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See. Nicholas Kramer's grave See the headstone featured in 'Night of the Living Dead' in Evans City. Blair / Cole plot Visit the grave site from 'Night of the Living Dead' where Johnny and Barbra honor their father. Clyde Lewis Meyers' grave Locate the grave where Johnny hits his head during a zombie tussle in 'Night of the Living Dead'. Pine Creek Gorge↗ Explore the 'Pennsylvania Grand Canyon' with dramatic gorges and scenic byways.

Eat. Lake Erie Ale Trail Sample craft brews from over 15 independent producers in Northwest Pennsylvania. Downtown Kennett Square Discover farm-to-table restaurants and local bakeries in the Mushroom Capital of the World.

Stay. Poconos Find A-frame cabins for a serene, outdoorsy getaway in this Pennsylvania region. Nemacolin Experience a remote and restorative wellness retreat in Pennsylvania.

Condé Nast TravelerSep 1, 2026

20 Fall Getaways From NYC for Apple-Picking, Wine-Tasting, and Leaf-Peeping

These cozy hotels are the ideal escape from the urban jungle.

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Atlas ObscuraSep 1

‘Night of the Living Dead’ Grave Markers in Evans City, Pennsylvania

The filming location and featured grave markers from George A. Romero's 1968 horror masterpiece, “Night of the Living Dead.” Includes Nicholas Kramer's grave, a civil war veteran who's headstone is shown during the delivery of famous line "They're coming to get you, Barbra!" Also the Blair / Cole plot where Johnny and Barbra stop to honor their father. And finally, the grave of Clyde Lewis Meye…

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Lonely PlanetAug 28

19 of the Best Places to See Yayoi Kusama’s Art Around the World

See the iconic works of artist Yayoi Kusama at these museums, sculpture gardens and public spaces around the world.

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  • Gardens by the BayParkSingaporeFeatures Kei-Chan, a large-scale figure of a girl.
  • Echigo-Tsumari Art FieldMuseumTokamachi, JapanHome to Tsumari in Bloom, a large-scale floral piece.
  • Crystal Bridges Museum of American ArtMuseumBentonville, United StatesCounts two pieces, including Infinity Mirrored Room - My Heart Is Dancing.
  • Yayoi Kusama MuseumMuseumTokyo, JapanFounded by Kusama herself to honor her accomplishments.
  • Benesse House MuseumMuseumNaoshima, JapanFeatures Kusama’s most famous polka-dot pumpkin sculpture.
  • Matsumoto City Museum of ArtMuseumMatsumoto, JapanHome to Kusama's largest outdoor sculpture, Visionary Flowers.
  • Towada Art CenterMuseumTowada, JapanFeatures eight polka-dot-spackled sculptures titled Love Forever.
  • NGVArts centreMelbourne, AustraliaHome to four works, including the vast Dancing Pumpkin.
  • Art Gallery of OntarioGalleryToronto, CanadaLocated on Dundas Street West in the Grange Park neighbourhood of downtown Toronto, the museum complex takes up 45,000…
  • The BroadMuseumLos Angeles, United StatesBoasts two infinity rooms, not always open; check online.
  • Rubell MuseumMuseumMiami, United StatesOngoing display of three interactive works, including Narcissus Garden.
  • WNDR MuseumMuseumChicago, United StatesImmersive-art site with Love is Calling and a recorded poem.
  • Mattress FactoryMuseumPittsburgh, United StatesHolds two Kusama installations on long-term display.
  • Phoenix Art MuseumMuseumPhoenix, United StatesFeatures the mixed-media infinity room You Who Are Getting Obliterated.
  • InhotimNature reserveBrumadinho, BrazilOpen-air museum with a version of Narcissus Garden.
  • Galeria Yayoi KusamaGalleryBrumadinho, BrazilGateway to two installations: I'm Here, But Nothing and Aftermath.
  • Les Tulipes De Shangri-LaPublic artworkLille, FranceKusama’s 7m-tall fiberglass and concrete sculpture.
  • Shine of LifeSightOslo, NorwayKusama’s largest Nordic sculpture, made of cast iron tentacles.
  • Infinite AccumulationPublic artworkLondon, United KingdomSite-specific work outside Liverpool Street station.
  • Gleaming Lights of the SoulsSightHelsingør, DenmarkAn infinity room with a central reflecting pool.
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Lonely PlanetAug 20

8 best amusement parks in the USA

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AfarAug 20

The Wild Side of Pennsylvania You Never Knew Existed

Grand Canyon–like overlooks, rushing rivers, free-roaming elk, and dark skies delight adventurers from day to night.

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AfarAug 19

Why the Mushroom Capital of the World Belongs on Your Travel List

From mushroom farms and artisan cheesemakers to vineyard tastings and botanical wonders, this delicious corner of Pennsylvania rewards travelers who savor the journey.

