Groundhog Getaway, 1 Day, Punxsutawney Area
Learn about PA's furry weather forecaster and "audition" to be one yourself!
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n Learn about the tradition of Groundhog Day, meet its star, Punxsutawney Phil, who annually predicts the arrival of spring, and visit Gobbler's Knob where the annual Groundhog Day festivities take place.
n Plus learn about other means of predicting the weather including a variety of myths and traditions at the Weather Discovery Center where you will have the chance to "audition" to be a TV meteorologist. Stand in front of the "green screen", read from a script and point out weather hot spots while seeing what you look like to a viewing audience on a TV screen. The best forecasters take home a special treat! Try this as a fun mystery tour for your group any time of the year! Great as a family get-away as well. For an extended adveture see our multi-day version below!
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Living the "Wild Life" in PA, 2-3 Days, Northern & Central PA regions
PA's wild elk & Punxsutawney Phil!
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n Learn all about PA’s wild elk herd in Benezette and visit special viewing areas.
n Visit Punxsutawney and meet Phil, PA’s most famous weather forecaster.
n Additional options include a tour Straub’s Brewery where they make Groundhog Brew and have an “everlasting tap”, a local winery or two, Appalachian Arts Studio to see a chainsaw carving come to life, a museum of vintage automobiles and trophy game, and the Weather Discovery Center to learn about other weather legends and lore, and try your own hand at being a TV weather personality by standing in front of a green screen and reading from a script while seeing what you look like on TV. Prizes will be awarded to the best performances!
n Extended trips may include tour of Penn State University which is home to the famous Nittany Lion statue and an All-Sports Museum, and a wildlife sanctuary tour at Penn's Cave where you can also enjoy a boat tour of America's only all-water cavern! Additionally in Penns Creek is you can tour T&D's Cats of the World, an animal refuge specializing in exotic felines and wildlife.
* Best May - October.
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Art & Soul with Mural Highlights, 1-2 Days, Williamsport Area
See the world's largest 3-D outdoor portrait mural and hear the stories behind the art!
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* Available weekdays, year round |
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Holiday Know How Overnight, 2 Days, Lewisburg Area
A trip full of holiday spirit!
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PA Grand Canyon, Corning & Finger Lakes Fun, 3 Days
Covered Wagon Rides, Train Excursion, Wineries & more!
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n Visit the Corning Museum of Glass and the Rockwell Museum of Western Art plus enjoy time exploring Corning's Historic Gaffer District downtown.
n Learn why the Finger Lakes Region is famous for its wines and enjoy tastings at two or more popular wineries.
n Enjoy a train ride, covered wagon rides and great views of the PA Grand Canyon Overlook in the Wellsboro area.
n If time permits we can also include a visit to the Glenn Curtiss Museum or Soaring Museum to learn about aviation history.
n Accommodations provided at the Hampton Inn, Corning/Painted Post.
* Available mid-May through late-October.
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Train, Trolley & Tram Tour, 1 Day, Hershey Area
This tour really keeps you moving!
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Barnyards to Vineyards and Artisans in Between, 2 Days, Lewisburg Area
This tour is part of our "Taste of Place" series.
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| Majestic Mountain Treasures Overnight, 2 Days, Bradford Area
Let us introduce you to some favorite new sites!
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n Visit the Appalachian Arts Studio, in Ridgeway, PA, which is home to chainsaw carvers, potters, printmakers and more! If you wish, have the opportunity to get your hands dirty throwing clay.
n Explore the Seneca-Iroquois Museum and Seneca Allegany Casino, in Salamanca, NY.
n Tour the Eldred WWII Museum honoring those who worked round the clock in a local munitions plant as well as service heroes.
n Marvel at the Kinzua Overlook with a new glass-bottomed Skywalk opening in the fall of 2010 for majestic mountain views!
n Plus perhaps visit BWP Bats in Brooksville, PA to see how local hardwood makes some of the best baseball bats in the world.
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Rev It Up! Overnight Tour, 2 Days, Cenral & Southern PA
A get together for the guys...and girls too!
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