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The Top 16 Things to do in PA

The best things to do or places to visit in Pennsylvania (in no particular order).

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Here is a list of my favorite things to do in Pennsylvania. Some are pretty common, but others are just cool places I have discovered from my time spent in PA.

Philadelphia Magic Gardens 

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Explore the magical mosaic masterpieces throughout this "garden".

Hershey Park + Chocolate World

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Visit the birthplace and factory of Hershey's chocolate world and enjoy the amusement park.

Gettysburg National Park

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Visit the unique history in Gettysburg, PA.

Eastern State Penitentiary

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If you go around Halloween they have a haunted attraction, which exemplifies the spookiness of the penitentiary itself.

Randyland

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A magical art museum located in Pittsburgh, PA.

The Mattress Factory

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A bizarre, yet unique, art museum located in Pittsburgh.

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

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The lovely floral gardens located in Pittsburgh, PA.

Ricketts Glen State Park

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A great location for hiking, especially because of the waterfalls.

Dutch Springs

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Tons of large inflatables located on an old quarry for some fun in the summer and to cool off.

Philadelphia Museum of Art

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Climb the very steps that Rocky himself jogged up here.

Duquesne Incline

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Located in Pittsburgh to get to the top and bottom of the hill.

Penns Cave

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The site of America's only all water cavern and wildlife park.

Shady Maple Smorgasbord

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A huge buffet style restaurant that will fill you up for the entire day, I highly recommend going for breakfast.

Knoebel's 

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One of the more famous amusement parks in Pennsylvania.

Independence Hall + Liberty Bell

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The site of the start of America's freedom, where the Declaration of Independence was signed.

Reading Terminal Market

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A top spot for people who love food, with little restaurants and dive bars, or just for fresh meats and produce.

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