The first official Groundhog Day in the U.S. was held in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, on February 2, 1887, and the town continues to embrace its groundhog fame.
These are photos from our 2017 visit to Punxsutawney. It's a town like no other. 😊
We first went to the place we all see on TV on this day every year. Few people were there in June, and certainly not Phil.
The town has a big claim to fame.
A little research brought us to the place Phil resides when he's not looking for his shadow. The library has custody.
This is all we could see of Phil through the "burrow" window.
With Groundhog Day being the main tourist attraction, Phil statues are creatively and plentifully displayed throughout the town, and we set out to find them.
Some are more elaborate and intricate than others.
The Legend of Wojak:
The Postman:
Postcard Phil:
And Save A Penny Phil:
Other Phil creations, not part of this project, can also be found here and there.
If you're on a road trip anywhere nearby, the town is worth a little of your time.
Happy Groundhog Day!
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