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The guide that has it all–spectacular photography, evocative prose, insider tips, and detailed color maps to help you make the most of your trip. Written by longtime Pennsylvania residents, Compass American Guides Pennsylvania provides in-depth coverage of the history, culture and character of one of America’s most spectacular destinations! Follow your Compass to “get” there.

• Can’t-miss attractions. Explore the revitalized cities of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, drive through the scenic hills of the Poconos and Brandywine Valley, hunt antiques in Bucks County, discover lost-in-time Amish villages, and take the kids to the chocolate motherlode of Hershey.

• Rich history. Follow the Civil War Trail to Gettysburg, site of America’s bloodiest battle and see Revolutionary touchstones like the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall; literary extracts and archival photos bring the past to life.

• Stunning photography. Full-color photos capture Pennsylvania’s unique beauty, from “hex barns” to river valleys, from Fallingwater to farmland.

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What the critics say about Compass American Guides:

“Lushly illustrated and intelligently written.” — National Geographic Traveler

“The most literate and elegant series of guides ever written about North America.” — Jan Morris