Visiting the Sunken Ruins of the Great Crossings Bridge in the Laurel Highlands
Pennsylvania is home to many reservoirs, and since many of these were all created by flooding valleys, it’s not uncommon for the ruins of towns to be deep below the …
History
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 …
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 …
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 …
Visting the National Museum of the American Coverlet in Bedford, PA
Throughout Pennsylvania there are many small museums dedicated to a variety of somewhat obscure subjects, and one such spot in the National Museum of the American Coverlet. The National Museum …
Visiting the Incredible Golden Age Air Museum in Berks County, PA
For reasons I’ve never quite understood, pre-World War 2 aviation has fascinated me since at least middle school when I did an entire diorama about it. So, while I’ve enjoyed …
37 Abandoned Places in Pennsylvania You Can Legally Visit
Throughout Pennsylvania, there are many historic ruins and abandoned places that remind us of our past. While many of these are on private property and sadly illegal to visit, others …
Visiting the Historic Capitol Columns in Clinton and Lycoming Counties
It always amazes me how many unique pieces of history you can find throughout Pennsylvania, and the Capitol Columns in Clinton County and Lycoming County are no exception. The two …
Exploring the Lock Ridge Furnace Museum in the Lehigh Valley
Located just outside of Alburtis in the southwestern corner of the Lehigh Valley, you’ll find one of the most unique abandoned sites in PA: the Lock Ridge Furnace Museum. The …
Visting the Money in Motion Exhibit at the Philadelphia Federal Reserve
There are many fantastic places to visit in Philly’s Old City, but one of my favorite hidden gems is the Money in Motion Exhibit inside the Federal Reserve Bank of …