Punxsutawney (/ ˌpʌŋksəˈtɔːni /; Lenape: Punkwsutènay[4]) is a borough in southern Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States. [1] . As of the 2020 census, its population was 5,769. [5] . It is located approximately 84 miles (135 km) northeast of Pittsburgh. [6] .

Apr 27, 2024 · Things to Do in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania: See Tripadvisor's 1,407 traveler reviews and photos of Punxsutawney tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in February. We have reviews of the best places to see in Punxsutawney.

3 days ago · PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) — Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Sunday and predicted six more weeks of wintry weather, his top-hatted handlers announced to a raucus, record-sized crowd at Gobbler’s Knob in Pennsylvania. Phil was welcomed with chants of “Phil, Phil, Phil,” and pulled from a hatch on his tree stump shortly after sunrise before ...

Discover the Weather Capital of the World. Punxsutawney, PA is located in Jefferson County. For more information about Jefferson County and Tourism click here! More information will be available soon. Visit Punxsutawney is a tourism promotion arm of the Punxsutawney Revitalization Group.

Jan 3, 2025 · Named after Mahoning Creek and Punxsutawney Phil’s famous shadow, this 14.9-mile trail takes outdoor enthusiasts on an easy route along the scenic Mahoning Creek with highlights that include the historic Pennsylvania & Northwestern Railroad line and abandoned ovens that burned coal into coke for iron furnaces.

3 days ago · AJ Dereume holds up groundhog Punxsutawney Phil, as he makes his prediction on how long winter will last, during the Groundhog Day festivities, at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, Feb ...

Jan 18, 2023 · What is there to do in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania? Punxsy is a busy town with tons of attractions and events! Aside from the Groundhog Day festivities, check out their Blues and Brews Fest, Gobbler’s Knob Trail, or their awesome antique markets.

Punxsutawney is situated in southern Jefferson County along the banks of Mahoning Creek and is the largest borough in the county. It is located at the intersection of U.S. 119 and State Route 36, and is approximately ninety (90) miles northeast of Pittsburgh.

Jan 1, 2025 · Discover Punxsutawney. Punxsutawney is the home of the world’s foremost weather prognosticator, Punxsutawney Phil, and is party central for the nation’s Groundhog Day celebration every February 2nd at Gobbler’s Knob. Each July, visitors can enjoy the fun of the Groundhog Festival.

4 days ago · Gloria McGowan of Williamsport, Ind., center, watches the festivities while waiting for Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, to come out and make his prediction during the 136th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)