We thought that this had been one of the best vacations we could have had over the past several years. Please continue to support this type of recreation for all people. Thank you very much for this opportunity.
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Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
This site preserves the location of the first railroad built over the Allegheny Mountains, which operated between 1834-1854. The direct route between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh played a critical role in opening the interior of the U.S. to trade and settlement.
State(s): Pennsylvania
Established: 1964
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Discovered that the very first railroad tunnel in America was constructed only 50 miles from my home!
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