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Civil War cannons and a monument on the Gettysburg battlefield under storm clouds, one of the top things to do in Pennsylvania

Things to Do in Pennsylvania

Six regions, from the cobblestones of Old City Philadelphia to the beaches of Presque Isle.

The things to do in Pennsylvania change with every few hours of driving. In Philadelphia it is history tours, museums and food walks; in Lancaster County it is buggy rides, farm visits and heritage railroads; in Gettysburg it is licensed battlefield guides and ghost walks; in Hershey it is chocolate and roller coasters; in Pittsburgh it is inclines, river boats and art; and in the Poconos and Erie it is lakes, waterfalls and beaches.

The cards below come live from Viator and Tiqets, with the best-reviewed options for each region and a link to that region's full page of highlights. Many of the top things to do in Pennsylvania, such as Independence Hall, the Gettysburg battlefield roads and the state parks, cost nothing or need only a timed ticket, so use the region pages for the places worth seeing on your own.

Tours, tickets, prices and reviews from Viator (a Tripadvisor company) and Tiqets — prices are per person, from, and were checked October 28, 2026. Pennsylvania Travel Guide may earn a commission when you book, at no extra cost to you.

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