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Knoebels Amusement Resort
Knoebels Amusement Resort features 63 rides, a crystal pool, dozens of games & gift shops, hundreds of campsites, a golf course and more. But it all began with a swimming hole. In the summer of 1925, the popular summer spot was Roaring Creek, which still runs through the center of Knoebels today. Everyone splashing around in the swimming hole gave Henry Knoebel an idea. He began construction on a large swimming pool in the same area where the crystal pool is today. And with that swimming pool, Knoebels opened on July 4, 1926. That same year, Henry added a restaurant and a steam-powered carousel. Over the past 97 years Knoebels has added the rides, food, games, and camping visitors now know and love, while still holding on to its family friendly beginnings with free admission, free parking, free entertainment, and free picnic facilities. With something for kids of all ages (or just the kids at heart) Knoebels will become a cherished tradition for your family! Knoebels now features family fun, no matter the season. The amusement park is open the last weekend in April through the last weekend in September, followed by a spook-tacular Hallo-fun event on weekends in October. And the park’s newest addition is Joy Through the Grove, a drive-through Christmas light experience, open nightly after Thanksgiving.
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LOCATION Conveniently located near Interstate 80 and State Routes 11, 487, and 42, the Columbia-Montour Counties region is easily accessible from any direction and has a welcome center located in Bloomsburg. ROUTE 11 In Bloomsburg • Follow Route 11 until it intersects with Route 487 • Follow Route 487 North approximately 2 miles • Turn left onto Papermill Road ROUTE 487 The Columbia-Montour Welcome Center is located at the intersection of Route 487 and Papermill Road, as it intersects I-80 at Exit 236. • When traveling Route 487 South, take a right at Papermill Road (at the Sunoco Gas Station) • Follow the Visitor Center signs INTERSTATE 80 The Columbia-Montour Welcome Center is located at Exit 236 (Bloomsburg/Lightstreet) off I-80.
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BLOOMSBURG MUNICIPAL AIRPORT 301 Airport Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.317.1966 The Bloomsburg Municipal Airport is conveniently located near Interstate 80, U.S. Route 11, and State Route 487. GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER Atrium Café 100 North Academy Avenue Danville, PA 17822
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Pine Barn Inn
Take in the fresh air and beautiful scenery that surrounds Pine Barn Inn in Danville, PA. Canopied by majestic views of the Susquehanna Valley, the hotel is the perfect spot for those who love nature and puts a twist on the small-town hotel by providing updated amenities & features. Business travelers, couples and families alike find just what they’re looking for with a full range of available amenities. As one of the only full-service hotels in the area, Pine Barn Inn is an ideal place to enjoy a delicious meal. The property offers a highly rated restaurant and tavern, with both indoor and outdoor seating. Pine Barn Inn has thoughtfully crafted an atmo- sphere that combines an elegant 19th century
style with modern conveniences. Hold your next wedding, meeting, event, or conference at Pine Barn Inn. With more than 4,000 square feet of meeting space and both indoor & outdoor venues, the chic banquet halls can be arranged for grand celebrations as well as intimate gatherings. With in-house catering, professional planners, and modern equipment, your next event will surely be a resounding success. To book a room or inquire about an event, call 570-275- 2071 or visit pinebarninn.com.
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Town of Bloomsburg Photo by Kilgus Aerial Photography
In Columbia County, Bloomsburg is the largest, with a population of just over 14,000. It is also home to Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. A unique feature of Bloomsburg is its designation as the only incorporated “town” in Pennsylvania, officially made so by the State General Assembly in 1870. All other communities in the state are designated as cities, boroughs, or townships. A section of downtown Bloomsburg is also a National Historic District, which ensures the preservation of its fine residential architecture. To the east, Berwick has a proud industrial history. For a number of years, the borough was the largest manufacturer of train and subway cars in the eastern United States. In 1904, Berwick’s American Car &
A destination is only as vibrant as its communities, and Columbia & Montour Counties may be counted as fortunate in that regard. While much of the region is comprised of idyllic river valleys, rolling hills, and rural farmland, as well as parks, forests, and state game lands, the area’s communities are at its heart.
