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Winter Guide:
winter activities


Winter breathes excitement unlike any other time of year and Western Pennsylvanians know it! Winter enthusiasts have long enjoyed the slopes of Pennsylvania’s ski resorts and weekend escapes to both cabin and resort get-a-ways.

A new world also comes to life in downtown Pittsburgh with cultural performances at their peak. Many local communities also boast additional outdoor activities as well as smaller theater houses and quaint shops and boutiques. End your day with dining at some of the areas finest restaurants.

Here’s just a taste of the pleasures that await, so grab your family or friends and enjoy what this fine region has to offer...

 OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Western Pennsylvania is an incredible place for winter sports and activities. “Hit the slopes” at some of the areas finest Ski Resorts on the East Coast, all within a few hours drive of Pittsburgh. The Holiday Season is a time for family and friends and what’s better than to spend some time with them in the great outdoors?

Blue Knob All Seasons Resort
P.O. Box 247
Claysburg, PA 16255
Vertical Drop: 1,025 feet
Slopes and Trails: 34
(800) 458-3403
www.blueknob.com

Boyce Park Ski Area
675 Old Frankstown Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
Vertical Drop: 180 feet
Slopes and Trails: 10
(724) 733-4656 www.county.allegheny.pa.us/parks/fees/ski.asp

Hidden Valley Four Seasons Resort
One Craighead Dr.
Hidden Valley, PA 15502
Vertical Drop: 340 and 430 feet
Slopes and Trails: 28
(800) 458-0175
www.hiddenvalleyresort.com

Mystic Mountain
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa
1001 LaFayette Drive
Farmington, PA 15437
Vertical Drop: 300 feet
Slopes and Trails: 8
(800) 422-2736
http://www.nwlr.com/skiing.htm

Seven Springs Mountain Resort
RD #1, Champion, PA 15622
Vertical Drop: 360 and 750 feet
Slopes and Trails: 31
(800) 452-2223
www.7springs.com


ppg ice skate rink
The Rink at PPG PLACE
Downtown Pittsburgh’s only ice skating rink. PPG Place Plaza. (412) 394-3641. Open 7 days a week, including holidays. Private parties and group rates. Open Through March 12, 2006. For hours and further information, visit www.ppgplace.com

Canaan Valley Resort and Conference Center
HC70, Box 330
Davis, WV 26260
Vertical Drop: 850 feet
Slopes and Trails: 37
(800) 622-4121
www.canaanresort.com/winteract.htm

Showshoe
Snowshoe Mountain
10 Snowshoe Drive
Snowshoe WV 26209
Vertical Drop: 748, 1,500 and 663 feet
Slopes and Trails: 39
(304) 572-INFO
www.snowshoemtn.com

Timberline
488 Tiberline Road
Davis, WV 26260
Vertical Drop: 1,000 feet
Slopes and Trails: 36
(800) 766-9464
www.timberlineresort.com

Wisp Resort
296 Marsh Hill Road
McHenry, MD 21541
Vertical Drop: 610 feet
Slopes and Trails: 32
(301) 387-4911
www.skiwisp.com

Cockaigne
1493 Thornton Road
Cherry Creek, NY 14723
Vertical Drop: 430 feet
Slopes and Trails: 15
(888) 287-3545
www.cockaigne.com

Holiday Valley Mountain Resort
Route 219 PO Box 370
Ellicottville, NY 14731-0370
Vertical Drop: 750 feet
Slopes and Trails: 53
(716) 699-2345
www.holidayvalley.com

Peak’n Peak
1405 Olde Road
Findley Lake, NY 14736
Vertical Drop: 400 feet
Slopes and Trails: 27
(716) 355-4141
www.pknpk.com

 CULTURAL EVENTS

What Else To Do?
Take in a show, dine with family and friends, or enjoy a winter skate at PPG Place. It’s all about enjoying the culture in one of America’s true great cities – Pittsburgh, PA!


