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The Best History Museums in Pennsylvania

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History museums in Pennsylvania

Eastern State Penitentiary ©
History Museum
Eastern State Penitentiary , Philadelphia
4.7
Admire the impressive architecture and haunting atmosphere of one of the most famous and expensive prisons in the world, Eastern State Penite
Tours from $5
National Constitution Center ©
History Museum
National Constitution Center , Philadelphia
4.3
Walk among the Founding Fathers, sign a copy of the Constitution, and learn about the importance of this historical document at National Cons
Tours from $0
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania ©
History Museum
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania , Strasburg
4.8
Get an up-close look at more than 100 locomotives and train cars at Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. Preserving the memory of the great Ameri
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Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
4.3
Duration: 2 hours
Explore Philadelphia on this hop-on hop-off tour! See the top Philadelphia attractions including the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and the Betsy Ross House while touring the city in a fun, fast and scenic way. Enjoy a ride on an open-top, double-decker bus, with our Hop on Hop off tour during your stay in Philadelphia.
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National Civil War Museum ©
History Museum
National Civil War Museum , Harrisburg
4.7
Grasp the spirit of the age, and learn the whole story of one of the most momentous events in American history at National Civil War Museum.
Senator John Heinz History Center ©
History Museum
Senator John Heinz History Center , Pittsburgh
4.7
Discover the history of Pittsburgh and learn about the contributions Pennsylvanians made to the global community at Senator John Heinz Histor
Tours from $30

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Pennsylvania

4.6
Specialty Museums · Casinos · History Museums
One of the country's 13 original founding states, Pennsylvania contains a balance of modern cities and fertile fields. A rich and varied state with a colorful history dating back to colonial times, it remains a worthy holiday destination with its well-preserved 19th-century battle sites and memorial parks. This diverse land is home to pristine forests and rugged mountain regions. For an urban experience, visit the state's university cities, offering numerous tourist attractions as well as thriving music, performance, art, and culinary scenes. The region's Amish country provides a weekend getaway in a picturesque setting of quaint towns surrounded by rolling hills and fertile farmland. With our world travel planner, United States vacations can be built around trips to Pennsylvania and other destinations in United States.
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