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Independence National Historical Park, located in downtown Philadelphia, is often referred to as the birthplace of our nation. At the park, visitors can see the Liberty Bell, an international symbol of freedom, and Independence Hall, a World Heritage Site where both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were created. read more...
Phone: (215) 965-2305 Price Range: N/A Open Season: N/A Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Philadelphia Nearest Lake or River: N/A Park Type: National Historic Site Activities: Details Provided By: Independence National Historical Park
Built by Quaker merchant, David Deshler before the Revolution, this handsome stone house faces historic Market Square. During the Battle of Germantown in 1777, British Commander Sir William Howe, made the house his headquarters. read more...
Phone: 215-596-1748 Price Range: N/A Open Season: N/A Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Philadelphia Nearest Lake or River: N/A Park Type: State Park Activities: Details Provided By: Deshler-Morris House
There was no larger news story in the latter nineteenth century after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. The story of the Johnstown Flood has everything to interest the modern mind: a wealthy resort, an intense storm, an unfortunate failure of a dam, the destruction of a working class city, and an inspiring relief effort. read more...
Phone: 814-495-4643 Price Range: $0 - $4 Open Season: N/A Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: South Fork Nearest Lake or River: N/A Park Type: National Park Activities: Birding, Cross Country Skiing, Hiking, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs Details Provided By: Johnstown Flood National Memorial
On September 11, 2001, the passengers and crew of Flight 93 courageously gave their lives thwarting a planned attack on our Nation's Capital. Flight 93 National Memorial will be a permanent memorial to the heroes on that plane. read more...
Phone: (814) 443-4557 Price Range: N/A Open Season: N/A Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Somerset Nearest Lake or River: N/A Park Type: National Park Activities: Details Provided By: Flight 93 National Memorial
The section of the Delaware River that is designated the Middle Delaware National Scenic River is 40 miles long and is contained completely within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, a unit of the National Park system. read more...
Phone: (570) 588-2452 Price Range: N/A Open Season: N/A Camping: Yes
Nearest Popular City: Bushkill Nearest Lake or River: N/A Park Type: National Park Activities: Boating and Watercraft, Fishing, Hunting and Shooting, Swimming, Wildlife Watching Details Provided By: Delaware National Scenic River
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site is one of the finest examples of a rural American 19th century iron plantation. The buildings include a blast furnace, the ironmaster's mansion, and auxiliary structures. Hopewell Furnace was founded in 1771 by Ironmaster Mark Bird. The furnace operated until 1883. read more...
Phone: 610-582-8773 Price Range: $0 - $4 Open Season: N/A Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Elverson Nearest Lake or River: N/A Park Type: National Historic Site Activities: Birding, Cross Country Skiing, Hiking, Wildlife Watching, Nature Walks Details Provided By: Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
The Allegheny Portage Railroad was the first railroad constructed over the Allegheny Mountains. This inclined plane railroad operated between 1834-1854 and was considered a technological wonder in its day and played a critical role in opening the interior of the United States to trade and settlement. read more...
Phone: 814-886-6150 Price Range: $0 - $4 Open Season: N/A Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Gallitzin Nearest Lake or River: N/A Park Type: N/A Activities: Birding, Cross Country Skiing, Hiking, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs Details Provided By: Allegheny Portage Railroad
To properly bury the Union soldiers who died at Gettysburg, a Soldiers Cemetery was established on the battleground near the center of the Union line. Pennsylvania Governor Andrew Curtin supported the proposal with state funds to purchase the cemetery grounds and pay for the reinterment of Union dead from inadequate grave sites that covered the battlefield. read more...
Phone: 717-334-1124 Price Range: N/A Open Season: N/A Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Gettysburg Nearest Lake or River: N/A Park Type: National Historic Site Activities: Details Provided By: Gettysburg
Steamtown National Historic Site preserves an era that slipped from public consciousness virtually unnoticed. Today, you can relive that era as the fire-breathing behemoths lumber back to life. The cinders, grease, oil, steam and people of railroading have returned. read more...
Phone: (570) 340-5200 Price Range: N/A Open Season: N/A Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Scranton Nearest Lake or River: N/A Park Type: National Historic Site Activities: Interpretive Programs Details Provided By: Steamtown National Historic Site
The Corridor is a collection of people, places and events that helped shape our great nation. Come journey through five Pennsylvania counties bursting with heritage and brimming with outdoor adventure. Canals and railroads-remnants of Northeastern Pennsylvania's prosperous coal age-form the spine of this more than 150-mile Corridor. read more...
Phone: 610.923.3548 Price Range: N/A Open Season: N/A Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Easton Nearest Lake or River: N/A Park Type: National Park Activities: Biking / Bicycling, Boating and Watercraft, Cross Country Skiing, Hiking, Kayaking, Auto Touring Details Provided By: Delware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor