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What is the meaning of the "Bikers Welcome" sign on restaurants?

When traveling in rural Pennsylvania I saw several ordinary roadside restaurants having a sign reading "Bikers Welcome". I did not see similar signs for other categories (truckers, tourists, farmers,...). I'm having a hard time getting the sense of…
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Within the United States (Pittsburgh), when merging onto a lane, which turn signal do you use?

While driving in Pennsylvania, specifically in Schenley Park in Pittsburgh, I was merging from a side-street to a main road, as seen in the picture below. I had stopped at the stop-sign, checked for traffic, then proceeded on, whereupon a police…
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Traveling to Amish country

Am I allowed to bring my rental car into Amish country? Do they allow cameras for pictures? Will they understand what cameras are? I know it's a very agrarian area but that's about it. Is this a community that tends to be welcoming, tolerant, or…
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Right turn signal in Pennsylvania - can I turn on red?

I am travelling in Pennsylvania, USA, and I come across this sign: Intersections here often have three sets of traffic lights, one with left turn signal signs, one with right turn signal signs, and one with none. All of the lights in the…
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In Pennsylvania can you make a right-hand turn on a red arrow?

Just came to a red arrow. My husband thought you could turn right I said no....
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Three Mile Island visit

There has been some questions on tours of Chernobyl nuclear disaster site I was wondering if the same was possible for the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant? I did find a visitor's center but no info on whether the plant itself can be visited.
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What attractions interesting to 8-12 year olds can be found around Amish Country?

I visited Amish Country a while back (in my 20s), and while I don't remember specific details, there were few things terribly interesting, despite my more-than-average interest in history. If visiting the area (Lancaster Cty, PA), what would be the…
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Can't find my EZpass, but need to travel in IN OH PA. Will my license plate suffice?

I have a Pennsylvania EZpass, and it's registered and my license plate is on the account. However, I rarely use EZpass, so I removed it from my car in a fit of cleaning up and put it in storage. I can't easily get to it. I need to travel, and the…
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Avoiding the Pennsylvania Turnpike from Toledo to Pittsburgh

I'm planning on driving from Toledo, Ohio to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Google Maps suggests that I take the following route. However, the portion of the route in Pennsylvania along I-76 is incredibly expensive for the length I will be on it. It's…
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Can I pay with my smartphone in the US (Pittsburgh, PA)?

I am currently planning my trip to the US. I already have some money in cash, traveler checks and a visa card. But I have a Nexus 4 smartphone which has Near Field Communication (NFC). Can I pay with my smartphone in Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania)? I…
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Can the Walnut Street Prison be accessed?

In Foucault's Discipline and Punish, we see the Walnut Street Prison of Philadelphia mentioned: it was used in the 19th century and apparently is now defunct. I'm curious as to whether the building remains, and if so, if it is open to the public.…
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NYC to Centralia

How can I get from New York City to Centralia, PA the easiest/quickest? By car is estimated at around 2 hours 45 minutes, are there better methods available?
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On a road that comes to a stop sign, and then veers slightly to the right, do you need to use a turn signal to stay to the right?

Please note there is no other way to go legally except to the right. This road has a triangle that you have an option to make a left turn before it if that was the direction you wanted to go. Once passed that (about another 50-60 feel ahead) there…
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