Pennsylvania, U.S. state in the Mid-Atlantic region, United States
Pennsylvania extends from Lake Erie in the northwest to the Delaware River in the east, encompassing the Appalachian Mountains and extensive forest areas.
Pennsylvania ratified the United States Constitution in December 1787, becoming the second state to join the newly formed American nation.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art maintains a collection of 240,000 artworks, including extensive holdings of European, American, and Asian masterpieces.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike stretches 360 miles across the state, connecting Philadelphia to Pittsburgh through a network of modern highways.
The Lackawanna Coal Mine in Scranton permits visitors to descend 300 feet underground to explore the passages of a former anthracite mine.
Location: United States
Inception: December 12, 1787
Capital city: Harrisburg
Elevation above the sea: 335 m
Part of: Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern United States, contiguous United States
Shares border with: New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Ohio, Ontario
Website: https://pa.gov
GPS coordinates: 41.00000,-77.50000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:42
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.
Fallingwater
206.4 km
Acrisure Stadium
221 km
Liberty Bell
230.8 km
SS United States
233.6 km
USS New Jersey
232.7 km
Lincoln Financial Field
232.4 km
Eastern State Penitentiary
228.1 km
First Bank of the United States
231.1 km
Beaver Stadium
36.5 km
Rocky Steps
227.7 km
Independence Hall
230.8 km
Flight 93 National Memorial
158.8 km
Lynnewood Hall
224.6 km
Watkins Glen International
156.3 km
Philadelphia City Hall
229.6 km
Second Bank of the United States
231 km
Hersheypark
106.5 km
Oakmont Country Club
203.2 km
Three Rivers Stadium
220.7 km
Philadelphia Museum of Art
227.6 km
Carlisle Indian Industrial School
92.2 km
PPG Paints Arena
219.1 km
Lawrenceville School
246.7 km
Cathedral of Learning
216 km
Watkins Glen State Park
161.9 km
Franklin & Marshall College
145.7 km
John F. Kennedy Stadium
232 km
USS Olympia
230.7 kmReviews
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