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Monday, June 8, 2020

Pittsburgh Is Home To One Of the Last Wooden Streets In the World

The famous wooden cul de sac is located on the historic Roslyn Place in Shadyside. It was built in 1914 and contains 26,000 wooden blocks. The purpose of the wood was for better traction for the horses who once travelled along the street pulling buggies. Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, June 5, 2020

If You Enjoy Cartoons, Then You Can Step Back Into Childhood At This Hotel

If you are looking for more than a hot shower and good night's sleep, you can feel as though you've stepped straight into the Cartoon Network TV screen when you check into the Cartoon Network Hotel, in Lancaster, a virtual playground for fans of the popular station. It's all about your favorite... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

The Most Amazing Five-Story Book Store Is A Book Lover's Dream Come True

William and Lilla Baldwin established their used book and collectible business in 1934 in nearby Wilmington, DE. In 1946 they moved to "The Barn." The old milking house was converted into a residence for the Baldwin Family and the stone barn became the bookshop and for some years, a country store... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, June 1, 2020

The Haunted Island Who Was Named After the Man That Was Hung On It

Getters Island, also called Hangman’s Island, is a small island on the Delaware River in Easton, Pennsylvania, just north of where the Bushkill Creek enters the river, and has a gruesome history associated with it. The island was named after the the only man ever hanged on the island, convicted... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, May 29, 2020

One of the State's Most Enchanting Towns Is Also the Most Romantic

The enchanting town of Jim Thorpe has been called "The Switzerland of America," often making the list of "best" places to visit in America. Nestled within the Lehigh Gorge, the historic town with its Victorian-inspired buildings, quaint streets, breathtaking views of the Pocono Mountains, and... Sign in to see full entry.

Beauty At the Top Of the Hill That Even George Washington Couldn't Resist

A grand view awaits atop Mount Washington, one of the most visited neighborhoods in Pittsburgh. It is a feast for the eyes and the stomach as it is home to the infamous, "Restaurant Row," a strip of elegant dining establishments that offer fine cuisine while overlooking stunning panoramic views of... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, May 28, 2020

Pittsburgh Is Affectionately Known For Beautiful & Haunting Structures

Pittsburgh is affectionately known as the "City of Bridges," coming in at just under 500, the city has more bridges than any other city in the world. The Bridges of Pittsburgh play an important role in the city's transportation system. Without bridges, the Pittsburgh region would be a series of... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

One Of the State's Most Iconic Road Trips Through Wilds & Hillsides

From Tunkhannock to Dushore, Pennsylvania, National Geographic once called this 38-mile stretch of Highway 6 “one of America’s most scenic drives” due to breathtaking views of endless mountains with many spectacular panoramic overlooks of the Susquehanna River that offer hiking and bird watching... Sign in to see full entry.

One Of the Worst U.S. President's Loved Both Sexes And Never Married

James Buchanan, "Democrat," was born in Stoney Batter in a log cabin in Cove Gap, Pennsylvania, an area cut through the Tuscarara Mountain on April 23, 1791 to James Buchanan Sr., a businessman, merchant, and farmer. His mother, Elizabeth Speer, was an educated woman. When he was six-years old, the... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, May 25, 2020

Revolutionary War Ghosts And Emily's Haunted Room #6

Ghosts are a very large part of the atmosphere at the nearly 300- year old Logan Inn as is the exquisite colonial architecture that is found strategically displayed in each and every one of the sixteen-rooms situated throughout the inn located in New Hope, Pennsylvania. The inn was established in... Sign in to see full entry.

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