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Pennsylvania is characterized by huge forests, pretty parks, shimmering lakes
and thousands of miles of rivers and streams. In autumn, the forests shine in
the most beautiful colors, and winding roads lead through idyllic historical
cities and over numerous covered bridges. The US state is also a cultural center
and offers visitors many first-class museums and an interesting mix of ethnic
and cultural groups.
The history of Pennsylvania is also of interest. The state started out as an
experiment by Quaker activist William Penn, Jr. King Charles II allowed him to
set up a colony in the New World, and Penn selected a green, forested part of
Pennsylvania to house anyone who believed in God. Less than a century later,
the United States' Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed at
Independence Hall in Philadelphia - now one of the country's largest cities -
and the United States was born.
Important facts
Land area: 116,083 sq km.
Population: 12,801,989 (2019 estimate)
Population density: 107 per sq. Km.
Capital: Harrisburg.
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Attractions in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania (Internet: http://www.visitpa.com/)
was founded in 1681 by the Englishman William Penn, who wanted to offer a new
home to persecuted Quakers. Until 1800, Philadelphia was the capital of the
United States. The most loss-making battle of the War of Independence took
place near the city of Gettysburg in 1863.
Vacation spots & excursions
Pennsylvania Dutch Country (which was actually settled by Germans in
the 18th century) is located in the southeast of the state. This is where the
German-born Amish live, who have retained the customs and customs of their
ancestors to this day. The men wear beards, black hats and coats, the women have
bonnets and simple, floor-length dresses. Lancaster, Lititz, Strasburg, Bird-in-Hand and Ephrata are
particularly worth seeing here. The magnificent Capitol of Harrisburg has
650 rooms. The city of Gettysburg played a major role during
the American Civil War. Here you can see the Gettysburg National Military
Park and the Visit the Eisenhower National Historic Site. The Pocono mountains
are ideal for fishing, hiking, horseback riding, camping and skiing in
winter. Like the Niagara Falls, the mountain towns are popular destinations for
honeymooners. Hershey is the capital of chocolate where you
can watch chocolate products being made in Hershey's Chocolate World. In York you
can see the largest factory of Harley-Davidson Motor Company visit.
Philadelphia
Philadelphia (Internet: www.visitphilly.com),
located on Delaware, is an important trade, research, art and industrial center
and since 2015 the first UNESCO World Heritage City of the United
States. Numerous historical places and buildings can be visited. In 1776, the
Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed in Independence
Hall, which can be viewed in the center of the Independence National
Historical Park. In the glass Liberty Bell Pavilion stands the
bell that marked the first public announcement of the declaration of
independence. Franklin Court is now an underground museum where
Benjamin Franklin's house, one of the founding fathers of the United States,
once stood. Also worth seeing are Old City Hall, Christ Church (Franklin
and George Washington went to church here), Fairmount Park on the
Schuylkill River, the Philadelphia Museum of Art & Rodin Museum, Penn's
Landing (William Penn, founder of the state landed here in 1682) and the Valley
Forge National Historical Park west of the city (a major memorial to the
Revolutionary War).
Philadelphia is a good starting point for trips to the Pennsylvania Dutch
Country further west (see section Pittsburgh). The northern winter sports
resorts of the Pocono Mountains, the southeastern Delaware peninsula and the
beaches on the Atlantic (Atlantic Seaboard) are also worthwhile excursion
locations.
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh (Internet: www.visitpittsburgh.com)
is the second largest city in the state of Pennsylvania, once the center of the
steel industry. In the bustling metropolis there are huge skyscrapers next to
beautifully landscaped parks. Pittsburgh was once the center of the steel
industry, but many steel mills have closed today and Pittsburgh is now known as
a green city.
The Point State Park Fountain symbolizes the confluence of the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers, which
together form the Ohio. The fountain is located in the imposing Golden
Triangle business district. The Buhl Science Center, the
University of Pittsburgh, the Museum of Natural History at the Carnegie
Institute and the Fort Pitt Museum (collections of historic
Pennsylvania) are well worth a visit.
Tourist offices
VisitPITTSBURGH
Address: 120 Fifth Avenue, Fifth Avenue Place, Suite 2800,
15222 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Phone: 1+ (412) 281 77 11, (800) 359 07 58 (toll free within
the U.S.).
Website: http://www.visitpittsburgh.com
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Pennsylvania Tourism Office
Address: Commonwealth Keystone Building, 400 North Street,
4th Floor, 17120 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Phone: +1 (717) 787 54 53, (800) 847 48 72 (toll free within
the U.S.).
Website: http://visitpa.com
Philadelphia Tourist Office
Address: Scheidswaldstrasse 73, 60385 Frankfurt / M.
Telephone: +49 (69) 25 53 80.
Website: http://www.discoverphl.com/international/de/
Destination Gettysburg
Address: 571 West Middle Street, 17325 Gettysburg,
Pennsylvania
Phone: +1 (717) 334 62 74, (800) 337 50 15 (toll free within
the U.S.).
Website: http://www.destinationgettysburg.com
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Commercial National Bank |
| Full-service community bank features business
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list of locations and hours. |
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| First Commonwealth Bank |
| Indiana, Pa., bank outlines its financial services.
