Pennsylvania It is one of the key states in the founding of the United States. It is the place where the Declaration of Independence and the national constitution of that country so important historical sites abound here.
Therefore, if you go on a trip to the United States, you cannot leave this destination out. Today, what to see in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
It is one of the fifty states that make up the northern country. Its capital is the city of Harrisburg and the city with the largest number of inhabitants is Philadelphia. It borders New York, Maryland, Virginia, and Ohio.
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are the two largest cities and, as I said above, it has a lot to do with the country's history, its independence and its formation as a state. In fact, the Quakers arrived here when King Charles II of England gave them land.
In fact, he gave them to the English Quaker William Penn, for a debt he had with his father, admiral of the royal fleet, and this is precisely where the name comes from. Pennsylvania. These lands were originally inhabited by various American tribes but over time the original inhabitants were displaced.
What to see in Pennsylvania
The historical sites are a good start. you can meet the Independence National Park, one of the most historic areas in the country. It is home to the Liberty Bell, for example, an important national treasure. He is in Philadelphia and together with the Independence Hall is the main attraction.
in this room is where the Declaration of Independence was signed and where the draft of the constitution was made. The bell is in the same room. To the north is Independence Mall, which dates back to 1948, shaping what remains of the park, now paved with cobblestone. But in this area there are also several historic buildings such as the Old Town Hall, the Congress Hall or the Benjamin Franklin Museum and the National Museum of American Jewish History.
El Gettysburg National Military Park It is on the site where the Battle of Gettysburg took place in 1863. It was one of the many battles that were fought as part of the american civil war and in it around 51 thousand men died in just three days. There are many monuments, but the most important points are the Seminary Ridge, a site that was an important Confederate position on days two and three of the battle, the Ridge Cemetery, where the Union were at the end of the confrontation and the Oak Ridge, site of the first day of the battle.
There is a museum and visitor center with various exhibits. The best of all is the Civil War clothing and uniforms and weapons, but there are often re-enactments or horseback riding available on occasion.
One of the best parks in Pennsylvania is the Presque Island State Park, located on a peninsula that curves into Lake Eire, creating a beautiful bay. The park is open year-round and offers many activities, along with trails and a long beach. In summer it is a beautiful place, there are concerts and the sunset is spectacular. At the entrance there is a center that in turn has a fairly high observation tower from where the views are stupendous.
El Philadelphia Museum of Art is in that city and houses the America's largest art collection. It is an iconic building since appeared in the movie Rocky, in that scene where the boxer goes up and down and you can see the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and the tower of the local town hall. But inside it is wonderful with works by Matisse, Rembrandt, Cézanne, Picasso, Manet, Chagal… There is also old American furniture and a garden with beautiful sculptures.
Falling water It is one of the most famous buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, a specialist in immersing architecture in the ecosystem. The building was the home of the Kauffman family, but today it is a peculiar tourist attraction and is usually a typical visit when one wants to make a day trip from Pittsburgh. There are ancient sculptures and much, much art. The interior is known with a guided tour.
In 1995 the Reading Terminal Market it was named a National Historic Site. Since its opening back in 1893 it is popular. Before its construction, farmers and fishermen sold their merchandise here, in a typical open-air market very close to the train station. Time passed, the new roofed building was built and today it is a super cool place for locals and tourists walking, shopping or eating out. Where is it? In Philly.
Another famous museum is the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, founded in 1896. Today it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Pittsburgh and one of the best natural history museums in the United States. There are displays of dinosaurs and paleontology in general and a PaleoLab that offers the possibility to see scientists in action. Here are the fossils of a tyrannosaurus rex, for example, but also fossils from the Mesozoic, Cenozoic and Ice Ages.
La Eastern State Penitentiary It looks like a brick castle with medieval towers. It's been closed since 1971 but it's super popular. It was built in 1829 and when it comes to taking photos it's great. He knew how to harbor criminals like Al Capone or Willie Sutton and if you do the Capone tour it's a must see. There is a quite interesting museum inside, walks with audio guides and interactive tours that allow you to explore a little deeper.
El Pennsylvania State Capitol It is a nice complex that is in Harrisburg. The Capitol is an impressive building constructed of Vermont granite, with bronze doors and a massive dome modeled after St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. You can visit, always ordering in advance. The Pennsylvania State Museum it is in this same complex and contains a planetarium, a museum of history and historical artifacts and documents, as well as memorials, statues and fountains that are seen everywhere.
This part of the United States is also popular for amish communities that inhabit it. If you want to know some you can go to the small town of Strasbourgg, in Lancaster county. A good way to get to know the area is to follow the Strasburg Rail Road, a 45-minute ride aboard a very picturesque little steam train.
This little train goes through the Amish farms, in addition to which you can also visit the railroad museum with more than a hundred old locomotives and beautiful wagons. And if you also like trains as toys, Strasburg also houses the National Toy Train Museum with a wonderful collection from the XNUMXth century to the present day.
Another interesting site for lovers of American history is the Valley Forge. During the winter of 1777 to 1778, American soldiers reported two thousand dead due to hunger, disease and the terrible conditions in which they were left after the English attack. This is told through exhibits, tours and a film. In the place is the Washington HQ, the National Memorial Arch and many trails to explore. It's on the outskirts of Philadelphia and it's a good destination for day trip
If you like patchwork blankets, those with squares of different patterns sewn together, so Sarah Key if you ask me, you can go to Intercourse, a little town with a super traditional climate. In a very quaint store, the Old County Store, you can buy crafts, fresh dairy products, and of course, patchwork blankets and quilts at the Quilt Museum. there is also a pretzel factory, a weapons museum and a cultural center that teaches about the area's Protestant communities.
Finally, just so as not to leave too much in the pipeline, you can get to know the Andy Warhol Museum, in Pittsburgh, the Philadelphia Zoo and Phipps Conservatory, also in Pittsburgh. In short, this part of the United States is the most white american that you will find because it is here where the northern country was conceived.