Other sights in Pennsylvania
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Park
This L-shaped 45-acre park, along with Old City, has been dubbed 'America's most historic square mile.' Once the backbone of the United States government, today it is the backbone of Philadelphia's tourist trade. Stroll around and you'll see storied buildings in which the seeds for the Revolutionary War were planted and the US government came into bloom. You'll also find beautiful, shaded urban lawns dotted with large groups of schoolchildren and costumed actors. Most sites are open every day from 9am to 5pm, and some are closed Monday. Note that you must call or stop in to the Independence Visitor Center to make a timed reservation before visiting the high-volume Indepen…
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Valley Forge National Historic Park
After being defeated at the Battle of Brandywine Creek and the British occupation of Philadelphia in 1777, General Washington and 12,000 continental troops withdrew to Valley Forge. Today, Valley Forge symbolizes Washington's endurance and leadership. The Valley Forge National Historic Park contains 5½ sq miles of scenic beauty and open space 20 miles northwest of downtown Philadelphia - a remembrance of where 2000 of George Washington's 12,000 troops perished from freezing temperatures, hunger and disease, while many others returned home. A 22-mile cycling path along the Schuylkill River connects Valley Forge to Philadelphia.
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Kentuck Knob
Much less visited is Kentuck Knob, another Frank Lloyd Wright house (designed in 1953), built into the side of a rolling hill. It's noted for its natural materials, hexagonal design and honeycomb skylights. House tours last about an hour and include a jaunt through the onsite sculpture garden, with works by Andy Goldsworthy, Ray Smith and others.
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Presque Isle State Park
Presque Isle State Park shoots north and then curves back down upon itself just like Cape Cod in Massachusetts, is a stunningly beautiful place to visit, no matter the season. It's a lovely sandy peninsula with dramatic, ocean-like vistas interspersed with wooded areas and cycling trails.
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Longwood Gardens
The spectacular Longwood Gardens, near Kennett Sq, has 1050 acres, 20 indoor gardens and 11,000 kinds of plants, with something always in bloom. There's also a Children's Garden with a maze, fireworks and illuminated fountains in summer, and festive lights at Christmas.
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Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
Check out the Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, a picturesque home and teahouse constructed in the traditional 16th-century style. Scattered all throughout the park are some notable monuments, including one, at the far east end, for Joan of Arc.
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Poconos
Occupying the northeast corner of Pennsylvania is the famed Poconos region, containing 2400 sq miles of mountains, streams, waterfalls, lakes and forests, making it a beautifully natural getaway at any time during the four seasons.
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Civil War Library & Museum
Highly recommended for Civil War buffs is the comprehensive Civil War Library & Museum boasting artifacts and exhibitions; the museum is moving to a new location and will open, at the earliest, in early 2011.
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August Wilson Center for African American Culture
- Pittsburgh, USA
- Sights › Other
In September 2009 the August Wilson Center for African American Culture christened it's strikingly contemporary new building, which houses a museum, classrooms and performance space.
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Brandywine River Museum
A showcase of American artwork, the Brandywine River Museum, at Chadd's Ford, includes the work of the 'Brandywine School' - Howard Pyle, NC Wyeths and Maxfield Parrish.
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National Museum of American Jewish History
The distinctly translucent facade of the National Museum of American Jewish History houses state-of-the-art exhibits that examine the historical role of Jews in the USA.
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Pittsburgh Zoo & Ppg Aquarium
- Pittsburgh, USA
- Sights › Other
Folks with kids to entertain might want to seek out the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, or for wet fun in the summer, the Sandcastle Waterpark.
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Chestnut Hill
Just north of Germantown is Chestnut Hill with its quaint, small-town-like main strip of shops and eateries, and huge and historic residential homes and mansions.
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Winterthur
Winterthur, is a museum of American furniture and decorative arts that was the country estate of Henry Francis du Pont until he opened it to the public in 1951.
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Franklin Fountain
One of the more romantic date spots in the city, especially on weekend nights, this very-old-school ice-cream parlor features locally grown fruit and top-flight sundaes.
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PNC Park
- Pittsburgh, USA
- Sights › Other
Also on the North Side, just by the Allegheny River, is PNC Park, where the Pittsburgh Pirates major-league baseball team bases itself.
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Ephrata Cloister
Ephrata Cloister gives tours of its collection of medieval-style buildings, one of the country's earliest religious communities.
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Academy of Natural Sciences Museum
The Academy of Natural Sciences Museum features a terrific dinosaur exhibition where you can dig for fossils on weekends.
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Mellon Arena
- Pittsburgh, USA
- Sights › Other
Mellon Arena is where the NHL Pittsburgh Penguins, Stanley Cup finalists in 2008 and winners in 2009, played hockey.
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Mutter Museum
Skip med school and visit the seriously twisted Mutter Museum to learn all about the history of medicine in the US.
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Rodin Museum
At the Rodin Museum, you'll find Rodin's great works The Thinker and Burghers of Calais.
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Mattress Factory
- Pittsburgh, USA
- Sights › Other
Also not to be missed is the Mattress Factory, hosting unique installation art and frequent performances.
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Powel House
The 18th-century Powel House was home to Samuel Powel, a mayor of Philadelphia during colonial times.
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Germantown Historical Society
Germantown Historical Society is the site of a 1768 station house for the Underground Railroad.
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Society for Contemporary Art
- Pittsburgh, USA
- Sights › Other
stop in at the Society for Contemporary Art for cutting-edge crafts and other art exhibitions.
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