There are certain sights that are iconic of Pennsylvanian life, whether it be because they are an important cultural spot, or simply because we’ve all seen them a million times. From gorgeous architecture, to natural wonders, to sports spots, and more, here are some images that you’ll definitely recognize if you’re from PA.
- The famous Philadelphia bridge escapes few eyes.
Khush/ Flickr How many times have you crossed the Benjamin Franklin Bridge?
- And the skyline of Pennsylvania’s biggest city.
Dominic Lacivita/ Flickr Philadelphia has some remarkably beautiful buildings.
- Skeletal remains of past Pennsylvania industry remain.
Flickr/NikonFDLSR Bethlehem steel has been revitalized into a culture center for the Lehigh Valley; though the stacks still remain an important landmark. Remnants of the steel and coal industries abound across Pennsylvania.
- The most beautiful baseball field in the country.
Dan Gaken/ Flickr PNC Park Pittsburgh is a sight that won’t be soon forgotten.
- And of course, Pennsylvania’s greatest symbol of national history and liberty.
Bev Sykes/ Flickr The Liberty Bell itself, held in Philadelphia’s Independence Hall. (Though you may also know that it was held in a church basement in Allentown for a time during the Revolutionary War.)
- People from all over Pennsylvania would recognize this sight…
Rob Swatski/ Flickr Sprawling cornfields take up so much of our state, and they’re beautiful.
- Centralia is our state’s weirdest spot (or at least our most famous weird spot).
Alexa Graham/ Flickr The heavily graffitied, broken and busted up streets haunt eastern Pennsylvania’s consciousness… A massive fire in a coal mine underneath Centralia’s streets has been burning since the 1960s.
- The picturesque Lake Erie offers access to one of our nation’s biggest lakes.
Andrej Baran/ Flickr Presque Isle Park is a beautiful site for contemplation or recreation.
- Covered bridges are a special Pennsylvania tradition and for many, the sight of them signal “home.”
Thomas Gehrke/ Flickr Here we have the Kurtz Mill Covered Bridge in Sunnyside, Lancaster.
- Most of us have visited the Lion Shrine at some point.
shidairyproduct/ Flickr Whether or not you actually attended Penn State University, the Nittany Lion is still a significant symbol of PA life. Maybe you’ve even sat atop the lion and had your picture taken.
- The country’s oldest brewery, nestled in Pottsville, is a sight for sore eyes.
Kathryn Yengel/ Flickr What’s your favorite beer? That’s right, Yuengling.
- Pennsylvania’s Grand Canyon is one of the most beautiful natural wonders in our state.
J. Stephen Conn/ Flickr Pine Creek Gorge is a dramatic, striking vista.
- And finally, Pennsylvania’s state capitol is an example of beautifully unique architecture.
Kumar Appaiah/ Flickr The capitol in Harrisburg is a sight that few Pennsylvanians would forget.
Do you agree that these are instantly recognizable? What would you add?
Khush/ Flickr
How many times have you crossed the Benjamin Franklin Bridge?
Dominic Lacivita/ Flickr
Philadelphia has some remarkably beautiful buildings.
Flickr/NikonFDLSR
Bethlehem steel has been revitalized into a culture center for the Lehigh Valley; though the stacks still remain an important landmark. Remnants of the steel and coal industries abound across Pennsylvania.
Dan Gaken/ Flickr
PNC Park Pittsburgh is a sight that won’t be soon forgotten.
Bev Sykes/ Flickr
The Liberty Bell itself, held in Philadelphia’s Independence Hall. (Though you may also know that it was held in a church basement in Allentown for a time during the Revolutionary War.)
Rob Swatski/ Flickr
Sprawling cornfields take up so much of our state, and they’re beautiful.
Alexa Graham/ Flickr
The heavily graffitied, broken and busted up streets haunt eastern Pennsylvania’s consciousness… A massive fire in a coal mine underneath Centralia’s streets has been burning since the 1960s.
Andrej Baran/ Flickr
Presque Isle Park is a beautiful site for contemplation or recreation.
Thomas Gehrke/ Flickr
Here we have the Kurtz Mill Covered Bridge in Sunnyside, Lancaster.
shidairyproduct/ Flickr
Whether or not you actually attended Penn State University, the Nittany Lion is still a significant symbol of PA life. Maybe you’ve even sat atop the lion and had your picture taken.
Kathryn Yengel/ Flickr
What’s your favorite beer? That’s right, Yuengling.
J. Stephen Conn/ Flickr
Pine Creek Gorge is a dramatic, striking vista.
Kumar Appaiah/ Flickr
The capitol in Harrisburg is a sight that few Pennsylvanians would forget.
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