Why Go

Whether you seek the bright lights of the big city or the countless lights of a rural nighttime sky, virtually any escape or adventure awaits you within the borders ofPennsylvania.

When To Go

The southeastern corner of the state has the warmest climate. Greater Philadelphia lies at the southernmost tip of the humid continental climate zone, with some characteristics of the humid subtropical climate that lies in Delaware and Maryland to the south. Moving toward the mountainous interior of the state, the climate becomes markedly colder, the number of cloudy days increases, and winter snowfall amounts are greater. Western areas of the state, particularly cities near Lake Erie, can receive over 100 inches (250 cm) of snowfall annually, and the entire state receives plentiful rainfall throughout the year.

Entry Requirements

Passport required.  Must be valid for six months after return date of travel. Check with your travel professional or local consulate for entry visa requirements.

What To See

Pocono Mountains - popular with honeymooners since the early-19th century, the Pocono Mountains and their neighbors to the west – the Endless Mountains – offer breathtaking scenery as well as historical interest.

Philadelphia - situated on the Delaware River, Philadelphia is the fifth-largest city in the USA and a vibrant national center of commerce, industry, medical education, research and the arts, while still preserving quiet pockets of some of the nation’s most historic territory.

Pennsylvania Dutch Country - this farmland is home to the world-renowned Amish and Mennonites, the ‘plain people’ who fled religious persecution in Germany (‘Deutschland’ – hence the misnomer ‘Dutch country’) for a simple pastoral life without modern conveniences.

Facts

Language:  English
Capital City: Harrisburg
Population: 12.5 million
Telephone Calling Code(s): 1
Electricity: 110-120V, 60Hz
Currency: US Dollar (USD)