Allegheny National Forest
#3 in Pennsylvania’s Top Destinations
Pennsylvania’s only national forest is a haven for outdoor recreation. Occupying more than 500,000 acres, Allegheny National Forest offers countless chances to hike, bike, ride horses and cross-country ski, depending on the season. You can also visit the forest’s reservoir to enjoy water activities like fishing, windsurfing and water skiing. To make your vacation here extra memorable, try panning for gold or looking for fossils. Then, hop in your car and take a scenic drive along the 36-mile Longhouse National Scenic Byway.
York, PA
#4 in Pennsylvania’s Top Destinations
Head to York if you like to go on educational vacations. The “Factory Tour Capital of the World” offers dozens of behind-the-scenes tours at local facilities, including the Harley-Davidson Vehicle Operations factory and the Bluet Bros. Violins workshop. Plus, York boasts a direct connection to the Continental Congress and the Articles of Confederation, which you can learn more about at the York County Heritage Trust’s Colonial Complex. When you’re ready to take a break from sightseeing, grab a bite to eat at York’s Central Market or go wine tasting at one of the Mason-Dixon Wine Trail’s wineries.