Whether you love the outdoors or the city, you'll love everything that Pennsylvania has to offer. Below we have some great suggestions on popular vacation spots in Pennsylvania in summer:
Erie
Boasting a lakefront, Erie is no doubt, one of the most popular vacation spots in Pennsylvania to getaway in summer. If you love water sports and want a beach-type vacation, you’ll love spending time in Erie's Presque Isle State Park, which is a popular spot to enjoy activities like sailing, fishing, swimming, hiking and bird watching.
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Besides water activities, Erie boasts many interesting attractions such as a children’s museum, a zoo, a planetarium and a fun center called “Family First Fun Center” where you can do things like mini-golf, go-karting and batting-cage practice.
Ohiopyle State Park
Ohiopyle State Park is one of the most popular vacation spots in Pennsylvania for an outdoors vacation hands down!
Ohiopyle State Park boasts camping areas and lots of nice trails for hiking and biking such as the popular Rails to Trails bike path which runs through Ohiopyle state park between Pittsburg PA and Washington DC.
Ohiopyle State Park is also home to various rafting companies such as “White Water Adventurers” offering rafting and kayaking tours along the Youghiogheny River.
Hershey
Hershey is certainly one of the most popular vacation spots in Pennsylvania for a family vacation. You and your kids will literary be spoiled for choice as there are so many fun things to do in Hershey such as taking a tour ride of Hershey’s Chocolate World, and attending the summer concert special in Hershey Park.
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Philadelphia
The historic city of Philadelphia is without a doubt, one of the most popular vacation spots in Pennsylvania as many of the top places to visit in Pennsylvania such as the Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and the Franklin Institute Science Museum are located in “Philly”.
You’ll also be able to enjoy historical tours of Philadelphia on carriage, walking and boat tours.
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If you’re traveling with kids, or prefer to see Philly on a carriage or trolley tour, the Philadelphia Trolley Works is a great way to see much more of Philadelphia without getting tired feet.
Besides city attractions, one of Philadelphia’s biggest appeals is its close proximity to vacation spots in New Jersey Shore such as Atlantic City NJ and Ocean City NJ.
Poconos
If you enjoy activities such as fishing, golfing, hiking, and boating, the Poconos is definitely one of the most popular vacation spots in Pennsylvania for outdoor pursuits.
The Poconos is home to the popular hotel resorts of Cove Haven and the Lodge at Woodloch where you’ll be able to enjoy lots of fun activities with the family.
Lake Wallenpaupack boasts many lakeside home rentals and inns and it’s a popular vacation spot in the Poconos for water sports and fishing.
By the way, if you plan a vacation in Lake Wallenpaupack with the family, be sure to visit Claws ‘n’ Paws Wild Animal Park (not far from the lake) as it boasts plenty of activities for the kids.
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