Horse Drawn Carriage Rides        Philadelphia

Wow, so cool, Take a tour of the city in a horse drawn carriage!  Stately draft horses and certified drivers make these tours a family favorite. Be sure to look for the "76 Carriage Company" logo on the carriage Rides durations vary from 15 minutes to 1 hour.  Choose your tour!.

Voices of Eastern State Penitentiary        Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia

You remember Steve Buscemi.  Famous for his roles in  Reservoir Dogs, Desperado, Con Air, Armageddon among others.   Well he is the voice behind this audio tour of the Eastern State Penitentiary. This rich, stereo soundscape mixes dozens of voices – including three former wardens and twenty-five guards and inmates – creating an intimate walking tour of Eastern’s cellblocks and yards.

Hands on Tour of Eastern State Penitentiary        Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia

Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site literally hands visitors the keys to the cellblocks with Hands-On History interactive experiences. These short demonstrations take place throughout the penitentiary complex, each lasting five minutes or less. An expert Eastern State tour guide leads each activity, although visitors do the bulk of the physical activities themselves.

Johnstown Flood National Memorial      Johnstown, Cambria County

The South Fork dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889 and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devestated Johnstown, PA.  The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together to aid the "Johnstown sufferers."  The story of the Johnstown Flood reminds us all, "...that we must leave nothing undone for the preservation and protection of our brother men."

QVC Studio Tours       West Chester, County

Since opening in the fall of 1997, QVC Studio Park in West Chester, PA, has become a popular destination for thousands of visitors interested in seeing live television at its best. The QVC Studio Tour is a one-of-a-kind guided walking tour through the fantastic world of multimedia retailing. At this state-of-the-art broadcasting facility, guests will see and experience how QVC products are sourced, tested, brought to life on air, and delivered to millions of QVC customers. There are views into QVC's more than 58,000 square feet of studio space, including a spectacular view from the Observation Deck where guests may be able to watch QVC programs in progress and may even catch a glimpse of a favorite host or guest!

Utz Tour Gallery                                                       Hanover, York County

You can see and smell the making of the famous Utz Potato Chips and Snacks at the facility in Hanover, Pennsylvania.  There is a special built a special glass enclosed observation gallery that looks down on the production process from beginning to end. You will be guided step-by-step with the aid of a push-to-talk audio program and closed-circuit TV monitors. A wall display of Utz’s history will enhance your understanding of the company and its products.

Tour Snyder's of Hanover                                                         Hanover, York County

Our Hanover Pennsylvania Pretzel Bakery offers a free in-house tour that combines our exciting history with our fast paced manufacturing facility.  It is geared for ages 5 and up, but everyone will enjoy seeing how pretzels and potato chips are made. On the guided walking tour you'll see our raw material warehouse, finished goods warehouse (where you will see robotics at work), and our state of the art packing room. After that you'll see the oven room where you can almost taste the pretzels. The guide then finishes up by showing you how potato chips are made from beginning to end.

The Amish Village                                   Ronks, Lancaster County

Located in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, The Amish Village is an authentic look at today's Amish lifestyle. Located on 12 scenic acres, The Amish Village lets visitors tour an authentic Amish property, including a one-room schoolhouse, blacksmith shop, smokehouse market, and more.

Compass Inn Museum             Open May thru October        Laughlintown, Westmoreland County

Compass Inn Museum, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is an authentically restored stagecoach stop.  It is worth a visit; you will get an informative and entertaining tour by costumed docents who will tell you the story of transportation and daily life in the early 1800s.  You'll learn all kinds of interesting tidbits, too--like why Americans drive on the right side of the road, why rich people are sometimes called the "upper crust," and why we "toast" people.

Independence Hall               Philadelphia

Did you know that Independence Hall was not always known as Independence Hall? Yep, it was called "The State House" back in the day. When Philadelphia  was the capital of the colony of Pennsylvania, Independence Hall was the seat of public business. It did not become known as "Independence Hall" for many years, after the Declaration of Independence was signed there on July 4, 1776. Now it is a National Landmark and part of the National Park Service. . . and a must see.

Walk-Up Tickets are available for FREE on the morning of your visit at the Independence Visitor Center at 6th and Market Street starting at 8:30 AM. The first tour starts at 9:00AM. You may request tickets for any available time, on the day of the visit. You have the greatest choice of times if you arrive between 8:30 and 10:30 AM. During the busy season, tickets are often gone by 1:00 PM.