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A Pocono Ski Retreat
02/02/2020 - 4:17pmIf your bout of Seasonal Affective Disorder is proving difficult to beat without breaking out of your routine, perhaps a change of pace and perspective are in order at one of the many stellar ski resorts in the Pocono Mountains—where snow won’t slow your morning commute and where “crisp” rather than cold can describe the fresh mountain air.
... Read MoreTravel the Fred Roger's Trail in PIttsburgh
02/02/2020 - 4:00pmIf you grew up on Mister Roger’s Neighborhood but never grew out of the lessons and beloved characters it brought to life, take a trip down memory lane to visit the Pittsburgh neighborhoods that inspired this iconic show.
The Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Exhibit at the...
Read MoreCelebrate Groundhog Day!
01/18/2020 - 1:41pmPunxsutawney Phil is the world's most famous weather prognosticator and the real weather predicting groundhog. Each year, thousands travel to Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, PA to witness Punxsutawney Phil's projection. If Phil sees his shadow, he predicts six more weeks of winter. If he does not see his shadow, spring is just around the corner....
Read MorePittsburgh Restaurant Week
01/12/2020 - 2:58pmPittsburgh Restaurant Week is a regional celebration of food and dining from January 13-19, 2020. Select from over 75 participating restaurants. Visit the Pittsburgh Restaurant Week website for a list of restaurants. and speci...
Read MoreObserve Black History Month in Philadelphia
01/07/2020 - 7:31amThe United States has celebrated Black History Month ever since its inauguration by President Gerald Ford during the country’s bicentennial celebration in 1976. In the words of President Ford, during the month of February all Americans are encouraged to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in...
Read MoreEmbrace the Season: Ski Roundtop, Whitetail & Liberty
01/07/2020 - 7:23amPennsylvania’s stunning mountain ranges provide more than incredible views: they supply some of the best slopes for skiing, snowboarding, and snowtubing in the country. Don’t be snowbound this season—embrace the snow and defy seasonal limitations by planning a weekend getaway to some of the greatest ski resorts in the state, all within short dri...
Read MoreExperience Culture at the Contemporary Art Museums of Pittsburgh
01/07/2020 - 7:19amWhen the great outdoors feels inhospitable to humanity, what better time to explore the artistic contributions of humanity in the form of culture. At the world class contemporary art museums in Pittsburgh, you can escape from the dark days of winter into the glow of civilization, luxuriating in the boundless art and creativity of the human imagi...
Read MoreNew Year’s Eve Drops Across Pennsylvania
12/02/2019 - 10:57amIf for most Americans watching the crystal ball drop in Times Square is the standard way to ring in the New Year, for Pennsylvanians their unique New Year’s “drops” have a mythos (and gravity-compelled object) unique to each community. While certain cities across the United States mark the beginning of the New Year by raising or dropping an obje...
Read MorePennsylvania Bed and Breakfasts Perfect for Holiday Travelers
12/02/2019 - 10:55amPerhaps you’re looking to start a new holiday tradition this year. Or perhaps your family’s traditions have you looking for an escape from the holidays. Either way, there’s no better home away from home—replete with luxurious amenities and endless hospitality that won’t come at the cost of your sanity or space—than one of Pennsylvania’s most tre...
Read MoreFun Things to Do This December in Pennsylvania
12/02/2019 - 10:07amKick-off the Christmas season (and check-off items on your shopping list) at Christmas Village in Philadelphia, where you can sample authentic German food as well as find rare crafts, jewelry, and art work. With more than 80 vendors and a visitation by the original Christkind from Germ...
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