Pennsylvania

Pros: A very diverse state with something for everyone.
Cons: Suburban Sprawl

I have been fortunate enough to visit many of the states in our great country.On pleasure trips I have gone cross country a couple of times going out to Washington and down the west coast back through California into Nevada and back home again with many ...

Pros: Scenic drives through all-American small towns, fun opportunities for the whole family!
Cons: Gas prices sure do conspire to keep us home this fall!!

Fall is in the air, the days are getting shorter, and Junior can't decide what costume to pick for this Halloween. It's the time of year when schools are in full swing, apples are fresh-picked, and mountain forests explode in a rainbow of brilliant ...

Pros: Great rooms, alot of activities, and very friendly staff
Cons: Overworked staff, could be pricey

Caesars Pocono Resorts, Your so close!!!

Caesars Pocono Resorts, located in Mt. Pocono PA, is one of the "premier" honeymoon resorts. The Poconos are famous for their honeymoon resorts. The round, king size beds, mirrors on the...

Pros: Crayola Factory & Store, Sesame Place, great scenery
Cons: Far from home, some hotels to avoid, mountain driving

Our family recently went on a road trip through Pennsylvania. Not our original vacation plan, this came about after a friend had her wedding in New York instead of Michigan, and we had to take the kids. Deciding to drive back through Pennsylvania and...

Pros: Reasonably priced and educational.
Cons: Parking

On a recent trip to Pennsylvania with 10 family members (children and adults) going in 2 separate cars, we went to D orney.Park.&.Wildwater.Kingdom and on the return we decided to stop at the Crayola Factory since we ...

Pros: gorgeous country and interesting sites, not far from Lancaster, Hershey or Harrisburg
Cons: roads in PA aren't the best

I grew up in Manchester, Pennsylvania. Where? I know, you never heard of Manchester. Well I don’t think many people have. It’s a small town in York County. It’s one of those towns, if you blink, you missed the town. Now if I were...

Pros: A diverse mix.
Cons: Parking is atrocious.

New Hope, Pennsylvania is slightly famous for one reason: the members of the band Ween grew up there. And that such a small town produced two of the weirdest people in the music industry should provide insight into the nature of New Hope.

New...

Pros: nice rooms at Crystal Palace
Cons: run down, not much opened, rude staff

This past weekend my husband and I, along with 18 other friends and family, went to the Pocono Mountains to be a part of my brother-in-law's wedding day. The wedding took place at Mount Airy Lodge in the Mt. Pocono section of the mountains. (for...

Pros: shoe store to fit all sizes, low cost of living, good "night life" restaurants
Cons: old steel town on the brink

Pros: great ceremony, lots of attention
Cons: cake was awful

If you have read my review about my general stay at Mt. Airy Lodge, you know that I was quite less than impressed and felt that there are better resorts to visit for a romantic weekend getaway in the Pocono Mountains.


Our trip to...

Pros: I-76 offers what is perhaps the epitome of American highway scenery.
Cons: Deer make for a far less convenient kind of roadkill than armadillos.

Home can be the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Indiana's early mornin' dew,
High up in the hills of California,
Home is just another word for you.

--Billy Joel, "You're My Home," Piano Man


Overview...

Pros: Inspiring scenery, rivers, mountains and world class accommodations.
Cons: Harsh winters!

This area in Western Pennsylvania, still relatively obscure, can easily be described as one of the State's most scenic and beautifully rugged vacation spots, offering incredible outdoor adventures, never imagined accommodations, untamed rivers and...

Pros: Beautiful, Lots of fun in the sun, easy on the pocketbook
Cons: none that I can think of

If you like camping, fishing, swimming, boating, beautiful scenery, or just like the outdoors in general, this it the place to go.

Lake Raystown, is located in the Hesston-Saxton area of Pennsylvania, just off Rt. 26.

Many years...

Pros: Actually isn't a bad place to visit.
Cons: You'd probably only visit by accident.

There you were merrily traveling down Interstate 80, either just having escaped Ohio or just about to escape Pennsylvania and due to a bizarre configuration of cloverleafs, you find yourself at the bottom of an off ramp (also known as getoffs or, in the...

