Things to Do in Pennsylvania

There are 97 attractions in Pennsylvania. Gettysburg National Military Park, civil war battlefield and national military cemetery site, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Gettysburg National Military Park
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Gettysburg National Military Park
Civil War battlefield and national military cemetery site
Park
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
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Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Scenic river valley offering hiking, boating, and waterfalls
Park
Independence National Historical Park
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Independence National Historical Park
Historic Philadelphia park encompassing Independence Hall and Liberty Bell
Park
Hersheypark
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Hersheypark
Chocolate-themed amusement park with roller coasters
Amusement Park
National Constitution Center
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National Constitution Center
Museum dedicated to U.S. Constitution and civic education
Park
Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
Major Philadelphia art museum with encyclopedic collections
Museum
Please Touch Museum
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Please Touch Museum
Interactive children's museum encouraging play-based learning
Museum
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
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Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Natural history museum with notable dinosaur exhibits
Museum
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
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Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Revolution-era battlefield site of Washington's 1754 surrender
Park
Flight 93 National Memorial
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Flight 93 National Memorial
Memorial honoring Flight 93 victims and 9/11 events
Park
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
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Johnstown Flood National Memorial
Memorial preserving site of the 1889 Johnstown flood
Park
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
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Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
Preserved Philadelphia home of writer Edgar Allan Poe
Park
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
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Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
Small Philadelphia memorial honoring Polish-American Revolutionary hero
Park
Appalachian Mountains
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Appalachian Mountains
Ancient mountain range running along eastern North America
Mountains
Fallingwater
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Fallingwater
Iconic Wright-designed house cantilevered over a waterfall
Museum
Independence Hall
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Independence Hall
18th-century Philadelphia building where US Declaration signed
Archaeological Site
Liberty Bell
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Liberty Bell
Iconic American bell symbolizing independence and historic crack
Area
Xfinity Mobile Arena
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Xfinity Mobile Arena
Indoor arena in Pennsylvania hosting concerts and sports
Park
Lincoln Financial Field
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Lincoln Financial Field
Philadelphia NFL stadium, home of the Eagles
Stadium
Philadelphia City Hall
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Philadelphia City Hall
Beaux-Arts city hall in Philadelphia topped by William Penn
Building
Acrisure Stadium
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Acrisure Stadium
Major Pittsburgh stadium, home of the NFL Steelers
Stadium
Citizens Bank Park
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Citizens Bank Park
Philadelphia ballpark, home of the Phillies
Park
PNC Park
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PNC Park
Major League Baseball park, home of Pittsburgh Pirates
Park
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
America's oldest art school and museum in Philadelphia
Museum
Civic Arena (Pittsburgh)
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Civic Arena (Pittsburgh)
Former Pittsburgh arena noted for its retractable roof
Stadium
Franklin Institute
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Franklin Institute
Science museum and educational center with interactive exhibits
Museum
Barnes Foundation
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Barnes Foundation
Notable Philadelphia art collection and educational foundation
Museum
Rodin Museum
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Rodin Museum
Philadelphia museum holding major Rodin sculpture collection
Museum
The Andy Warhol Museum
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The Andy Warhol Museum
Major museum devoted to Andy Warhol's art
Museum
Carnegie Museum of Art
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Carnegie Museum of Art
Contemporary and historical art collections in Pittsburgh
Museum
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
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University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Archaeology and anthropology museum with global collections
Museum
Pocono Mountains
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Pocono Mountains
Forested Pennsylvania mountains popular for outdoor recreation
Mountains
USS Olympia (C-6)
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USS Olympia (C-6)
Preserved early 20th-century US Navy cruiser museum ship
Museum
Spectrum (arena)
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Spectrum (arena)
Former Philadelphia arena and historic sports venue
Park
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
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Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
Major Philadelphia cathedral and seat of the archbishop
Church
Congress Hall
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Congress Hall
Historic building in Philadelphia that served as U.S. Capitol
Museum
Rocky Steps
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Rocky Steps
Famous Philadelphia museum steps from Rocky films
Amusement Park
Christ Church (Philadelphia)
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Christ Church (Philadelphia)
Colonial-era church in Philadelphia tied to history
Church
New Jersey State House
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New Jersey State House
State capitol building in Trenton, New Jersey
Museum
Three Rivers Stadium
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Three Rivers Stadium
Former Pittsburgh stadium, demolished multipurpose sports venue
Park
Academy of Music (Philadelphia)
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Academy of Music (Philadelphia)
Historic concert venue and music conservatory
Opera House
Carpenters' Hall
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Carpenters' Hall
Colonial meeting hall in Philadelphia, site of early Congress
Museum
Corning Museum of Glass
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Corning Museum of Glass
Museum dedicated to glass art and technology
Museum
Little Round Top
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Little Round Top
Gettysburg battlefield hill notable for Civil War fight
Mountain
Mount Davis (Pennsylvania)
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Mount Davis (Pennsylvania)
Highest natural point in Pennsylvania
Mountain
Veterans Stadium
46
Veterans Stadium
Former Philadelphia sports stadium, once home to teams
Park
