Punxsutawney Groundhogs, Weather, Bill Murray & More in Self-Guided Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Visit Gobbler's Knob, Groundhog Day's iconic site
- Explore Phil's Burrow, the home of Punxsutawney Phil
- Discover the Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center
- See the famous Phil statues scattered around town
- Learn about the history of Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Go anytime, at your own pace and schedule. It's a Smart phone guided tour.
- After the on location tour a virtual tour unlocks, listen anytime
- GPS Navigated Tour on the WalknTours App in Punxsutawney
- You will learn the mythology of Phil, local history and more!
- Never expires, go at your own pace and schedule
- There are no tour guides, this is self guided on our smart phone app
- No food or drinks
- No admission into any building
Itinerary
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.
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.
Pass by: 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.
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!
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.
We will stop here and hear about when Bill Murray visited Punxsutawney to research Groundhogs day and his interactions with the locals.
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.
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.
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is self-paced; plan your time accordingly to visit all sites.
- Some attractions may have limited hours; verify their availability in advance.
- Parking is available in designated areas; arrive early during peak seasons.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for various terrains.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for the day.
- Ensure your mobile device is fully charged to access the audio guide.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
Visit Phil at Punxsutawney
An excellent bucket list item if you are passing through and even worth a detour to experience America's beloved weather forecaster. We took a detour to break our long road trip back to NYC from Cleveland to check this off. There are many things to experience in this beautiful town, but main attraction is to visit Gobbler's knob, meet Phil in his burrow at the library, and hunt for 40 plus 'Phantastic Phils' around the town. Definitely worth a visit. We enjoyed our stopover very much.
Informational walk through the town of Phil!
We enjoyed this and learned much more than if we had walked around the town by ourselves. Definitely should have had ear phones as we could barely hear it with all the traffic. Thanks for all the info on the history of Phil!
Scam
This was a scam. There are no tours. The 9nly tour is on zground aHog Day and it is free. Do not waste your money on this scam.
Worth the trip to visit this town
Truly a remarkable place. So much fun to see all the 41 statues of Punxsutawney Phil. Plus you get to see the real Phil, his wife and twins. It’s kinda like a treasure hunt to find all the statues. While you’re looking for the statues, stop into one of the restaurants a long the way. We stopped at Fox’s pizza den down an alley. They served pizza and subs. Best sub I had ever eaten. Friendly place also.
Perfect Weekend in Punxsutawney!
This tour was great! We highly recommend and definitely worth doing! It was a wonderful way in learning about the town.