Cross-Country Trails & Cozy Stays Prefer a slower pace? Stop by the park offices at Kooser and Laurel Hill state parks in Somerset or Ohiopyle State Park in Ohiopyle to rent snowshoes, free of charge — available on a first-come first-served basis. In Cooksburg, step into a snow-dusted postcard as you glide beneath the towering white pines and hemlocks of the “Forest Cathedral,” a National Natural Landmark in Cook Forest State Park . Rent your skis from the on-site Cooksburg Dry Goods Gift Shoppe , then retreat to a cozy cabin with a wood-burning fireplace at nearby Fair Winds in the Forest Cabins & Lodge . At Promised Land State Park in Greentown, snowmobile along 23 miles of designated trails on state park and Delaware State Forest lands, or cross-country ski or snowshoe on the Bruce Lake Natural Area and Conservation Island trails. Nearby, The Rex micro-hotel offers private, contemporary cabins for the perfect winter retreat. Or stay where you play at The Lodge at Glendorn in Bradford, where complimentary snowshoes and skis open up miles of quiet trails just beyond your door. After your wintry wander, unwind by the fireplace in your private cabin, or melt into a steam shower and hot stone massage at The Forest Spa . Promised Land State Park, Greentown Winter in the City Rothman Orthopaedic Ice Rink, Philadelphia Urban adventures await too. In Philadelphia, the Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park invites visitors to skate beneath City Hall’s grandeur. Afterward, sip something warm in the cozy chalet and explore the twinkling Wintergarden , dotted with whimsical reindeer topiaries. In Pittsburgh, the UPMC Rink at PPG Place dazzles with skyscrapers as a dramatic backdrop. Just steps away, grab a bite at Primanti Bros. in Market Square, a city staple since 1933 known for its stacked “Almost Famous” sandwiches. 104 visitpa.com ALEXA MOORE; K. KELLY FOR VISIT PHILADELPHIA®
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