Pennsylvania
Summer Vacations & Unique Travel Spots
Pennsylvania Grand Canyon - Pine Creek Gorge
1,450 feet deep at Waterville, near the southern end. At Leonard Harrison and Colton Point State Parks, the depth is more than
800 feet and from rim to rim is approximately 4,000 feet. These overlooks offer the most spectacular views. Also provides
camping, playground, picnicking, hiking, overlooks, and more, and it's right by Animaland Zoological Park.
Location: Tioga County - Just west of Wellsboro, PA
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Animaland Zoological Park
The whole family can enjoy a wonderful relaxing stroll through 12 acres of exhibits such as exotic cats, monkeys,
kangaroos, deer, and many others. In fact there are over 200 exotic, wild and domestic animals to see up close. Many of
the animals can even be petted and hand fed by the kids. There is a Snack Bar for refreshments and a Gift Shop that has wonderful
souvenirs and novelties.
Location: Tioga County - Route 660, nine miles west of Wellsboro and only three-quarters of a mile east of Leonard Harrison
State Park at Pennsylvania's spectacular Grand Canyon.
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Pennsylvania Dutch Country (Lancaster) - Amish
Take a journey back through time, where folks live a simpler life. See homes without electricity and folks that get places
by horse and buggy instead of motor vehicles. Community celebrations and special events, and endless shopping options,
from roadside stands and quilts to furniture and hex signs, add to the area's unique allure. Take a ride on
an authentic steam locomotive from a bygone era or an Amish buggy or a speeding roller coaster, almost everything can be
found in Pennsylvania Dutch Country.
Location: Lancaster - Lancaster is located in south central Pennsylvania 1 1/2 hours west of Philadelphia.
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Knoebels Amusement Park & Resort
Knoebels is perhaps America's best family oriented Amusement Park, they have beautiful picnic areas, a 500 site camp
grounds, cottages, giant swimming area, waterslides, tons of great food, gift shops and games side by side with some of
the greatest amusement park rides in the country. Opened in 1926, the park boasts over 40 different rides and has a
haunted house that has been featured on the Discovery Channel. The park and its rides have won many awards from such
groups and publications as Amusement Today and many others. The world famous wooden roller coaster the Phoenix (rated as
one of America's 10 best rollercoasters), classic bumper cars, and a 1913 carousel are just a few of the numerous rides
that will thrill young and older folks alike.
Location: Elysburg - Conveniently located in Central Pennsylvania, on PA Rt. 487 between Elysburg and Catawissa.
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Hersheypark Amusement Park With 60 Rides And Attractions (Hershey, PA)
Rated the #1 Amusement Park in the Northeast by FamilyFun Magazine, HERSHEYPARK offers excitement and thrills for every
family member! HERSHEYPARK has over 60 rides and attractions, including 10 roller coasters, 6 water rides, and over two
dozen kiddie rides. They have live entertainment, food, games, and shopping, HERSHEYPARK has something to delight every
family member.
Location: Located just East of Harrisburg Pennsylvania - Hershey PA is three hours from NYC, two hours from Philadelphia,
two hours from Washington-Baltimore
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