Pennsylvania, the Keystone State, links the eastern states through the Pennsylvania Turnpike and its connections to the Interstate system, making most points in Pennsylvania just miles from New York and Washington, D. C. Amtrak also connects eastern Pennsylvania with all major urban areas on the east coast. From Pittsburgh with its industrial history, Carnegie Museum, and strong professional football and hockey teams on the west to Philadelphia with the Liberty Bell, Constitution Hall, Philadelphia Art Museum, famous colleges, and professional baseball and football teams, Pennsylvania provides many exciting vacation venues. Pennsylvania educational and historical roots are some of the strongest in country with the University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania State University, Swarthmore College, Haverford College, and Carnegie Mellon to name a few. Travelers interested in history can visit Valley Forge and Gettysburg. Additionally, visitors to Pennsylvania can enjoy outdoor pursuits like fishing, rowing, canoeing, hiking, climbing, horseback riding, skiing, and kayaking in the Allegheny, Pocono and Appalachia Mountains. After the adventures, travelers can enjoy the unique beauty of Bucks County and Amish Country near Lancaster for fine shopping, lodging, and dining.