Awash with attractions, there’s just so much to see in Pennsylvania. Popular with vacationers for its wide array of activities, one can immerse themselves in the arts, go hiking or even on a road trip. One thing’s for sure, you won’t get bored in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania is well connected by roads and highways, making driving an especially popular mode of transport within the state. Hertz Car Rental has outlets throughout the state, so you would be able to pick up a car rental at your own convenience.
Pennsylvania is a treasure trove of art. Their people are passionate about it and it shows clearly in their avid collections of artworks around the cities and in their galleries. The Philadelphia Museum of Art has an extensive collection of beautiful art pieces from all over the world, complete with recreations of overseas locales such as a Chinese temple and an Austrian country house. In fact, this museum is so huge that a ticket allows you two days access to roam its vast halls. The museum’s exterior also happens to house the famous statue of Rocky, popularised from the movie of the same name. The Barnes Foundation is another museum that houses a breathtaking array of art pieces from all over the world. The art pieces are intricately arranged within the halls, and are sure to pique your interest.
A good location for family trips, Pennsylvania houses many exciting attractions that are sure to entice even the little ones. Visit the Adventure Aquarium, a massive aquarium that exhibits more than 8,500 aquatic animals. Exciting and enriching, the Adventure Aquarium also happens to be the only aquarium in the world to have hippos on display. Visit the Please Touch Museum, a museum that encourages kids to learn through playing. Every exhibit is fully interactive, allowing the children to, literally, touch and learn about nature, history and even driving!
Pennsylvania holds itself as a shopping haven. With abundant shops, outlet stores, boutiques and that lovely statewide law that keeps clothing and shoes tax-free, let your inner shopaholic reign in Pennsylvania. Visit the King of Prussia Mall, one of the largest malls in America. Home to more than 400 different retail outlets, you could easily spend your entire day touring the massive establishment. You can also drop by the Peddler’s Village, a shopping district designed as a quaint town. The village serves a great photo opportunity and a fantastic shopping destination.
With just so much to see and do, sometimes a road trip is the best way to experience it all. Make full use of your car rental and drive across the state to see all it has to offer. There are many unique Pennsylvania road trips that you can take, with their routes listed online. Each road trip takes you to experience a different aspect of the state, from a look at all of its small towns, to a trip through its lush greenery and hiking trails. With so much to discover, what are you waiting for? Head down to Pennsylvania today!