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own boats haul in the day's catch - try the
Lobster House
(906 Schellengers Landing Rd,
Fisherman's Wharf; mains $12-27; 11:30am-3pm & 4:30-10pm Apr-Dec, to 9pm other times)
. No
reservations mean long waits are the norm; in that case grab a seat at the dockside raw
bar. Otherwise, head to the Washington Street Mall, a cobblestone street lined with shops
and more than a half-dozen restaurants.
To continue your journey further south without having to backtrack north and far in-
6am-9:30pm; check website out of season)
crosses the bay to Lewes, Delaware, near Reho-
both Beach. The journey takes 1½ hours.
PENNSYLVANIA
In a state so large it's unsurprising that geography helps determine identity. The further
west you go the closer you are to the rest of America. Philadelphia, once the heart of the
British colonial empire and the intellectual and spiritual motor of its demise, is firmly en-
sconced culturally in the East Coast. Residents of Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania
(PA), on the other hand, are proud to identify themselves as part of the city or immediate
region, relishing their blue-collar reputation and their distinctiveness from East Coasters.
Moving east to west, the terrain becomes more rugged and you begin to appreciate the
sheer size and diversity of the state. Philly's Independence Park and historic district offer
an ideal opportunity to come to some understanding of this nation's origins. Nearby, the
battle sites of Gettysburg and Valley Forge provide another chance to travel back in time.
But the city and state offer more than the clichés associated with school field trips. Stun-
ning natural forests and mountain areas such as the Poconos and Allegheny National
Forest provide endless outdoor adventures. Both Philly and Pittsburgh are vibrant uni-
versity cities with thriving music, performance and art scenes. Frank Lloyd Wright's ar-
chitectural masterpiece, Fallingwater, and Amish country, not to mention the region's
small, artsy towns, are perfect for weekend getaways.
PENNSYLVANIA FACTS
Nicknames
Keystone State, Quaker State
Population
12.7 million
Area
46,058 sq miles
Capital city
Harrisburg (population 53,000)
