Friends, it's obvious - the snow is finally here. With all this fluffy white stuff coating our beautiful state and with that familiar chill in the air right about now, you might be thinking about dusting off your sled and hitting the hills. We thought we'd provide you with a list of some of the best places to go sledding in Pennsylvania; some are places where you can go tubing, too, while others are simply public and state parks. See if your favorite sledding spot made the list, of maybe find a new one!

1. AvalancheXpress Snow Tubing, York

Wheeee! Tubing is a fun way to have fun sledding in Pennsylvania without the full-out anarchy of taking a trash can lid to the local park. AvalancheXpress has eight tubing lanes and two tube lifts. Read more about this thrilling winter wonderland in this article.

2. Mellon Park, Point Breeze, Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh is a notoriously hilly city; it is home to Canton Avenue, the steepest hill in the country. We are not suggesting that you sled down Canton Avenue. Mellon Park, however, in Point Breeze, is a popular hill for sledding in the winter. Check out this website for more fun things to do while in Point Breeze.

3. Shank Park, Hershey

Shank Park has a few hills to choose from and is a popular destination for sledders in the Hershey area. People also come here for cross-country skiing. Read more on the official Downtown Hershey website.

4. Hidden Valley Resort

Hidden Valley is another prime tubing destination in Pennsylvania. This place is epic no matter how old you are! Kids and adults alike really, really love this one, and it's obvious as to why as soon as you arrive. Learn more in this article.

5. Frick Park, Pittsburgh

Frick Park is the largest park in Pittsburgh, and as such is a haven for hikers, walkers, runners, bikers, and pretty much anyone in the city who likes being outside. It offers numerous hills that are ideal for sledding, as well. This park is also wonderful for hiking all year-round.

6. Boulder Ridge Snow Tubing at Liberty Mountain Resort, Fairfield

Boulder Ridge Snow Tubing has 15 tubing lanes and even has an area made specially for children ages 2-4. It definitely sounds worth a trip. Read more on the official website.

7. Art Museum Steps, Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Art Museum has steps that are one of the most iconic spots in Pennsylvania. After a snowfall, the steps become a coveted sledding spot for Philly locals. Learn more about the museum on its official website.

8. Clark Park, Philadelphia

Clark Park is a popular community spot in West Philadelphia. It's also a great place to go sledding. Whee! Click here to learn more.

What do you think? Any places you would add? What are your favorite spots to go sledding in Pennsylvania? Tell us your picks in the comments!

Thanks for reading, and be careful out there this weekend. For more wintery wonders in our beautiful state, check out this list of nine places you've got to go during winter.