The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Carnegie Mellon Museum of Natural History


2900 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15201 (412) 281-0360
www.pbt.org

Nutcracker – at the Benedum Center
December 10 - 23, 2005
Coppelia – at the Benedum Center
February 9 - 12, 2006
Swingin’ It!
March 9 –12, 2006


719 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 281-3973
www.pittsburghCLO.org

A Musical Christmas Carol – Byham Theater
Dec. 9, 2005 – Dec. 23, 2005


4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 622-3131
www.cmoa.org
Luke Swank: Modernist Photographer
Through February 5, 2006

Witness to the Fifties: Selections from the PGH Photography Library 1950-1953
Through February 26, 2006


Frank Lloyd Wright: Renewing the Legacy
Through January 15, 2006


Tarnished: The Decline of Family Formality
November 12, 2005 - May 14, 2006


Barns of Western PA: Vernacular to Spectacular
February 18, 2006- May 28, 2006


Documenting Our Past: The Teenie Harris Archive Project, Part Two
February 18 – May 28, 2006


1300 Bingham St., Pittsburgh, PA 15203 (412) 431-4400
www.citytheatrecompany.org

Mitch Albom’s “Tuesdays with Morrie”
Nov. 17, 2005 – Dec. 11, 2005
Hearts are Wild
January 26, 2006 – February 19, 2006
Pyretown
March 2, 2006 – April 2, 2006

Featured Shows and Events
Phantom of the Opera
PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh
Venue: Benedum Center
January 4 – 29, 2006


Ahmad Jamal
Mellon Jazz
Venue: Byham Theater
Friday, January 13, 2006


Miss Saigon
Pittsburgh Musical Theater
Venue: Byham Theater
January 19-29, 2006


The Civil War Experience
Pittsburgh Musical Theater
Venue: Byham Theater
January 24, 2006 – May 16, 2006


“1964”…The Tribute
Venue: Benedum Center
Saturday February 4, 2006


The Acting Company in Alexandre Dumas: The Three Musteteers
Trust Presents
Venue: Byham Theater
Sunday, February 5, 2006


August in February
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Venue: Byham Theater
February 15, 2006


Wicked
PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh
Venue: Benedum Center
February 22, 2006 – March 12, 2006


Danazaboy
Pittsburgh Dance Council
Venue: Byham Theater
Saturday, February 18, 2006


Jesus Christ Superstar
Pittsburgh Musical Theater
Venue: Byham Theater
February 23, 2006 – March 5, 2006


Natalie MacMaster
Trust Presents
Venue: Byham Theater
Tuesday, March 7, 2006

621 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412) 316-8200 • Box Office (412) 316-1600 www.ppt.org

Shakepeare’s Globe Theatre: Measure for Measure
Venue: O’Reilly Theater
December 6 -18, 2005

The Chief
Venue: O’Reilly Theater
January 2 - 7, 2006

Importance of Being Earnest
Venue: O’Reilly Theater
January 19, 2006 – February 19, 2006

Reduced Shakespeare Company: Completely Hollywood
Venue: O’Reilly Theater
March 2, 2006 - April 2, 2006


937 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412) 394-3353 • www.primestage.com

A Little Princess
December 3, 2005 – December 18, 2005


222 Craft Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (412) 621-4445 • www.pointpark.edu

Cinderella
Sponsor Federated Investors, Inc.
Venue: Rockwell Theater
December 2 – 11, 2005

Pittsburgh Collections
Venue: Rockwell Theater
December 16 – 18, 2005

The Exonerated
Venue: Rauh Theater
January 25, 2006 – February 12, 2006

Warrior
Venue: Studio Theater
February 8 – 26, 2005

Contact
Venue: Rockwell Theater
February 22, 2006 – March 5, 2006

 DINING OUT

pittsburgh rare steakhouse

Sheraton Station Square Hotel • Reservations (412) 803-3824

Aged, hand-selected and hand-cut for close trim and uniform thickness, we serve only Certified Angus Beef at its best! With less than 8% of all USDA beef earning the Certified Angus Beef brand, your steak is carefully chosen to give you the most tender and full-flavored cut of beef possible. Come experience the best steak Pittsburgh has to offer.

1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
1-877-EAT-FISH www.originalfishmarket.com

Serving Dinner Until 1 AM Nightly, Daily menu by Executive Chef Brian Annapolen. Featuring over 40 premium wines by the glass.

Fresh fish flown in daily from around the world. Amazing desserts. Recognized as one of Pittsburgh’s Best Sushi Bars.

 MORE

1044 Saw Mill Run Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 481-4000 • 1-888-546-6161
www.allstarlimos.com

Pittsburgh’s Premier Limousine Service. Make your special night out on the town an event to remember.

The Winter Lifestyles Section of Designing HOME Lifestyles Magazine is dedicated to promoting the growth and development of Cultural and Tourism related businesses in Western Pennsylvania. Please contact us at info@DesigningHomeLifestyles.com for information on how to participate in future editions. Dates and pertinent information of events are subject to change. Please contact each organization directly to confirm all dates, times and availability. The included events are only a portion of cultural events in Western Pennsylvania. For additional information, and other events try visiting The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust at www.pgharts.org..



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