In early August 2013, I had a crazy idea to launch a website all about the best things to do in Pennsylvania. At the time, I had been a resident of the state for less than a year, and aside from a few of the…
Planning a trip to Philly with the whole family? If so, you’re probably looking for the best things to with kids in Philadelphia, PA. Fortunately, there are a lot of great places in the city that are perfect for children of all ages. While no…
Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, is a destination predominantly known for its great outdoor attractions, highlighted by Worlds End State Park and Loyalsock State Forest. However, it’s also a great place to visit if you love museums thanks to great ones like the Eagles Mere Air Museum,…
While it’s often overshadowed by some of the other destinations in Butler County, there’s a lot to love about downtown Butler. From the beautiful county courthouse to some great shopping and the fantastic Maridon Museum, there’s no reason to not head into the city. Even…
There are few more popular state parks in Pennsylvania than Ricketts Glen State Park. Located in Northeastern Pennsylvania, the park is known for its 21 named waterfalls along the 7.2-mile Falls Trail. If you are planning to visit, camping at Ricketts Glen State Park is…
Knoebels Amusement Park in Pennsylvania is one of the country’s best amusement parks. Located in both Columbia and Northumberland Counties, Knoebels is a free-admission park that offers great fun for the whole family. Whether you love roller coasters, are looking for great rides for the…
Despite there being many great waterfalls in the surrounding forests, there is only one waterfall one the official map for Worlds End State Park: Cottonwood Falls. Cottonwood Falls is located along the Double Run Nature Trail. This trail is 1.2 miles in length and offers…
Philadelphia is a city filled with fantastic art museums. From large museums like the Philadelphia Museum of Art to smaller venues like the Magic Gardens, there’s a ton of great places for art lovers to explore in Philly. However, without a doubt, one of the…
One of my favorite parts of exploring Pennsylvania is the amazing stories that you learn about in small town museums. The Saxonburg Museum in Butler County is a perfect example of this. Saxonburg was founded as Germania in 1832 by Carl Roebling and his brother…
There might be no more well-known Pennsylvanian than Fred Rogers. Born in Latrobe, PA, in 1928, he became a television icon known throughout the world. His show, Mister Rogers’ neighborhood, aired from 1968 through 2001 and impacted generations of young people. Those wanting to pay…