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Foundry Company produced the world’s first all-steel passenger car. In later years, the plant churned out over 15,000 tanks for World War II. During the war, the borough was the top tank-producer in the nation. In neighboring Montour County, Danville’s history includes a documented role in the westward expansion of America via the growth of the railroad industry. In the 1800s, Danville forged a reputation as an iron-making center, creating, and manufacturing the railroad industry’s first iron T-rail. Today, visitors will enjoy exploring downtown Danville and strolling the length of the community’s historic Mill Street. A walk through the streets of Danville is a study of 19th century architecture: Federal, Second Empire, Italianate, Colonial, Classic Revival, Victorian, and Queen Anne.
Bloomsburg, Berwick, and Danville are all located on the banks of the Susquehanna River, making them picturesque destinations for seasonal travelers. In addition to these three waterfront communities, the counties are also home to many other small boroughs and villages, nestled in the surrounding rural countryside. Finding and exploring
hidden gems like Benton, Catawissa, Elysburg, Millville, and Washingtonville will keep travelers busy. The rich histories of each community in Columbia & Montour Counties provide plenty of reasons to spend an extra day or two in the region. Begin planning your visit today!
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Events Calendar
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january WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT BLOOMSBURG THEATRE ENSEMBLE January 12 – 14 Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble • Alvina Krause Theatre 570.784.8181 • bte.org
EPHRAT ASHERIE DANCE: ‘ODEON’ February 18 Weis Center for Performing Arts
570.577.1000 • bucknell.edu THE WICKED CHICKEN February 22
Weis Center • Campus Theatre 570.577.1000 • bucknell.edu MAPLE SUGARING OPEN HOUSE February 25 Montour Preserve 570.336.2060 • montourpreserve.com
6TH–12TH GRADE SCIENCE FAIR January 19 The Children's Museum • Bloomsburg 570.389.9206 • the-childrens-musuem.org
34TH ANNUAL EARLY BIRD SPORTS EXPO January 26 – 29 Bloomsburg Fairgrounds 570.437.2460 • earlybirdexpo.net february PARKER QUARTET February 3 Bloomsburg University • Kenneth S. Gross Auditorium Carver Hall 570.349.4409 • bloomu.edu/arts-in-bloom
SIX CHARACTERS IN SEARCH OF AN AUTHOR – BLOOMSBURG THEATRE ENSEMBLE February 23 – March 12 Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble • Alvina Krause Theatre 570.784.8181 • bte.org march DANÚ March 3 Weis Center for Performing Arts 570.577.1000 • bucknell.edu ‘THE GRIEGOL’ / TRICK OF THE LIGHT THEATRE March 7 Weis Center for Performing Arts 570.577.1000 • bucknell.edu
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Weis Center • Campus Theatre 570.577.1000 • bucknell.edu
BTE IMPROV February 10, April 7 & June 30 Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble • Alvina Krause Theatre 570.784.8181 • bte.org
DIVI ROXX KIDS March 11 Weis Center for the Performing Arts 570.577.1000 • bucknell.edu TRINITY IRISH DANCE COMPANY March 24 Weis Center for Performing Arts 570.577.1000 • bucknell.edu
ZOO COMES TO YOU February 12 The Children's Museum • Bloomsburg 570.389.9206 • the-childrens-museum.org
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BLOOMCON HAK4KIDZ March 25 The Children's Museum • Bloomsburg 570.389.9206 • the-childrens-museum.org AJIJAAK ON TURTLE ISLAND March 25 Bloomsburg University • Haas Center for the Arts 570.389.4409 • bloomu.edu/arts-in-bloom
