Not at all a hidden gem but the PA Grand Canyon is amazing. I thought it was going to be pretty lame, but it is gorgeous.

In the Quehanna Wild Area, there is an old Nuclear Jet Engine Test military base you can explore. Some old bunkers and the site where the actual reactor was to check out. Entire area is fun to explore AND it's Elk country so fair chance of seeing elk.

Allegheny portage railroad in cresson pa..the forerunner to the railroad. Next to galitzin pa and the tunnels. once military guards were on duty during ww2 to prevent sabatoge, museum next door. Then down to lilly pa. At the crossroads , read the plaques and take on a bite at the boxcar Dont grab a bite in cresson.

in morrisville, on the far eastern edge of the state, you have essentially the first frontier of pennsylvania. graystones is a climbable rock on the northern edge of town that was the site of the first land purchase by the penn family back before any bits of pennsylvania spoke english.

then, about a hundred years later, adam hoops built summerseat, and under his son in law, george washington would be permitted to lick his wounds in the home, after getting his butt kicked across the length of new jersey.

barclay (the son in law) was granted the first foreign consul gig (after the first guy was lost at sea) and he signed the first foreign peace treaty.

while he was in france, robert morris wanted to make the falls of the delaware the national capital, so he bought up summerseat and a lot of the surrounding territory. when morrisville became the second borough in pennsylvania in 1804, morris owned most of the town, so it was named after him.

the town did not become the capital, and it bankrupt robert morris. as a signer of the declaration and constitution, he was the first owner with those credentials.

after his bankruptcy, his fellow signer, george clymer bought the house. he would be the second signer of the declaration and the constitution who owned the house. he would die within.

the home passed through several other owners before falling into disrepair as we entered the 20th century, but the school district purchased it and did a number of repairs and additions. there was no indoor electric or plumbing, and both a kitchen and a bathroom were added.

the historic society formed in 1976 and further stabilized it. the walls may be partially reconstructed, but the floors are still the floors that george washington, adam hoops, george clymer, robert morris, thomas barclay, the marquis de lafayette, james madison and countless other historical figures. it’s open 4 hours a month, the first saturday of every month from 10-2, but june and december are the most special.

in the time george washington spent there in december of 1776, he laid the groundwork for the battle of trenton a few weeks later. the house sits on a hill overlooking the capital of trenton, and for the week that he was there he would have been able to monitor the hessians across the river.

many in this tiny town don’t know it’s significance or have ever been inside.

Buttermilk falls in Westmoreland county. A short easy walk to one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the state. And childhood stomping ground of Mr Rogers.

Rickett’s Glen

I always suggest Fort Mifflin to people. It's near the Philadelphia airport, and most times, you actually fly over it when coming into the airport. It has an incredibly rich history, and is haunted as fuck. Most people don't know it's there, or haven't visited. I go at least every other year for one reason or another.

Titusville. Fine museum commemorating the birthplace of the oil industry. Set in the beautiful Oil Creek State Park which 35 miles of hiking, paved bike trails, and a scenic railroad.

Not far from the Allegheny National Forest.

Four seasons of great outdoor activities nearby.

Mount Gretna, particularly in the summer.

Swimming in the lake, ice cream at The Jigger Shop (est. in the 1800s!), art festival in August.

Presque Isle, Erie PA

Randy Land in the Mexican War Streets of Pittsburgh. Randy is one of the nicest people you will ever meet and his collection of stuff changes all of the time. Best of all, it's free. After that, walk down Sampsonia Way passed the City of Asylum houses to the Mattress Factory. A cool, eclectic art museum. If I am out on my deck and you feel like having a beer, just say hi and ask.

https://randyland.club/

https://secretpittsburgh.org/location/city-of-asylum/

https://mattress.org/

The Great Allegheny Passage is world class!!!

Fort Roberdeau Historic Site is neat near Tyrone.

Bilgers Rocks and the historic art that has been carved into it. Exploring this area feels like slot canyons of the southwest.

We live in Washington Pennsylvania and I love how historically rich this place is. The whiskey rebellion festival the second weekend in July is such a treat!!

Hi! Come to Lock Haven and give my husband's bagels and other baked goods a try! His business is called "BagelBagel" and he bakes/sells out of our local coffee shop: Avenue 209!

He makes New York style bagels in many flavors, also he makes Baclava, scones, biscotti, bagel chips, and giant cookies!

We also have a cool little witchy shop called "Two Maidens" and they recently started selling Ramen and they have a variety of add-ins for it!

