The 9 Most Festive Christmas Towns in Pennsylvania
Thanks to the state’s rich German and religious heritage, there are few better places in the United States to spend the holiday season than Pennsylvania. Many communities around the state …
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Festive Family Fun at Overly’s Country Christmas in Westmoreland County
I’ve visited dozens of Christmas attractions in Pennsylvania over the years, and one spot that was recommended over and over was Overly’s Country Christmas in Westmoreland County. Overly’s Country Christmas …
Experiencing Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland near Pittsburgh
Note: It appears that Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland will not be operating its Pittsburgh location in 2025. This article will remain up for posterity and in hopes that they reopen in …
Visiting the Dorflinger Glass Museum in the Poconos
Dorflinger Glass in White Mills, Pennsylvania produced some of the country’s most beautiful cut glass in the last 19th and early 20th centuries, and, wanting to see some of their …
How to Get to Indian Wells Overlook in Rothrock State Forest
There are many great spots hidden away in Rothrock State Forest and one of the best is Indian Wells Overlook Indian Wells Overlook (which shouldn’t be confused with the nearby …
Touring the Asa Packer Mansion in Jim Thorpe, PA
Sitting on a hillside overlooking the charming borough of Jim Thorpe, you’ll find the Asa Packer Mansion Museum. The Asa Packer Mansion was completed in 1861 and was the home …
Hiking the Allegheny Front Trail to Ralph’s Pretty Good View and Ralph’s Majestic Vista
I always love great hikes to scenic vistas, and the hiking along the Allegheny Front Trail to Ralph’s Majestic Vista and onwards to Ralph’s Pretty Good View is a fantastic …
Hiking Through the Todd Nature Reserve in Butler County, PA
Located in the rural southeastern corner of Butler County, you’ll find one of the area’s best off-the-beaten-path hiking destinations, the Todd Nature Reserve. The Todd Nature Reserve is owned by …
Exploring the Abandoned Coburn Tunnel in Centre County, PA
I’m always on the lookout for abandoned places in PA that I can explore, so I was excited with I discovered the Coburn Tunnel, an abandoned railroad tunnel in Centre …
Visiting the Supposedly Haunted Quaker Church in Perryopolis, PA
Pennsylvania is filled with many historic cemeteries and there are also many urban legends told throughout the state. Because of that, it makes sense that both would be combined together …