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1. Pocono Mountains ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Pocono Mountains
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2. Pittsburgh ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Gettysburg

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4. Lancaster

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5. Hershey

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6. Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
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7. Harrisburg

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8. Allentown

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9. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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10. Erie

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11. Scranton

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12. State College

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13. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

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Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
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14. King of Prussia

King of Prussia
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15. Nockamixon State Park

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Nockamixon State Park
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16. Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

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Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
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17. Wissahickon Valley Park

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Wissahickon Valley Park
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18. George W. Childs Recreational Area

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George W. Childs Recreational Area
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19. Nay Aug Park, Scranton

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Nay Aug Park, Scranton
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20. Philadelphia

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21. Peace Valley Park, Pennsylvania

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Peace Valley Park, Pennsylvania
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22. Laurel Caverns Park

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Laurel Caverns Park
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23. Bushkill Falls for Couples

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Bushkill Falls for Couples
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24. Presque Isle State Park

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Presque Isle State Park
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25. Cook Forest State Park

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Pennsylvania's sophisticated cities and great outdoor attractions beckon you to explore a huge variety of activities.
  • You can see the famous Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, walk in the footsteps of fallen Civil War heroes in Gettysburg, ride on a train, or soak up some culture at the Carnegie Museums in Pittsburgh.
  • If you love the great outdoors, you can explore the wonderful scenery of the Pocono Mountains, hike in the Delaware Water Gap, have fun at the water parks in PA, or enjoy the beaches on the shores of Lake Erie.

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