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Hot Spots Pennsylvania is home to adventurous facilities like that including the winter sports and many other outdoor activities with a beautiful landscape comprising of the huge Pocono Mountains.
With the glory of American Revolution engraved in its very basis, Pennsylvania has a lot to offer in museums and archeological importance. Vast skyline of Philadelphia, one of the greatest cities in the country speaks for its elegance and modernity. Pennsylvania also has the nation’s first zoo and has numerous amusement parks and sport hunting grounds.
Philadelphia
Philadelphia is the largest city in Pennsylvania and is known for its historical importance related back to the American Revolution and apart from that stands out to be city of skyscrapers, education, culture and vast skyline.
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Independence Hall: Served as the state hall and is the place where the desire for freedom from the British was first discussed. This is the place where the Continental Congress adopted and signed the declaration of Independence. This is the place where George Washington was chosen as the commander in chief of the Continental Army.
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Fort Mifflin: The fort was a battleground for the Revolution in 1777. It was this stronghold that stood between the British and their advancement towards the main city.
Allentown
Located on the Leigh River, Allentown is the third largest city of Pennsylvania. One of the fasting growing cities of the state, Allentown is widely famous for recreational activities and amusement parks. Allentown is also a centre for art and culture with some exquisite museums.
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Allentown Art Museum: With a distinct collection of diverse canvas and textile imprints, Allentown Art Museum stands out apart from the rest of the museums of the world. It houses costumes, paintings, fabrics and sculptures including some unique architectural designs and models.
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Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom: One of the greatest amusement parks in the United States, The Dorney Park has around nine roller coaster rides and a large water Park. Spread across a 200 acre land and comprising of hundreds of rides, it is the right place for fun and recreation.
Gettysburg
Gettysburg is famous for the decisive battle of the Civil war that took place here late back in 1863. Gettysburg is home to the famous American Civil War Museum and the National Military Park.
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Gettysburg National Military Park: With more than thousands of monuments and memorials dedicated to the casualties and memories of the Civil War, The National Military Park at Gettysburg is a site of great historical importance.
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American Civil War Museum: The American Civil War museum is a house to hundreds of life size wax figures and statues.
Pittsburgh
Located on the Monongahela River, Pittsburgh is the second largest city in Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh is known as the ‘City of Bridges’ and ‘The City of Steel’ for its numerous bridges and steel manufacturing firms. The City is also famous for its Libraries and industries. The Downtown Pittsburgh is one of the finest sites, as seen from the eyes of an entrepreneur.
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Frick Art Museum: An exquisite library and exhibition of pictures pertaining to the figures of the Renaissance to the end of 18th Century.
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Carnegie Science Center: A center for Science and technology where ideals of sciences dealt with the energy, universe and health are displayed as exhibits. The museum also has a planetarium and hosts audio visual presentations.
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Fort Pitt: The Fort Pitt blockhouse is the only remains left of the original Fort Pitt that was built in 1764. Fort Pitt Museum offers a history of the time period when the Indians, French and British fought over the area.