5. Valley Forge
#5 in Best Places to Visit in Pennsylvania
Visit Valley Forge to spend your next vacation learning about American history. The village served as the winter encampment for former President George Washington and the Continental Army from 1777 to 1778. You can tour the encampment to see sights like the United States National Memorial Arch, the Artillery Park and Washington’s Headquarters. The park also offers storytelling sessions during the warmer months, plus miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. When you need a break from the village’s rich history, enjoy some retail therapy at the nearby King of Prussia Mall, which features more than 400 stores.
6. Lancaster
#6 in Best Places to Visit in Pennsylvania
The Dutch Wonderland amusement park and the Amish are synonymous with Lancaster. The family-friendly theme park wins praise for its variety of rides for younger kids. Meanwhile, Lancaster’s Amish buggy rides and impressive farmers markets are popular with travelers of all ages. To learn more about the Amish way of life, visit The Amish Experience and The Amish Farm and House. Other must-dos include shopping at the area’s outlets and taking a taproom tour of a local brewery.