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Historic and natural sites across Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania combines historical sites and natural areas. The region features waterfalls, mining museums, colonial architecture, and nature parks. Visitors can explore archaeological sites, historic mansions, Japanese gardens, and lighthouses. The landscape includes mountains, lakes, and forests with hiking trails.

Ringing Rocks Park

Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Ringing Rocks Park

The diabase boulder field covers 2 hectares. The stones create different metallic sounds when visitors strike them with hammers.

Fallingwater

Mill Run, Pennsylvania

Fallingwater

The private residence integrates into the landscape through horizontal concrete planes extending over Bear Run creek with its 30-foot waterfall.

Chanticleer Garden

Wayne, Pennsylvania

Chanticleer Garden

The garden spans 35 acres and contains multiple garden spaces with native and exotic plants, water gardens and art installations.

Centralia

Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Centralia

The underground fire in this former mining town has been burning since 1962 and led to the complete evacuation of its population.

Columcille Megalith Park

Bangor, Pennsylvania

Columcille Megalith Park

A spiritual garden containing 80 stones and monuments built in Celtic tradition. The park features stone circles and a replica tower.

Bushkill Falls

Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania

Bushkill Falls

Eight connected waterfalls in private property with wooden walkways and observation platforms throughout the Pocono Mountains forest.

Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour

The mine extends 300 feet underground. Former miners guide visitors and explain coal extraction methods from the 19th century.

Elfreth's Alley

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Elfreth's Alley

This street from 1703 contains 32 houses in Georgian and Federal architectural styles with original doors and windows.

Randyland

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Randyland

A public art space showcasing mosaics, wall paintings, sculptures and metal objects across a 5,500 square foot property in the North Side neighborhood.

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary

Berks County, Pennsylvania

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary

Research center and bird monitoring site spanning 2,200 acres with hiking trails where visitors observe migrating hawks and eagles.

Wissahickon Woods

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Wissahickon Woods

The public park contains a creek, several historical stone structures and a network of hiking trails through dense mixed forest.

Mercer Museum

Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Mercer Museum

This concrete museum building constructed in 1916 displays a collection of 50,000 historical hand tools and household items from past centuries.

The retired anthracite mine features a horizontal tunnel extending 1500 feet into Mahanoy Mountain. An authentic steam train operates on a one-mile track.

Mutter Museum

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Mutter Museum

The medical museum contains a collection of anatomical preparations, pathological specimens, skeletons, historical equipment and medical documents.

Penn's Cave & Wildlife Park

Centre Hall, Pennsylvania

Penn's Cave & Wildlife Park

The cave system takes visitors by boat through underground limestone passages. The wildlife park features North American animal species.

Bicycle Heaven

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Bicycle Heaven

The world's largest bicycle museum displays over 6000 models, including historical specimens and collectibles from different time periods.

Mount Davis

Somerset County, Pennsylvania

Mount Davis

The highest point in Pennsylvania features a stone tower, viewing platform and trails crossing through Forbes State Forest.

Eastern State Penitentiary

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Eastern State Penitentiary

A prison opened in 1829 with a radial floor plan. The facility contains seven original cell blocks and offers guided tours.

Volant Mills

Volant, Pennsylvania

Volant Mills

The grain mill from 1812 still produces flour using historical machinery. The building contains a museum and local artisan shops.

Little Buffalo State Park

Newport, Pennsylvania

Little Buffalo State Park

The state park contains a lake for fishing and boating, 10 miles of marked hiking trails, and a restored 19th century water-powered mill.

The Haines Shoe House

York County, Pennsylvania

The Haines Shoe House

A residential building shaped like a shoe with five floors and a height of 25 feet. Mahlon Haines built it in 1948 as marketing for his shoe company.

Meadowcroft Rockshelter

Avella, Pennsylvania

Meadowcroft Rockshelter

An archaeological site containing artifacts dating back 16,000 years. The location was discovered in 1973.

Eckley Miners' Village

Weatherly, Pennsylvania

Eckley Miners' Village

Mining settlement from 1854 with preserved original buildings and exhibitions about miners' life in the 19th century.

French Azilum Historic Site

Towanda, Pennsylvania

French Azilum Historic Site

A settlement from 1793 for French nobility. The site contained 300 acres of land with more than 50 houses.

The Ghost Town Trail

Indiana and Cambria Counties, Pennsylvania

The Ghost Town Trail

This 36-mile recreational path built on former railroad tracks crosses abandoned mining settlements and features industrial heritage structures.

Moravian Pottery and Tile Works

Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Moravian Pottery and Tile Works

A working history museum producing handmade tiles in a traditional manner.

Allegheny Observatory

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Allegheny Observatory

The University of Pittsburgh's scientific facility conducts astronomical research and hosts regular guided tours with telescope observations for visitors.

Nemacolin Castle

Brownsville, Pennsylvania

Nemacolin Castle

Eighteenth century brick house containing period furniture, antique collections and regular informational events throughout the restored interior rooms.

Laurel Hill Cemetery

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Laurel Hill Cemetery

National Historic Landmark since 1998, featuring graves of 19th century generals, politicians and industrial leaders.

Andy Warhol Bridge

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Andy Warhol Bridge

This yellow steel bridge spans the Allegheny River connecting Downtown Pittsburgh to North Shore since 1926. The name honors the Pittsburgh-born artist.

Johnstown Inclined Plane

Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Johnstown Inclined Plane

This funicular railway with 71 percent grade operates since 1891 and transported people and vehicles during the major flood of 1936.

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Site of the 1777-1778 winter encampment of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.

Shofuso Japanese House and Garden

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Shofuso Japanese House and Garden

The estate features Edo period architecture with tatami floors, sliding doors and a pond containing koi fish.

Baker Mansion History Museum

Altoona, Pennsylvania

Baker Mansion History Museum

The building contains furniture, artworks and objects from 19th century railroad industry life.

Presque Isle Lighthouse

Erie, Pennsylvania

Presque Isle Lighthouse

Built in 1873, the tower measures 68 feet and displays original lighthouse keeper quarters.