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Written by Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm
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Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm Summer Tour Season June 15-Sep. 2, 2013 Stroudsburg, Monroe County
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm opens June 16 for their 50th tour season. Visit the historic farm and step back into the past as guides in period clothing portray family members who lived here from the late 1760s to 1913. See historic buildings, farm animals, gardens, crafts, demonstrations, and more.
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Written by Plain & Fancy Farm
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Amish Visit-In-Person Tours June 10-Oct. 25, 2013 Bird in Hand, Lancaster County
The Amish Visit-In-Person Tour, truly unique, is an opportunity to interact with three of our Amish neighbors. This is an experience many visitors hope to have, but rarely are able to accomplish in a short visit. This is the first and only tour to be designated a "Heritage Tour" by Lancaster County. This 3-hour evening tour is limited to 14 people in a van with our guide to allow a more personal experience, as we visit the Amish on the farm, at work, and at home...
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RiverQuest's Saturday Sails Saturdays, May 4-August 24, 2013 Pittsburgh, Allegheny County
Learn about the sedimentary rock called shale, and why it has long been known as a potential but untapped source for fossil fuels. Hands-on activities let passengers discover how the process of "fracking" can be used to help extract oil and natural gas from rock, consider the environmental and municipal concerns related to fracking, and how risks might be addressed by drilling companies and municipalities.
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Old Bedford Village May 27 - October 28, 2013 Bedford, Bedford County
Old Bedford Village welcomes you to discover America's history. Our living history village brings the past into the present. Old Bedford Village offers a rich variety of educational and entertainment activities. Visitors of all ages will enjoy our military and civilian re-enactments, colonial crafts, exhibits and instructions, festivals, murder/mystery evenings, old fashioned Christmas celebrations and more!
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Written by The Amish Experience
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The Amish Experience March 16-December 31, 2013 Bird-in-Hand, Lancaster County
In the heart of the oldest Amish settlement in the world, between Bird-in-Hand and Intercourse, is the Amish Experience, the county's oldest, largest, and most complete interpretive and touring center.
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Fort Ligonier Open April 13-November 10, 2013 Ligonier, Westmoreland County
Fort Ligonier is a real historical gem found in Western PA! Journey back to the 18th century to a place where the flag of His Majesty King George still flies. During your visit, you will explore the museum galleries and the impressive Fort, a full-scale, on-site restoration/reconstruction of the 1758 – 1766 original, situated on a commanding hilltop in the beautiful Laurel Highlands.
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Written by Stoudtburg Village
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Stoudtburg Village Adamstown, Lancaster County
Stroll the walkways, admire the many gardens and architecture, and enjoy the ambiance of the Village any day! Events throughout the Spring and Summer. All events are free, although a donation of canned goods for the local food bank is appreciated. Check the website for details on events.
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Written by Philly Trolley Works
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The Amish Experience April through October Philadelphia and Lancaster
This looks like a fun and educational experience for the whole family! Board a historic train at Amtrak’s 30th Street station where you start your trip to Lancaster. This historic train station is where the Harrison Ford movie “The Witness” was filmed. Pretty cool!
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BIg Bus Tours Philadelphia
Every time we see one of those "double decker buses" , the kids yell, "Let's get on the BIG BUS!" Experience Philadelphia from the Top.... The Top of an Authentic London Double Decker Bus! See the sights of the city on one of our Open-Top tours that offer
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Franklin Footsteps Walking Tour Philadelphia
Put on your walking shoes and follow in the footsteps of one our very first American Statemen! Highlights include Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and Carpenters’ Hall — where the Continental Congress met to discuss its grievances with England.
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