A Winter Getaway To Pennsylvania's Snowiest Town Is Nothing Short Of Magical
By Beth Price-Williams|Published November 30, 2022
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
While it may jockey for the top spot from year to year, Erie consistently sees the most snowfall in Pennsylvania each winter, tallying an average of 101.2 inches over a 57-day period.
All of that snow means Erie’s pretty much a winter wonderland all season long, and it’s perfect if you want to break up that inevitable cabin fever with a getaway.
If you love the snow but are still missing that summer fun, check into Splash Lagoon, a family-friendly resort and waterpark. After a long day of exploring outdoors, head to the pool for fun in the wave pool and a meander along the lazy river.
Explore the snow-covered landscape at Erie County’s Asbury Woods. Popular in the summertime, it’s equally enchanting in the winter, welcoming hikers and cross-country skiers. You can even go snowshoeing.
Perhaps the jewel of Erie, Presque Isle State Park also welcomes visitors during the wintertime. Spend a day cross-country skiing, or head to Presque Isle Bay or Misery Bay, when the conditions are right, to go ice skating.
Presque Isle State Park, 301 Peninsula Dr, Erie, PA 16505, USA
If you love the snow, can you imagine how much some animals absolutely adore it? A visit to The Erie Zoo will give you a glimpse at a variety of mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. It’s the perfect outdoor winter adventure.
Erie is home to countless bucket-list-worthy restaurants. However, for a one-of-a-kind winter experience, dine in an igloo at the Sheraton Erie Bayfront Grille. If it snows, you might feel as though you’re in a real-life snow globe.
Have you been to Pennsylvania’s snowiest town? What’s your favorite wintertime activity in Erie? Let us know in the comments. On the lookout for more wintertime fun? Add these nine awesome places to visit in Pennsylvania this winter.
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