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PA Activities and Attractions
A Poconos Ski Retreat
02/15/2018 - 11:34amCelebrate 40 years of winter sports and snow-filled fun at Blue Mountain Resort in Palmerton this February. Home to Pennsylvania’s highest vertical, longest runs, and the most varied terrain along its 39 trails, you’ll never run out of thrills at Blue Mountain this winter. And with Valentine’s Day swiftly approaching, take advantage of the V-Day...
Read MoreExperience the American Revolution in Philadelphia
01/26/2018 - 9:16amBring the revolution to life at Philadelphia’s newest museum, the Museum of the American Revolution (M*AR). The extensive collection of colonial-era artwork, objects, printed works, and priceless artifacts is more than a century in the making and displayed to explore the ideas, events, and legacies of America’s revolutionary foundation. Take a g...
Read MoreCelebrate Groundhog Day!
01/26/2018 - 9:28amPunxsutawney 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 MoreWelcome to Winter in PA: We Call It Ski Season
01/09/2018 - 6:42pmWith ski season officially here, we’re getting ready for three months of snow, hot chocolate, and a cozy fire. But we’re also gearing up for the outdoors and hitting the slopes. With the Alleghenies to the west and Poconos to the northeast, PA is a winter adventurer’s wonderland. From cross-country skiing and snowshoeing to an Olympic-size half...
Read MoreCelebrating 70 Years of Christmas - Koziars Christmas Village
01/10/2018 - 11:01pmNamed the “Best Outdoor Christmas Display in the World” by Display Magazine, the Koziar’s Christmas Village near Bernville, Pennsylvania has been displaying its stunning Christmas lights for sixty-eight years. Still a family-operated attraction by the Koziar daughters, this light show features over 500,000 lights illuminating the Koziar...
Read More'Tis the Season to be Jolly...in Pittsburgh!
11/28/2017 - 3:41pmThe trees are lit, Macy's windows are glowing and people are enjoying the festive atmosphere. The holiday season in Pittsburgh is in full swing. Gather the family and friends Downtown for ice skating, holiday shopping, dining, hot beverages and so much more.
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Read MoreWaterfront Winterfest
12/06/2017 - 12:00pmCelebrate the season at Philadelphia's largest outdoor ice rink located at Dilworth Park in Center City next to City Hall. The rink is open seven days a week now through February including holidays. The Blue Cross River Rink Winterfest will be transf...
Read MoreAdams Apples
01/02/2018 - 1:55pmThe rocky, nitrate-rich soil in the fertile valley of Adams County, Pennsylvania, combined with prime altitude, rainfall, and temperature make Adams County one of the most intense and significant fruit-growing regions in the United States. While all 67 Pennsylvania counties grow apples, Adams is the largest producer, a feat that has earned it th...
Read MoreAll Aboard the Fall Foliage Express
09/17/2017 - 12:50pmWell-known by its famous moniker, “Penn’s Woods,” Pennsylvania is one of the most enchanting locations in the country for the fall foliage season. As the autumn colors cover the states in the seasonal spectacle, there’s no better way to enjoy the brilliant shades of red, yellow, and orange than on one of Pennsylvania’s many historic railroads. E...
Read MoreThe Height of Autumn
09/17/2017 - 1:01pmFall foliage just got a lot more fun. With so many mountain peaks throughout Pennsylvania, our mountaintop retreats, ski resorts, and obstacle courses decided to get creative with their summits for the season. Pennsylvania’s ziplining options add another exciting factor to its unbeatable reputation as one of the country’s best fall foliage desti...
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