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Exploring Bradley Wales Scenic View in the PA Grand Canyon

PA Scenic Overlooks Rusty Glessner - December 17, 2021 0

Bradley Wales Scenic Vista in the PA Grand Canyon.

Bradley Wales Scenic View is an exceptional roadside vista on the west rim of the PA Grand Canyon. This spot has been captivating sightseers for...

Exploring Bicentennial Tower in Erie

PA Roadside Attractions Rusty Glessner - December 16, 2021 0

Bicentennial Tower at dusk on Dobbins Landing in Erie Pennsylvania.

Bicentennial Tower in Erie was built in 1996 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the founding of the city. Standing on the top observation deck,...

Exploring the Zippo/Case Museum in McKean County

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - December 15, 2021 0

The Zippo/Case Museum opened in July 1997 in Bradford, Pennsylvania.

The Zippo/Case Museum is dedicated to telling the story of Zippo lighters and Case knives, two iconic products made in Bradford, Pennsylvania. The 15,000-square-foot facility...

Exploring the Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - December 14, 2021 0

Exterior of the Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum in Blair County Pennsylvania.

The Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum in Blair County celebrates the lives of both railroad workers and railroading communities in central Pennsylvania. Unlike many "train museums"...

Visiting the Tallest Santa in Pennsylvania

PA Roadside Attractions Rusty Glessner - December 12, 2021 0

12 year old standing in front of the tallest Santa in PA for a sense of scale.

For a few weeks every year, Philipsburg in Centre County is home to the tallest Santa display in Pennsylvania! Standing 37.5 feet tall, with a...

Visiting Gene and Boots Candies in Western PA

PA Roadside Attractions Rusty Glessner - December 10, 2021 0

Gene and Boots Candies along Route 22 near Greensburg, PA.

Gene and Boots Candies is a third generation family business and a western PA tradition! Gene and Boots specializes in homemade chocolates, and also offers...

22 Must-See Attractions in Fayette County

PA Counties Rusty Glessner - December 9, 2021 0

Collage of four seasonal outdoor scenes in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, showcasing a hiker photographing the autumn foliage, Fallingwater house surrounded by winter snow, a photographer capturing a frozen waterfall, and a person jogging on a wooden bridge amidst vibrant fall colors.

If you're looking for the best things to see and do in Fayette County, you're in the right place! Fayette County, founded in 1783, makes up one-third...

Exploring Kentuck Knob in Fayette County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - December 6, 2021 2

The Hagan House on Kentuck Knob in Fayette County Pennsylvania.

Kentuck Knob in Fayette County is a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home built in 1954 for Isaac and Bernardine Hagan, founders of the Hagan Ice...

Exploring Founders Crossing Artisan and Antique Market in Bedford

PA Antique and Flea Markets Rusty Glessner - December 4, 2021 0

Founders Crossing antique store and flea market in Bedford, Pennsylvania.

Founders Crossing is a 20,000 square foot antique mall and local artisan market located in the heart of downtown Bedford, Pennsylvania. Housed in a building...

27 Must-See Attractions in Westmoreland County

PA Counties Rusty Glessner - December 3, 2021 0

A collection of four photos depicting attractions in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Top left: A large historic cannon displayed outside with the Fort Ligonier museum entrance in the background. Top right: A whimsical, large book-shaped mural with a fairy tale theme, inviting visitors to walk through to a park. Bottom left: A person stands on a rocky outcrop overlooking a stunning autumn forest vista. Bottom right: A lineup of colorful kayaks and canoes on the grassy shore of a tranquil lake with a dock in the background.

If you're looking for the best things to see and do in Westmoreland County, you're in the right place! The county was established in 1773 and named...