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Enchanting Main Street - Gettysburg
03/08/2020 - 6:53pmIn Gettysburg, best known as the battleground of the bloodiest and most important engagement of the Civil War, history is paramount. The past and all its captivating detail cannot be glossed over in a trip to this city, where at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visito...
Read MoreMade in PA
03/08/2020 - 6:39pmWhat’s made in Pennsylvania certainly need not stay in Pennsylvania, as anyone familiar with the provenance of household brands like Hershey’s and Snyder’s can attest. Yet Pennsylvania natives familiar with the wider selection of what’s made in Pennsylvania, from the state’s signature chocolates and snack foods to musical instruments, can also v...
Read MoreMaple Sugar Weekends in Pennsylvania
03/08/2020 - 6:23pmFor some, maple is associated with the brilliant fall colors of New England or Canada, while for others it’s associated with the comfort of more close-to-home weekend breakfasts—but for those who hail from Pennsylvania’s maple regions, the first tapping of the maple trees is the quintessence of spring. Welcome spring and all the delicate sweetne...
Read MoreChocolate Covered February in Hershey
02/02/2020 - 4:18pmIt’s up for debate whether February is a month for celebrating Love proper or a month for celebrating our collective love for all things chocolate. Either way, this February there’s much of both to celebrate in the city of Hershey, The Sweetest Place On Earth.
Whether as a romantic escape or a friends’ getaway weekend, you can s...
Read MoreA 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...
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