealed, recreated, and waiting for you to discover.

This history gave rise to charming towns, Amish villages, Victorian manors, ornate theaters, historic architecture, and world-renowned museums. Today, as always, the arts bring every corner of Pennsylvania to life - in vibrant concert venues and countless arts festivals in downtowns and countrysides.

Discover all this and more in the Pennsylvania Travel Guide and by visiting our Web site at www.visitPA.com, where you'll find additional information on Pennsylvania's tourism destinations, events, packages, and more.

On behalf of my family and 12 million fellow Pennsylvanians, I invite you to experience everything that Pennsylvania offers. And I welcome you to make yourself at home.

Ed Rendell
Governor of Pennsylvania