The 10 Best Places To Visit In Pennsylvania In 2018
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Beth Price-Williams
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Open that daily planner you got to start mapping out your best year yet. Among all those work, family, and personal commitments, consider adding some extra adventure to your 2018. The good news? You live in PA so you’ll find plenty to do without traveling too far from home. Here are the 10 best places to visit in Pennsylvania in 2018.
Experience a piece of Pennsylvania history when you visit Forksville General Store & Restaurant, a town staple since the 1800s. The quaint spot, surrounded by lush nature and overlooking an old-fashioned covered bridge, promises spectacular views all year around. Of course, it's also the perfect destination for a hearty meal of such comfort foods as pancakes, French toast, and pizza. Click here for more.
Drink in the jaw dropping beauty of 22 waterfalls at Ricketts Glen State Park. Embark on the Falls Trail, at just over seven miles, that will take you past 21 of the majestic waterfalls. Admire the masterpiece of the park: the 94 foot Ganoga Falls, the largest waterfall. Read more here.
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Nestled in the picturesque town of Jim Thorpe, the Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary offers a safe home for exotic frogs and, of course, butterflies. Watch educational videos about butterflies, attend a program headed by the staff, and feed the resident butterflies. Keep reading here.
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Soak up the sun's rays as your feet sink into soft sand this summer at Fuller Lake at Pine Furnace State Park. The cozy lake, at less than two acres, beckons swimmers as a swimming-only lake. For boating, kayaking, and canoeing, go to Laurel Lake, the park's second lake. Find more here.
Explore PA's largest "privately-owned" nature preserve when you visit ChesLen Preserve in Chester County. The nature reserve features 13 miles of hiking trails, perfect for bird watching. Horseback riding is also permitted on select trails. Click to read more.
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Summer doesn't get any better in PA. Stay cool all summer long at Dutch Springs Aqua Park, a spectacular water park that offers an assortment of water rides. You can also go diving, snorkeling, kayaking, and stand-up paddle boarding.
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Appreciate the sheer beauty and power of some of nature's most majestic wild animals. East Coast Exotic Animal Sanctuary cares for those unwanted exotic animals rescued from pet stores and individuals. Residents at the sanctuary include chinchillas, tigers, and monkeys. The sanctuary welcomes visitors annually from May to October.
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Remember the old lady who lived in a shoe? Well, there's no old lady but PA does lay claim to the Haines Shoe House, a house shaped like a shoe. The quirky attraction draws plenty of visitors every year. The York shoe house offers guided tours and delightful desserts. Keep reading here.
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Relax with a tall glass of wine as you gaze out over lush vineyards at Galen Glen Vineyard & Winery. The breathtaking vineyard and winery feature a tasting room where you can sip wine and nibble on gourmet foods. Food trucks visit the winery every Friday from April through August. Outdoor seating, with umbrellas, is also available.
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Escape the craziness of life at Chanticleer Garden. Listen to the sound of gently rolling water in the streams. Sit back and relax on a comfy bench. And, enjoy a picnic lunch inside a spectacular glass house. The popular garden offers guided and self-guided tours and hosts events throughout the year. Click here for more.
How many of these places do you plan to visit in Pennsylvania in 2018? Here are 10 charming towns in PA you’ll also want to add to your 2018 travel itinerary.
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255 Winter Mountain Drive, Andreas, PA 18211
695 State Route 487, Benton, PA 17814
18 Church Road, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
1100 Pine Grove Road, Gardners, PA 17324
320 Zoo Road, Fairfield, PA 17320
4733 Hanoverville Road, Bethlehem, PA 18020
1199 Cannery Road, Coatesville, PA 19320
22 Bridge Street, Forksville, PA 18616
197 Shoe House Road, York, PA 17406
786 Church Road, Wayne, PA 19087