Three Amazing Pennsylvania Stops

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Hershey

Although not as serious a history lesson as the following, this one ranks as the sweetest place we encountered while in the Keystone State. And the history is worth a look as well. The year 1894 is the one that saw Milton Hershey establish what would later become a company known by all and putting out a product craved by most. Of course, this is opinion, but it's hard to find anyone who disagrees. 



Our tour here did surprise us. We found out just how many favorite treats come from this place. Among those are York Peppermint Patties, Twizzlers, Jolly Rancher, and Heath.







To prove how generous they are here, we hopped aboard the free, mouthwatering tour ride to witness the cocoa bean to candy bar process. Click the videos below to enjoy the tour with us. But be careful! You might be heading for a snack shortly after😋


















Gettysburg



No walking tour or even short ride for us this time! We hopped onto a bus for a two-hour guided encounter. As we rode through Gettysburg Battlefield, our guide taught us about the three-day battle which tragically claimed the lives of more than seven thousand, wounded over thirty-three thousand, and left just under eleven thousand missing. It was very sobering being right where it all took place. We were immersed in Gettysburg history as we rode through the streets. Among the most shocking sights are the artillery shells seen today still embedded in some of the buildings. It's not easy to walk away from this without being moved and even changed.  

Below are some of the structures, fields, and statues we passed along the way.



Gettysburg Museum of History








Pictured above is the Thaddeus Stevens Log Home which was built in 1790.













The Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station 
This is where Abraham Lincoln arrived the night before delivering the Gettysburg Address.




















Philadelphia

We reserved a spot at Philadelphia South/ Clarksboro KOA and drove about a half hour to get an up-close view of Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and more. 





















Before scrolling to the next picture, can you guess the significance of the above steps leading up to the entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art? One hint: Yo Adrian!!










The museum's 72 steps are now known as the "Rocky Steps".  As you see here, tourists are continually drawn to the steps and bronze Rocky statue at the bottom.








 We thought the Philly excitement was awesome! But in the eyes of a five-year-old, a huge multicolored pillow of air to jump on is pretty much unrivaled.



Bouncy pillow fun play time was definitely in order for this little guy poised in front to catch that ball up there😀
























































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