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Presque Isle State Park , Erie North Pier Light
GREAT LAKES REGION
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Presque Isle State Park , Erie
Presque Isle State Park is a 3,200-acre sandy peninsula that arches into Lake Erie . As Pennsylvania ’ s only “ seashore ,” Presque Isle offers its visitors a beautiful coastline and many recreational activities , including swimming , boating , fishing , hiking , bicycling , and in-line skating . dcnr . pa . gov / StateParks / FindAPark / PresqueIsleStatePark
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Conneaut Lake Area Museum , Conneaut Musem and historical society features exhibits dating back to the pre-historic age . Captures the history of its residents , the lake and its northern shore amusement park . visitcrawford . org
Keystone Safari , Grove City A 144-acre interactive animal and adventure park with a drive-thru safari featuring more than 100 animals , walk through exhibits and adventure zipline courses . keystonesafari . com
Maurice K . Goddard State Park , Sandy Lake A 2,856-acre state park featuring Lake Wilhelm , a popular destination for fishing and boating . Educational programs are offered May through September . dcnr . pa . gov / StateParks / FindAPark / MauriceKGoddardStatePark
Pymatuning State Park , Jamestown One of the Commonwealth ’ s largest state parks , Pymatuning encompasses 16,892 acres and features the largest lake . It offers boating , fishing , swimming , camping and other recreational activities . dcnr . pa . gov / StateParks / FindAPark / PymatuningStatePark
Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park Resort , Erie Water park features nine water slides , pools , hot tubs , a 12-level interactive Tree House , a Tree Tops Ropes Course , 6,500 square foot arcade with more than 100 games , a state-of-the-art Lazer Tag facility , an Aqua Tumbler and Wild Waters Wave Pool . splashlagoon . com
Waldameer Park & Water World , Erie Amusement and water park complex with more than 75 rides and free daily shows . waldameer . com
Cherry Springs State Park , Coudersport
Cherry Springs State Park , Coudersport An excellent stargazing location due to its remote location and exceptionally dark skies . Offers both self-directed and guided stargazing opportunities . Hiking and camping facilities . cherryspringsstatepark . com
Elk County Visitor ’ s Center , Benezette Learn about elk , their history , conservation efforts and elk behavior through the seasons . elkcountryvisitorcenter . com
Kidzua Bridge State Park Vistor Center & Sky Walk , Mt . Jewett An engineering marvel with breathtaking views of the Kinzua Gorge , the Kinzua Sky Walk extends 624 feet into the gorge , offering panoramic views . visitanf . com
Pine Creek Gorge ( Pennsylvania Grand Canyon ), near Wellsboro A 45-mile gorge carved into the Allegheny plateau . It is located in the Tioga State Forest and offers amazing views . The Pin Creek Rail Trail is ranked by USA Today as one of 10 great places to take a bike tour due to its gentle grade allowing easy pedaling . pacanyon . com
PENNSYLVANIA WILDS
Straub Brewery , Saint Marys One of the oldest continually operating breweries in the country and has maintained family ownership throughout the entire history . Tours are offered for ages 12 and older . Get a free beer at the “ Eternal Tap ” ( 21 & older ). straubbeer . com
World of Little League Museum , Williamsport The World of Little League ®: Peter J . McGovern Museum and Official Store ’ s mission is to inform and educate people about the history , service , goals , and initiatives of Little League ® Baseball and Softball . www . littleleague . org
PITTSBURGH REGION
Duquesne Incline , Pittsburgh The Duquesne Incline offers a step back in time on a century-old cable car and see the best views of downtown Pittsburgh while riding one of the few remaining inclines in the country . The upper station includes a museum and a gift shop . duquesneincline . org
Duquesne Incline , Pittsburgh
Greene & Washington Counties Covered Bridges Tour , Washington & Green Counties Take a self-guided driving tour of 30 covered bridges and enjoy the local restaurants , shopping and museums along the way . Please check the size and weight requirements before driving through the bridges . visitwashingtoncountypa . com / downloads / Covered -Bridges-Driving-Tour. pdf
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Heinz Field , Pittsburgh Located in the North Shore neighborhood of Pittsburgh , this stadium is home to the Pittsburgh Steelers , the Pittsburgh Panthers and also is a favorite destination for concerts . It has some of the best views in the city and many restaurants Bring your RV to tailgate before the game or concert . heinzfield . com
Kennywood Park , West Mifflin Billed “ America ’ s Favorite Traditional Amusement Park ” Kennywood features among its 31 major rides several that were originally built in the early 20th century . The historical amusement park also includes water rides , a kiddie park and more than 35 games . kennywood . com
Meadowcroft Rockshelter & Historic Village , Avella The home to the oldest site of human habitation in North America provides a glimpse into the lives of prehistoric hunters and gatherers . The site offers tours of the massive rock overhang that was used a a shelter 19,000 years ago and interpretive villages showing life in the 16th , 18th and 19th centuries . More than two million artifacts were uncovered at this National Historic Landmark . heinzhistorycenter . org / meadowcroft
Moraine State Park , Portersville The park is located on 16,725 acres with a lake , beach , trails and shoreline . Outdoor recreation includes biking , hiking , horseback riding , snowmobiling , boating , fishing and swimming . visitbutlercounty . com / what-to-do / attractions / moraine-state-park
Pennsylvania Trolley Museum , Washington Take a ride through history on historic , restored street cars from Pennsylvania ’ s past . Learn about the museum ’ s more than 50 different street cars from different types and eras on a guided tour . patrolley . org
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens , Pittsburgh , phipps . conservatory . org A thriving oasis of plantlife in a glasshouse with constantly changing displays ; a Tropical Rain Forest Conservatory and a Center for Sustainable Landscapes .
Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium , Pittsburgh Zoo and aquarium features thousands of animals from more than 400 species . Its one of six major zoos around the country that features an aquarium . pittsburghzoo . org