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Central Pennsylvania Attractions
Explore the Pennsylvania Mountains with your family and discover unique Pennsylvania Attractions that can only be found in the small villages and communities. Many of these attractions are rarely found by tourists. Allow me to be your guide through Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania Mountains of Attractions
Pennsylvania Mountains of Attractions
Discover the mountains of attractions you'll only find in Central Pennsylvania. Spend some time, browse a bit, you'll be so glad you did!
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Enjoy The View!
Once you experience the Pennsylvania Mountains rich forests, deep valleys and unique history you'll quickly discover why I've had such a love affair with this area all my life. Take your time, travel the backroads and see where they will lead you. The journey is amazing! Explore the Magic at StoryBook Forest
Step inside a StoryBook with your Child!
When was the last time you took your child's hand and stepped into the world of their favorite classic storybook?StoryBook Forest at Idlewild Park in Pennsylvania is exactly the kind of vacation your children are secretly wishing for.
For more information visit:
http://www.pennsylvania-mountains-of-attractions.com/storybook-forest.html
Visit Mr. Rodgers World of Make Believe
Idlewide Park
Where can you find American's Most Beautiful Theme Park? Only in Pennsylvania, high in the Allegheny Mountains! It's Idlewild Park and it's where you can visit Mr. Rodger's World of Make Believe. Take a trolly ride with your children and enjoy visiting Lady Queen Sara, Daniel Tiger and so many other characters from our beloved Mr. Rodger's show.Find directions and more information at:
http://www.pennsylvania-mountains-of-attractions.com/IdlewildPark.html
A Touch of Pennsylvania History
Visit A Famous Pennsylvania Landmark
Visit the World Famous Horseshoe Curve in Altoona, PA. It's an historic site that was built by Irish immigrants and recently celebrated its 150th Anniversary. It's also known as the 8th Wonder of the Modern World!http://www.pennsylvania-mountains-of-attractions.com/horseshoe-curve.html
Visit Pennsylvania's Flight 93 Memorial
A Field of Honor Forever!
Take a drive through the Pennsylvania Allegheny Mountains and stop at the Flight 93 Memorial. It's not only a beautiful drive through the mountains, it's a beautiful resting place for the hero's of 9-11, the most tragic day in America. The 8th Oldest Amsuement Park in the World!
Lakemont Park-Altoona PA
Explore Lakemont Park, it's the 8th oldest Amusement Park in the world. While you're there take a ride on the oldest wooden roller coaster in the world, and it's still in operation! It's like taking a ride on an old couch. Pennsylvania Roadside Attractions
Explore the Addicting Pennsylvania Attractions
Fall in love with the Pennsylvania Mountains and the wide variety of Pennsylvania Attractions. Travel along the Lincoln Highway while getting an education in Pennsylvania history. Pennsylvania Roadside Attractions are fascinating and beautiful works of art. Discover the daily annual events that can only be found while exploring the Allegheny Mountains. Johnstown Pennsylvania Flood Museum
There are Two Flood Museums
More than 2200 people were killed on May 31, 1889 in the famous Johnstown Flood. Thousands of more people were injured. Next to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln the Johnstown flood was the most publicized story in the early 1900s. Native American Pow Wow
A Central Pennsylvania Annual Event
Have you ever attended a real Native American Pow Wow? Take pride in American's heritage. Join Native Americans every July at DelGrosso Park, Tipton, PA and experience a sacred Pow Wow. It's a ceremony like no other, hear the beat of Native American drums, dance in the prayer circle, buy handmade silver and turquoise jewelry and dream catchers. Pennsylvania Festivals are Addicting!
A New Pennsylvania Festival Every Weekend!
You'll quickly discover how addicting Pennsylvania Festivals can be once you experience the many arts and crafts festivals, many artists are local and most art and crafts are one-of-a-kind. Visit The Wall That Heals!
Honor The Viet Nam Veterans
Pay a visit to the Viet Nam Memorial in Altoona, PA. The Wall that Heals is an exact replica of the original Viet Nam Memorial in Washington DC, except you don't have to fight the crowds or worry about the parking and hectic drive. Take a Ride on The Worlds Slowest Roller Coaster!
