Directions from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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The Arts Scene

Museums – West Chester, Pennsylvania

Large European and American style art gallery specializing in contemporary European art, fine art paintings, sculture prints, photography and stained glass industrial design. Art.Film.Music ... More on BrandywineCVB.org

Hamlin - Claws n' Paws Wild Animal Park

Wildlife / Animals – Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania

One hundred and twenty species of exotic animals are housed in a wooded setting at the Claws 'n' Paws Wild Ani ... More on PlanetWare

Codorus Furnace

Landmarks – Mount Wolf, Pennsylvania

Inscription. Erected in 1765 by William Bennet. Operated by James Smith, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, during the Revolutionary War. this site is the oldest remaining landmark of the... More on HMDB

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Inscription. Erected in 1765 by William Bennet. Operated by James Smith, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, during the Revolutionary War. It is the oldest remaining landmark of the iron i... More on HMDB

Tulpehocken Path

Landmarks – Herndon, Pennsylvania

Inscription. The Indian Ambassadors Road turned east near here over the hills to the Tulpehocken Valley. Used by Iroquois chiefs from Onondaga, now Syracuse, carrying peace wampum from the "Fire that Never Dies" to Philadelphia. Often ... More on HMDB

A Victorian Garden Party

Food And Drink – Spring Grove, Pennsylvania

Gen. Horatio Gates

Landmarks – York, Pennsylvania

Inscription. This building was the residence of Gen. Gates in 1778. At that time he was President of Board of War. It was said that the "Conway Cabal" was thwarted here by Lafayette's loyalty to Washington. , Erected by Pennsylvania ... More on HMDB

Dairy Queen

Ice Cream – Lancaster, Pennsylvania

fast good drive through: I go inside somtimes and it is clean people eat there but I only get ice cream and it is a good Dairy Queen More on Yahoo! Travel

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fast good drive through: I go inside somtimes and it is clean people eat there but I only get ice cream ... More on Yahoo! Travel

Valley Forge - National Memorial Arch

Landmarks – Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

The memorial commemorates General George Washington and his troops who sacrificed their lives during the winte ... More on PlanetWare

Three Stooges Fan Club Inc

Things To Do – Ambler, Pennsylvania

Col. Robert Magaw

Landmarks – Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Inscription. Robert Magaw, one of Carlisle's principal lawyers prior to the Revolution, lived here. Magaw joined Col. William Thompson's regiment in June 1775 as a Major. After service in Boston in 1776 he was promoted to Colonel ... More on HMDB

Stony Valley Railroad Grade

Things To Do – Linglestown, Pennsylvania

Nice long trail, gentle grade, good experience...give it a try. More on TrailLink.com

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Just make sure to pack a light lunch and take lots of water, you will not cross a road for 20 miles. More on TrailLink.com
" If you're a rail/trail rider you'll like Stoney Creek. I usually go from Lebanon toward Dauphin. I would recommend this. My only negative comment would be that there are a few short segments of t... More on TrailLink.com

The High Street Train Stations Walking Tour Stop 18

Tours – Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Inscription. On August 19, 1837, a jubilant throng gathered in Carlisle to watch the Cumberland Valley Railroad's first train roll down High Street. Bands played, speeches were made, and the crowds cheered as the “Cumberland ... More on HMDB