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AUGUST 2022

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19 Destinations for Your
End-Of-Summer #PABucketList

There’s just one month left to experience #PASummerDays! That’s why we’ve created an end-of-summer PA Bucket List featuring some of the best water activities, historic landmarks, and scenic hikes that’ll be sure to give you the sunshine you need before summer ends.

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Get Creative at these 17
DIY Classes

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26 Fairs & Festivals to Explore this August

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Tall Ships Festival

Visit Erie for a four-day maritime celebration from Aug. 25-28 to tour and explore a fleet of tall ships along PA’s only port to the Great Lakes! Tickets are on sale now.
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Free Elk Viewing Guides

Pennsylvania has 1,400 wild elk. In autumn, you can experience impressive bulls battling for breeding rights during “the rut” in Elk and Cameron Counties.
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Crawford Co. PA., Visit Us

Diverse amenities, endless activities. Local history, national impact. Grounded values, authentic culture. We know good food, family fun, and the great outdoors!
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Unique and Fun Family Events

Spend a day in Southwestern PA with classic cars at the 50s Fest, or explore the beautiful countryside during the Covered Bridge Festival. There's something for everyone!
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Pittsburgh is KidsBURGH

Get to Pittsburgh and experience a variety of family-friendly activities, including Kennywood, the Carnegie Science Center, National Aviary, and so much more.
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EQT Covered Bridge Festival

Explore 10 different scenic covered bridge sites and an array of activities at the EQT Washington and Greene Counties’ Covered Bridge Festival, Sep. 17-18.
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It’s Time to Weekend Easy

Experience adventure, fresh air, and quiet time together. You deserve a worry-free getaway, so start planning your Weekend Easy in Cumberland Valley.
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Get to Gettysburg

Plan your visit with the Gettysburg Go! Discovery Pass! It's a hand-picked collection of tours and attractions.
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Celebrate the Arts in MontCo

Celebrate all the arts has to offer in Montgomery County with special shows and events at local theaters, galleries, museums, gardens, and more this Sept.
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The Cheesiest Tour

Lackawanna County is home to more than 160 pizza shops. We narrowed them down to the top 62 local favorites to create our Pizza Trail. Dare to try them all?
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Fall in Love with Lancaster

As the air grows cooler and the leaves more colorful, it feels like Lancaster was made for this time of year. Click for special deals for your upcoming visit!
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Leaf the Peeping to Us!

Leaf peepers, festival fans, history buffs, and outdoor adventurers, experience the best of fall in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region. Color us fun!

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