Visit the Johnstown Incline Plane
The Johnstown, PA Incline Plane is not only a world famous Pennsylvania Attraction. It's not only a way to get a breathtaking view of the community of Johnstown. It is documented to have saved thousands of lives during the famous Johnstown flood during the 1970s! Fallingwater in The Allegheny Mountains
Frank Lloyd Wright Built Fallingwater
High atop the Allegheny Mountains nestled deep in the Pennsylvania Forest sits one of Frand Lloyd Wright's most famous work of art. Take a tour of this unique masterpiece. Explore Pennsylvania State Parks
Enjoy camping, swimming, hiking, fishing, boating
Pennsylvania State Parks are not only beautiful, they're exciting! Spend a week, weekend, or just a day and discover endless outdoor activities. Relax on clean sandy beach, go fishing, water skiing, paddle boating. Take a long hike through the woods and discover Pennsylvania wildlife. The Historic Altoona Railraod Museum
The Railroad Has its own History
Take a tour of the Altoona Railroader Memorial Museum and learn the history behind the Pennsylvania Railroad. Discover your roots and see what struggles the railroaders went through to make this country what it is today.Read more about it at:
http://www.pennsylvania-mountains-of-attractions.com/railroaders-memorial.html
Is The Altoona Railroader Museum Haunted?
Allow me to introduce you to Frank!
Have you ever been on a real ghost hunt? I have! Look at the picture and try to guess which of the railroaders in the picture is haunting the Altoona Railroad Museum. His name is Frank and his ghostly presence has been seen by many visitors, museum employees, and even the museum director.http://www.pennsylvania-mountains-of-attractions.com/ghost.html
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Does Pennsylvania Really Have Haunted Attractons?
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The Oldest Gasoline Station in U.S.
The Oldest Gas Station still Giving Full Service!
Who would think the Oldest Gasoline Station in the United Stated still in operation and giving full service is located in Altoona, PA? Yep, Reighards Gas Station is famous. Do you remember what it was like to get your gas pumped and windows washed, even get your fluids checked at no extra charged, they'll even check your tire pressure and make sure your safe. The Road to Paris is Through Altoona, PA
Tour de Toona !
The third week in June Altoona, PA gets invaded by bike racing enthusiasts from all over the world! It's Tour de Toona and it's a week long international racing event. Even Lance Armstrong started out in Altoona!http://www.pennsylvania-mountains-of-attractions.com/tour-de-toona.html
Shift Happens At a Motorcycle Raly!
Thunder in the Valley in Johnstown, PA
Get those motorcycles roaring and head into the Allegheny Mountains Summer Thunder will entice anybody to make that dream come true. Have you always wanted to run with the Harley guys? Until you experience a real motorcycle raly you just don't know what excitement is.Copy and past the link below to find out more.
http://pennsylvania-mountains-of-attractions.com/johnstown.html
Creation Festival
Enjoy a Pennsylvania Christian Music Festival
Camp out under the stars in the Allegheny Mountains while enjoying a Christian Music Concert.It's called "Creation Festival" is an annual music festival located on the Agape Farm in Mount Union,
PA, every June.
For more information visit:
http://www.pennsylvania-mountains-of-attractions.com/christian-music-festival.html
The Old Bedford Village
Discover Pennsylvania Colony History
Have you ever walked through living history? At The Old Bedford Village you can interact with Pennsylvania History, learn crafts from that era while watching the hand crafts being produced right before your eyes. You're gonna love this beautiful Pennsylvania Attraction, it's located in Bedford, PA, right along the Historic Lincoln Highway.Visit:
http://www.pennsylvania-mountains-of-attractions.com/pennsylvania-history.html
Visit Mount Assisi
High Atop the Allegheny Mountains
You don't have to be Catholic to visit Mount Assisi.Here you'll not only find one of the most beautiful gardens, known as The Sunken Gardens, you'll also visit a town known as the most Catholic town in America. See the home built by Charles Schwab for his mother. Learn the history of a Catholic priest that was a Russian Prince in the 1700s to start the first Catholic Colony in Central Pennsylvania, his name was Father Gallitzin. Now the mountain and a famous PA State Park is named after him.
Father Gallitzin will soon be the first saint from this area.
