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Best Places To Get Christmas Trees In Pittsburgh

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Plan now for your family's Christmas tree shopping trip to Fleming's Christmas Tree Farms located about 60 miles east of Pittsburgh in Indiana, Pa. (Credit: flemingschristmas.com)

Fleming's Christmas Tree Farms

1803 Fleming Road
Indiana, PA  15701

415 Green Park Lane
New Alexandria, PA 15670
(724) 463-0570
www.flemingschristmastrees.com

Plan now for your family's Christmas tree shopping trip to Fleming's Christmas Tree Farms located about 60 miles east of Pittsburgh in Indiana, Pa., which is known as the Christmas Tree Capital of the World. Visitors can begin shopping for their tree in late November. You might even be able to check off all the names on your gift list after shopping in  their well-stocked Fleming's Christmas Shop.

The Indiana location also participates in the national Trees for Troops program, which provides donated trees to members of the military and their families. The farm sponsors a "Trees for Troops Day" -- this year on Saturday, November 27 -- and hopes to be able to donate more than the 300 trees donated in 2009. Proceeds from the wagon rides,  concession stand, raffles and other activities that Saturday will all go to the program. Those who donate (a $30 donation will secure a tree for the program) can also add a note to the tag that is included with the tree. Seventeen thousand trees were donated last year through the program and were distributed to families in the US and overseas. Donations can also be made over the phone.

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Families can treat themselves to a great holiday experience at Renick's farm where you will find the tree of your dreams while taking in a stunning view from a hill-top vantage point. (Credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Renick's Tree Farm

721 W. Sunbury Road
West Sunbury, PA 16061
(724) 283 1869

Families can treat themselves to a great holiday experience at Renick's farm where you will find the tree of your dreams while taking in a stunning view from a hill-top vantage point. You might even catch a glimpse of a friendly horse on your trek. Singing Christmas carols walking up the hill to search out trees makes the time go by quickly for small children. Place your choice on a tarp and drag it back down the hill. Staff are friendly and willing to help find the type of tree you want, knowing well where their trees are located. You can also choose from pre-cut trees and wreaths on the lot. Stop in at a nearby local restaurant for a family meal after the tree is secured in the car.

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Located 12 miles south of Pittsburgh on Route 88, Trax Farms Market offers everything you need to get your home ready for the holidays. (Credit: traxfarms.com)

Trax Farms Market

528 Trax Road
Finleyville, PA 15232
(412) 835 3246
www.traxfarms.com

Located 12 miles south of Pittsburgh on Route 88, Trax Farms Market offers everything you  need to get your home ready for the holidays. Buy a pre-cut Christmas tree, or cut your own Douglas Fir, Norway Spruce or White Pine.  Come during the day on weekends (weather permitting) to cut your tree, but call to make an appointment if you want to shop trees on a weekday. Gifts and ornaments are on sale in the Christmas Shop, as well as permanent trees and wreaths, Nativity sets, cards and more. You'll want to make a visit this farm -- which has been in the Trax family for six generations -- an annual tradition.

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Reilly's sells accessories to deck your halls with wreaths, greens and poinsettias. (Credit: reillysummerseatfarm.com)

Reilly's Summer Seat Farm

1120 Roosevelt Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
www.reillyssummerseatfarm.com

Close to Pittsburgh, just off the I-79 North Mt. Nebo exit, lies Reilly's Summer Seat Farm where you can take the kids on a hayride with Santa (Saturdays in December). Enjoy Christmas in the Country with your family at this local farm, and be sure to check out the on-site log cabin which was built in the late 1700s and the turn-of-the-century barn built in 1909. You can cut your own tree or choose from pre-cut beauties or live balled trees. The farm also sells accessories to deck your halls with wreaths, greens and poinsettias.

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At Hozak's Farms, you can relax on an old-fashioned hayride which will drop you off at a spot where you can begin looking for your own perfect Christmas tree. (Credit: hozakfarms.com)

Hozak Farms

470 Anderson-Hozak Road
Clinton, PA 15206
Located ten miles west of the Pittsburgh International  Airport
www.hozakfarms.com

At Hozak's Farms, you can relax on an old-fashioned hayride which will drop you off at a spot where you can begin looking for your own perfect Christmas tree. The fields open for tree browsing the day after Thanksgiving. If you would rather select a pre-cut tree, the farm also offers a wide selection near the Christmas Barn, as well as balled and burlapped trees and decorative greens. The barn is filled to the rafters with holiday gifts and decorations including Yankee candles, gnomes and Santas, along with black and gold gifts for your favorite Pittsburgh sports fans.

Allison's Christmas Trees

121 Allison Lane
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724)-495-2680
http://www.christmas-tree.com/real/pa/allisons/

Alison's doesn't just sell trees. They also offer hayrides and have a Christmas barn with refreshments, homemade fudge, crafts and fresh decorative wreaths.

According to their website, they "do landscaping and specialize in installation of trees. We have assorted types of mulch on stock at our nursery and we also do installation."

Lake Forest Garden

737 Chapel Drive
Fombell, Pa. 16123
(724)-758-5706
http://www.lakeforestgardens.com/

Tree-cutting season officially began on the day after Thanksgiving! According to their website, "We have spruce, Douglas fir and Canaan fir to cut in the field or you can choose a pre-cut tree from our large selection."

You can take a wagon ride out to the fields with your family to find your perfect Christmas tree and then enjoy some hot chocolate and festive music later!

Nutbrown's Christmas Tree Farm

180 McMichael Road
Carnegie, Pa. 15106
(412)-787-5048
http://www.nutbrownschristmastrees.com/

Nutbrown's has been in business for over 50 years. In addition to trees, they also sell handmade quilts, wreaths, bows and other gifts.

According to their website, "Walk through our thousands of live trees and find the one that's perfect for your family this year."

According to the website, all trees are $46.73 plus tax.

Buchanan Farms

3259 State Route 18
Hookstown, PA 15050
(724)899-4050
http://www.christmastreeco.com/live-christmas-trees.html

According to their website, "Fresh Christmas trees and live evergreens have been the Buchanan family business since 1978. We specialize in Blue Spruce, White Pine, and the longer needle varieties like Scotch Pine, and Austrian Pine."

In addition to the trees, you can also find a wide variety of wreaths to display in your home or give as gifts!

Teresa K. Flatley is a professional freelance writer who thoroughly enjoys writing about Pittsburgh -- the city she calls home. She is the creator of www.boomthis.com, www.tflatley.com and the Boom This! Where Boomers Bloom blog at www.boomthis.blogspot.com, and will soon be launching the Crafting Your Creative Life blog. She enjoys taking pictures, writing, and being out and about in the 'Burgh.

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