Pennsylvania has a special place in the history of the United States and the Civil Rights Movement. There are many historical attractions, but the real gems are the extraordinary ones. Here are four unusual attractions to put on your list.

Centralia

A fire has been burning in Centralia, Pennsylvania, since 1962. When you visit the city, you’ll find smoke coming out of splintered roads, as well as abandoned homes and buildings the fire severely damaged. The city has less than ten inhabitants — people who refused to evacuate. It’s an unusual sight to see, but people flock there year after year.

Gettysburg

One of the most popular attractions in Pennsylvania is also one of the most unusual. More soldiers were killed in the Battle of Gettysburg than any other battle during the American Civil War. You can visit the site of this historic battlefield and explore the eerie history. There’s not much to do, but thousands of people still visit every year.

Mutter Museum

This medical museum in Pennsylvania displays some pretty bizarre things. There is everything, from preserved body parts and tumors to a collection of human skulls and scary medical equipment. The Mutter Museum also has wax models of deformities that will blow your mind.

Eastern State Penitentiary

You can tour the abandoned Eastern State Penitentiary in Pennsylvania to contemplate the thousands of criminals that lived behind these walls. Many claim that ghosts haunt the prison, and it definitely gives off an eerie vibe. It’s an unusual attraction and one of the oldest modern prisons in the United States.

This is just a small list of unusual attractions in Pennsylvania. You can also check out Ringing Rocks Park, Abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike, and the Museum of Mourning Art.

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