What It’s Like Visiting the VAMPA Vampire Museum in Doylestown, PA
I’ve been to a lot of odd places in Pennsylvania, but few are as strange as the vampire museum in Doylestown. Officially known as VAMPA Vampire and Paranormal Museum, this …
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Taking a Pittsburgh Steelers Stadium Tour at Acrisure Stadium (Formally Heinz Field)
I’m not a football fan in the slightest, but I always enjoy exploring new places, so I was excited to tour the Pittsburgh Steeler’s Acrisure Stadium (formally known as Heinz …
20 Great Orchards for Apple Picking in PA (Updated for 2025)
Looking for something fun to do this autumn in Pennsylvania? Apple picking is a great activity for the whole family that will not only be a ton of fun but …
12 of the Best Hard Cideries in Pennsylvania
I visit a lot of craft breweries in my travels around Pennsylvania, but I also love checking out the state’s many great cideries (especially in the fall). I actually used …
Uncovering the Historic Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site in Cambria County
Prior to 1834, a trip across Pennsylvania was a long and arduous journey. Using a combination of horses and wagons to cross the Allegheny Mountains, the trip could take as …
How to Get to the Overlooks at Jakes Rocks in the Allegheny National Forest
When I first visited Warren County and the Kinzua Dam a decade ago, Jakes Rocks was one of the spots that I wanted to visit. Unfortunately, due to some roadwork, …
Seeing the Flower Fields at Maple Bottom Farm in Fayette County, PA
I’m always on the lookout for beautiful sunflower and wildflower fields to visit, so when I learned about Maple Bottom Farm in southwestern PA, I knew I had to check …
Visiting the William Penn Landing Site in Chester, PA
Hidden away in Chester, PA between junkyards and railroad tracks, you’ll find one of the most consequential historical sites in all of Pennsylvania: the William Penn Landing Site. The William …
19 of the Best Things to Do in Hershey, PA
Known as the Sweetest Place on Earth, there are many fun things to do in Hershey, PA. Surrounding the farmland and chocolate factories that dominate this corner of Dauphin County, …
Eagles Mere: One of Pennsylvania’s Best Family Vacation Destinations (Sponsored)
This article is sponsored by the Eagles Mere Historic Village Inc. Opinions expressed are my own. Last year, I visited Eagles Mere in northeastern Pennsylvania and uncovered firsthand what a …