Also check out the "It Is What It Is" gift shop and sweet shop!

Salt Springs State Park (north of Montrose)

Venice to Madrid (Montrose)

Mad Bakers (Dushore)

Red Rock BBQ (Susquehanna)

Moka (Honesdale)

The Montour Preserve

Hopewell Furnace NHS is fantastic. I feel like it gets overshadowed by Valley Forge.

Mt. Gretna

Fonthill Castle, the Mercer Museum, and the Moravian Tileworks all in Doylestown make a fabulous day trip. Great for winter and inclement weather since it's all indoors.

Capital City Islanders. $10/ticket for quality family-friendly soccer in Harrisburg (on City Island). When the World Cup tickets are $250 and up… scratch that itch for soccer. They’re defending UPSL Premier Champions (NE division).

We have Daniel Boone Homestead where he was born in Birdsboro, and Peter Wentz Farmstead in Lansdale which George Washington used as a temporary headquarters in 1777.

Linesville or Pymatuning Spillway “Where ducks walk on fish”

https://visitcrawford.org/listing/pymatuning-spillway/

I recently visited the Oil City region for the first time. It's where the vast worldwide oil industry got its start.

Penny packer house. They usually have holiday events that are free (small donation encouraged) and fun for the kids. House and it's history are also interesting. Very knowledgeable staff 

Rachel's Soft Pretzels in Millersburg has the best lattes, soft pretzels, and stuffed pretzels. And when I say "stuffed pretzels," I don't just mean cheese. I mean buffalo chicken, turkey and cheese, sweet lebanon and cooper cheese, cajun crab, and other stuff like that. It's all made in-house by an Amish family

Jim Thorpe

Asher’s Candy in Souderton. They make the candy there, and there is a big store to shop in and there a window where you can watch a machine cover the famous chocolate covered pretzels-my favorite.

I dunno if they're still there, but I used to buy pigs in a blanket and pretzels from some Mennonites at the broad St market in Harrisburg. Really tasty

The Tiffany/Parrish collab mural "The Dream Garden" inside the Curtis Building near Independence Hall. Tiffany's glass captured Parrish gorgeous, saturated colors, and it's a stunning gem in the lobby of a regular office building

Surprised I didn't see Ringing Rocks Park outside of Allentown on here. That place is amazing.

Make sure to bring a hammer.

Anywhere in Potter County in the fall is fantastic. Check out Cherry springs state park for the best stargazing and darkest skies on the east coast.

Down here in Berks County, Boyertown is the place to go for hidden gems. The Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles has a great collection of everything from sleighs and carriages to cars - all with a PA connection. Down the road is the Colebrookdale Railroad (a little pricey, but an upscale train ride) and the General Spaatz USAAF Museum which tells the story of a local WW2 general who led the precursor of the Air Force. Check out the Peppermint Stick's retro soda fountain for ice cream, Brakeman's Cafe for coffee, Other Farm Brewing for a drink, and Frecon Farms for homemade apple pies and cider. Here's a little more about all of those spots: https://padiscoveries.com/blog/things-to-do-in-boyertown-pa/

Forksville General Store - Best Cheesesteaks; Top of the Mall Deli in Revere is just a relic that keeps going...my great-great grandparents had a farm nearby that village.

Joseph P. Raab Park - Interesting abandoned iron mine in the middle of farmland.

My favorite scenic views are on the West Rim Trail near Blackwell and on the Border Trail on Trexler Preserve, just north of Game Preserve Rd. The scenic view of the Susquehanna River on the York county side of Susquehannock State Park is almost as good as those two.

Not as scenic, but the Capital Area Greenbelt (20+ mile paved loop around Harrisburg) has mountain bike trails that offshoot off of the trail. Lehigh Parkway in Allentown is very similar, there are a few unimproved trails from the Bridle Path, as well as near the Fish Hatchery. The D&L trail is technically complete between Allentown to Catasauqua, just unimproved from the Waterfront section of Allentown to Whitehall Township. The Catasauqua section is mostly single-track width until near North Catty

I love the State Library for its genealogy collection and maps; only open Tuesdays-Wednesdays-Thursdays and I try to go when I have a random off non-Holiday.

Ricketts Glen State Park is my favorite place in PA, and I’ve been to Hawaii! ❤️

Not sure if it’s considered a hidden gem but Hickory Run Boulder Field is pretty freaking awesome. I don’t think most people near me know about it.

Well you've been exploring so tell us some of your hidden gems instead of prompting us?

Cornwall Furnace was a pleasant suprise.

Ha! Not a chance