Pennsylvania

The rural area west of Philadelphia and north of Washington, D.C., has over the years become one of the main attractions of the U.S. Northeast. Just north of Washington is the famous Gettysburg battlefield, which every July turns into a huge event where thousands of reenactors gather to recreate the Civil War battle.

To the north is the state capital, Harrisburg, and to the east lies Pennsylvania Dutch Country, or Amish Country — a rural area full of tourists coming to see the unique Amish way of life.

Philadelphia is the central city of Pennsylvania. It is one of the most historically important cities in the United States and served as the U.S. capital before Washington, D.C. was established. On July 4, 1776, the United States declared its independence in Philadelphia.

Today, Philadelphia is a large and vibrant city with plenty to see and do. The Old City is the heart of American independence. To the west, the city’s downtown is filled with skyscrapers. There you’ll also find Philadelphia’s extensive cultural corridor along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Logan Square. This corridor is home to some of the most important museums on the Atlantic coast.