Top Things to do in Pennsylvania
Top Hotels in Pennsylvania
- 1. Drury Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown
- 2. Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
- 3. Mount Airy Casino Resort Spa
- 4. Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection
- 5. Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
- 6. Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center
- 7. Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
- 8. The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton
- 9. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, State College (Penn State Area), PA
- 10. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
What to do and see in Pennsylvania, United States: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops
Discover the best top things to do in Pennsylvania, United States including Urban Outfitters Inc, Countryside Road Stand, Seasons Olive Oil and Vinegar Tap Room, Olio Olive Oils & Balsamics, Playthings Etc., The Old Country Store, The Woodlands at Phillips, Noteology, Pennsylvania Macaroni Company, National Watch and Clock Museum.
Restaurants in Pennsylvania
1. Urban Outfitters Inc
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Christianmom5 - Osceola, United States
Stephanie met my husband and I for a tour of the neighborhood and 9th St. Market. I was impressed first of all that they didn’t cancel the tour, since we were the only ones and I had bought discount tickets. Stephanie was happy to show us around “her neighborhood”. We loved the art and mosaics, a little history, and then the market. We had several samples, carefully arranged, and enjoyed the yummy treats! Good luck to you, Stephanie, as you move to Denver! Thanks for sharing your love of Philly with us!
2. Countryside Road Stand
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 190 reviews
Reviewed By 590JackK - Lebanon, United States
Smack dab in the middle of Amish country is this wonderful country store. This is far from the maddening crowd of the Route 30 tourist shops. I've been here a few times, and while it's always busy, it's also always a comfortable place to browse around the shop, or treat yourself to excellent pretzels or ice cream. In addition, there's lots of good, homemade choices of eggs, cheese, butter, pies, pastries, and other desserts. Oh, and they offer canned fruits, vegetables, and relishes as well. Not hungry? No problem. Look around at their "quillows" and other hand-made quilts and crafts. They even sell rugs, baskets, and cloth books, along with Amish dolls. Finally, I saw a whole bunch of different types of bird houses and gourds for sale. It's really a great place to hang out for a bit as you make your way around the back roads in this beautiful area of Amish country. If you're looking specifically for this place, you'll probably want to use your GPS. Otherwise, you might be riding along these roads for a long time! It's worth the visit, and there are other neat places in the area as well to visit while you're here.
3. Seasons Olive Oil and Vinegar Tap Room
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 125 reviews
Reviewed By TomRAPN - Glassboro, United States
Unreal selection of olive oil and vinegar. Also a great selection of spices and other great cooking needs. The staff was friendly as well and had some great pairing ideas!
4. Olio Olive Oils & Balsamics
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 244 reviews
Newly expanded. Now over 3000 square feet of deliciousness. Olio Olive Oils & Balsamics is a family owned and operated store. We are not a franchise, therefore we have the freedom of shopping the globe for the best of the best. All of our Balsamic Vinegars come from Modena, Italy and our Olive Oils from many countries around the world. When searching for product, we are always keeping your budget in mind, but most importantly we sample every oil and vinegar before making a purchase to guarantee the best flavors for our customers. So the next time you are in Lititz, PA, please stop by to say hello and sample over 90 flavors. We always have FREE tasting of our Olive Oils & Balsamics, sea salts, flavored sugars. And don't forget to check out our new honey section!!!
Reviewed By Global800817
Visited this lovely shop in Lititz while visiting my father-in-law in New Holland nearby. Such an amazing collection of oils and vinegars. Some in very unique flavors. And you can taste them (safely). The owner of the store was very knowledgeable and friendly. They have lots of interesting condiments and nice gift items too. In fact, this is the perfect place to get a hostess gift! Or something for your favorite chef! Or really just anyone who deserves a treat!!