Check out the small-business center, or learn about
loan rates and accounts. |
| http://www.fcfbank.com/ |
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| Firstrust Bank |
| Provides online banking and loan applications as
well as rates, news, and service details. Banks are
located in five counties in Pennsylvania. |
| http://www.firstrustbank.com/ |
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| PA - Abington Bank |
| Find a guide to the bank's five locations and learn
about plans for expansion. Offers a list of bank
services. |
| http://www.abingtonbank.com/ |
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| PA - Allegheny Valley Bank |
| Serves the Pittsburgh metro area with seven branch
locations. Submit a loan application or browse a
guide to accounts and services. |
| http://www.avbpgh.com/ |
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| PA - American Bank |
| Apply for the Internet banking feature and learn how
to invest over the Web. Includes a printable account
application form. |
| http://www.pcbanker.com/ |
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| PA - Atlantic Central Bankers Bank |
| Learn the definition of a bankers bank and find a
guide to Atlantic Central's locations. Offers a
guide to loan and cash management services. |
| http://www.atlanticcentral.com/ |
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| PA - Bank of Lancaster County |
| Sign up for electronic banking, apply for a loan, or
find branch locations in Lancaster county and
throughout Pennsylvania. |
| http://www.blcnet.com/ |
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| PA - Commonwealth Bank |
| Locate full-service branches and supermarket offices
with the interactive map. Take the savings quiz or
browse account descriptions. |
| http://www.commonwealthbank.com/ |
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| PA - Community Bank |
| Has seven branch locations throughout Pennsylvania.
Find descriptions of deposit accounts, interest
rates, and details on obtaining loans. |
| http://www.commbankna.com/ |
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| PA - Dollar Bank |
| Provides banking services to the Pittsburgh and
Cleveland areas. Find FAQs and checking and savings
information. |
| http://www.dollarbank.com/dollarbank/ |
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| PA - Eagle National Bank |
| Offers directions to the two branches in Upper Darby
and Lansdowne, PA. Find mortgage information and
details on accounts and bank services. |
| http://www.eaglenational.com/ |
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| PA - East Stroudsburg Savings |
| Bank by telephone or use the map to locate a
convenient branch location. Browse interest rates,
account details, and brokerage services. |
| http://www.essabank.com/ |
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| PA - Farmers First Bank |
| Request a newcomer's information kit or explore
personal banking choices. Apply for a credit card,
loan, or new account over the Internet. |
| http://www.ffb.com/ |
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| PA - Fidelity Bank |
| Learn about the checking programs from this
Pittsburgh-based bank or view current interest
rates. Includes a guide to branch locations. |
| http://www.fidelitybk.com/ |
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| PA - First County Bank |
| Locally-owned and managed bank has branches in
Doylestown and Bensalem, PA. Learn about personal
and business accounts, and consumer loans. |
| http://www.firstcountybnk.com/ |
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| PA - First Keystone Fed. Savings |
| Browse descriptions of savings and checking plans,
investment options, and loan services. Includes
hours and a guide to branch locations. |
| http://www.firstkeystone.com/ |
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| PA - First Star Savings Bank |
| Serves the Lehigh Valley of Eastern Pennsylvania
with six locations. Find interest rates for CDs and
IRAs, account info, and loan details. |
| http://www.firststarbank.com/ |
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| PA - Fulton Bank |
| Conduct banking via the Internet or search for a
nearby branch. Provides loan information and a guide
to personal and business accounts. |
| http://www.fultonbank.com/ |
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| PA - Great Valley Savings Bank |
| Check out personal and business account
descriptions, or locate a nearby branch or ATM.
Includes a section on investment options. |
| http://www.greatvalleybank.com/ |
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| PA - Harris Savings Bank |
| Register for the Net-bank service or find a branch
or ATM with the locator map. Includes a printable
loan application and financial calculators. |
| http://www.harrissavingsbank.com/ |
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| PA - LA Bank |
| Submit a request for information about savings
accounts, loans, or investment services. Find a map
of office locations with service hours. |
| http://www.labank.com/ |
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| PA - Laurel Bank |
| Register for PC banking services or apply for a
check-cashing card. Offers a description of checking
and savings accounts. |
| http://www.btfinancial.com/ |
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| PA - Nazareth National |
| Pennsylvania Bank offers savings, checking, loans,
and a check card. Includes locations in Lehigh,
Monroe, and Northampton counties. |
| http://www.nazarethnatlbank.com/ |
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| PA - Northumberland National |
| Serves Northumberland and offers personal and
business accounts. Includes calculators and online
banking. |
| http://www.norrybank.com/ |
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| PA - Parkvale Savings Bank |
| Conducts business at 29 branches throughout western
Pennsylvania. Find interest rates for loans and
investments, or open a new account. |
| http://www.parkvale.com/ |
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| PA - Patriot Bank |
| Pennsylvania bank offers "prime time" banking for
customers over 50. Includes account, IRA, mortgage,
loan, and location information. |
| http://www.patriotbank.com/ |
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| PA - Pennsylvania Capital Bank |
| Describes the private banking, professional, and
personal services offered by a bank relationship
manager. Browse account descriptions and rates. |
| http://www.pacapital.com/ |
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| PA - Pennsylvania State Bank |
| Find location details for this bank's four branches,
browse a guide to services and accounts, or read
about job openings. |
| http://www.pastatebank.com/ |
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| PA - Quakertown National Bank |
| Peruse descriptions of business and personal
accounts, and use the savings or loan amortization
calculators. Includes a location guide. |
| http://www.qnb.com/ |
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| PhoenixVille Federal Savings |
| Community bank in southeastern Pennsylvania.
Includes a company overview, product and service
details, loan rates, and branch locations. |
| http://www.phoenixfed.com/ |
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| Southwest Bank |
| Greensburg, Pa., bank outlines its personal and
business banking services. Look up loan rates and
learn about paying bills electronically. |
| http://www.swbank.com/ |
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