37TH ANNUAL SPRING FLING May 6 Mill Street • Downtown Danville 570.284.4502 • visitdanvillepa.org MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION May 14 Knoebels Amusement Resort 800.487.4386 • knoebels.com Knoebels Amusement Resort 800.487.4386 • knoebels.com june SENIOR CITIZENS DAY June 7 Knoebels Amusement Resort 800.487.4386 • knoebels.com ARMED FORCES DAY May 20 FATHER’S DAY CELEBRATION June 18 Knoebels Amusement Resort 800.487.4386 • knoebels.com
CAMERATA RCO March 31 Weis Center for Performing Arts 570.577.1000 • bucknell.edu april 2023 STATEWIDE OPENING DAY OF TROUT SEASON April 1 Pennsylvania Waterways fishandboat.com JUHO POHJONEN April 13 Weis Center for Performing Arts 570.577.1000 • bucknell.edu
HYPROV: IMPROV UNDER HYPNOSIS April 14 Bloomsburg University • Haas Center for the Arts 570.389.4409 • bloomu.edu/arts-in-bloom
DIRTY GRIN MOUNTAIN BIKE FESTIVAL June 23 – 25 Hess Fields and Surrounding Area 570.336.2060 • dirtygrinmtbfestival.squarespace.com
MILLVILLE FIRE COMPANY CARNIVAL June 30 – 8
ARTEMIS April 20 Weis Center for Performing Arts 570.577.1000 • bucknell.edu
Millville Carnival Grounds millvillefirecompany.com july
BLOOMSBURG MAKER FAIRE April 22 The Children's Museum • Bloomsburg 570.389.9206 • the-childrens-museum.org
DRAGONS LOVE TACOS July 6 – 23 Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble • Alvina Krause Theatre 570.784.8181 • bte.org
GRAND HORIZONS April 27 – May 21 Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble • Alvina Krause Theatre 570.784.8181 • bte.org
BRIGGS FARM BLUES FESTIVAL July 6 – 8 Briggs Farm • Nescopeck 570.379.3342 • briggsfarm.com BENTON RODEO July 11 - 16 Benton Rodeo Grounds 570.925.6536 • bentonrodeo.com
RENAISSANCE JAMBOREE April 29 Downtown Bloomsburg 570.387.0188 • downtownbloomsburg.org
KNOEBELS OPENING WEEKEND April 29 – 30
WORLD WAR II WEEKEND July 14 – 16
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Berwick Test Track bringstuiehome.org
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october 41ST ANNUAL COVERED BRIDGE FESTIVAL October 5 – 8 Bloomsburg Fair Grounds 570.784.8279 • itourcolumbiamontour.com BERWICK RIVERFEST October 6 – 8 Berwick Test Track 570.752.2723 • berwickriverfest.com
MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU DAY July 15 The Children's Museum • Bloomsburg 570.389.9206 • the-childrens-musuem.org PIONEER DAY July 22 Pioneer Tunnel • Ashland 570.875.3850 • pioneertunnel.com MONTOUR-DELONG FAIR July 24 – 29 Montour Delong Fairgrounds 570.437.2178 • montourdelongfair.com SWORD AT THE MUSEUM July 29 The Children's Museum • Bloomsburg 570.389.9206 • the-childrens-musuem.org AUGUST ARTFEST 2023 August 19 Market Street & Main Street • Bloomsburg 570.317.2596 • exchangearts.org september DANVILLE HERITAGE FESTIVAL September 8 – 10
HALLO-FUN WEEKENDS October 6 – 29 Knoebel’s Amusement Resort 800.487.4386 • knoebels.com
37TH ANNUAL PUMPKIN FESTIVAL October 14 – 15 Ol’ Country Barn 570.925.6295 • olcountrybarn.com november RUN FOR THE DIAMONDS November 23 Downtown Berwick 570.759.1426 • runforthediamonds.com JOY THROUGH THE GROVE November 24 – December 30 Knoebel’s Amusement Resort 800.487.4386 • knoebels.com december 2023 BERWICK BOULEVARD December 2 – 31 Market Street • Berwick 570.336.0858
Mill Street • Downtown Danville 570.284.4502 • visitdanvillepa.org
ANNUAL DANVILLE FALL ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL September 9
Mill Street • Downtown Danville 570.284.4502 • visitdanvillepa.org 168TH BLOOMSBURG FAIR September 22 – 30 Bloomsburg Fair Grounds 570.784.4949 • bloomsburgfair.com
