Places rbowptown Wants to Go

An indoor miniature village and labor of love for Laurence Geiringer, a model railroad enthusiast.

Arlington Cemetery exhibit dedicated to death and grieving.

Hellam Township is reputed to feature seven remote gates, which when passed through in the right order, open an entrance to hell.

The site of a tragedy in 1908 that claimed the lives of 171 people and changed fire safety laws across the state.

An imposing pair of sphinxes stand guard outside this Egyptian Revival tomb.

A fascinating community art piece created by students, teachers, and noted Philadelphia artist Isaiah Zagar.

One of the oldest surviving lock houses on the Ohio River.

A former plant in one of the hubs of U.S. steelmaking has been turned into this museum celebrating the history of American industry.

Pennsylvania’s creepiest roadside attraction is a haunting example of roadside kitsch.

Home to an eclectic collection of over 200 vintage motorcycles, Americana, and some of the most extraordinary antiques from all around the world.

An abandoned railroad tunnel transformed into a creepy path for hikers and cyclists.

Don't get it twisted: This is the oldest pretzel bakery in the United States.

When oil was discovered just outside of Pittsburgh, the city became home to this regional stock market.

Designed by Horace Trumbauer in 1893, this Gothic-style castle is now a home for academics.

Beautiful views of the surrounding hills and birds of prey can be found at this sanctuary.

Visitors to Salt Springs State Park are encouraged to literally put their two cents in Penny Rock.

Color-coded signs direct drivers on a network of routes designed to avoid Pittsburgh traffic.

The site of America's first commercial oil well essentially disappeared after the town went bust.

In this cemetery stands the country's first public crematorium.

In the parking lot of a fast food restaurant, a statue memorializing a prolific bull elephant.

This Art Deco service station has been providing tune-ups and turning heads for close to a century.

An American flag was erected for every day that passed during the Iranian Hostage Crisis.

A private residence adorned with a gorgeous mural dedicated to the buzzing insect.

Overshadowed by quilts, the artistry of these patterned textiles went underappreciated for too long.