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AfarAug 19

Pennsylvania’s Secret Beach Town Is on a Great Lake

From sandy shores to stunning sunsets and lakeside vineyards, Lake Erie is the getaway you didn't know you needed.

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National GeographicAug 18

The Oldest Farmers Markets in America You Can Still Visit Today

America’s oldest farmers markets are more than places to buy produce or catch up with neighbors. They offer a view into a city’s history while continuing to do what public mar ...

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Condé Nast TravelerAug 12

20 Best A-Frame Cabins Across the US and Canada

These adorable rentals are the perfect weekend escape.

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Lonely PlanetAug 6

The 7 best wellness retreats in the US

Whether it’s a yoga retreat in the mountains or a spa getaway in the desert, the US is filled with wellness resorts all dedicated to rejuvenation.

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Condé Nast TravelerJul 28

Our Favorite Hotels—From the Hamptons to the South of France—That Still Have August Availability

Don't count summer travel out just yet—these editor-approved properties make for excellent last-minute getaways.

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  • Asticou HotelHotelNortheast Harbor, United StatesRefreshed coastal classic on Acadia National Park edge.
  • Hotel du CouventHotelNice, FranceFormer convent in the French Riviera.
  • Hotel 1898HotelBarcelona, SpainOffers 15% off summer stays in Barcelona.
  • Gurney’sHotelMontauk, United StatesLuxury resort with 158 rooms and beachfront cottages.
  • Gigi'sRestaurantMontauk, United StatesSeafood-forward celebration of Long Island's coasts.
  • The Dolce & Gabbana Beach ClubSightMontauk, United StatesFashion brand's first beachfront takeover in the US.
  • PiauleHotelCatskill, United StatesBoutique hotel combining sustainable design and wellness.
  • The SagamoreHotelLake George, United StatesVictorian-era resort, premier family-friendly institution.
  • The RecSightLake George, United StatesDedicated daily activity space with indoor mini-golf.
  • The Lodge at WoodlochHotelHawley, United StatesSerene resort on 500 wooded acres with a private lake.
  • Marquesa HotelHotelKey West, United StatesHistoric hotel on National Register of Historic Places.
  • Café MarquesaRestaurantKey West, United StatesOften cited as Key West’s top restaurant.
  • Dahlia’sRestaurantNortheast Harbor, United StatesStylish dining at the Asticou Hotel.
  • Moss BarRestaurantNortheast Harbor, United StatesIntimate bar at the Asticou Hotel.
  • Woodstock Inn & ResortHotelWoodstock, United StatesGoldilocks property with quintessential New England charm.
  • Ocean HouseHotelWatch Hill, United StatesVictorian structure overlooking Little Narragansett Bay.
  • The Jay, Autograph CollectionHotelSan Francisco, United StatesUltra design-forward hotel with laid-back cool.
  • La IsabelaBarBarcelona, SpainRooftop terrace with pool, restaurant, and 360-degree views.
  • The HoxtonHotelParis, FranceUpdates Haussmann vibe for hipsters in Paris.
  • Café AmericainRestaurantParis, FranceLocated in the Hoxton Paris courtyard.
  • Torel Palace LisbonHotelLisbon, PortugalOriginal Torel brand hotel with stellar service.
  • 2MonkeysRestaurantLisbon, PortugalMichelin-starred restaurant at Torel Palace Lisbon.
  • SonnwiesHotelSouth Tyrol, ItalyExclusively family-only wellness, farm, and ski hotel.
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Atlas ObscuraJul 20

Easton’s Crayola Crayons and Markers Statues in Easton, Pennsylvania

These colorful statues are on display in downtown Easton as a reminder of the birthplace of Crayola. Around 1885 Edwin Binney and C. Harold Smith set out on a mission to expand their business. They wanted to create a non-toxic and colorful drawing medium for kids. In 1903 the duo discovered a mix of pigment and wax could safely be turned into a drawing crayon, and just like that, Crayola Crayon…

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Atlas ObscuraJul 17

Malcolm Gross Rose Garden in Allentown, Pennsylvania

The Malcolm Gross Rose Garden is considered the gem of the Allentown park system. The garden is named after Malcolm Gross, a former city councilman and local philanthropist who was passionate about beautifying the city. The garden first opened in 1933 and has been an attraction since then. Malcolm Gross Rose Garden is home to over 4,000 roses, making it one of the largest rose gardens in the re…

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Atlas ObscuraJul 17

Devil’s Pulpit at Lehigh Gap in Slatington, Pennsylvania

Devil’s Pulpit is a geological rock formation located in the Lehigh Gap. There are multiple trails that lead from Lehigh Gap Nature Center to Devil’s Pulpit: the Woodpecker Trail, which will connect to the Appalachian Trail, or the North Trail, which is marked with the designated blue markers. Folklore will tell you that the devil himself would stand and deliver sermons from this rock formation…

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National GeographicJul 17

See America’s most iconic rivers on these 5 scenic cruises

Trade crowded highways for winding waterways that showcase everything from towering canyons and vineyard-lined shores to charming river towns and vibrant cultural landmarks.

