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Visit Pennsylvania | Your Great American Getaway In 2026, Pennsylvania will be at the center of it all From Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, our Commonwealth will host major sporting events and help mark the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding where so much of America’s story began
Pennsylvania Maps Facts - World Atlas Where is Pennsylvania? Pennsylvania is in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States It borders Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Ohio, New Jersey, and New York Pennsylvania covers an area of 46,055 square miles
Pennsylvania | Geography, History, Capital, Population, Map, Flag . . . Pennsylvania, constituent state of the U S , one of the original 13 American colonies It is bounded to the north by Lake Erie and New York; to the east by New York and New Jersey; to the south by Delaware, Maryland, and West Virginia, and to the west by West Virginia and Ohio
History of Pennsylvania - Wikipedia In 1681, Pennsylvania became a British colony when William Penn received a royal deed from King Charles II of England Penn, a Quaker, established his colony based on religious tolerance; it was settled by many Quakers along with Philadelphia, its largest city, which was also the first planned city
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Pennsylvania (2026) - Tripadvisor Bushkill Falls, a series of eight cascading waterfalls, is one of the state’s most popular outdoor destinations Nestled in the Pocono Mountains, the Falls – known as the Niagara of Pennsylvania –…
Geography of Pennsylvania - Wikipedia The geography of Pennsylvania varies from sea level marine estuary to mountainous plateau The state is known for its natural resources, ports, and the leading role it played in the founding and history of the United States