Pennsylvania is named the “Keystone” state because of its integral part in the historical vote for independence and for being the supporting vote for a new government.

Besides being known as the “Keystone” state, Pennsylvania has several other nicknames, including the “Quaker” state -named for the religion of the Quaker William Penn who settled the state. The “Coal” state, the “Oil” state and also the “Steel” state are three additional nicknames for Pennsylvania due to the state’s three largest industries.

Pennsylvania is separated into fourteen different metropolitan areas: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Scranton-Wilkes-Barre, Harrisburg, Lancaster, York-Hanover, Reading, Erie, Johnston, State College, Altoona, Sharon and Williamsport.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

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The most famous national landmarks blend our colorful history with beautiful or quirky aesthetics.

1. Built over the course of 36 years, the Washington Monument sits on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The obelisk is the tallest structure in town.

Washington Monument

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Let’s begin with the basics:

It’s historic. The Liberty Bell Center, Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center. These historic attractions are all within three blocks of one another, and they all tell the story of our nation’s humble but heroic beginnings.

Independence Hall

The U.S. is home to some fabulous big-city art museums, but – surprise – there’s also great art viewing in several smaller cities. Here’s where to go for the ultimate art tour:

1. New York City’s renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art, one of the world’s largest art museums, houses an astonishing 2 million pieces. Save energy for the Museum of Modern Art and the Guggenheim Museum.

2. Treat yourself to a peek at the new “Art of the Americas” wing at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Across the street, lush artworks adorn the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, an Italianate palazzo.

3. Art lovers converge on the Santa Fe Indian Market. The city’s 200 galleries are a major attraction, as are the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture and Georgia O’Keeffe Museum.

Metropolitan museum of art New York City

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Discover the many interesting things that Philadelphia has to offer including historical places and a large compilation of dishes.

Philadelphia is the sixth most populous city in the US, the largest in the state of Pennsylvania, in the east coast. It has a big population, the fifth largest in the US. Philly, as it is often called, is a seat of commercial, cultural, and educational activity in the east coast. Owing to Benjamin Franklin and his pivotal role in the American Revolution and independence, Philadelphia rose to prominence in the early days of the American history.

Philadelphia Museums

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Hotel Palomar is a unique luxury boutique hotel in Philadelphia that features 230 stylish guestrooms and suites and 4,500 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting and event space. A striking lobby, superb restaurant and onsite fitness center all reflect Hotel Palomar Philadelphia’s story of Art in Motion. Throughout our boutique hotel, original artwork dynamically interacts with soft hues, luxurious custom furnishings and original architectural detailing.

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