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Formerly know as Mauch Chunk (mock-CHUNK), Jim Thorpe has a rich and historic past. Once a vital industrial coal transportation town during the 19th century, it is now a year-round destination that takes on its own life and magic in each season. Located at the base of a steep valley carved by the Lehigh River, you can enjoy the beauty of the mountains while you experience the town’s shopping, dining, entertainment and outdoor recreation.
The first signal of “Spring” is when we set our clocks ahead. The early weeks of Spring bring increasing daylight, warming temperatures and the rebirth of flora and fauna. New flower bushes and trees are blooming at Pennsylvania’s arboretums and botanical gardens.The best way to see what’s blooming in Pennsylvania is to plan a trip to one of the many arboretums and botanical gardens in Pennsylvania. Take a breathtaking stroll through a beautiful and vibrant garden.
To get you started, check out these blooming gardens that offer special exhibits and events throughout the year.
Mud Sales are spring auctions that bring communities and visitors together in the middle of the Amish countryside. Hundreds gather both Amish and “English” (non-Amish), waiting for the first items to come up for bid. They start early, at 8:00 a.m.
Founded on March 18, 1816, the City of Pittsburgh is celebrating its 201st birthday. The city forged its history at the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio rivers. In the early 1800s, the city garnered a reputation for its dramatic industrial development, boasting glass factories, breweries, iron mills and a steam engine factory. Enter Andrew Carnegie, who would help build the formidable American steel trade. Carnegie recognized the pollution of his billion-dollar enterprise and compensated by sharing his financial generosity.
February and March is "Outdoor Show" season in Pennsylvania. A number of sports and outdoor shows are held throughout Pennsylvania. One of the largest outdoor shows on the East Coast is the Great American Outdoor Show being held February 6-14, 2016 at the PA Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, PA. This nine day show celebrates hunting, fishing and outdoor traditions.
Looking to do something different this Valentine's Day? Rejuvenate your spirit with a stay at one of PA's unique Bed and Breakfasts. From historic inns to classic mansions to contemporary lodging, our innkeepers will meet your every travel need. Comfy, warm and welcoming serving home cooked specialty breakfast dishes. Discover authentic hospitality this Valentine's Day in Lancaster County. To find the perfect inn in other regions of Pennsylvania, please visit PAInns.com.
The Bloomsburg Fair began in 1855 and is the largest agricultural fair in Pennsylvania and one of the largest on the East Coast. Over 415,000 people attend the Fair in 2013.
The 160th Bloomsburg Fair begins September 26 through October 3, 2015. Preview day is September 25 with free parking and admission is only $3.00 with the gates opening at 2:00pm.
Follow the skirl of bagpipes for the annual gathering of the Clans. Come and celebrate all things Scottish at the Ligonier Highland Games. The Ligonier Highland Games takes place on September 26, 2015 at Idlewild Park located on U.S. Route 30 just three miles west of the town of Ligonier.
America’s first fair, the York Fair, was held in the historic old town of York in 1765, 11 years before the nation was founded. At that time the York Fair was a two-day agricultural market on the town commons, now known as Penn Park. In 1856, the fair was a three-day event and held at the new fairground that was east of the City of York near what is now Queen and King Street.
