"LORIPORI' S PENNSYLVANIA" Pennsylvania by LoriPori

Pennsylvania Travel Guide: 6,501 reviews and 15,289 photos

Welcome to Pennsylvania Sign - Pennsylvania

SMILE. YOU' RE IN PENNSYLVANIA

The roads through PENNSYLVANIA pass wooded forests, picturesque covered bridges and towns full of antique stores. They lead to sandy beaches along the shores of Lake Erie and past the rolling hills of historic places like Gettysburg. They wind through Amish counties and the main streets of bustling cities.
This time around, Hans and I saw just a portion of this wonderful state. We came in through West Virginia on the Interstate 70. We stayed overnight in historic Washington Pennsylvania. We arrived there early enough to check out a few places in this old city. So this page is mostly dedicated to what we saw there and perhaps some day we will have the pleasure of seeing more of what Pennsylvania has to offer.

A BIT ABOUT WASHINGTON PA

Washington Hardware Store

The city of WASHINGTON PA is located in Washington County at the crossroads of Interstate 70 and 79 and Route 19. Rich in history and culture. the area of present day Washington was settled by immigrants from Scotland and the north of Ireland along with settlers from eastern and central parts of Colonial Virginia. It was first settled by colonists around 1768.
Washington county was formed March 28, 1781 and named for General George Washinton. It became a city in 1924.

GETTYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA

Pennsylvania Railroad Station

June 15 & 16, 1994
Motorhome trip with Karel, Leida and Gunter
Stayed at the GETTYSBURG KOA Campground

Last visit to Pennsylvania: Sep 2006
Intro Updated Jun 11, 2008
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Reviews (7)

BOB EVANS -- DOWN ON THE FARM Restaurants (2)

Featuring country style dinners, BOB EVANS offers breakfast, lunch & dinner for singles, families and seniors -- all... more travel advice

DRUG STORE AND MORE Shopping (1)

I really like ECKERD DRUGS STORE. It always has a variety of items in stock - everything from shampoos and hair care,... more travel advice

A GREAT SENIOR' S MENU Restaurants (2)

I don't care what anyone says about DENNY'S because Hans and I love these restaurants. As we are "Seniors" we can... more travel advice

A BIT ABOUT WASHINGTON PA Favorites (3)

The city of WASHINTON PA is located in Washington County at the crossroads of Interstate 70 and 79 and Route 19. Rich in... more travel advice

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Kuznetsov_Sergey Jul 30, 2009 at 9:20 AM

Thank you Lory for your story about this rich in history and culture place where everybody have to smile!
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MalenaN May 12, 2009 at 9:18 AM

I didn't know there were restaurants with a senior's menu, but it sounds good!
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JLBG Jan 27, 2009 at 1:20 PM

Nice page !
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yumyum Nov 6, 2008 at 10:28 AM

Nice old buildings here! I once at in a Denny's restaurant in Sacramento many years ago.
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Nemorino Jun 11, 2008 at 1:24 PM

Glad you had a glimpse of Pennsylvania on your way through. A cousin of mine lives there, so I have visited a few times. (I enjoyed meeting you and Hans in Karlsruhe.)
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SLLiew Nov 1, 2007 at 8:56 PM

I had a big laugh when I read "I really like (Eckred) drugs.." Nice restaurant tips. I missed "Dennys" burgers. Cheers, SL :)
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traveldave Aug 21, 2007 at 12:38 PM

Like you, I just passed through Pennsylvania and didn't see much of the state. And I also want to go back and see more of what Pennsylvania has to offer.
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Stephen-KarenConn Jul 16, 2007 at 4:40 AM

Pennsylvania is really a beautiful state. I lived there for four years, back in the mid 1970s.
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matcrazy1 Jan 20, 2007 at 7:27 AM

Very good intro and fantastic travelogues. I have to visit Washington, this time in Pennsylvania and stop at beer stop :-). Thanks for sharing.
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VeronicaG Oct 11, 2006 at 10:59 AM

I'm going to miss the vibrant color of autumn experienced in my homestate of Pennsylvania. The rolling hills and the gorgeous leaves are something we won't see here in our new home of Texas!! Glad you liked your visit,Lori!!