5 Best Sights in Pennsylvania, USA

This is a one-stop spot for exploring the history of chocolate and how it's made. The attractions are many, including a free 30-minute chocolate factory tour ride; Unwrapped, an interactive theatrical performance with chocolate tasting kit; and Create Your Own Candy Bar (additional fee). It's also the starting point for Hershey Trolley Works, which offers historical tours of the town and landmarks relevant to Milton Hershey. The largest Hershey store in the world is here, and there's also an extensive chocolate-themed food court (think milkshakes and s'mores).

The Amish Experience Theater presents Jacob's Choice, a multimedia production about the history and culture of the Amish people. Multiple screens, three-dimensional sets, and special effects make the show quite engaging. Small children might find some of the effects frightening.

This 1,700-square-foot display of Lancaster County in miniature has 22 model trains, mainly O-gauge, with 150 animated figures in scenes such as an Amish barn raising, a three-ring circus, and a blazing house fire with fire engines. Periodically, the overhead lights dim and the scene turns to night, with streetlights and locomotive headlights glowing in the darkness.

Stroll around South Street and it won’t be long before you come across the work of mosaic muralist Isaiah Zagar, recognizable by its intricate, irreverent mix of found materials and folk motifs. The Magic Gardens is home base for Zagar’s eye-catching art, which he’s been creating around here since he and wife, Julia, a fellow artist, moved there in the 1960s. Consisting of two indoor galleries and an outdoor sculpture garden, it’s an impressive and immersive visual feat. It’s a popular spot with tourists and groups, so it’s best to purchase tickets in advance; tickets go on sale online for visits one month in advance.

Situated in South Philly's Sports Complex, Xfinity Live! serves as overflow for games and a gathering place for fans who want to drink and hang out rather than sit in seats. The huge complex has more than a dozen dining areas, plus a beer hall, artificial turf field, and outdoor seating. Tailgating is common here, as are special events themed around major concerts. Check their website for upcoming experiences, and note that some events require tickets in advance.