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We are traveling from Baltimore to Boston before Thanksgiving. We are looking to visit interesting sites in NE PA, SE NY to break the trip up. We visited Hyde Park, N.Y. last trip. Any suggestions?
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We are going to Erie, Pa on a weekend as a family with 18 and 20 year old kids, what would be some off-the-beaten-path kind of things to do or see? Historic, amish, fun, shopping, etc.
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My daughter will be turning 2 on Oct. 9th and we want to plan a birthday party for her. It is Barney themed but we are looking for any fun location in or around Danville or Berwick, P.A. that is appropriate for a 2year old...any ideas?
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Attractions

The Liberty Bell

Chestnut St. between 5th and 6th sts. (enter on 6th St. between Market and Chestnut sts.)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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You almost can't leave Philadelphia without seeing the Liberty Bell. The Bell is housed in a... Read More

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Independence Hall

Chestnut St. between 5th and 6th sts., flanked by Old City Hall to the left and Congress Hall to the right
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Even if you knew nothing about Independence Hall, you could guess that noble and important... Read More

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