Punxsutawney Trip Overview
Do you know about the inner circle that protects Phil? Or the Mythology of why is so good at predicting the weather? Or what language does Phil speak? Where Did Bill Murray stay in Punxsutawney?
Learn all this and much more on our self guided, smart phone navigated, tour on our tour app. Go at your own pace, go anytime, and your stop anytime.
The folks here in Punxsutawney sure do and have been celebrating the weather predicting powers of their favorite groundhog since February 2nd, 1886.
On this tour you’ll explore Punxsutawney and learn about Phil the ground hog. You’ll uncover the secrets of the Inner Circle of the Ground Hog Club. Discover the Indian sorcerer that gave Punxsutawney its name. Hear the tale of when Bill Murray visited. You’ll see a bunch of Phantastic Phil’s. You’ll see Phil. And of course, you’ll learn about groundhogs. The tour starts at Punxsutawney Phil’s Official Souvenirs shop.
Additional Info
Duration: 35 to 45 minutes
Starts: Punxsutawney, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, United States
Do you know about the inner circle that protects Phil? Or the Mythology of why is so good at predicting the weather? Or what language does Phil speak? Where Did Bill Murray stay in Punxsutawney?
Learn all this and much more on our self guided, smart phone navigated, tour on our tour app. Go at your own pace, go anytime, and your stop anytime.
The folks here in Punxsutawney sure do and have been celebrating the weather predicting powers of their favorite groundhog since February 2nd, 1886.
On this tour you’ll explore Punxsutawney and learn about Phil the ground hog. You’ll uncover the secrets of the Inner Circle of the Ground Hog Club. Discover the Indian sorcerer that gave Punxsutawney its name. Hear the tale of when Bill Murray visited. You’ll see a bunch of Phantastic Phil’s. You’ll see Phil. And of course, you’ll learn about groundhogs. The tour starts at Punxsutawney Phil’s Official Souvenirs shop.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Punxsutawney Phil’s Official Souvenir Shop, 102 W Mahoning St, Punxsutawney, PA 15767, USA
The tour starts just outside the souvenir shop. Feel free to pop in and get goodies that are locally theme. You’ll hear about Phil and you’ll see one of the first Phantastic Phil statues.
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Get Your Phil Of Roses Statue, 126-198 Pittsburgh – Buffalo Hwy, Punxsutawney, PA 15767, USA
We wills top at this first Phantastic Phil statue and learn it’s story. You’ll also see the Punxsutawney mural close by and hear about the Inner Circle of the Groundhog club and how they have kept Phil alive since 1886.
Duration: 6 minutes
Pass By: Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center, 201 N Findley St, Punxsutawney, PA 15767-2088
Punxsutawney is the weather capital of the world. So, it should come to no surprise they have one of the best places to learn about the science and folklore of weather.
Stop At: Freedom Phil Statue, Punxsutawney, PA 15767, USA
You’ll see the Freedom Phil Statue and learn about the festivities in Barclay Park. You’ll also hear about how Phil speaks to people!
Duration: 6 minutes
Stop At: The Burrow, 108 N Findley St, Punxsutawney, PA 15767, USA
The tour stops outside and you’ll hear about old Punxsutawney, it’s coal mining days and how it became the The Weather capital of the world.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: 135 E Mahoning St, Punxsutawney, PA 15767, USA
We will stop here and hear about when Bill Murray visited Punxsutawney to research Groundhogs day and his interactions with the locals.
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: 238 E Mahoning St, Punxsutawney, PA 15767, USA
We will stop outside and see the Tree Clock, one of the most unique and well known clocks in the area. You’ll also hear the origin of the Groundhog predictions.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Phil’s Burrow, Mahoning Towers, Punxsutawney, PA 15767-2138
Our last stop is at Phil’s Burrow where hopefully you’ll get a chance to see Phil and his wife. You’ll hear the story of how Phil got his name and much more.
Duration: 6 minutes