Uncovering the Allegheny Portage Railroad
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 …
Visiting the Yuengling Brewery in Pottsville: America’s Oldest Brewery
This is a guest post brought to you by Lance from TravelAddicts.net. Among beer aficionados, Yuengling Brewery occupies a special place: it is America’s Oldest Brewery. They have been brewing …
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Downtown Stroudsburg: A Charming Town in the Poconos
My wife and I walked into Grandpa Pete’s Bagels. Inside, we looked over the quaint menu board trying to decide which delicious treat to order for a mid-morning snack. Settling …
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Visiting Troegs Brewery: Amazing Beer in Hershey, Pennsylvania
I’m just going to come out and say it: Troegs Brewery in Hershey, Pennsylvania, is absolutely fantastic. There’s no doubt that it’s one of the best breweries on the east …
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Altoona’s Horseshoe Curve: A Must-See for Train Lovers
In the mid-19th century, Pennsylvania had a major problem. In the race to go west, they were being beaten by New York. With the new New York Central Railroad, it …
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Exploring Philadelphia’s Creepy Eastern State Penitentiary
Walking through the gates of Eastern State Penitentiary in downtown Philadelphia, it’s difficult to imagine what it must have been like for the roughly 75,000 inmates who crossed into the …
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DelGrosso’s Amusement Park: A Great Outing for the Kids in the Alleghenies
Sitting on the outskirts of Altoona is the small town of Tipton, home to DelGrosso’s Amusement Park. Originally opened in 1907 as Bland’s Amusement Park, the park was renamed DelGrosso’s …
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Pennsylvania Waterfalls: How to Get to Dingmans Falls in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
I am a big fan of waterfalls, often going out of my way to see one. And, while Dingmans Falls may not be the most majestic waterfall in the world, …
Market Square – Pittsburgh’s Most Dynamic Square
In my opinion, Market Square in Pittsburgh is a can’t miss destination. Sitting in the middle of the downtown Cultural District, Market Square is a great place to visit …