Places Edited by Leslie Y

Themed gardens, a conservatory, and a rose named for Milton Hershey, all overlooking Hersheypark.

A living relic that sat largely unknown for years. 

The cold-blast iron furnace generated 1,000 tons of iron per year at its peak.

Enjoy a history filled visit and, possibly, a haunting.

There are many ways to enjoy this old-growth forest and its views.

Blossom has blossomed from a dairy advertising effort into a community mascot near Sligo, Pennsylvania.

Discover these whole-house works of art in Pittsburgh’s Troy Hill neighborhood.

Tucked into Pittsburgh’s North Side, the Mattress Factory is a labyrinth of permanent, room-sized installations where artists transform entire spaces into mind-bending, immersive worlds.

This riverside restaurant delivers elegant dining in a historic 1901 train depot. 

One couple’s bespoke castle is one of Pittsburgh's most fashionable dining spots. 

Relax over handcrafted ale and gastro-pub grub inside an iconic (and possibly haunted) train station.

Climb the first lighthouse commissioned on a Great Lake to a lookout with peaceful, panoramic views.

Fuel up on comfort food favorites at this local gem that’s also a national landmark.

Explore this unspoiled peninsula with 11 sandy beaches and 13 miles of hiking and biking trails (keep an eye out for soaring bald eagles overhead).

This state park in Schuylkill County, is popular for fishing, hiking, and a paved loop around a stunning 52-acre lake.

This oldest brewery in the U.S. has lived through fire, Prohibition, and six generations of family ownership.

Explore the great outdoors in this popular eastern Pennsylvania park.

Take a ride inside a former coal mine in Ashland, Pennsylvania.

There’s something for everyone at this engaging emporium.

This beloved ice cream shop raises its own cows to ensure the highest quality dairy products.

In Buggy Town, USA, step back in time at this former buggy factory, where the Heiss family produced the coaches of the late 1800s.

Let the dogs out at Central Pennsylvania's beloved wiener spot, where classic ketchup and mustard share space with innovative menu items like the Cubano Dog.

Track cycling for the masses in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley.

A historic vaudeville theatre that shows first-run films at a bargain price.