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Take a factory tour in the snack food capital of the world in York and Lancaster counties.

Celebrate the Star Spangled Banner and the birth of our nation with a visit to Philadelphia's Independence Square.

The Poconos has been dominating the winter sports scene for decades. With snow fresh on the ground, hit the slopes before the season's end.

Located within Tiadagton State Forest surrounded by beautiful mountains, Little Pine State Park offers spectacular trails for cross-country skiing. The five-mile Lake Shore Trail parallels the lake and offers mostly level terrain. The multi-use Pine Creek Rail Trail stretches 62 miles from Jersey Shore to Wellsboro Junction along Pine Creek. The trail head is approximately four miles from Little Pine State Park.

Pennsylvania residents and visitors are invited to celebrate the commonwealth's 338th birthday on Charter Day, Sunday, March 10 with free admission to many historic sites and museums along the Pennsylvania Trails of History. Charter Day celebrates the founding of Pennsylvania and visitors have a rare opportunity to see the original Charter of Pennsylvania written in 1681. England's King Charles II used the charter to grant the land that is now Pennsylvania to founder William Penn.

From your favorite Broadway shows to all-original tableaus, Lancaster’s historic American Music Theatre features more than 300 live performances throughout its year-round season. It’s the only one of its kind in the country, performing both its own original, in-house productions and hosting celebrity concerts. From leading stand-up comedians to country superstars, the 1,600+ seat theatre is one of Pennsylvania’s premier venues for live entertainment.

Rolling mountain ranges, vast swaths of forested landscape, and fun, year-round recreation for the whole family are abundant in Pennsylvania’s only National Forest. Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and in the heart of the Pennsylvania Wilds, the Allegheny National Forest is the perfect destination for a winter adventure in the scenic outdoors. Snowmobile rentals can be found in several locations, making it easy to enjoy the National Forest’s 365 miles of trails. With the trailheads just opening for the season, now is the perfect time to plan your trip.

The Pennsylvania Farm Show is the largest agricultural event in the nation, and it’s one of the capitol area’s wintertime favorites. Besides the judged food competitions, rodeos, wine tasting, and Dairymen’s milkshakes, the PA Farm Show is an important venue for knowledge-sharing in our state’s most profitable industry. Farmers have an opportunity to show off what they do the best, learn about and shop for the latest farming equipment, as well as have a little fun.

With outlets all across the state, Pennsylvania has some of the best deals on holiday gift shopping. Visit our outlets to enjoy no sales tax on clothing and shoes.

Get your holiday gift-shopping done at one of Pennsylvania’s many authentic German Christmas Markets this winter.