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Always wanted to cross Groundhog Day off your bucket list? Punxsutawney, Pa., may be most famous for Groundhog Day, but this charming town offers attractions for the entire family any time of year!
visitPA: Located throughout town, the Phantastic Phils! public art project includes 32 larger-than-life fiberglass groundhogs all creatively painted and designed by local and national artists.
visitPA: Located in the heart of Punxsutawney, this beautifully preserved historic town square was named for the founding father of the town, Rev. David Barclay, who donated the land for public use in 1822.
visitPA: With a 24-hour souvenir shop and shuttle service to Gobbler’s Knob during the Groundhog Day festival, the historic Pantall Hotel in downtown Punxsutawney is the perfect place to stay!
visitPA: Visit Punxsutawney Phil on February 2 to see the town’s resident groundhog, who has achieved worldwide fame for his winter weather predictions.
visitPA: Winding its way through most of the area, the Mahoning Shadow Trail is a 15.5-mile long, multi-use trail, perfect for hiking & biking, as well as cross country skiing & snowshoeing in the winter.
visitPA: When Punxsutawney Phil isn’t busy forecasting the weather on February 2, he can be found in his burrow, a terrarium built into the Punxsutawney Memorial Library, all year long.
visitPA: A new attraction, the Gobbler's Knob Trail showcases metal art and the history of Groundhog Day along the .4-mile trail. Make sure you get a picture on top of the iconic hill at Gobbler’s Knob!
visitPA: Punxsutawney is the "Weather Capital of the World" so visit the Weather Discovery Center for wildly interactive exhibits and more folklore and science than anywhere else on the globe!
visitPA: This family restaurant is the perfect place for breakfast or lunch. During the busy Groundhog Day celebration, the entrance is decorated for everyone to enjoy dining in a themed atmosphere.
1800 Daisy Street Ext (Clearfield Mall), Clearfield, PA
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visitPA: Starr Hill Winery, only 40 minutes east of Punxsutawney, is one of 11 wineries along the Groundhog Wine Trail, featuring dry varieties and specialty maraschino cherry wine. A worthy detour!
visitPA: Just 30 minutes outside of Punxsutawney in Indiana, Pa., visitors will find a museum that celebrates the life and career of the American film icon, Jimmy Stewart, in his hometown.
visitPA: Drive an hour north to enjoy the beautiful scenery in Cook Forest. With the Clarion River running along the park and the famous stands of old growth trees, this state park is a wooded paradise.
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visitPA: Situated on 245 acres in the heart of Pennsylvania's elk range and within the Elk State Forest, the Elk Country Visitor Center is the premier elk watching site for the largest herd in the eastern U.S.
visitPA: This family owned and operated company has been serving the best pizza since 1971 and was ranked by Pizza Today Magazine as one of the world’s top 20 pizza franchises.