Pittsburgh once conjured images of "hell with the lid off." Today, the city at the forks of the Ohio is a shining, modern metropolis that leads the way in bioengineering, medicine, and high technology. And this year, the city is celebrating! Pittsburgh 250 is a year-long commemoration of the naming of the city by General John Forbes in 1758 - and it's a party like you've never seen before. Champion pro sports teams, a host of cultural amenities, and the first T. Rex fossils ever discovered mean that the Steel City has something to enchant everybody.

Erie is the site of our Commonwealth's only Great Lake seashore. Swimming, boating, and fishing are naturals, but the city also offers cultural and historical attractions, AA baseball, OHL hockey, skiing, golf, concerts, shopping, wineries, and more. Lake Erie is the world's 13th-largest natural lake and home port of the Brig Niagara, the flagship of Commodore Perry. The Niagara was vital to the Commodore's victory at the Battle of Lake Erie in the War of 1812; she is now a floating maritime museum. Erie is home to the oldest land lighthouse on the Great Lakes and was chosen as one of the top-20 family fishing spots in the nation by Field & Stream. The city was named for the Eriez tribe, who spoke an Iroquois language. "Erie" means "raccoon."

If everything you know about Allentown is from the Billy Joel song, you're in for a shock. This bustling city on the Lehigh River, founded in 1762, is vibrant and lively — diverse nightlife, fine dining, golf, and other activities abound. From Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom to the Allentown Art Museum and the Symphony Orchestra, there's plenty to see and do here. Even a stroll through the extensive historic district is enough to fill an afternoon.

The school Lissa choose to go to. Located in Pennsylvania.