Ready to hit the road and check out some of the coolest, most important spots in Pennsylvania?
This isn’t just any road trip—we’re talking about places so special, they’ve been picked by UNESCO as world treasures.
From game-changing history to jaw-dropping architecture, each stop on this route has something totally unique that’ll make you go, “Whoa, that’s in Pennsylvania?!”
You’ll walk where legends once stood, explore one-of-a-kind buildings, and learn stories you definitely didn’t hear in school.
1. Independence Hall, Philadelphia
Independence Hall is right in the heart of Philadelphia, and yep—it’s the famous red-brick building where the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were signed.
It was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 because it’s basically where America was born (no big deal, right?).
You can actually step inside the same Assembly Room where Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson made history in the summer of 1776.
The building still has one of only two remaining original pieces of furniture—the Rising Sun chair, where Washington sat during the Constitutional Convention—along with period furnishings like wooden chairs and green-covered desks.
Fun fact: the Liberty Bell used to hang in the tower here, but now it’s chilling in its own glass pavilion just across the street—definitely worth a visit too!
2. Fallingwater, Mill Run
Next stop: Mill Run, where you’ll find one of the most jaw-dropping houses ever built—Fallingwater, designed by the legendary Frank Lloyd Wright.
This place looks like it’s floating above a waterfall, and that bold design is part of why it was included in the group of Frank Lloyd Wright buildings that earned UNESCO World Heritage status in 2019.
Wright built it in 1935 as a weekend home for the Kaufmann family, and it’s packed with cool details like built-in furniture, stone floors that match the rocks outside, and large windows and terraces that connect the living room to nature.
The best part? You can tour the inside and stand on those crazy balconies that hang right over the creek—it’s like stepping into a real-life architectural magic trick.
Even if you’re not an architecture nerd, you’ll totally get why this place is considered one of the most genius houses ever made.
Just a heads-up: The house usually closes during the winter season and reopens from mid-March through December. While tours aren’t available in the off-season, the grounds stay open for self-guided walks.
3. Moravian Church Settlements, Bethlehem
The Moravian Church Settlements in Bethlehem take you way back—like all the way to the 1700s.
This peaceful little spot was founded in 1741 by German-speaking Moravians, and it’s one of the best-preserved examples of a planned religious community in the U.S.
It earned its UNESCO World Heritage status in 2024 as part of a group of Moravian sites around the world, thanks to its unique blend of faith, education, and super organized town planning.
You can stroll past stone buildings like the Single Sisters’ House, the old Waterworks (America’s first pumped municipal water system!), and historic chapels in Bethlehem.
It’s got a totally different vibe than the other stops—more quiet and cozy—but it’s packed with cool history, especially if you love learning how communities used to live.
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