Pros: Great scenery, and natural surroundings
Cons: Never enough time to see everything

Huntingdon County is one of the counties in the heart of Pennsylvania. I may not seem like much on the surface, but if you look beneath, there is lots to see, and learn.

I recently wrote an article about my life in Amish Country (Lancaster...

Pros: Lots of hands-on activities
Cons: none

Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions

Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions

Set neatly in the center of downtown Easton, Pa., is the Crayola Factory at Two Rivers Landing, a hands-on, fun-filled...

Pros: 8 water falls; activities for entire family; hiking trails for beginners to avid hikers; food on premise; B-B-Q grills available; gift shop
Cons: Slightly off the beaten path in the Poconos

Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions

My husband introduced me to Bushkill Falls over 8 years ago while we were camping in the Pocono Mountains. He had many memories of Bushkill ~ he used to go camping with his guy-friends...

Pros: Wonderful shopping, restaurants; excellent public school system
Cons: One of the most expensive areas to live in the Philly region; stuffy people

The Main Line of Philadelphia refers to an area that extends West of Center City. To today's Philadelphia area residents, the term, "main line" literally refers to Lancaster Avenue, or Route 30, which extends West out of Center City and continues all of...

Pros: lots of historical places, fun for all ages, great shops, good food
Cons: none

It's a shopper, chocoholic, pretzel-maniac, and history buff paradise. Lititz Pennsylvania is my hometown and I am proud of it! I am now transplanted to a neighboring county, but I lived in Lititz for 23 wonderful, old-fashioned storybook years and go...

Pros: A real taste of history
Cons: Not enough hours in the day to see it all

When in Pennsylvania a visit to Gettysburg Battlefield is a must do.

There are over thirteen hundred soundless watchman dotting the grounds of the Gettysburg battlefield. The memorials made of granite, stone and bronze mark the posts where...

Pros: beautiful scenery, outlet shopping, Reading Phillies, nice restaurants
Cons: urban blight, struggling schools, crime

Just 50 short years ago, a hometown meant something in America. It was the city of one’s birth, life, and usually death. Today, that is no longer the case. In fact, the meaning of hometown has become so blurred that the primary question asked by the...

Pros: Delightful par 3 course, exceptional employees, excellent nursery next door
Cons: Some danger of being conked by a stray ball

Snipes Golf Farm near Morrisville, Pa. is only a few miles from our N.J. home, but we just found it. And what a find!

Snipes' main business is growing and selling a staggering array of plants, trees, bushes and all manner of garden...

Pros: could be a really neat place to visit
Cons: no crowd control, no guidance

We recently visited the Crayola Factory in Easton, PA (6/02). We were very disappointed in our visit!! The Crayola Factory is located about an hour and a half away from Philadelphia, PA. The directions to get there are on their website and are very...

Pros: Great Ribs, Super Service, Fair Price
Cons: Wish there more of them ..

Porky Pig would want this restaurant shut down. Located just two peaceful miles away from the Sesame Place Amusement park, J.B. Dawson’s is a rarity. It is a gem amongst the TGI Fridays, Houlihans, Bennigans and Al. E. Gators we find ourselves...

Pros: Absolutely everything, the food, the view....
Cons: The people ahead of us that felt the need to chat while we were waiting for our table.

Since there is not a place to add restaurants at this particular time, I was told to place this review under Travel in Pennsylvania. When a more appropriate category is added I will move this review.



While traveling along...

Pros: This event will surely put you in the Christmas Spirit.
Cons: If the weather is bad, it certainly cuts down on the tourists.

Review Topic:  Events & Festivals

If you ever happen to be in the area of Erie, Warren or Crawford County, Pennsylvania, the first weekend in December, you may want to pay a little visit to Spartansburg. Located in the heart...

Pros: GREAT PRICE, FUN FOR EVERYONE
Cons: NONE

Are you looking for a great place to camp? Well if so then clear Creek is the best place to go. Clear Creek is located in Sigil PA.

Clear Creek is where my husband and I spent our HoneyMoon. If you like to see nature, then you will love...

