Pennsylvania Rewards Curious Explorers
Curious about what you'll do when you live in Pennsylvania? If you like the idea of kayaking beneath river bridges on the Schuykill, spending time wandering through Amish markets in Lititz, and checking out glassblowing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is your new home! This list of fun things to do will take you from woodland walks to the city center and give you a quick taste of Pennsylvania's history, culture, and outdoor beauty.
Alyssa, Our Local Expert Guiding Your Move
Alyssa is a PA lifer who has moved so often she's learned to never give away boxes after a move. After 12 moves throughout the state, she's learned that every Pennsylvania town has opinions, mostly about hoagies, traffic, which gas station chain you are loyal to, and how to properly use the second person plural pronoun to address a group of people (hint: it is NOT "you all"). She knows the cultural borders between Philly, Pittsburgh, and the Central T and can pronounce Wilkes-Barre, Schuylkill, and Duquesne without tripping over her tongue. She spends her free time threading yarn, tearing through novels (200/year), and feeding a house full of Star Wars loving kids. At Snappy Scout, Alyssa converts a lifetime of Pennsylvania knowledge into usable PA wisdom... so youse need to listen up!
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What Will You Do in Pennsylvania?
From weekend adventures to iconic road trips, here's how locals spend their time off.
This is the Iconic Road Trip to take
Cruise Pennsylvania Route 6 across the PA Wilds, small town hopping. Be sure to hit Wellsboro for the gas-lit Main Street.
Go Outside & Hike
Hike Pine Creek Gorge in Tioga County, for rim trail views. October is when the colors peak.
Stargaze on clear, dark nights
Cherry Springs State Park, gaze at Milky Way brilliance in Coudersport, one of the darkest skies on the east coast.
Maybe you should go chasing waterfalls
Ricketts Glen State Park in northeast PA, has 22 named waterfalls. Tackle the Falls Trail if your knees can handle the stairs.
Underground Adventure
Tour Penn's Cave by boat in Centre Hall near State College. Bring a jacket, it's 52° year round!
Spend Time on the Water cooling off
Heat wave? Raft the Youghiogheny River at Ohiopyle State Park. FYI—it's pronounced YOCK-uh-gay-knee.
Historic Forts
It's Fort Pitt Museum time at Point State Park in Pittsburg.
This is what locals do on the weekends
Pittsburgh's Strip District, sample pierogies and beans at market stalls
For the Sports Fans
Philadelphia, catch a Phillies game at Citizens Bank Park. The Phanatic alone is worth the ticket.
Pick your own farm to table fare
Pick apples at Linvilla Orchards in Media, Delaware County. Or go in June for strawberries.
Hidden Gem Spotlight
Meadow Lark Cafe & Bakery in Bucks County. Homemade bread, top-notch baristas, and amazing specials, all in an old stone house filled with thrifted furniture and accessories you can purchase!
— Alyssa Kruse
Pennsylvania Local Expert
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