7 Winter Attractions For The Family Around Pittsburgh That Don’t Involve Long Lines At The Mall
Beth Price-Williams
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We Pittsburghers tend to fall into one of two categories: we either really love the madness of the holiday rush at the mall or we just dread driving up and down the aisles to find a parking space, only to go indoors and go elbow to elbow with other shoppers. Regardless of what category you fall in, we all deserve some fun time away from the mall this season. Here are seven winter attractions around Pittsburgh that will keep you away from those long lines at the mall. And even if the holiday season is over, these winter activities provide entertainment all season long.
Visit the City of Pittsburgh website to learn more about the Schenley Park Skating Rink.
One of the best ski resorts near Pittsburgh is Hidden Valley Resort and you can go snow tubing here! Spend your day zipping down the mountain for a thrilling winter adventure. Kids between four and nine must be accompanied by a parent on their downhill adventure. Days of operation currently depend on the snow, so make sure you call ahead to make sure the resort is open for tubing.
Visit the Hidden Valley Resort website for more information.
Visit the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to learn more.
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Visit the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort website to learn more about dogsledding.
You can read more about Keystone State Park on the webpage.
You can learn more about taking a sleigh ride at Dragon Run Forge & Livery in our previous coverage.
Read our previous coverage to learn about a few incredible sled riding hills around Pittsburgh.
What other winter attractions near Pittsburgh do you enjoy, or do you prefer to stand in mall lines? If you’re up for a kids-free day, plan a visit to this winery near Pittsburgh that makes the perfect winter day trip destination.
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Winter Attractions Near Pittsburgh
What else is there to do in winter near Pittsburgh?
Whether you want to explore the great outdoors or the great indoors, there is plenty to do in and around Pittsburgh. Here are a few ideas:
- If you enjoy a good bargain, how about visiting some winter flea markets in the area?
- You can also explore a nearby cozy town like Cooksburg, Champion, or Bedford during the winter season. You’ll see that these towns have plenty to offer during the cold months.
- Go ice skating at PPG Place.
What are some family-friendly places around Pittsburgh?
If you have kids, it’s a constant search to find something to do to keep them entertained, especially in the winter. In our post, 7 Kid-Friendly Places In Pittsburgh That Are Perfect For A Family Outing, you can read about the Carnegie Science Center, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, and a few other places you can take the kids throughout the year.
What are some of the worst winter storms in Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh has certainly seen its fair share of winter storms throughout the years. You can read about some of the worst ones in our post, It’s Impossible To Forget These 5 Horrific Winter Storms That Have Gone Down In Pittsburgh History.