Lancaster Pennsylvania Virtual Tour and Travel Guide – Best Things to See and Do in Lancaster County

Real Estate Tips:
Investing in real estate is one way to earn a return on your money as long as you choose your property wisely and purchase at a fair price. You can purchase a home and sell it when it increases in value. You can also purchase rental properties that provide you with an income, although you must deal with the headaches of being a landlord. Investing in real estate investment trusts (REITs) is another way to invest in real estate without having to actually own a physical property. Keep in mind that there are investment opportunities past just traditional stocks and bonds. Commodities are an asset class with both risks and rewards but can provide hedges against inflation. Also look at real estate income trusts to invest into the real estate market without being tied to individual pieces of property.

3 Popular Attractions In Pennsylvania

• Sesame Place: Theme park in Langhorne, Pennsylvania.

• Reading Terminal Market: Indoor farmers' market in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Facts:

• Philadelphia is home to the Liberty Bell.

• Ringing Hill in Lower Pottsgrove Township is named after the “ringing rocks” which were known for the unique ringing sound they made when struck by a hammer.

• The State Seal Authorized by the General Assembly in 1791, the Seal of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a symbol of authenticity which verifies that proclamations, commissions and other papers of state are legal and official. The face of the Seal displays symbols identical to the Coat of Arms, without the supporting horses, and is used most frequently as an imprint. The reverse side, or counterseal, pictures Liberty dominating Tyranny in the form of a lion, along with the warning “Both Can't Survive.”

• The Moravian Book Shop in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, opened in 1745 and is the oldest continuously operating bookshop in the United States, quite possibly the world.

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Reading (the United States)

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40°20′30″N 75°55′35″W / 40.34167°N 75.92639°W / 40.34167; -75.92639Coordinates: 40°20′30″N 75°55′35″W / 40.34167°N 75.92639°W / 40.34167; -75.92639 Country United States State Pennsylvania County Berks Founded 1748; 274years ago(1748) Incorporated (borough) September15, 1783; 238 years ago(1783-09-15)^[2] Incorporated (city) March16, 1847; 175 years ago(1847-03-16)^[2] Named for Reading, Berkshire Government