So Much Winter FUN Along PA Route 6!

Whether you’re seeking a seasonal road trip or a winter staycation, the Pennsylvania Route 6 Heritage Region provides all of the activities you could need. Choose the action of snow-covered slopes, the nostalgia of a horse-drawn carriage ride, the warmth of a crackling lodge fireplace, or all of the above ― to make this winter season more magical and memorable.

“Do 6” – Top 6 Ideas for Winter Fun Along PA Rt. 6:

 1. Hit the Trails! – Whether you’re looking for adventure and excitement on a snowmobile, physical fitness on cross-country skis, or some peace and serenity in snowshoes, you won’t be disappointed with the snow-covered trails surrounding PA Route 6. Plan your next outdoor winter adventure using our Trails Search Page, which can be narrowed down by type of activity.

2. Attend an Outdoor or Virtual Seasonal Event – Neither snow nor pandemic stops the fun along PA Route 6. We adapt by taking our events outside or holding drive-in or virtual events. Find safe in-person and virtual seasonal events on our Events Search, and use this form to submit your community events to be featured, too.

3. Stay Inside—a Fun-Filled Family Resort – The PA Route 6 Corridor isn’t limited to ski resorts. If your kids would rather stay warm, check out these Family-Friendly Resorts for some indoor family fun, including swimming, water parks, entertainment, and special kids’ programming.

4. Visit a State Park for Some Sledding and Ice Skating – Take the kids to one of the State Parks along 6 for a day of sled-riding and ice skating. Some of the parks even have designated sledding hills, cleared ice skating spots, and warming huts! Here are the State Parks along PA Route 6.

5. Take the Family Skiing or Snow Tubing – Northern Pennsylvania’s scenic mountains and snowy-but-mild winter climate make it the perfect location for some winter family fun on the slopes. Use our Custom Search to Skiing, Snowboarding, & Snow Tubing Resorts along PA Route 6.

6. Cozy Up by the Fireplace – Enjoy a personal retreat or romantic getaway at one of the comfy lodges or cabins along Route 6. Enjoy a good book, practice a creative hobby, or simply admire the glistening snowfall outside the window while you stay warm by the fireplace.

But, Don’t Limit Your Winter Fun!

There are far more than 6 fun winter activities along Pennsylvania’s Rt. 6. Check out these neat places to see and fun things to do in the wintertime…

• Cross-Country Ski Trails in the Allegheny National Forest
• Jack Frost & Big Boulder Ski & Snow Tubing Resorts
• Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park Resort
• Skytop Lodge
• Classic Christmas on PA Route 6
• Maple Weekends – February & March
  Northwest Maple Syrup Producers Association
  Potter-Tioga Maple Producers Association
  Endless Mountains Maple Syrup Producers Association
  Northeastern PA Maple Syrup Producers Association

And, Check Out these Winter Resources from our Tourism Partners:

• Erie’s Four Season of Fun
• Enjoy Winter in Crawford County
• Winter Sports in the Allegheny National Forest
• Chapman State Park Winter Activities
• Cabins and Getaways in Potter and Tioga Counties
• 10 Things to Do in the Poconos in January
• Winter Events in Lackawanna County

Photos: Skiing @ Jack Frost Mountain in the Poconos by Rhys A licensed under CC BY 2.0 / Splash Lagoon by Pennsylvania’s Great Lakes Region is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0