Visiting the Historic Covered Bridges of Berks County, Pennsylvania
Berks County, Pennsylvania, is home to five of the most scenic covered bridges remaining in Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Several of the bridges also have a look to them that’s rare …
PA Dutch Country
Exploring Tragic History at the Jennie Wade House in Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg was the bloodiest battle of the Civil War with more than 50,000 casualties. However, despite this immense battle raging around and even through the town of …
11 Great Places to Go Hiking Near Harrisburg, PA
When you think of the Harrisburg area, it’s likely that destinations like the State Capitol and Hersheypark come to mind. However, there are also many great opportunities for outdoor recreation …
The Ultimate List of 40+ Completely Free Things to Do in Harrisburg, PA
The area around Pennsylvania’s capital city is one of the state’s most visited regions. With fun things to do in Hershey, Harrisburg, York, and Carlisle, just to name a few, …
Visiting the Covered Bridges of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, features two of the most visited destinations in the state: Hershey and Harrisburg. However, few know about the two beautiful and historic covered bridges near Harrisburg. While …
Little Amps Packs a Big Punch in Harrisburg’s Coffee Scene
When I think of downtown Harrisburg, I think of the exquisite State Capitol and and the powerful Susquehanna River. I can’t say that specialty coffee immediately comes to mind. However, …
Exploring Lancaster, PA Without the Amish: A Two-Day Itinerary
After reserving a tour at an Amish tourist attraction, those looking to visit Lancaster, PA might not know how else to spend their time. But anyone who is familiar with …
5 Unique Coffee Shops in Lancaster, PA
Art galleries and cafes. When tourists ask me for suggestions of things to do in Lancaster, PA, those artistic and culinary destinations immediately come to mind. In fact, I recently …
10 Amazing (and Free) Art Galleries in Lancaster, PA
On past trips to art galleries in Philadelphia or Washington, D.C. I’ve been amazed by the talents of some of the world’s greats, but also overwhelmed by the sheer number …
The Ultimate List of Free Things to do in Lancaster, PA
Thousands of tourists head to Lancaster, Pennsylvania every year to catch a glimpse and a taste of Amish Country. But those who stick to typical tourist destinations will miss out …