11 Reasons We Are Thankful For Living In Pennsylvania

Thanksgiving was just yesterday, and it has everyone thinking about what they’re most thankful for: family, friends, turkey, gravity, etc. Before we get too far out of the spirit of graciousness, let’s take a few minutes to think about the best parts of living in Pennsylvania. Here is what I’m most thankful for as a PA resident.

Pennsylvanians are ahead of the thankfulness curve; Ben Franklin, a Pennsylvania visionary, at one time vouched for turkeys as America’s mascot, instead of the eagle.

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We have some fascinating history to call our own in Pennsylvania, such as President Lincoln’s delivery of the Gettysburg Address.

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Pennsylvanians can take a daytrip anytime they want to exciting out-of-state places like New York or the Jersey Shore.

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Pennsylvania’s location is also awesome because we have a multitude of different cultures, evident in the many dialects present here. We are the Keystone State for a reason.

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We have tons of awesome tucked away treasures, such as Fallingwater, which is one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s most beloved architectural masterpieces.

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And of course, the natural scenery in Pennsylvania is incredible. Valleys, forests, trees, streams, fields: we have it all.

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Yum, Hershey’s chocolate is a staple not only on Halloween but all year round.

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Have you ever eaten better than you have in Pennsylvania? Not only is our home-cooked cuisine incredible, but Philadelphia and Pittsburgh have some of the most highly rated restaurants in the entire country.

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Pennsylvania is home to more Amish people than anywhere else in the world, who make our state a uniquely interesting place to live.

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We don’t get bored with the weather; here in Pennsylvania we enjoy all four seasons. Sometimes, it seems like we enjoy all four in the same day.

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Even if you don’t hunt yourself, getting a break from school on the first day of hunting season is nice while you’re growing up.

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Yuengling, the first and best brewery in the country, is near and dear to Pennsylvania’s heart.

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What would you add to this list? Share in the comments below.