These 9 Incredible Places In Pennsylvania Will Bring Out The Explorer In You

Exploring is fun! If you agree, you'll want to grab your Davey Crockett hat, a pair of boots, binoculars, and your compass and head out on any (or all) of the following Pennsylvania adventures. The sites featured are truly among the most incredible places in Pennsylvania to explore. Some of them are outdoors and will bring you in contact with awe-inspiring natural phenomena, while indoor locations will show you man-made marvels and some of the best hidden gems in Pennsylvania.

1. Columcille Megalith Park, Bangor

Columcille Megalith Park is hidden in the woods of Bangor. Modeled on the Isle of Iona, which is off the coast of Scotland, Columcille Megalith Park is a peaceful outdoor space for meditation and contemplation. For more information, click here.

2. Trundle Manor, Pittsburgh

Feeling Addams Family-esque? A visit to Trundle Manor may be just up your alley. Browse the house's massive collection of spooky memorabilia and try not to scream. For more information, click here.

3. The Alvira Bunkers, Allenwood

After the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, the United States government seized the town of Alvira and built over 100 small bunkers made to store explosives. Today, many of the bunkers are still intact and provide a bizarrely fascinating place to explore.

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4. Penn's Cave and Wildlife Park, Centre Hall

Penn's Cave is one of the longest caves in the state, and it offers exploration via boat. For more information, click here.

5. Rhoneymeade Arboretum and Sculpture Garden, Centre Hall

Rhoneymeade Arboretum and Sculpture Garden has a variety of unique places to explore, including a labyrinth in which you can wander. For more information, click here.

6. Fairmount Park, Philadelphia

Fairmount Park is a gigantic park located in Philadelphia. It has the biggest sculpture garden in the world as well as endless trails and unique historical landmarks to discover. For more information, click here.

7. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Pittsburgh

The coolest greenhouse in the state can be found in Pittsburgh. Phipps has multiple rooms for different climates, such as desert and rainforest. You won't want to leave. For more information, click here.

8. Cherry Springs State Park, Potter County

Cherry Springs is not only a beautiful state park, but where you can find some of the darkest skies in the entire country. It is a destination for astronomers nationwide, and is the perfect place to explore not only the world around you, but the stars above.

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9. Bushkill Falls, Bushkill

Do you like waterfalls? Would you like to go chase them? Then Bushkill Falls is the place for you. For more information, click here.

So, have you embarked on all of these Pennsylvania adventures? What else would you add to this list? Tell us!

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