Pros: Great location, fine roadside food, reasonable prices, great crowd
Cons: You can't wander around and look at the river

Dilly's Corner is a happening, in my opinion. There are lots of places you can get a soft-serve swirl ice cream cone and a chili dog, but this always-crowded spot has an extra something that packs them in.

The Setting

...

Pros: shopping, Pagoda, Sovereign Center, shopping!
Cons: unpleasant odors, unpleasant appearance of city itself, not much to see

I attend Albright College in Reading, Pennsylvania. (If you want to know more about the school, I also wrote a review on it.) I've been here for five months, and I've had the opportunity to see the majority of Reading.

...

Pros: food, service, view
Cons: not cheap , the cherry sauces

Review Topic:  Restaurants

Sumptuous food, superb service and golden sunlight dancing over the Delaware river. If you are looking for a superior restaurant in the Princeton-Philadelphia corridor, may I suggest to you The...

Pros: wide menu variety, entertaining menu, beer
Cons: not the greatest view in the world

Review Topic:  Restaurants


Winston Churchill once said Most people hate the taste of beer to begin with .. a prejudice that many people have been able to overcome.”

Situated in the heart of sleepy Newtown,...

Pros: Historic landmark, lot of history
Cons: none

If you are ever on Route 55 East, take a left at the flashing light, and go over a bridge to Shohola, Pennsylvania. Thee you will find a 178 year old landmark named Rohman's.

As far back as can be recounted, John Fletcher Kilgour purchased...

Pros: No cost, great to see!
Cons: bathrooms--yuck!

Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions

What a trip this was! Last weekend we took a little road jaunt to Linesville, PA. Just over the OH-PA boarder, off US 6, is the Spillway. Not far away down the road is the fish hatchery,...

Pros: There is something for everyone here!
Cons: Nothing

Have you ever heard the saying (when talking about the weather in PA) "Just wait five minutes and it will change"? That is perhaps why Pennsylvania offers a wide variety of places to go and things to do for travelers.

I am going to...

Pros: Magnificent verdant rolling countryside, wonderful fresh air.
Cons: Too rural in spots, not much to do, people are very reserved.

My buddy Jon and his lovely fiancee Mary invited me to visit them this weekend at their home near Lebanon in Pennsylvania. Since they are getting married in two weeks, (on a beach in St. Thomas, no less) I readily jumped in my new Passat and off I went,...

Pros: The price includes all meals. It's a quick getaway for us New Yorkers.
Cons: It's not Jamaica

My husband's favorite saying is, "Babe, we need a vacation." Although I agree with him most of the time, the money is always tight. I pay the bills so I know when we can go and when it is not possible.

After hearing him moaning and...

Pros: Can see elk very close up!
Cons: The elk are not afraid of people and are becoming a nusiance to the locals.

My family took a slight road trip this weekend to Elk County in Pennsylvania to visit a winery that I have been wanting to visit for quite some time. Since we were only 30 miles away from the Pennsylvania Elk viewing area, we decided to stop there also....

Pros: fun, outdoor activity, challenging
Cons: April fast water may not be for everyone

The Poconos region in Pennsylvania has a lot to offer for anyone who loves outdoors. In this review I will concentrate on whitewater rafting--when to go, what to bring, what to expect. I started writing this review trying to combine everything Poconos...

Pros: small town, farming-country community, home of the main campus of Penn State University
Cons: shopping not so great, best to have own transportation

Smack in the middle of the state of Pennsylvania is the town of State College. Penn State University, home of the “Nittany Lions” is its simple call to fame. State College is the town where my husband and I began our life together, and both of our...

Pros: Great Pies , Great Prices
Cons: To far away to visit for breakfast every day.

I bet every one of you knows of a cute little diner somewhere that serves really good food. This is mine.

We live about 80-90 minutes away from the Pocono Mountains in Eastern Pennsylvania. Although that time does vary depending upon who...

Pros: Just Perfect!
Cons: Just Pricey!

Ah, the Pocono’s.... home of Heart shaped beds, champagne glass Jacuzzi’s-But wait!!!!

