"Do not think of the Pennsylvania Railroad as a business enterprise," Forbes magazine informed its readers in May 1936. "Think of it as a nation." At the end of the nineteenth century, the Pennsylvania Railroad was the largest privately owned business corporation in the world. In 1914, the PRR emplo[...]

From natural areas and historic areas in and around Philadelphia to the Amish markets of Lancaster County; from historic battlefields at Valley Forge and Gettysburg to the antiques shops of Bucks County and the leisure resorts and quiet nature trails of the Pocono Mountains, this guide offers great [...]

Get Ready For The Adventure Of A Lifetime This is a Black and White edition of Travel Like a Local map book.Are you planning your next vacation abroad and you're ready to explore? Do you want to be prepared for everything? Are you ready to experience every new place you visit just like a local? Well[...]

This uniquely visual "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Philadelphia & The Pennsylvania Dutch Country" is your indispensable guide to this exciting region. This fully updated guide includes unique cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of Philadelphia's must-see sites, plus street-by-street maps of all [...]

While most world languages spoken by minority populations are in serious danger of becoming extinct, Pennsylvania Dutch is thriving. In fact, the number of Pennsylvania Dutch speakers is growing exponentially, although it is spoken by less than one-tenth of one percent of the United States populatio[...]

"I plan to keep Weekend Getaways in my glove compartment."-Willard Scott, from the foreword written for the first editionVirginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, and North Carolina present unparalleled opportunities for one- and two-day getaways. This easy-to-use, compr[...]

Make the most of your visit to the historic sights and attractions Pennsylvania's capital and countryside have to offer with this guide by your side. Take a relaxed Old City ramble--site of the iconic Liberty Bell--or enjoy a concert at Penn's Landing, then finish your day by dining at the best rest[...]