5 Unique Experiences That Should Be On Everyone’s Pennsylvania Bucket List
By Beth Price-Williams|Published October 26, 2023
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Life is all about experiences. No matter our interests, we all want to get out and explore, right? Fortunately, living in Pennsylvania means we’re never too far from a one-of-a-kind adventure, whether we’re delving into a longtime interest or exploring a new one. When adventure calls, consider answering by trying one of these unique experiences in Pennsylvania.
Even if you're a little bit skeptical or even completely discount the entire idea of the paranormal, you've got to admit that Gettysburg is an absolutely fascinating place. You might just have that skepticism about the paranormal challenged a bit, too, if you join this
Echoes Of War All Ages Ghost Tour. Your guide will lead you on a 90-minute tour to some of the most famous haunted places in Gettysburg, including Gettysburg College, The Union Hotel, and the Farnsworth House Inn.
We eat pretty well in Pennsylvania. After all, it's a bona fide foodie state, and there's no better way to sample some of that culinary greatness than on an international food tour of Lancaster. Join other foodies on a two-hour tour that will allow you to sample some of the best food in the area. You'll visit more than half a dozen stops, including Lancaster Central Market, Lancaster Sweet Shoppe, and Seasons Olive Oil and Vinegar Taproom.
Get your adrenaline rushing with this one-of-a-kind stock car ride along. Buckle up for a 30-minute adventure, where a race car driver will zip around the track at speeds of up to 160 miles per hour. Riders must be 14 or older.
Experience life in Amish Country in Pennsylvania on this epic eight-hour tour, led by a seasoned tour guide. Your adventure begins at the Amish Village, which provides an intimate look into life in the area. Visit a blacksmith shop, a barn, and a schoolhouse. The day also features delicious food.
Play among the trees at TreeTrails Adventures. The two-hour, 20-minute experience features such high-flying fun as ziplining, climbing, and crossing bridges. Before your adventure begins, you'll be harnessed and undergo basic training.
Have you gone on any of these unique experiences in Pennsylvania? Would you? Let us know in the comments! For a unique experience of another kind, hike the abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike or check another of the best trails in Pennsylvania on AllTrails.
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