Looking for something out of the ordinary, with distinctive elegance, country charm? Look no further than the Crescent Lodge located in beautiful...

Pros: beauty, nature, small-town activities, aesthetic pleasure
Cons: no attractions, no accomodations, not for "excitement" lookers

Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions

Being from Pleasant Mount, I can give the best review ever on the sights, attractions, and beauty of this town.

The sights are marvelous. Imagine summertime. Vivid dark green...

Pros: Encourages Creative Play
Cons: Expensive, not a real factory

The phone rings.

It is a high profile headhunter with an unbelievable job offer for your spouse! You reach into your kitchen junk drawer and find an old piece of scrap paper, the back of a soiled pizzeria menu. You attempt sparkling small...

Pros: Relaxing, great for families,
Cons: near a major road so traffic noise

We recently stayed in the small town of Ligonier, Pennsylvania at the Ligonier Valley Cottages. The cottages are located on Route 30, a few miles away from Idlewild Park. The price is great at $50.00 per night (do believe they offer a discount for...

Pros: The site is one of the few remaining battlefields of the Civil War which has been maintained close to its original condition.
Cons: Lots of walking if you want to visit everything.

I've visited Gettysburg three times. The first time I was just 11 in 1968. I returned at age 15 in 1972. I made my last journey 6 years ago. The first two visits were with my father (a veteran of Korea and Vietnam during his 30 years of Navy service)....

Pros: Fun Hunting for the ultimate bargain
Cons: only open on Sunday

I just got back from an antique road show which took me to the far reaches of Amish America. Located in Adamstown P.A. there is a small section of town devoted to antique lovers everywhere. There along small strips of highway is an antique haven. I...

Pros: Brings big names to a smaller venue, now covered so shows can go on in spite of rain
Cons: Still has lousy parking; long walks; restrooms should have been built at both sides

Since I find no category for Scranton, Pa, or concert venues, here this review goes under Travel, Pennsylvania in general.

Last Friday night, I had the dubious pleasure of attending a concert of the Farewell tour of the unmistakable group...

Pros: Riverfront location, many stores and restaurants
Cons: Choked by crowds, stores seem to be having problems

A boarded up motel and many vacant stores are giving New Hope a bit of a forlorn look at just the time that Lambertville, its step-sister across the bridge is looking radiant.

It is winter, of course, and not prime strolling weather, but over...

Pros: Spectacular beauty
Cons: Bitterly cold in winter & a bit isolated

Just beyond the northern Poconos (Hawley, Honesdale and Lake Wallenpopack) lies some beautiful woods and dairy farmland. In many ways its like stepping back in time. In the small towns that dot the area, cars stop when pedestrians step into the crosswalk...

Pros: Historic sites, old city, beautiful landscapes, lots of attractions
Cons: Have to drive a distance to get to places

Although I am from PA (born, raised and still here) I consider it to be a a beautiful state with lots to do. Everything is pretty much at your fingertips, from the big city to skiing to historical sights.

If you choose to go into...

Pros: Incredible Variety of off-the-wall merchandise. Beautiful scenery
Cons: Business is hurting - getting a little seedy.

Its almost impossible to read a review of New Hope without seeing the word 'eclectic' used to describe either the shops or the people. A colleague of mine once described the town as the "Gay, Antique, Biker Capital of Eastern PA".

...

Pros: Outdoor Activities, Scenery
Cons: None

If you are in the Baltimore, Harrisburg, New Jersey, New York, or Philadelphia area you might find the Pocono Mountains area a pleasant diversion for a few days. This region is in the northeast corner of Pennsylvania, 45 miles from Allentown. It...

Pros: Wonderful people--great history--super food
Cons: crowds in the summer--high prices during tourist season

Gettysburg is one of the most interesting places I have ever visited. Any time of year is ok, but if want to miss the crowds, go in the winter months. A lot of the hotel and inn rooms are lower in rates in the month of Feb. and March. Take the time to...

