Franklin Center
The Franklin Mint Museum houses a spectacular permanent exhibition of 20th Century cultural icons, including the white beaded Princess Diana gown and Jackie Kennedy's original triple strand faux pearl necklace. Changing exhibits showcase gingival artists and collectible themes.

Kennett Square
Longwood Gardens amazes over 900,000 visitors a year with its 1,050 acres of formal gardens, conservatories, children's gardens, fountains, idea gardens, meadows and woodlands. www.longwoodgardens.org

King of Prussia
The Plaza and The Court mall is the nation’s largest retail shopping complex, hosting eight department stores, 365 specialty stores and 40 restaurants. Clothing is tax-free and wheelchair and stroller rentals are complimentary. Brochures and maps of the mall are printed in six languages, currency exchange is available as well as translation assistance. www.kingofprussiamall.com

Fallingwater - Frank Lloyd Wright

Mill Run
Fallingwater is the only great Frank Lloyd Wright house open to the public with its setting, original furnishings, and art work intact. Almost all of the original Wright-designed furnishings are still in place. Fine art, textiles, objets d'art, books, and furnishings collected by the Kaufmann family from the 1930's through the 1960's are on view, and represent the eclectic tastes of a sophisticated, world-traveled family. Included in the collections are works by Audubon, Tiffany, Diego Rivera, Picasso, Jacques Lipchitz, Richmond Barthe, and woodblock prints by Japanese artists Hiroshige and Hokusai - gifts from Frank Lloyd Wright to the Kaufmanns. www.paconserve.org

Orrtanna
Mister Ed's Elephant Museum At Mister Ed's Elephant Museum, the question is not what you will see but what you will not. With some 6,000 pieces to browse, you'll come across everything from an elephant potty chair to an elephant hair dryer. When you're sure you've had your fill of elephants, why not fill your belly with their favorite food—peanuts? www.mistereds.com

Philadelphia
The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology has an internationally acclaimed collection of archaeological and anthropological artifacts from all over the world.  Highlights include a twelve-ton sphinx, Egyptian mummies, and cuneiform tablets with the world's oldest writing. upenn.edu

The Japanese House and Garden is an oasis of beauty and peace. The elegant building is an excellent example of 17th century Japanese architecture. The garden, which is landscaped in the traditional style, mirrors the mountains, streams, and forests of Japan. www.shofuso.com

Pittsburgh
The Andy Warhol Museum is essential to the understanding of the most influential American artist of the second half of the 20th century. It is also a primary resource for anyone who wishes to gain insights into contemporary art and popular culture. warhol.org

The Pittsburgh CLO produces the magic of live musical theater and Broadway classics and is a fashionable place to be. Theater and music lovers have traveled from all over Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia and points beyond to enjoy the critically acclaimed productions produced by the Pittsburgh CLO.pittsburghclo.org