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Winter in Pennsylvania: Anything but Ordinary

Come to Pennsylvania and show winter how its done. Zip along powdery forest trails by snowmobile or slow down to a crunch on snowshoes. Try your hand at ice fishing, then thaw out with small-batch spirits at a craft distillery. Or stay inside all day long, eventually finding your way to a plate of legendary pierogies at a local spot. 

The best winter getaways in Pennsylvania leave plenty of time to wander off the itinerary ­— across a frozen lake, down a side street and straight into something unexpected. Get out there and see where the season takes you, from festive train rides and fireside stops to towns that turn into ice galleries you have to see before they melt. This is no ordinary winter. 

Winter Your way Hibernation is overrated.

Sure, you could spend winter on the couch. Or you could glide through the snowy Pennsylvania landscape behind a team of huskies, hike to a waterfall frozen mid-drop and fly down a toboggan slide that's been thrilling riders since the early 1900s.

Winter Festivals and Events

Bundle up, head out and find something to celebrate. Pennsylvania doesn’t slow down in winter.