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Category: Winter

The Perfect Winter Weekend in Pittsburgh

Winter in Pittsburgh comes with options. Skate beneath glass towers, scan the skyline from a century-old incline, enjoy the snow or spend Sunday morning with dinosaurs and pop art. Add pierogies, craft beer and three rivers, and you have a weekend that refuses to stick to one lane. Friday: Jump Into…

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Local Guide: Winter Getaway in Pittsburgh

Winter in Pennsylvania means loud arenas, cozy counters and plenty to do indoors. Follow Francesca, the creator behind @the412franimal on Instagram, as she shows how it's done in Pittsburgh — with a little Steel City grit and a lot of places to warm up and kick back. Francesca knows the city’s…

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Best Winter Attractions and Activities in PA

In Pennsylvania, winter refuses to sit still. One minute you’re racing down a mountain. The next, you’re sipping rye whiskey by the waterfront, fishing through a frozen lake or wondering how ice skating and a spa treatment ended up on the same itinerary. When planning snow sports and winter…

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A Handcrafted Winter Getaway in Erie and Lake Erie Wine Country

A winter weekend in Pennsylvania’s Great Lakes Region leaves room for a new hobby and a second glass. Spend three days in Erie and nearby North East, getting your hands into clay and tasting wine in historic cellars. Between stops, bundle up for a walk at Presque Isle or browse downtown galleries…

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3 Magical Holiday Getaways in Pennsylvania

Some Pennsylvania holiday traditions come with wooden market huts and twinkling lights. Others start with a black-and-white movie and a town that knows how to bring it to life. Find your festive fit in three distinctly different holiday getaways in Pennsylvania: old-world Christmas charm in…

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A Three-Day Bellefonte Winter Getaway with Victorian Charm

Stained glass, elaborate woodwork and a mansion room waiting at the end of the day: Bellefonte makes a persuasive case for slowing down this winter. In the central Pennsylvania town of Bellefonte, the architecture is part of the attraction. Spend an afternoon admiring decorative brickwork and…

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Off-Script Outdoor Family Getaway to the Poconos

In Pennsylvania, “dashing through the snow” could mean tubing under the lights or letting a team of huskies lead the way. Luckily, in the Pocono Mountains you can do both. Plus there’s enough time for the kids to pick the next activity. This three-day getaway gives everyone something to contribute…

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A Three-Day Winter Getaway in Pennsylvania’s Endless Mountains

Ice fishing, snowy forest trails and a toboggan tradition worth chasing. This is winter way outdoors in Pennsylvania. Around Eagles Mere and Loyalsock State Forest in Upstate PA, winter opens up a different kind of playground: quiet fishing spots, snowmobile routes through the mountains and an…

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Top Outdoor Ice Skating Spots Across Pennsylvania

From gliding beneath city lights in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh to skating across frozen lakes surrounded by forests, there’s no better way to celebrate the winter season. Whether you’re a practiced skater or just in it for the hot cocoa, Pennsylvania offers plenty of places to make the most of…

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