Pros: Great for adults and children
Cons: none

The Strasburg Railroad is a day of education and fun. My children loved getting to see all the trains and taking a ride on a steam engine. This railroad is locate in the heart of Pennsylvania. Off of 741 Strasburg Lancaster County, Pa in the Amish...

Pros: gorgeous grounds, breakfast in bed
Cons: carpet on walls, run-down equipment

Review Topic:  Accommodations

This past weekend the boyfriend and I had our very first weekend getaway. It was a long time coming as far as I was concerned and the fact that I was just ready to do SOMETHING led me to take what I...

Pros: once you been there you wanna go back , great area for taking pictures, Fresh Air
Cons: Slippery Trail in places

One of the nicest trails out of many here in Pennsylvania that I have been to is "Falls Trail" it is located in benton,PA. Rickett's Glen State Park, Lake Jean off rt.487. I fell in love with this trail. Falls Trail is 3 miles long, It has...

Pros: Gorgeous city, lots to do, great architecture
Cons: None

Most people, when they think of Pennsylvania, think of Philadelphia and Amish Country. But if you are visiting this lovely state, don't forget to visit Pittsburgh.
The smoky image the name probably brings to your mind could not be farther from the...

Pros: Interesting, fairly well rpeserved
Cons: Touristy

To see America's history, few places rival Gettysburg. It was on the fields and hills there that 170,000 soldiers fought for three days, leaving 55,000 killed, wounded, or captured. After those three July 1863 days, however, the tide of the Civil War...

Pros: Great food
Cons: Residents don't like outsiders, lots of truck traffic

Review Topic:  Overview

The first time I saw Chambersburg was when I was checking out Wilson College on one of their fall open houses. I was quite taken with the simplicity of the town, the quaintness, and the old fashioned feel...

Pros: Beautiful, Accessible, Lots to do, Affordable, Clean air, Much more..
Cons: an undeserved reputation that is way outdated....

I have lived in Stroudsburg, Pa for fifteen wonderful years. I moved here from N.Y.C. in 1985 and have never regretted it.
We have excellent schools, unbelievable scenery, great parks, skiing and other winter sports, all sorts of summer sports,...

Pros: The attention paid to the decor does not take away from attention to the food.
Cons: The staff isn't the speediest, but there's so much to do while you wait you won't care.

Review Topic:  Restaurants

Lurking in Mansfield, Pennsylvania, a small town along Route 6, tucked onto a storefront on main street, is a small establishment calling itself "The Endless Mountain Pretzel Company." I...

Pros: 14 mile bike trail, beaches, and historic monuments all within the city
Cons: a lacking downtown (so far) and swamps in the park

I have visited the state of Pennsylvania a countless number of times, and to not mention Erie, PA surely would be a disaster to the epinion community. Erie, PA is located in the northwest corner of the state near the Ohio border and is actually situated...

Pros: Friendly people, Nice Hiking Trails, Many things a whole Family Can enjoy
Cons: Floods

The town of Johnstown about 60 miles east of Pittsburgh Pa was very prosperous In Its days, Much wealth was Has came out of this town .. The days of the booming steel mills has gone only a few mills remain... Theres alot of history That still remains....

Pros: Beautiful scenery, nice people
Cons: Money made is not used to renovate Hotels and Area, but money in "Someones" pocket.

I have lived in the Poconos for almost 20 years and have worked at Mt. Airy, and Penn Hills Resorts. Let's talk about the quality of Resorts first.
Mt. Airy- The Mount Airy Lodge is full of money hungry, people hating management. They could care...

Pros: everything in one place
Cons: drive from airport is a little long

My boyfriend and I took a trip to the Poconos to be more specific we stayed at the Cove Haven resort which an awesome stay they have everything right there on the resort anything you want. They have a place where during the day you can get fast food...

Pros: GREAT STATE, AMISH, HERSHEY, LIBERTY BELL... SO MUCH 2 DO
Cons: none

Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions

Pennsylvania is one of my favorite places to go. Pennsylvania has so many tourists attractions, I don't know if I can name them all. I went about 4 years ago, and just loved it....

Pros: all good, but Ya gotta love trains!
Cons: none, other than having to go home eventually!

Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions

If you're a Train Nut, you'll love a visit to the National Historic site at Steamtown in Scranton, Pa.! This visit was my father's day gift and what a fantastic gift it was!!

...

Pros: A charming stop on a historical journey through America.
Cons: Celebratory tone avoids controversy.

Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions

Located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Wheatland is the final home of President James Buchanan. The home is quite easy to find and if one is visiting Amish country (usually the reason why...

Pros: good food, lovely atmosphere, cool traditions
Cons: bit of drive for some

There's one city or town in Pennsylvania that always sticks out in my mind whenever I think of Pennsylvania and its State College, PA otherwise known as "Happy Valley". It's such a lovely town which also hosts the college, Penn State...

Pros: Great Trip
Cons: a little bit of a drive for me

Growing up Motorcycles have always been a part of my life so I have developed a great liking of them. My best friends (who growing up was more like a sister) mother has been a member of a Motor Cycle group for years. Being so close to the family I...

Pros: Thrill rides, water park
Cons: expensive tickets, expensive food, and don't forget parking fees!

Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom is located in Allentown, PA, exit 16B off Interstate 78 (Hamilton Blvd). It is about one hour north of Philadelphia and 90 minutes west of New York City. The amusement park's central location is very convenient, but...

Pros: Fun for the whole family, terrific atmosphere
Cons: None

Camelbeach water park is quickly developing a well-deserved reputation as the place to be when the weather heats up. Located at the base of Camelback Mountain in Tannersville, PA, and featuring such attractions as water slides and rides, pools, miniature...

Pros: Historic sights, great food and entertainment
Cons: Traffic can be a mess on the narrow roads

New Hope, PA, northwest of Philadelphia is a beautiful town on the banks of the Delaware River. Head north on Route 202 into this charming town for a fun afternoon of dining and sight seeing. The drive alone makes this town a must see...Upper Bucks...

Pros: friendly people, affordable housing
Cons: cold in the wintertime!

Oil City, Pennsylvania and the surrounding area is one that I highly recommend that anyone who gets a chance to, to visit at one time or another in their lives. Located in the northwestern part of the state, the Oil City area has absolutely...

Pros: Historical, Structural, Chilling Experience
Cons: may be a little scary for younger ones

Being a civil engineering student, I've always been interested in structure failure, and since my parents, and their parents, and their parents all grew up a half hour from Johnstown...I was naturally drawn to the haunting tale of the dam that killed...

Pros: Friendly people, Lots to do For for anyone
Cons: Watch out for the floods

Since Epinions did not take all that I wrote In My first review on this, Here Is the 2nd part.. For hikers The laural highlands region offers great trails, we got many local trails and very nice to say myself and a very nice trail for hikers and...

Pros: Relaxing and fun camping
Cons: Primitive camping brings primitive bathrooms, however, diehard campers don't mind too much.

Where there once stood a town, there is now a beautiful man made lake. When we go here, it's usually for a camping trip with about 40 friends and family members, we take over a whole camping spot called Nancy's Island. The only way to access this is...

Pros: Easy to get to for a weekend getaway and not very expensive. Great for families.
Cons: Can be very crowded during the high season (usually around the 4th of July).

My husband and I recently took a weekend trip to Historic Gettysburg, during the Fourth of July weekend! The Civil War battle Re-enacters were well and alive. We were informed that several key battles of the Battle at Gettysburg are re-enacted...

Pros: convienence, low crime
Cons: many !

I was born in State College, Pennsylvania and have lived here my entire life. As a native State Collegian, I know the personality of this college town.

This town is of course a college town and is surrounded by very small rural towns with...

Pros: Inexpensive, fun things for small kids only, free magic shows
Cons: Food at the cafeteria is pricey -- it's best to bring your own picnic lunch

This wonderful park is one of the best kept secrets of the Pocono area! But now that *I've* found it, I'm kind of glad -- it never gets too crowded even on the hottest days of the summer.

Let me start by telling you that this park is just for...

Pros: Snow-tubing, skiing, jacuzzi, indoor pool, game room, restaurants on site
Cons: Low water pressure, broken ski-lift, no fireplace, no VCR, cold pool

Only a two-and-a-half hours from the hustle and bustle of NYC lies an adventure for the entire family. If you enjoy snow-tubing, skiing, swimming, a warm fireplace and a relaxing jaccuzzi, and aren't looking to spend an arm and a leg, then you'll be...

Pros: unique holiday trip
Cons: can be a lot of walking if you aren't used to that

One Christmas three years ago, I came across an ad for this place called Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square Pennsylvania. The photo showed a beautiful building with poinsettias and Christmas trees of every shape and color and a magnificent display of...

Pros: Fun and unusual thing to do
Cons: Crowds cold

Several years ago, inspired by the Bill Murray movie Groundhog Day, I looked up Punxsutawney, PA on the web. I found out that Punxsutawney really does hold a huge celebration on February 2 in honor of who else? The groundhog!!
The legend is that...

Pros: REASONABLE - ENJOYABLE - GREAT MEMORIES
Cons: None found

In the little known area, just east of Pittsburgh, is the Amusement park known as Idlewild Park/Story Book Forest. If you are a parent, or grandparent, looking for a great place to take your children for rides and amusement park attractions, without...

Pros: unique way to learn about history
Cons: hot in summer

Three summers ago a friend of mine and I decided we were going to hike the full 13 mile hike around the battlefields of Gettysburg. While hiking in 90 degree weather through open field and up and down hills we saw a group of riders on horseback seemingly...

Pros: attractions, beauty, mountains, the history.
Cons: Nothing I can say is bad about Pennsylvania.

The Keystone State of Pennsylvania is alive and well. This state is so full of events and places to go, you would never get bored. Having to live in Reading, Pennsylvania was an incredible experience. Reading is known for their shopping outlets ...

Pros: Beautiful town, wonderful history
Cons: None

If you are ever near Oil City Pa, then you should stop by and enjoy the beauty and history of this small town.

Many people may not know this but Oil City is where Rockefeller made his first million and built the National Transit Building right...

Pros: Wonderful place to visit with family and friends.
Cons: Spend too much money buying lots of stuff.

Sharon, Pennsylvania is one of my favorite places to travel to. My family and I try to travel there two times a year and always end up coming home with a car load of stuff. There are many different types of stores and we can always find something for...

Pros: Clean, family oriented
Cons: extra charges for many attractions, like mini-golf, even with ride pass

If you like fast coasters, and want to experience an old fashioned fun, clean, amusement park, check out Knoebel's Grove, nestled in Elysburg, PA in central PA, not too far off of Rte 80. Very family oriented, it's actually free to get in, and then you...

Pros: Beautiful color variety
Cons: Doesn't last long enough

Review Topic:  Overview

Review Topic:  Welcome to Pennsylvania! Well, maybe you are not ACTUALLY in PA, but you are welcome here anytime.

Pennsylvania is one of the original 13 colonies, and the second state to...

Pros: everything
Cons: none

If anyone is into the Civil War, as I am, Gettysburg is a must see. We stayed at a Bed and Breakfast called the Farnsworth Inn. If you stay in the Lincoln Room, you may just see a ghost. The inn has original bullet holes from the war.

Also, a...

Pros: Nice big sites
Cons: water and owner

Review Topic:  Accommodations

Just off the PA turnpike at New Stanton, there is a campground called Fox Den Acres. It is owned by Wilson Fox. The area is terrific. The campsites are large and for the most part wooded. There...

Pros: Penn State Football
Cons: None

If you want to know what has kept Joe Paterno at Penn State for decades, go to Centre County, Pennsylvania. There is always something going on in the main town, State College, whether you are there for Big Ten sports, the Festival of Trees in December,...

Pros: Nice and square-ish.
Cons: Everything named after long unpronounceable indian terms.

Pennsylvania is a lovely state. As you can see from the photo, it's full of green grass, dead trees, and covered bridges. I've been to the bridge in question. It's in a beautiful state park, although I cannot remember which one right now. I know it...

Pros: Accommodations, food, entertainment
Cons: when "big name" entertainers are there for weekends it can get CROWDED!

Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions

Most folks hear Caesar's resorts and think honeymoon. Not so! While we did spend our honeymoon there years ago, these resorts offer much more. If you want to feel special...then go! It...

Pros: beauty
Cons: dangerous folks abound that won't wear boots!

Another BEAUTY moment on the part of Pennsylvania's Endless Mountains!
Rickett's Glenn State Park is named after a Colonel Rickett's (who fought at the Battle of Gettysburg) that owned a ton of property around and including the parks 10,000 acres...

Pros: Affordable
Cons: A bit of a drive from Pittsburgh

More summer vacation planning. Another fantastic day trip or stop through. Altoona, PA is a great day trip. There are three great components:

1) Horseshoe Curve - This is a state or national park. At the top of a big, big hill which you either...

Pros: Lots to do. Can rest or do nothing
Cons: Can get overcrowded on weekends during the summer.

Review Topic:  Overview

If you live in the Northeast of the U.S., then your next destination should be the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. My family and I have been going there for over 10 years and we love it. It offers...

Pros: History and Charm packed into a small area
Cons: Parking can be a headache

Doylestown, PA.

Not only the home of the creator of "Monopoly" but a charming and historic small town north west of Philadelphia. Off of Route 611, Doylestown in packed with historic buildings, small shops and great food. The...

Pros: wonderful getaway
Cons: have to know someone or own a campsite

Nestled in the beautiful Allegheney Mountains of Pennsylvania
in Tionesta, Pa, lies a private campground called Kibbes Island.

I had the good fortune to meet a friend whose parents owned a
...

Pros: Great deals, variety of stores
Cons: Crowded weekends, a lot of walking

Forget the Amish, forget the smorgasboards, forget the all you can eat buffets. Head to the land of outlet shopping in Lancaster. As you head down Lincoln Highway East you will come upon 2 major outlet centers: Tanger (formerly known as Millstream)...

Pros: CHEAP, fun, great for friends
Cons: cant sleep afterwards!

I know theres alot of civil war buffs out there who love the historical value of Gettysburg, and for those of you who haven't had the privilege of seeing it yet GO THERE!
My reason for loving this old town is a bit different though, I...

Pros: good for history buffs
Cons: hot & crowded during re-enactments

I liked Maggie's review on her trip to Gettysburg. Living practically all my life just 10 miles from this historic site, I've been there many, many times but only touring it twice (once on a high school field trip & last time on top of the double...

Pros: Great for everyone!
Cons: None!

I have traveled to Dorney Park for the past 15 years. Years ago the park was great but limited in attractions. They have since doubled in size and even added a water park, Wildwater Kingdom. The park really attracts all ages!

Dorney Park and...

Pros: Pretty sometimes
Cons: Very commercial, dirty,overgrown

I was born and raised in The Poconos of Pennsylvania. When I was growing up it was more farmlands and country than anything else. It was very pretty. I moved from there when I became an adult and was able to be on my own. I still go there often and boy...

Pros: Educational
Cons: beautiful place

Pennsylvania is a great place. We stayed at the Red Cabuse motel, it was a train and they turned it into a motel, it was right in the middle of lancaster so we did'nt have that far to drive. The restaurants serve alot
of family style meals, which...

Pros: Beautiful!
Cons: somewhat isolated

I, am currently located in PA, and has been for the last 13 some years(ALL MY LIFE!) Pennsylvania, also known as the Keystone State, is a wide open beautiful state. It's a very scenic place to live, even in the city, although I live in a VERY rural area!...

Pros: Beautiful and full of fun
Cons: Pirates still suck

I was born and raised in Michigan, a beautiful state it is. But there is no city as beautiful as Pittsburgh. Can you imagine a city surrounded by huge amazing mountains. If yes then you must visit the city of Pittsburgh.

When entering the...

Pros: Great food, recreation facilities, scenery
Cons: Long but pleasant drive from Washington, DC

Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions

We spent the weekend at Nemacolin Woodlands resort in South Western Pennsylvania last weekend. It was fantastic. Didn't bring the kids, but could have. They have day camp and half day...