State Profiles PENNSYLVANIA The Keystone State
State Information: Pennsylvania Tourism •
www.visitpa.com • Population: 12,707,379 • State Capital: Harrisburg • Largest City: Philadelphia • Local Time: EST - 5 hours behind the UK • Weather: Warm summers, cold winters with heavy snow in the mountains. Moderate rainfall throughout the year • National/State Parks: 120 • International Gateway: Philadelphia
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ennsylvania offers visitors plenty to discover from big city
excitement to the charm of small towns found along the many highways and byways that wind through the State. It was the geographic and economic centre of the 13 original colonies and the bridge across the Appalachian Mountains, linking the East coast of the US to Lake Erie and western USA. Philadelphia, second largest city on
the East Coast, is known for being the birthplace of American independence and home to the Liberty Bell, as well as a great stop for arts and culture seekers. The state also offers tax-free shopping on clothes and shoes and has some of the best shopping outlets and malls in the USA. Other highlights include the Allegheny National Forest, Gettsyburg, Lancaster County, Pittsburgh, The Pocono Mountains and Valley Forge.
Philadelphia's City Hall PUERTO RICO
State Information: Puerto Rico Tourism Company • 001 787 721 2400 •
www.topuertorico.org/tinfo.shtml • Population: 4.2 million • State Capital/Largest City: San Juan • Local Time: 4 hours behind the UK • Weather: Temperatures stay warm throughout the year varying from 73°F (23C) to 86°F (30C). The best time to visit is October through to late-April • National/ State Parks: 9 • International Gateway: San Juan
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uerto Rico has been a US Commonwealth since 1952. The
island shares the mainland’s language, currency and immigration system but has its very own exciting fusion of Spanish, Taíno and African influences. Puerto Rico combines the laid-back
STATE SECRET: Enjoy a wealth of creative talent including one of the world's largest private art collections at the Barnes Foundation and the re-opened Rodin museum.
DON'T MISS: Home to the nation's well loved sports including baseball, basketball and hockey, don't miss the 2013 US Golf Open which takes place in Merion, just outside Philadelphia.
luxe of the Caribbean with all the cosmopolitan nightlife of a U.S city. Sip on a Pina Colada and watch the salsa dancers spin in Old San Juan, put it all on black at one of the city’s casinos, laze on one of more than 250 flawless sandy beaches and then explore El Yunque, the only US National Park System rainforest. For fantastic shopping, stunning
nature, fascinating history or simply chilling out on a beach, Puerto Rico has it all and more. Plus, access to Puerto Rico is now a
breeze following the introduction of British Airways’ weekly service from London Gatwick
More accessible than ever with a weekly British Airways flight
STATE SECRET: Puerto Rico is home to a plethora of celebrities including Ricky Martin and Jennifer Lopez. Sir Bruce Forsyth loved the island so much he is now a local resident!
DON'T MISS: A truly once in a lifetime experience, swim in the brightest bioluminescent bay in the world - found at Mosquito Bay, Vieques.
RHODE ISLAND The Ocean State
State Information: Rhode Island Tourism Division • 001 401 278 9100 •
www.visitrhodeisland.com • Population: 1 million • State Capital: Providence • Largest City: Providence • Local Time: EST - 5 hrs behind the UK • Weather: Average in January – 32 F, average in July – 72 F • National/State Parks: Roger Williams National Park and 15 state parks • Int'll Gateways: Boston and New York
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hode Island offers the best of New England’s heritage and four
seasons of natural beauty. Enjoy 400 miles of winding coastline along Narragansett Bay and the Atlantic, elegant Newport Mansions, sandy South County beaches, spectacular ocean vistas on Block Island, historic Blackstone River Valley, the shopping mecca of the City of Warwick, and one of Rhode Island’s best-kept secrets – quaint Bristol, known for its beautiful homes, historic treasures and harbour. From the Riverwalk of Providence
you’ll see music, art, seafood festivals, Native American life, ethnic heritage, Colonial life, maritime heritage, an award-winning zoo, and much more. Our compact size means you are
never far from our many museums, historic homes and art galleries. Create your own holiday memories that will last a whole lifetime.
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SOUTH CAROLINA The Palmetto State
State Information: South Carolina Office of Tourism • 020 7367 0973 •
www.discoversouthcarolina.com • Population: 3,500,000 • State Capital/Largest City: Columbia • Local Time: EST – 5 hrs behind UK • Weather: Short mild winters with long warm summers. Moderate rainfall year round. Low humidity spring/autumn • National/State Parks: 7 • International Gateways: Charlotte, Atlanta, New York and Washington D.C.
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rom Table Rock in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains to
STATE SECRET: The Rhode Island waters lay claim to the final resting place of more than 200 ship wrecks, more per square mile than any other state in the US.
DON'T MISS: WaterFire Providence – 100 bonfires illuminate Providence River during this magical event that graces the city's riverfront.
breathtaking coastline, the Palmetto State is made for holidaying. Explore the crystal clear water of Lake Jocassee to the cobblestone streets of historic Charleston, delight in delicacies like she-crab soup and then participate in more South Carolina events and festivals than there are days of the year. From 368 emerald green golf courses and 47 unique and beautiful South Carolina state parks, from quaint small towns to the Heritage Corridor to incredible shopping, entertainment and nightlife… if holidaying is on your mind, it’s time you put South Carolina on your calendar! Boasting new accommodation from The Society House, historic Charleston’s newest luxury lodging experience, to the beloved Elliott House Inn, visitors are sure to be charmed.
Jolly boating weather in South Carolina
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STATE SECRET: The first game of golf played in the United States took place in Charleston, South Carolina. The state is now home to over 460 courses ranging from the mountains to the sea.
DON'T MISS: Windseeker is a new, 30-storey tall swing ride at Carowinds theme park, which opened in the spring of 2012.
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