Top-Rated Things to do in Pennsylvania this Holiday Season
SIGHTSEEING
The best way to start your journey in Pennsylvania is by visiting the popular Independence National Historical Park. As one of the state’s popular attractions, this national park is filled with many landmarks and covers 20 city blocks with museums, Independence Hall, and the Liberty Bell. With a little ticket price, you can enjoy and explore many great things about this place. Tips: make sure to get your ticket early.
The amazing Penn's Cave & Wildlife Park is also worth visiting when you are in Pennsylvania. This park has been attracted many tourists since its opening in 1885. It features guided tours of a limestone cave, an animal safari, unique and stunning cave, wildlife viewing, and many more. With its iconic self, this attraction has gained its spot as one of the best places to visit in Pennsylvania.
Independence National Historical Park
Penn's Cave & Wildlife Park
CULTURE
Pennsylvania is quite strong with traditions. Some of the traditions in the state are eating New Year’s Day meal, shopping at mud sales, they ring the New Year by dropping wrenches, and mushrooms. Arts and sports are also a big part of Pennsylvania’s culture.
Pennsylvania as a state itself is known as the Keystone State for its role in building the foundations of the United States of America.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
When it comes to weather, fall season is definitely the best time to plan a trip to Pennsylvania. This season happens from September to November. The daytime temperatures are pleasant and the stunning changing leaves will leave you no choice than to admire them.
DO'S AND DON'TS
Before visiting Pennsylvania, it is better that you know that you should do and what you shouldn’t do. Here are some of the Dos and Don’ts in Pennsylvania.
Dos: (1) Good manners always great to carry where ever you’re heading. (2) Pennsylvania places are hard to pronounce. So, it’s better to pronounce it before saying it to someone. (3) Know that ordering "a lager" means a specific drink. (4) Try shopping at convenience stores. They actually have good food. (5) Know that pork and sauerkraut bring luck on New Year's Day. (6) The pizzas in Pennsylvania are worth trying. (7) In this state, chicken pot pie is not a pie. Know it.
Don’ts: (1) Don’t embarrass yourself by pumping your fists near the Rocky statue. (2) Don’t ask if you should go to Pat’s or Geno’s because the real answer it neither. (3) Don’t eat at City Tavern. (4) Don’t visit the Betsy Ross House. Because it is not her house. (5) Don’t order food without knowing exactly what you want. (6) If you are a slow walker, you better work on it. Especially when you are in the middle of a busy sidewalk. (7) Don’t stop and check your phone in the middle of crowds. If you want to see your map, stop at the side. (8) Don’t get surprised if you see guns. It’s easy to buy a gun in the state.
LANDMARKS
The iconic Liberty Bell is totally unmissable when you are in Pennsylvania. With 2,080 pounds, this bell is popularly known as the icon of American independence. It features a biblical inscription and a famed crack. The last time it was rang was back in 1846. As iconic as it is, this historical landmark has made it to the list of the top attractions in Pennsylvania.
You might as well want check out the great Philadelphia Museum of Art. This majestic museum is famously known for its entry staircase with the building itself is stunningly shown tall and classy. It features Renaissance classics and special exhibits. The museum itself contains over 240,000 objects including major holdings of European, American, and Asian origin.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Liberty Bell
POPULAR TOURIST DESTINATIONS
The beauty of Longwood Gardens can’t be missed once you are in Pennsylvania. This popular garden is home to nothing but all beauties. Vast collection of vibrant flowers, a stunning greenhouse, beautiful and lively fountain, woodlands, and meadows. All are ready to complete your bucket list.
You can also pay a visit to Hersheypark for another great fun journey. This popular amusement park offers all fun things from rides, kids’ activities, dining, live shows, and all things cocoa.
The popularity of Independence Hall and Rocky Steps are also unmissable. There are still so many attractions you can visit in the state. You just have to be ready.
Independence Hall
Longwood Gardens
Hersheypark
Rocky Steps
BEST HOTELS AND RESORTS
When it comes to hotel life, let Holiday Inn Williamsport and Ramada by Wyndham Cumberland Downtown to accommodate your travel in this state. These two hotels provide you with some of the best amenities in the state. From perfect locations, modern equipment, comfortable beds and rooms, stylish room settings, restaurants, breakfast and parking, pools, meeting places, pools, and many more.
Holiday Inn Williamsport
Ramada by Wyndham Cumberland Downtown
BEST RESTAURANTS
There are many popular restaurants in the state to fulfill your culinary trip. Good 'N Plenty Restaurant would be a great recommendation for you. This Pennsylvania Dutch restaurant is a farmhouse with Pennsylvania Dutch menus including fried chicken and pickled veggies and buttered noodles. The restaurant is spacious and casually styled.
Dienner's Country Restaurant would also be a great recommendation for you. With its classic building, it is a popular destination for delicious lunch and dinner. Sandwiches and platters of the country fare also offered here.
Good 'N Plenty Restaurant
Dienner's Country Restaurant
BEST SOUVENIR SHOPS
Before leaving the state, make sure to stop by for some great souvenir shopping experiences. Make Shady Maple Gift Shop as one of your options. With its spacious place, it offers a large selection of quality items such as toys, accessories, home goods, paintings, handcrafted souvenirs, and so many more.
You can also make Xenos Gifts as your next stop. This eclectic gift shop sells cool items like toys, t-shirts, Philly souvenirs, boxed chocolate, and more. The more to look, the more you find. Definitely worth visiting.
Shady Maple Gift Shop
Xenos Gifts
