PRVCA Explore Magazine PRVCA Explore PA 2020

Fallingwater, Mill Run Laurel Highlands & The Alleghenies Sam Wagner Covered Bridge, Potts Grove Valleys of the Susquehanna Hersheypark Dutch Country Roads ATTRACTIONS ATTRACTIONS ATTRACTIONS Berkey Creamery at Penn State University, University Park Art Thrives on 45, Central Pennsylvania Adventure Sports, Hershey Part educational experience, part ice cream shop, the Berkey Creamery has celebrated the science of bliss since 1865. 814.865.7535; creamery.psu.edu Flight 93 Memorial, Shanksville Memorial for all the casualties of United Airlines Flight 93 who died during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. It honors the brave crew and passengers who turned on their captors and forced them to crash in a field. The museum is on the crash site and honors the names of all 40 passengers and crew. 814.893.6322; nps.gov/flni Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater, Mill Run One of the most famous buildings in the world, integrated seamlessly into its natural surroundings in a 5,000 acre nature reserve. Take a tour and discover the complex brilliance of this architectural achieve- ment. 724.329.8502; fallingwater.org Fort Nesessity National Battlefield, Farmington Commemorates the 1754 battle that marked the beginning of the French and Indian War. Tours and demonstrations as well as a short film about the battle. 724.329.5512; nps.gov/fone Great Allegheny Passage Route 45 is a scenic 100-mile stretch of highway through Central Pa. that is home to dozens of artisans and craftspeople. The trail connects travelers to galler- ies, shops and museums, where they can discover the varied artistry that central PA offers. 814.883.3968; visitpa.org/things-to-do/themedroadtrips/art-thrives- on-45 Stretching from the Susquehanna Valley to the Allegheny Mountains, this 200,000 acre forest offers visitors beautiful scenery and hundreds of miles of trails for every activity from hiking to snowmobiling. 570.922.3344; dcnr.pa.gov/StateForests/FindAForest/ BaldEagle/Pages/default.aspx Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland, Allenwood Cherry Crest Adventure Farm, Ronks Bald Eagle State Forest, Laurelton A specialized zoo featuring more than 40 different species of reptiles and amphibians from around the world. 570.538.1869; reptiland.com Covered Bridges of the Susquehanna Valley, Central PA Visit and learn the history of 17 covered bridges throughout Northumberland, Snyder and Union counties. 800.525.7320; visitcentralpa.org/things-to-do/history -and-heritage/covered-bridges Knoebel’s Amusement Park, Elysburg Raystown Lake, Hesston Artist focused 1,200 seat performance space, presenting dance, theater, lectures and music performances, ranging from classical to rumba. 570.577.1000; bucknell.edu/WeisCenter Rock Run Recreation Area, Patton Located deep in the wilderness, Rock Run boasts 140 miles of fun and challenging trails for ATVs, motorcycles, dirtbikes and other motor vehicles. 814.674.6026; rockrunrecreation.com Johnstown Children’s Museum, Johnstown Hands on children’s museum celebrating the town’s geographic, industrial & cultural history. jaha.org/ attractions/johnstown-childrens-museum/ www.prvca.org The Amish Experience at Plain & Fancy Farm, Bird in Hand Discover the true Amish lifestyle and history with a tour of an Amish household; view the “Jacob’s Choice” film to get an inside look of what it means to be Amish, or just take in a family meal at the Plain and Fancy restaurant. Special tours available to the locations where they filmed “Witness” and an “Amish Mafia tour” that dispels misconception regarding the recent television show. 717.768.8400; amishexperience.com A 150 mile hiking and bicycling trail stretching from Pittsburgh to Cumberland, Maryland, crossing both the Mason Dixon Line and the Eastern Continental Divide. The passage connects to another trail that leads all the way to Washington, D.C. 888.282.BIKE; gaptrail.org More than 30 miles of trails, camping, hunting grounds and caves surround an 8,000 acre man- made lake in the Alleghenies. Fishing and boating facilities are available as well as trolley rides and the oldest automobile museum in the country. 888.729.7869; raystown.org A sports park with fun for all ages, go-carts, driving range, miniature golf, batting cages and more.717.533.7479; adventurehershey.com America’s largest free admission amusement park with more than 50 rides, an 18-hole golf course and a carousel museum. 800.487.4386; knoebels.com Weis Center for the Performing Arts of Bucknell University, Lewisburg The Children’s Museum, Bloomsburg Interactive educational museum with more than 50 hands-on exhibits, including a recently renovated recreation of an early 20th century mine. Other high-lights include the “voice of the past” switchboard, an Egyptian tomb and a butterfly garden. 570.389.9206; the-childrens-museum.org Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, Mifflinburg A stunningly preserved buggy factory, originally in use from 1883 until 1931. Visitors can tour the old shop as well as founder William A. Heiss’s house and repository. 570.966.1355; buggymuseum.org More than 50 family farm activities, from a hay chute slide to a mechanical bull. Visitors can also feed the llamas, pigs and other animals, or watch as chicks hatch in the hatchery. The farm is also home to the 5-acre Maize Maze. 866.546.1799; cherrycrestfarm.com Crystal Cave, Kutztown Named for the calcium crystals embedded in the rock (originally thought to be diamonds!), Crystal Cave is one of Pennsylvania’s most beautiful attractions. Take a tour of the cave, which was founded in 1871. 610.683.6765; crystalcavepa.com Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park, Lancaster This family fun park has a range of rides for adventurers of all ages, including a water park and a monorail that encircles the whole park. 866.386.2839; dutchwonderland.com Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton A research center and wildlife sanctuary created specifically for the protection of birds of prey. Visitors can learn about and observe raptors, ospreys, hawks and more. 610.756.6961; hawkmountain.org Hersheypark, Hershey The country’s sweetest amusement park. More than 65 rides, including 11 rollercoasters, nine waterslides, and 20 kiddie rides. Weekly concerts and shows, as well as games and other attractions. 800.HERSHEY; hersheypark.com AACA Auto Museum, Hershey Celebrates the important role cars have played in history. 717.566.7100; aacamuseum.org EXPLORE Pennsylvania 2020 | 31

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