Pennsylvania stretches from the Delaware River to the Ohio border, encompassing historic Philadelphia, dynamic Pittsburgh, the scenic Pocono Mountains, the rolling Amish farmlands of Lancaster County, and some of the most important Revolutionary and Civil War battlefields in the United States. It is one of the original 13 colonies, home to Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and Gettysburg National Military Park.
Best souvenirs
Authentic items worth bringing home.
Amish quilts and handcrafts from Lancaster County — authentic handmade items sold at farm stands and Central Market
Philadelphia Flyers, Eagles, Phillies, or Sixers team merchandise — Dick's Sporting Goods stores or official stadium shops
Yuengling beer merchandise — available at the Yuengling Brewery gift shop in Pottsville
Pennsylvania Dutch hex signs — painted barn decorations available in Lancaster County shops
Reading Terminal Market preserves, pickled products, and Pennsylvania honey
Rocky-themed memorabilia (replica 'Rocky' boxing gloves, posters) near the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps
Ben Franklin or founding fathers-themed merchandise at the National Constitution Center gift shop
Pittsburgh 'Yinzer' merchandise (local Pittsburgh slang merchandise) — available at various Lawrenceville and Strip District shops
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Lancaster Central Market
Nation's oldest continuously operating public farmers' market (since 1730); Pennsylvania Dutch produce, meats, baked goods, crafts
Where: Lancaster, Lancaster County
Hours: Tue & Fri 6:00 AM–4:00 PM, Sat 6:00 AM–2:00 PM
Pittsburgh Strip District
A mile-long stretch of specialty food stores, fish markets, international groceries, pastry shops, and wholesale produce
Where: Pittsburgh, Strip District
Hours: Sat 7:00 AM–5:00 PM (best day); most stores open Mon–Sat
Headhouse Farmers' Market
Open-air artisan and farm market in historic Headhouse Square; local produce, honey, cheeses, baked goods
Where: Philadelphia, Society Hill
Hours: Sun 10:00 AM–2:00 PM (May–December)