Read more information about this area at:
http://www.pennsylvania-mountains-of-attractions.com/prince-gallitzin.html
Discover the Jimmy Stewart Museum
America's Sweatheart
Did you know that James Stewart was born and raised in Indiana, PA? You can visit the Jimmy Stewart Museum and watch many of his classics. What is your favorite James Stewart movie?It wouldn't seem like the holidays without turning on It's A Wonderful Life while trimming the tree. And who didn't fall in love with Elwood and his giant pooka, Harvey?
Read more about the Jimmy Stewart Museum at:
http://www.pennsylvania-mountains-of-attractions.com/james-stewart.html
Explore The Heritage Discovery Center
A Popular Museum in Johnstown, PA
Interact in a museum that is known for "America-Through the Immigrant Eyes", The Frank and Sylvia Pasquerilla Johnstown, PA Heritage and Discovery Center allows visitors to choose the life of an immigrant that settled in Johnstown. You will interact and quickly discover the hardships faced by immigrants that made their home in the Allegheny Mountains of Pennsylvania. It's an experience you will always remember.Read more about the Heritage and Discovery Center at:
http://www.pennsylvania-mountains-of-attractions.com/heritage-discovery .html
The Great Insect Fair
A Pennsylvania Science Festival for Kids
Have you ever ate a fried grasshopper or slugs on a cracker? When was the last time you tested how far you can spit a frozen grasshopper or raced a hissing cockroach? Do you love seeing butterflies and bee colonies, plus taste different types of honey? Well, you can do it all and a whole lot more at The Insect Fair at State College University every September. It's fun for all ages and you kids won't even realize their getting a science education. Pennsylvania County Fairs
Old Fashioned Fun in PA Counties
Once you visit a Pennsylvania County Fair you'll see why Pennsylvania is known world wide as the number 1 agriculture land in the world.See all kinds of demonstrations and blue ribbon livestock, fruits, vegetables and home spun projects like quilts and homemade furniture. Eat the best Pennsylvania Dutch food and try some homemade wine and beer. See top name entertainment in the Grandstand shows. Have you ever seen a demolition derby or a harness race?
Don't forget the midway entertainment besides with thrilling rides, shows with fire eaters, giant snakes, bearded ladies and wonders of the world.
You'll experience it all and much more at a Pennsylvania County Fair.
See where they are located and the dates at:
http://www.pennsylvania-mountains-of-attractions.com/pennsylvania-fair.html
Explore Pennsylvania History
Johnstown Flood
Pennsylvania has legends of famous floods and haunted mansions, discover the history.
Pennsylvania Attractions
Explore the Many Pennsylvania Attractions
Travel along the Lincoln Highway, attend the many Pennsylvania Craft Festivals, join in a real ghost hunt!
Great Stuff on Amazon
Discover Pennsylvania Books and Stuff
You'll find a wide variety of books, maps and just about anything you'll need to prepare for your Pennsylvania Adventure.
Greetings From The Lincoln Highway: America's First Coast-to Coast Road
Amazon Price: $29.16 (as of 09/05/2008)
Diners of Pennsylvania
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 09/05/2008)
Kevin Kutz's Lincoln Highway
Amazon Price: $29.95 (as of 09/05/2008)
Weird Pennsylvania (Weird)
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 09/05/2008)
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AKAnorth85
This is a great lens! Very informative about the Pennsylvanian mountain regions! I gave this five stars! Posted September 01, 2007 |
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johndilbeck
Patricia, it is obvious that you are telling us about a subject you love. It would be great visiting some of the places you list. Great lens. Posted August 24, 2007 |
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allysa
peaceful and historical countryside. Great place for camping and backpacking :) Posted July 31, 2007 |
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LWidjaja
Wow! Nice Lens. Posted July 29, 2007 |
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Karendelac
This lens is fantastic, 5 stars. PA is such a beautiful state. Please visit me soon. Posted July 14, 2007 |
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elishadavis
Informative and interesting! Great job. Keet it up. Cheers. :D Posted June 08, 2007 |
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KCStargazer
Great lens. Nice photos and layout! Welcome to the Scrapbook Americana Group! Posted June 03, 2007 |
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