Pennsylvania Travel Guide
Pennsylvania is the most historically significant state in the nation, particularly its main population hub, the eastern seaboard city of Philadelphia, where America's founding fathers shaped the nation after Independence. Pennsylvania is where the first capitol of the United States was. The state gained the nickname 'the Keystone State' due to its key position amongst America's first 13 states.
Pennsylvania, bounded by six other states (New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia and Ohio), offers everything from honeymoon retreats, family style resorts, ski-lodges, an eclectic mix of architecture, scrumptious home-style fare, historic treasures, panoramic cityscapes, pastoral pleasure, artists' colonies and country inns. State capital is the city of Harrisburg in the north, with it's exceptionally handsome capitol building and impressive State Museum, covering Pennsylvania's 300-year history, and the National Civil War Museum which focuses on the human side of the conflict. The town of Gettysburg is famous for the Battle of Gettysburg, which changed the course of U.S. history. The Allegheny National Forest spans across four counties and features many outdoor activities. The Pocono Mountains are located in northeastern Pennsylvania and the history of the town of Jim Thorpe can be seen in The Mauch Chunk Museum. The Susquehanna University, located in Selinsgrove, highlights the Susquehanna region.
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Featured Destinations from North America
Agency : Iowa
Agency is a city in Wapello County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 622. Geography Agency is located at 40°59'44" North, 92°18'27" West (40.995432, -92.307532)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.5 km˛ (0.6 mi˛). 1.5 km˛
Bellmead : Texas
Bellmead is a city located in McLennan County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 9,214. Geography Bellmead is located at 31°35'48" North, 97°5'48" West (31.596765, -97.096627)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.1 km˛ (6.2 mi˛). 16.1 km˛
Dassel : Minnesota
Dassel is a city located in Meeker County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,233. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.1 km˛ (1.6 mi˛). 3.8 km˛ (1.5 mi˛) of it is land and 0.2 km˛
Shelton : Washington
Shelton is a city located in Mason County, Washington. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 8,442. Shelton has a unique form of government in the State of Washington. It is the only city in the state which still retains the commission form of government.
Sheldon : Vermont
Sheldon is a town located in Franklin County, Vermont. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,990. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 101.8 km˛ (39.3 mi˛). 100.1 km˛ (38.7 mi˛) of it is land and 1.7 km˛
Chatsworth : Iowa
Chatsworth is a city located in Sioux County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 89. Geography Chatsworth is located at 42°54'57" North, 96°30'58" West (42.915926, -96.516083)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.3 km˛ (0.5 mi˛). 1.3 km˛
Bedford : Texas
Bedford is a suburban city located in northeast Tarrant County, Texas in the "mid-cities" area between Dallas and Fort Worth. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 47,152. Bedford is part of the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District. Geography Bedford is located at 32°50'48" North, 97°8'23" West (32.846790,
Effingham : Kansas
Effingham is a city located in Atchison County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 588. Geography Effingham is located at 39°31'22" North, 95°23'55" West (39.522774, -95.398633)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.4 km˛ (0.5 mi˛). 1.4 km˛
Solen : North Dakota
Solen is a city located in Sioux County, North Dakota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 86. Geography Solen is located at 46°23'16" North, 100°47'45" West (46.387758, -100.795812)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.8 km˛ (0.3 mi˛). 0.8
Arlington : Kentucky
Arlington is a city located in Carlisle County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 395. Geography Arlington is located at 36°47'29" North, 89°0'41" West (36.791299, -89.011398)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.0 km˛ (0.4 mi˛). 1.0 km˛
Bellbrook : Ohio
Bellbrook is a city located in Greene County, Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 7,009. Geography Bellbrook is located at 39°38'15" North, 84°5'18" West (39.637609, -84.088348)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.1 km˛ (3.1 mi˛). 8.1 km˛
Echo : Oregon
Echo is a city located in Umatilla County, Oregon. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 650. Geography Echo is located at 45°44'28" North, 119°11'41" West (45.741196, -119.194632)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.6 km˛ (0.6 mi˛). 1.6 km˛
Galen : New York
Galen is a town located in Wayne County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 4,439. The town is named after the classical physician Galen. The Town of Galen is on the south border of the county. History The town was part of a tract set
Godfrey : Illinois
Godfrey is a village located in Madison County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 16,286. Geography Godfrey is located at 38°56'53" North, 90°12'10" West (38.948097, -90.202886)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 93.7 km˛ (36.2 mi˛). 89.3 km˛
Herkimer : New York
Herkimer is a town located in Herkimer County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 9,962. The town is named after Nicholas Herkimer. The Town of Herkimer contains a village called Herkimer. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area
Glasgow : Montana
Glasgow is a city located in Valley County, Montana. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,253. It is the county seat of Valley County6. Geography Glasgow is located at 48°11'54" North, 106°38'7" West (48.198252, -106.635402)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total
Casey : Iowa
Casey is a city located in Adair County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 478. Geography Casey is located at 41°30'22" North, 94°31'12" West (41.506088, -94.520039)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.9 km˛ (0.7 mi˛). 1.9 km˛
Geneva : Nebraska
Geneva is a city located in Fillmore County, Nebraska. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,226. It is the county seat of Fillmore County6. Geography Geneva is located at 40°31'35" North, 97°36'7" West (40.526288, -97.601885)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total
Hooker : Oklahoma
Hooker is a city located in Texas County, Oklahoma. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,788. Geography Hooker is located at 36°51'41" North, 101°12'50" West (36.861425, -101.213915)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.4 km˛ (0.9 mi˛). 2.4 km˛
Litchville : North Dakota
Litchville is a city located in Barnes County, North Dakota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 191. Geography Litchville is located at 46°39'13" North, 98°11'26" West (46.653683, -98.190604)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.8 km˛ (1.5 mi˛). 3.8
Lake Lafayette : Missouri
Lake Lafayette is a city located in Lafayette County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 346. Geography Lake Lafayette is located at 38°56'56" North, 93°58'11" West (38.948781, -93.969721)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.0 km˛ (0.8 mi˛).
Topsail Beach : North Carolina
Topsail Beach is a town located in Pender County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 471. Geography Topsail Beach is located at 34°22'13" North, 77°37'33" West (34.370399, -77.625756)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 15.2 km˛ (5.8
Bristol : South Dakota
Bristol is a city located in Day County, South Dakota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 377. Geography Bristol is located at 45°20'43" North, 97°45'3" West (45.345237, -97.750783)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.4 km˛ (0.5 mi˛). 1.4
Nodaway : Iowa
Nodaway is a city located in Adams County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 132. Geography Nodaway is located at 40°56'15" North, 94°53'39" West (40.937486, -94.894207)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.3 km˛ (0.5 mi˛). 1.3 km˛
Elkader : Iowa
Elkader is a city located in Clayton County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,465. It is the county seat of Clayton County6. Geography Elkader is located at 42°51'21" North, 91°24'11" West (42.855971, -91.402969)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total
