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OP'S NOTE: Lancaster was deliberately omitted because, like State College, it's distorted by tourism and transient residence -- the "John O'Hara/John Updike Country" between Allentown and Harrisburg (for which I voted) serves the same purpose.
OP'S NOTE: Lancaster was deliberately omitted because, like State College, it's distorted by tourism and transient residence -- the "John O'Hara/John Updike Country" between Allentown and Harrisburg (for which I voted) serves the same purpose.
I suppose, although I'd figure Hershey and Poconos receive more tourism than Lancaster.
It's almost like there are two Pennsylvanias-eastern and western. (West is best, BTW!/s) The first time my spouse from Nebraska saw eastern PA he said it was like a whole different state from the west where I'm from. The east is older, more "colonial" looking. The west is cool. (Awaiting brickbats)
I actually find PA to have a pretty consistent vibe in its urban areas. I've been to Philly, Lancaster, Allentown, Bethelem, and Easton and there seemed to be a consistent vibe to some extent.
Lehigh Valley, Reading and Harrisburg seem to be winning. But based on the posts it is sounding like Lancaster County is the clear winner and does reflect both a bit of that Southeast Pennsylvania cosmopolitan flair with traditional Pennsylvania agriculture towns, communities and small cities all with beautiful Pennsylvania architecture.
Architecturally, demographically, historically, politically, and culturally, the Lehigh Valley, Reading, and Harrisburg "belt" is quintessential Pennsylvania.
Lancaster is a good addition, too, to cover the significant agrarian element of the Commonwealth.
Not gonna vote. Pennsylvania is an extremely diverse state. All regions in PA are "typical" I think the responses you are getting are "Which region in PA best matches your stereotypical image of PA?."
Not gonna vote. Pennsylvania is an extremely diverse state. All regions in PA are "typical" I think the responses you are getting are "Which region in PA best matches your stereotypical image of PA?."
The difference with stereotypical is that it usually carries a negative connotation. This thread plays with the idea of typical PA in a positive light.
And I think most people on here know that PA is an extremely diverse state, I even said so at the end of my post. PA is one of the most unique (poor grammar) states in the nation. Full of eclectic, unique finds (natural and manmade) in every corner.
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