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Lonely PlanetJul 16

Riding the California Zephyr

The Amtrak route between the San Francisco Bay area to Chicago shows a diverse cross-section of the nation that you won

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OutsideJul 1

Welcome to the Remote Pennsylvania State Park Where You Can Actually See the Milky Way

Cherry Springs State Park, one of the country’s first dark-sky getaways, is within a five-hour drive of roughly 47 million people. Here’s what it’s like to visit.

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Atlas ObscuraJun 26

Horror Studies Archive in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

What do you do when the family of famous and locally loved horror director George Romero offers to donate 100 boxes of manuscripts, letters, marketing and other rare materials to your university? First, obviously, you say yes, and then you set about creating the world's first and only center for the academic study of the horror genre. Romero was no stranger to Pittsburgh - he shot nearly a doze…

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OutsideJun 15

The Best Stargazing Train Journeys Across the Country

From steam-powered star trains to moonlit railbike rides through redwood forests, these are the best night sky train adventures across America.

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OutsideMay 27

Foraging in the Rust Belt Is Cool Again

American Rust Belt landscapes are ripe for rediscovery. In postindustrial Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, these foragers are taking a radical approach to stewardship of their environment: they’re eating it.

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  • Happy Snacking, Don't Die!PlaceColumbus, United StatesNelson's new book on safe and joyful foraging.
  • AptekaRestaurantPittsburgh, United StatesSpecializes in modern Slavic plant-based cooking.
  • Zeptucha cocktailRestaurantPittsburgh, United StatesMade with tinctures of tansy, sage, mistletoe, marigold.
  • Western PA Wild TeasPlacePittsburgh, United StatesMenu section of teas made from local plants.
  • sweet bay magnoliaPlacePittsburgh, United StatesFragrant alternative to bay leaves used historically.
  • Lost Creek FarmPlaceNorthern West Virginia, United StatesFarm and Forage Supper Club runs May through October.
  • carrot-butter cakeRestaurantNorthern West Virginia, United StatesMade with edible leaves and flowers of wild carrot.
  • heirloom bean and ramp soupRestaurantNorthern West Virginia, United StatesWith smoked ham and fried potatoes.
  • Farm and Forage Supper ClubFestivalNorthern West Virginia, United StatesRuns May through October at Lost Creek Farm.
  • house-cured bolognaRestaurantNorthern West Virginia, United StatesFlavored with smoked Dryad's saddle mushrooms.
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Smithsonian MagazineFeb 2

Here Are 250 Places to Visit to Celebrate America's 250th Birthday. How Many Have You Been To?

Journey around the nation with this interactive map, divided by region or category, and discover American history in a way you’ve never seen before

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Atlas ObscuraJan 13

The Rebirth of Pennsylvania’s Infamous Burning Town

“There’s not much there anymore, it’s pretty much just a crossroads.” I read the posts online telling me not to bother, but I wanted to go anyway. Certainly I could feel something as we got close: the sense of desperation, of ruin and abandon. So I drove with a small group of friends deep into eastern Pennsylvania—coal country—through towns with names like Frackville, Pottsville, Ashland. Many…

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Atlas ObscuraNov 25, 2025

Colebrookdale Railroad  in Boyertown, Pennsylvania

Travel back in time along Berks County’s scenic Secret Valley aboard the Colebrookdale Railroad. Leaving from the historic Boyertown and Pottstown stations, you’ll journey through the same tract of land that the original iron pioneers would have traveled, taking in historic locales of Pennsylvania's first iron works. Sites including former gristmills, blast furnaces, and the personal residence…

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  • Colebrookdale RailroadSightBoyertown, United StatesTravel back in time through scenic Secret Valley.
  • Storm KingPlaceBoyertown, United StatesFirst-class parlor car with player piano, tapas, and wine.
  • Maine CentralPlaceBoyertown, United StatesLounge car with ferns, chandeliers, and detailed wood.
  • Boyertown stationSightBoyertown, United StatesReading passenger service ended in 1950.
  • Pottstown stationSightPottstown, United StatesThe Pottstown station, now referred to as the Charles W.
  • John Potts residenceSightPottstown, United States
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Atlas ObscuraNov 25, 2025

Blue Rocks Boulder Field in Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania

Just outside of Lenhartsville, not far from Hawk Mountain Sanctuary , a cascading ribbon of grayish-blue rock flows for nearly a mile between the trees. Tuscarora quartzite is uncommon in Berks County, so geologists are still unsure as to how or why this boulder field exists here. Some experts estimate that it probably formed sometime in the last Ice Age. The field consists of thousands of rock…

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Atlas ObscuraNov 25, 2025

Barn Stars of Berks County  in Kutztown, Pennsylvania

Amid the rolling hills of northern Berks County, you’ll find a treasured American folk art tradition that lives on today: barn stars. The most well-known symbol of the Pennsylvania Dutch, barn stars are believed to have originated as early as the late 18th century in rural Pennsylvania. These early German-speaking immigrants believed that barn stars would protect them from evil and bring prospe…

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Atlas ObscuraNov 25, 2025

Nicholas Stoltzfus House in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania

Just a few miles from downtown Reading, in the small town of Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, you can visit the 18th century home of Nicholas Stoltzfus. The stone house was built in the early 1700s in English Colonial style. Today, the two-story Sweitzer-style barn, a replica built in 2011, is available to rent for private pirates, and special events, historical lessons, and more take place annually.…

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Condé Nast TravelerNov 14, 2025

The Best Ski Resorts in the US and Canada: 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards

Whether you’re a groomer snob, powder hound, or après connoisseur, these ski resorts from Maine to British Columbia tick all the boxes.

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  • Kindred ResortHotelKeystone, United StatesNew ski-in/ski-out resort with private club, spa, and restaurants.
  • Ski Tip LodgeHotelKeystone, United StatesHistoric 1800s stagecoach stop B&B known for food and après.
  • Taos Ski ValleySightTaos, United StatesB-Corp certified resort with challenging terrain and family-friendly upgrades.
  • The BavarianRestaurantTaos, United StatesInstitution known for brats and German beers; hosts sleigh ride dinners.
  • Corner OfficeRestaurantTaos, United StatesNew natural wine bar.
  • Taos Pueblo UNESCO World Heritage SiteSightTaos, United StatesCultural attraction near the ski resort.
  • The BlakeHotelTaos, United StatesAdjacent to Lift 1, offers suites and condos with Southwestern art.
  • HeavenlyQuarterSouth Lake Tahoe, United StatesResort with diverse terrain, Lake Tahoe views, and sunny days.
  • Heavenly VillageNeighborhoodSouth Lake Tahoe, United StatesLocated in South Lake Tahoe, surrounded by winter activities.
  • Basecamp South Lake TahoeHotelSouth Lake Tahoe, United StatesFour-minute walk to the gondola, offers bunks to luxe tents.
  • Zalanta Resort at the VillageHotelSouth Lake Tahoe, United StatesSteps from Heavenly Village, offers residence-style rooms.
  • Summit HouseRestaurantWhitefish, United StatesRestaurant at 6,817 feet with panoramic views.
  • BierstubeBarWhitefish, United StatesIconic spot to grab a pint.
  • S.N.O.W. BusPlaceWhitefish, United StatesFree shuttle service between the resort and downtown Whitefish.
  • Kintla LodgeHotelWhitefish, United StatesOffers ski-in/ski-out access.
  • Larch HouseHotelWhitefish, United StatesDowntown Whitefish's first boutique hotel.
  • PurgatorySightDurango, United StatesResort with steep tree skiing and wide-open cruisers.
  • Purgatory Snowcat AdventuresPlaceDurango, United StatesColorado's largest cat skiing operation with backcountry terrain.
  • Durango Hot SpringsSightDurango, United StatesNewly reimagined hot springs located south of Purgatory.
  • Purgatory LodgeHotelDurango, United StatesLocated at the base of Lift 1, offers condos and club amenities.
  • Camelback Mountain ResortSightTannersville, United StatesPoconos resort with large snow-tubing park and indoor water park.
  • Trail’s End Pub & GrilleRestaurantTannersville, United StatesSki-in/ski-out pub known for creative burgers and craft beer.
  • Alta VidaRestaurantTannersville, United StatesNew ski-in/ski-out Mexican eatery.
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Atlas ObscuraNov 12, 2025

Baker Mansion in Altoona, Pennsylvania

Completed in 1849, the Baker Mansion stands as a unique example of Greek Revival architecture right in the heart of Altoona, Pennsylvania. The mansion once housed Elias Baker, a wealthy ironmaster, and his family until 1914. Soon afterwards, the Blair County Historical Society came into its possession and turned it into a museum that still operates today. A vast collection of the family's origi…

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 25, 2025

35 Airbnbs for New Yorkers Looking to Escape the City

These roomy rentals are all within a four-hour drive of Midtown Manhattan.

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 23, 2025

The Best Places to Stay Near Penn State

Where to rest between tailgates, campus tours, or fall foliage walks.

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