Fairmount Park
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Fairmount Park
Large historic urban park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Park
Benjamin Franklin National Memorial
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Benjamin Franklin National Memorial
Monument honoring Franklin with large seated statue
Park
Forbes Field
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Forbes Field
Former Pittsburgh baseball stadium, historic landmark
Park
Presque Isle State Park
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Presque Isle State Park
Peninsula park on Lake Erie with beaches
Park
Black Moshannon State Park
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Black Moshannon State Park
Pennsylvania park centered on bog and recreation lake
Park
Brandywine Museum of Art
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Brandywine Museum of Art
Museum of American art, Wyeth family collection
Museum
Cherry Springs State Park
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Cherry Springs State Park
Dark-sky park renowned for astronomy viewing
Park
Colton Point State Park
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Colton Point State Park
State park overlooking Pine Creek Gorge scenic rim
Park
Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church
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Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church
Oldest church in Philadelphia, colonial Swedish parish
Park
Leonard Harrison State Park
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Leonard Harrison State Park
State park overlooking the scenic Pine Creek Gorge
Park
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Historic conservatory and botanical gardens in Pittsburgh
Park
Shibe Park
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Shibe Park
Former Philadelphia baseball stadium and historic sports venue
Park
American Swedish Historical Museum
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American Swedish Historical Museum
Museum in Philadelphia dedicated to Swedish American history
Museum
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
60
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
Amusement and water park with roller coasters
Park
Franklin Field
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Franklin Field
Historic University of Pennsylvania stadium hosting football games
Park
Love Park
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Love Park
Iconic urban plaza famous for LOVE sculpture
Square
National Aviary
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National Aviary
Large bird zoo and conservation center in Pittsburgh
Park
Ohiopyle State Park
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Ohiopyle State Park
State park known for whitewater rafting and waterfalls
Park
Ricketts Glen State Park
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Ricketts Glen State Park
Pennsylvania state park famed for its waterfalls
Park
Rittenhouse Square
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Rittenhouse Square
Historic Philadelphia park and upscale neighborhood green space
Park
Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier
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Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier
Monument honoring unidentified Revolutionary War soldier
Park
Waldameer & Water World
68
Waldameer & Water World
Family amusement park with adjacent water attractions
Park
Delaware Canal State Park
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Delaware Canal State Park
State park along historic canal and towpath
Park
Dutch Wonderland
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Dutch Wonderland
Family amusement park themed for young children
Park
71
Herman Point
Scenic Allegheny Front overlook with lookout platform
Cliff
Kettle Creek State Park
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Kettle Creek State Park
Pennsylvania state park along Kettle Creek
Park
Oil Creek State Park
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Oil Creek State Park
Pennsylvania park preserving early oil industry history
Park
Steamtown National Historic Site
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Steamtown National Historic Site
National historic site preserving steam locomotives and rail history
Park
Upper Pine Bottom State Park
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Upper Pine Bottom State Park
Small state park around Upper Pine Bottom Creek
Park
Washington Square (Philadelphia)
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Washington Square (Philadelphia)
Historic urban park and Revolutionary War burial ground
Park
Woodmere Art Museum
77
Woodmere Art Museum
Small Philadelphia museum showcasing American and regional art
Museum
Worlds End State Park
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Worlds End State Park
Remote state park with gorges, overlooks, hiking trails
Park
Philadelphia History Museum
79
Philadelphia History Museum
Museum documenting Philadelphia's civic and social history
Museum
Reading Public Museum
80
Reading Public Museum
Regional museum with natural history and art collections
Museum
Appalachian Trail Museum
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Appalachian Trail Museum
Museum dedicated to Appalachian Trail history and hikers
Museum
Nockamixon Cliffs
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Nockamixon Cliffs
Scenic cliffs in Pennsylvania's river valley
Cliff
Quehanna Wild Area
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Quehanna Wild Area
Wilderness area of forests, wetlands, and trails
Area
American Helicopter Museum
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American Helicopter Museum
Museum dedicated to helicopters and rotary-wing history
Museum
Christian C. Sanderson Museum
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Christian C. Sanderson Museum
Small quirky museum housing local historical collections
Museum
Fort Pitt Museum
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Fort Pitt Museum
Museum at historic Fort Pitt interpreting city origins
Museum
Glencairn Museum
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Glencairn Museum
Museum of religious art housed in Gothic Revival castle
Museum
Marion Brooks Natural Area
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Marion Brooks Natural Area
Protected natural area preserving regional forest ecosystems
Area
Mid-Atlantic Air Museum
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Mid-Atlantic Air Museum
Aviation museum with historic aircraft collection and airshows
Museum
Pennsylvania Lumber Museum
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Pennsylvania Lumber Museum
Museum documenting regional lumber industry and forestry tools
Museum
Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
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Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
Heritage museum preserving historic trolleys and streetcars
Museum
Snyder-Middleswarth Natural Area
92
Snyder-Middleswarth Natural Area
Old-growth forest and protected natural area
Area
Station Square station
93
Station Square station
Light rail station at Pittsburgh's Station Square
Square
Strawberry Square
94
Strawberry Square
Downtown Harrisburg mixed-use complex
Square
Susquehannock State Forest
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Susquehannock State Forest
Large state forest with hiking and hunting opportunities
Area
Franklin Square (Philadelphia)
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Franklin Square (Philadelphia)
Public urban park with carousel and monuments
Square
M.K. Goddard/Wykoff Run Natural Area
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M.K. Goddard/Wykoff Run Natural Area
Protected natural area in Pennsylvania
Area