As one of the original 13 colonies, Pennsylvania is home to a vast array of historic places.
From forts and battlefields to famous towns, factories, and engineering marvels – here you’ll find detailed information about some of PA’s finest historic destinations!
Latest PA Historic Places Articles
- 18 Must-See Attractions in Philadelphia
- Exploring Bushy Run Battlefield in Westmoreland County
- Exploring the Battlefield at the Gettysburg National Military Park
- 10 Must-See Attractions in Gettysburg
- Exploring the Baker Mansion in Altoona
- Exploring the Colonial Complex in York
- Exploring the Curtis Publishing Building in Philadelphia
- Exploring Curtin Village in Centre County
- Exploring Friendship Hill National Historic Site in Fayette County
- Exploring Elfreth’s Alley in Philadelphia
- Exploring the Bloody Knox Cabin in Clearfield County
- Exploring the Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia
- Remembering Ligonier Beach in Westmoreland County
- 7 Western PA Locations Where “The Pale Blue Eye” Was Filmed
- Exploring Christ Church in Philadelphia
- 10 Must-See Attractions at Valley Forge National Historical Park
- Spending the Night at the Historic Penn Wells Hotel
- Exploring the Historic Round Barn Near Gettysburg
- York, PA and the First National Thanksgiving
- Exploring Historic Hanna’s Town in Westmoreland County
- Exploring Victorian Bellefonte in Centre County
- Exploring Talleyrand Park in Historic Bellefonte
- Visiting the Remember Me Rose Garden Near Shanksville
- Exploring Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia
- Exploring Independence Hall in Philadelphia
- Visiting the Rocky Statue and Steps in Philadelphia
- Exploring the Historic Hershey Gardens Near Hersheypark
- Remembering the Pine Creek Declaration of Independence
- Exploring the Carrie Blast Furnaces in Pittsburgh
- Exploring Fort Roberdeau in Blair County
- Exploring the Hooded Grave Cemetery in Columbia County
- Exploring the Sunken Gardens at Mount Assisi in Cambria County
- Exploring Boalsburg – the Birthplace of Memorial Day
- Exploring the Columbus Chapel and Boal Mansion in Centre County
- 7 Man-Made Wonders of the PA Laurel Highlands
- The 5 Best Railroad Overlooks Near Altoona
- Visiting the Jumonville Cross in Fayette County
- Exploring Centre Furnace Mansion in State College
- Exploring the Staple Bend Tunnel in Cambria County
- Exploring the Allegheny Portage Railroad Near Altoona
- Exploring the Layton Bridge and Tunnel in Fayette County
- Exploring Brantview Farms Maple Camp in Somerset County
- Visiting the Jim Thorpe Memorial in Carbon County
- Exploring Decker’s Chapel – the Smallest Church in Pennsylvania
- Visiting the Admiral Peary Monument in Cambria County
- Visiting Prince Gallitzin’s Crypt in Cambria County
- Exploring the Johnstown Flood Museum in Cambria County
- Exploring the Johnstown Flood National Memorial in Cambria County
- Visiting Penn State in the 1940s
- Exploring Kentuck Knob in Fayette County
- Riding the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway in Jim Thorpe
- Exploring the Gallitzin Tunnels in Cambria County
- Exploring the Rockhill Trolley Museum in Huntingdon County
- Riding the East Broad Top Railroad in Huntingdon County
- Visiting Patriot Park Near Shanksville
- Visiting the Flight 93 Memorial Chapel Near Shanksville
- Exploring the Haunted Quaker Church in Fayette County
- Exploring the Historic Lighthouses of Erie
- Touring the Yuengling Brewery in Pottsville
- Exploring Fighter’s Heaven – Muhammad Ali’s Training Camp in PA
- Remembering the Grand View Ship Hotel in Bedford County
- Exploring the Austin Dam Ruins in Potter County
- Exploring Fort Necessity in Fayette County
- Exploring Fort Ligonier in Westmoreland County
- Exploring the Flight 93 National Memorial in Somerset County
- Exploring the 1806 Old Log Church in Bedford County
- Exploring the Saint Severin Old Log Church in Clearfield County
- Exploring the Soldiers’ National Cemetery in Gettysburg
- Exploring the Horseshoe Curve Near Altoona