5. Playthings Etc.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 81 reviews
At Playthings Etc. you will find toys and hobbies for all ages. Located in Butler, PA and only one hour North of Pittsburgh, this futuristic, landmark store is filled with all of the coolest, most unique and fun toys you will ever find! From classic toys to futuristic toys, from toddler toys to science kits, from hobby products to educational toys, there are toys for everyone. Inside you will experience a space-age atmosphere where you can try many of the toys and see employees do demonstrations. With over 6,000 toys to choose from, and new toys always arriving, you will find something for everyone. It is more than just a store...It is a FUN experience for the whole family where you could spend hours. You have to see it to believe it! Come in and have some fun!
Reviewed By 112481TKT051583
TimothyK. I drove past for a number of years, but I made a point to visit and purchase! The products they have for sale are endless to describe! The staff knows everything about everything and offer you to test right there! This store is a gem and one of a kind. The prices are great! I found out there inventory is always changing so the store isn’t always the same. You could spend hours there! Going back again with my wife tomorrow!
6. The Old Country Store
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 637 reviews
Plan to stop by The Old Country Store, the oldest store in the heart of the village of Intercourse, when you visit Amish country in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.Our local Amish and Mennonite craftspersons create thousands of handcrafted items that marry beauty and function. They, too, shop in the same store as you who come to discover their creations. From their homes to your home!
Reviewed By Cruiser04750330969
If your a quilter this is a must see! Very helpful, wonderful lines, beautiful fabrics! It's a go to every time I'm in the area.
7. The Woodlands at Phillips
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 67 reviews
The Woodlands at Phillips is the retail store for Phillips Mushroom farms. We are in the restored family farmhouse dating back to 1828 offering a large variety of Phillips fresh mushrooms and "everything mushroom". Follow the path of mushrooms to our FREE Mushroom Growing Exhibit and Museum open year round. Check out our website and join our monthly newsletter. We also have an online store on our website.
Reviewed By CAMNYC1 - Wayne, United States
This was a really fun spur of the moment afternoon. Really interesting to see how mushrooms grow and learn about the history of Kennett Square mushrooms and especially the Phillips family. Gift shop is interesting and has unique gifts. It was wonderful to purchase a variety of fresh mushrooms to take back to New York! Staff was exceptionally helpful and nice. Definitely a stop to make time to visit! Would go back when visiting near Philly to get freshest mushrooms.
8. Noteology
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 285 reviews
Noteology is Boutique Perfumery where you discover your scent story and craft your own fragrance by hand in our Custom Perfume Studio. Sniff our house blend of fragrances for men and women, browse our retail line of candles and personal care products or visit our sister store, Olfactif for niche fragrance discovery! Explore the power of scent and it's connection to you at Noteology in downtown Scranton, PA.
Reviewed By DayTrip710813
All of the employees at Note are amazing. They really take their time to understand what your needs are and how they can help you. Great place for a bachelorette party, birthday party for friends, a date night or anniversary date! Cna
9. Pennsylvania Macaroni Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By Theorchidmoon - Sharpsville, United States
We always get bread and fresh pasta , pizza dough, spices, great store ! Clean and friendly ! Perfect for all your cooking needs ! Olive oils, and Italian specialities
10. National Watch and Clock Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 263 reviews
The National Watch and Clock Museum was officially opened to the public in 1977 with fewer than 1,000 items. Since that time, the collection has increased to over 12,000 items and the museum has undergone several expansion projects. The latest expansion opened in October 1999 and featured an entirely new and redesigned exhibit space, as well as a new two-story addition. Today, the museum is recognized as the largest and most comprehensive horological collection in North America.The National Watch & Clock Museum is conveniently located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, less than two hours from Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre.
Reviewed By JanM16 - Batavia, United States
We visited here primarily because we were desperate to find activities in air conditioned buildings during an unbearable heat/humidity wave in the Lancaster, PA area, We were pleasantly surprised and delighted by the extensive collection of clocks and watches from all of the world and over several centuries. A nice docent came around prior to an 'on-the-hour' demonstration of a large clock influenced by pieces like the Glockenspiel in Munich. He was very informative and the demonstration was fun to watch. My brother, who is intellectually disabled, loved taking pictures of many of the clocks that held his interest... for him, that meant anything resembling a statue or with an American theme (flags, eagles, etc). We had fun and wandered through the galleries twice. They also have a nice gift shop.
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