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Travel back to the Civil War in Gettysburg, shop 'till you drop in Berks County, and taste the delights of Hershey. Then, explore Harrisburg, Lewisburg, and State College!
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>>>>>>>>>Take a trip down the country roads of Pennsylvania to Gettysburg. And it won't take you "four score and seven years," either. You'll find loads to do at the 6,000-acre Gettysburg National Military Park, including 26 miles of park roads and more than 1,400 monuments, markers, and memorials. Ride the Gettysburg Scenic Rail Tour through miles of beautiful foliage. Tour historic Gettysburg, and don't forget to make time at Washington Street Depot to pick up gifts for the crowd back home.
Tattoos? Check. Leather jacket? Check. One big, mean, muscle-machine Harley-Davidson? Check. Well, then, you're ready to ride on over and take the Harley-Davidson factory tour in York, less than an hour from Gettysburg. The facility is Harley-Davidson's largest, covering 230 acres with more than 1.5 million square feet under roof. Check out the behind-the-scenes assembly action, and don't forget to stop at the gift shop.
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>>>>>>It's horse and buggy time! Less than an hour from York and about an hour and a half from Gettysburg is Pennsylvania's Amish country. Start your tour at the Strasburg Rail Road. The early 20th century station boasts shops, historic buildings, railroad memorabilia, and a restaurant. Then relax with a train ride through the patchwork fields and bright, wooded glens of our Dutch Country Roads.
Then head out to DUTCH WONDERLAND, a fun-filled amusement park less than 15 minutes from the Strasburg Railroad. DUTCH WONDERLAND has more than 30 rides, interactive shows, tasty treats, and special events guaranteed to delight the entire family.
Do you need it? RockVale Square Outlets has it! Located in Lancaster, and with more than 120 stores ranging from adult apparel to electronics to books, the outlets are a bargain hunter's paradise.
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Reading
>>>>>Shopaholics, rejoice! About forty minutes from Lancaster, and you'll be in paradise in Reading, the "Outlet Capital of the World." Spend time at the Vanity Fair Outlet, where quality name-brand clothing is one-half off the lowest ticket price.
You won't see any cavemen (or will you?). The tour of Crystal Cave, the oldest operating cave in the state, won't disappoint. Located approximately 40 minutes from Reading on 125 acres, the cave is home to striking stalagmites, stalactites, and rock formations.
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HERSHEYPARK
>>All right, chocolate lovers---this is your place! The world's sweetest town, Hershey, is home to unique attractions and, of course, delicious chocolate. Check out HERSHEYPARK, In The Dark during its special autumn hours, and don't miss CHOCOLATE WORLD
Get your motor running at the annual Hershey Antique Auto Show. It's the world's largest antique car flea market, car corral, and car show, with thousands of unique cars on nearly 300 acres of HERSHEYPARK.
Hark! Thou should'st take a trip to the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, approximately 14 miles from Hershey. The Faire runs on Saturdays and Sundays (as well as Labor Day Monday), from August 13 through October 30. Verily, thy fun will never end with jousting matches, shows, and traveling minstrels. The Faire is set upon the grand Victorian grounds of Mt. Hope Estate and Winery, so you can enjoy a bit of the grape while strolling about the wooded Renaissance village. Fare thee well!
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Harrisburg
You'll have a capital time when you visit the amazing Pennsylvania State Capitol building, just 15 miles from Hershey. Walk through the majestic main rotunda and see government at work through interactive displays in the Welcome Center. Guided tours are available every half-hour.
Float down Ol' Man River on the Pride of the Susquehanna, an authentic, old-fashioned paddlewheel riverboat that sails from City Island, May through October. Special dinner, murder mystery, and musical theatre cruises are available. Enjoy the scenery as you drift past the river's many small islands.
History buffs: Head straight for the National Civil War Museum, which focuses on the "human side" of the war. You'll see artifacts from soldiers, people on the home front, women, and African-Americans. If you're feeling science-y (is that a word?), spend time in the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, which boasts a performance theater with live shows, an IMAX theater, and three floors of science exhibits.
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Lewisburg
>>>>No wonder it's called one of America's best small towns! Approximately 60 miles from Harrisburg is the historic town of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Nestled along the banks of the Susquehanna, Lewisburg is home to beautiful Victorian architecture, including three-globed streetlights, gingerbread porches, and carved wooden doors. Climb the three stories of the log cabin known as the Packwood House Museum, where you can view unusual furnishings, memorabilia, and art. Or spend time with Abe Lincoln (no, not the real Abe Lincoln) at the Slifer House Museum. Cap your visit with a stay at one of the quaint bed and breakfasts in the area.
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State College
Ready? Hike! Actually, State College is much more than just great football at Penn State University. Located about 70 miles from Lewisburg, State College is also the place for stylish shops, excellent eateries, and matchless museums.
American heritage is alive at the Boal Museum and Columbus Chapel. Tour the magnificent home of the Boal family, the former home of nine generations of descendants of Revolutionary War soldier David Boal. The Columbus Chapel is home to one of the most important collections of Christopher Columbus artifacts. View the collection's furniture, oil paintings, sculpture, and more.
Before you leave State College, make sure you stop by the famous Penn State University Creamery for some tasty treats!
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