A Traveler's Guide to Historic Western Pennsylvania


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This book presents a county-by-county guide to historic landmarks in western Pennsylvania, and how to reach them. Twenty-seven counties are included, along with maps of each. Along the way, travelers will find historic forts, residences of leading citizens, old iron furnaces, grist mills, churches, inns, taverns, tanneries, and many other intriguing places. Historians Lois Mulkearn and Edwin V. Pugh personally visited each site, and provide background vignettes on them, offering interesting facts and highlights gathered from archival documents.




The Lincoln Highway


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Fully revised and updated edition. Filled with all-new vintage postcards and photos. Maps for travelers following the original route.




Pennsylvania Traveler's Guide


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Fully revised and updated edition Filled with all-new vintage postcards and photos Maps for travelers following the original route The Lincoln Highway, established in 1913 as the first roadway to cross the United States, continues to change. This new, updated edition of the successful guidebook to the route in Pennsylvania reflects those changes, focusing on recent trends on the highway, such as the appearance of retro buildings. The book describes what life was like along the old highway-with its stainless-steel diners, mom-and-pop businesses, spectacular scenery, and roadside attractions-and reveals how much of the past is still around.




Lancaster and Lancaster County: A Traveler's Guide to Pennsylvania Dutch Country


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This complete guide, devoted solely to Pennsylvania Dutch Country, will prove invaluable to first-time and return visitors alike. Drawing from the rich palette of things to see and experience in this colorful region, Fredericks supplies all the necessary how and where information while guiding the reader to its best offerings for a memorable experience. More than 11 million visitors come to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, every year. A quintessential vacation destination, it represents a return to simpler times and a slower lifestyle. Author Anthony Fredericks knows the region well, and Lancaster and Lancaster County includes all the information you’ll need to explore here, including history, transportation, recreation, shopping, and then some. Fredericks’s in-depth knowledge of Pennsylvania Dutch Country fills these pages with invaluable insights and provides you with all the help you need to plan a thoroughly enjoyable and enriching visit.




DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Dutch Country


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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Philadelphia & the Pennsylvania Dutch Country is your in-depth guide to the very best of Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Discover the best of Philadelphia, from the Old City (known as "America's most historic square mile") encompassing Independence Hall and the iconic Liberty Bell to the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Venture outside the city to the Pennsylvania Dutch Country for a horse-drawn buggy ride, tiny road-side bakeries, and a true taste of the Amish lifestyle. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Philadelphia & the Pennsylvania Dutch Country. • Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. • Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. • Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. • Free, color pull-out map (print edition) marked with sights, a selected sight and street index, public transit map, practical information on getting around, and a distance chart for measuring walking distances. • Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. • Area maps marked with sights and restaurants. • Detailed city maps include street finder index for easy navigation. • Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. • Suggested day-trips and itineraries to explore beyond the city. • Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Philadelphia & the Pennsylvania Dutch Country truly shows you this region as no one else can. Series Overview: For more than two decades, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides have helped travelers experience the world through the history, art, architecture, and culture of their destinations. Expert travel writers and researchers provide independent editorial advice, recommendations, and reviews. With guidebooks to hundreds of places around the globe available in print and digital formats, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides show travelers how they can discover more. DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: the most maps, photography, and illustrations of any guide.




New Descriptive Handbook of the Pennsylvania Railroad, and Traveler's Guide to the Great West!


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This book is a descriptive guide to the Pennsylvania Railroad and travel to the Great West. It includes a brief history of the Pennsylvania Railroad and an overview of the various facilities and services offered by the company. It also provides a travelers' guide to the Great West with information on various cities and tourist attractions. This is a must-read for travelers and enthusiasts of railway history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.







Pennsylvania Travel Guide * From Philadelphia to Pittsburgh * USA eBook


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Welcome to an inspiring journey through the states of Pennsylvania, a land of contrasts and fascinating stories. Pennsylvania is a place where the nation's history was written, as well as a center of innovation and culture. This book invites you to explore the diversity and treasures of Pennsylvania in its cities. Our journey begins in Philadelphia, the city of independence and home to the famous Liberty Bell. Here, we'll immerse ourselves in history and visit historic sites that shape the heritage of the United States. Continue to Pittsburgh, the former steel city that has become a hub for art, culture, and innovation. Here we experience the modern side of Pennsylvania and discover the fascinating transformations of the city. We visit the Amish communities in Pennsylvania and gain insight into a way of life that adheres to traditional values. We enjoy culinary highlights such as cheesesteaks and Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine, and discover shopping paradises ranging from antiques to luxury shops. Pennsylvania also offers numerous outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and water sports. The Pocono Mountains and Allegheny National Forest are natural beauties that promise adventure and relaxation. In this book, we'll explore Pennsylvania's rich cultural scene, from museums and galleries to concerts and music festivals. We take a look at the educational institutions and universities that have shaped the state. Pennsylvania is a site of the civil rights movement, and we will explore the struggles and progress in that context. We'll take you on a journey to the secret places and hidden gems Pennsylvania has to offer. Pennsylvania's future is as exciting as its past, and we'll shed light on the challenges and opportunities the state faces. Join us on this journey and experience Pennsylvania in all its diversity and splendor.







Greater Than a Tourist- Lancaster County Pennsylvania USA


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With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local author, it is never too late to visit Lancaster County. Greater Than a Tourist- Lancaster County by Michael C. Upton offers the inside scoop on PA Dutch Country. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the 'Greater Than a Tourist' series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. This guide book will not tell you exact addresses or store hours but instead gives you knowledge that you may not find in other smaller print travel books. Experience cultural, culinary delights, and attractions with the guidance of a Local. Slow down and get to know the people with this invaluable guide. By the time you finish this book, you will be eager and prepared to discover new activities at your next travel destination. Inside this travel guide book you will find: Visitor information from a Local Tour ideas and inspiration Save time with valuable guidebook information Greater Than a Tourist- A Travel Guidebook with 50 Travel Tips from a Local. Slow down, stay in one place, and get to know the people and culture. By the time you finish this book, you will be eager and prepared to travel to your next destination.