Just don't plan on going if there is a Penn State football game. It is impossible to get a hotel room, sometimes for miles away from the game site and traffic blocks all the major roads into State College. You will be about 1 1/2 hr to Lancaster County and Gettysburg. The entire south central PA area is full of things to see and do. Amish country is a great place to start for quilting. there are all kinds of little towns with shops. enjoy your trip. Check the Pocono area for great leaf changes and beautiful scenery. They should have a web site and closer to September they will be able to tell you when the leaves will be the greatest display for each region.
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