Great Destinations to Visit in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is a great year round destination for travelers in the Mid-Atlantic. We recently lived in Washington, DC for 4 years and enjoyed taking many trips to the Keystone State (nicknamed that for its essential role in the founding of the US). Philadelphia even served as the capital of the country between 1790 and 1800.

The Laurel Highlands makes for a great couples getaway with a wealth of year round outdoor recreation from golf in summer to skiing in winter. Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site attracts visitors from around the world. Historic sites and culinary delights abound in destinations like Philadelphia, Gettysburg and York.

Kids (and many adults like us) love the chocolate wonderland that is Hershey’s Chocolate World. Huntingdon County is home to Raystown Lake, the largest in Pennsylvania, and a popular spot for summer recreation. These Pennsylvania destinations are great for outdoor activities like golf, kayaking and skiing, history and mouth watering food and drinks!

The exterior of Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater with the fall foliage and waterfalls

Great Washington, DC Day Trips

Last updated on March 29th, 2023 at 10:41 pmWe’ve been living in the Washington, DC area for the past 3 and 1/2 years. The city is packed with great things to do, as the Smithsonian is the world’s largest collection of free museums. DC also has a fantastic culinary scene that has nobly persisted through…

Alex & Bell with masks in front of a mural a guy kissing a girl

Washington, DC to Niagara Falls: Road Trip Guide

Last updated on March 7th, 2024 at 12:49 pmSummer road trips conjure up a feeling of freedom for many. But driving busy interstates to get from a to b as fast as possible can leave travelers missing out on some wonderful destinations. We’ve driven from Washington, DC to Niagara Falls many times, and have enjoyed…

View of horseshoe fall from the tower

Great Things to Do in Gettysburg

Last updated on February 6th, 2024 at 09:56 pmGettysburg is most famous for the epic US Civil War battle that sparked the Union’s victory over the Confederacy in 1863. This history is well documented in the small Pennsylvania town that attracts around 4 million visitors a year. Today Gettysburg is also receiving acclaim for its…

Alex and Bell at dusk on the Gettysburg battlefield