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The peace and tranquility of a vacation spent stream-side just can’t be beat, especially for angling enthusiasts. Envision casting your line and waiting for that monster fish to strike while you take in the picturesque surroundings. In Columbia & Montour Counties, you’ll find no shortage of fishing hot-spots and scenic surroundings. The north branch of the mighty Susquehanna River, the East Coast’s longest river, flows directly through both counties. For those enjoying its resources, it provides one of the best outlets for outdoor recreation in Pennsylvania. The Susquehanna, and other creeks and lakes in the counties, are home to trout, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Channel and Bullhead Catfish, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Walleye, Carp, Pan Fish, Crappie, and Tiger Muskellunge. Fishing Creek runs north-south through Columbia County and is considered to be one of the finest trout streams in Pennsylvania. For those looking to navigate still waters, Lake Chillisquaque, Lake Jean, and Briar Creek Lake are three area lakes where anglers can test their luck. What are you waiting for? Gather your fishing buddies and visit iTourColumbiaMontour.com/fishing to begin planning a relaxing angling adventure!
Fishing Creek, Columbia County Photo by Barry & Cathy Beck
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SKATETOWN HYSTERIA 2845 Skatetown Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.784.3580 • skatetownhysteria.com
Attractions BILL’S OLD BIKE BARN 7145 Columbia Boulevard • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.759.7030 • billsbikebarn.com BLOOMSBURG CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, INC., THE 2 West Seventh Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.389.9206 • the-childrens-museum.org CLYDE PEELING’S REPTILAND 18628 US Route 15 • Allenwood, PA 17810 570.538.1869 • reptiland.com COLUMBIA COUNTY COVERED BRIDGE ASSOCIATION
WILLIAMSPORT CROSSCUTTERS BB&T Ballpark • 1700 West 4th Street Williamsport, PA 17701 570.326.3389 • crosscutters.com
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ALL HOME DAYS ASSOCIATION 33 East Center Street • Elysburg, PA 17824 570.441.7310 • allhomedays.com BENTON FRONTIER DAYS & CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO 385 Mendenhall Lane • Benton, PA 17814 570.925.6536 • bentonrodeo.com BERWICK BOULEVARD ASSOCIATION Market Street • Berwick, PA 18603 570.520.4034 • berwickchristmasblvd.com BLOOMSBURG FAIR ASSOCIATION 620 West Third Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.784.4949 • bloomsburgfair.com BRIGGS FARM BLUES FESTIVAL 88 Old Berwick Highway • Nescopeck, PA 18635 570.379.3342 • briggsfarm.com COVERED BRIDGE & ARTS FESTIVAL AT THE BLOOMSBURG FAIRGROUNDS 620 West Third Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.784.8279 • itourcolumbiamontour.com EARLY BIRD SPORTS EXPO West Third Street • Bloomsburg Fair Grounds Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.437.2460 • earlybirdexpo.net G & M CONCESSIONS 119 Deussen Drive • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.204.8211
529 Zaner-Rohrsburg Road • Orangeville, PA 17859 COLUMBIA MONTOUR COUNCIL - B.S.A.
5 Audubon Court • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.784.2700 • columbiamontourbsa.org COVERED BRIDGES OF COLUMBIA & MONTOUR COUNTIES 121 Papermill Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.784.8279 • itourcolumbiamontour.com DAVID & JOAN FOLK'S BUTTERFLY FARM 9 Butterfly Lane • Nescopeck, PA 18635 570.394.7298 • folksbutterflyfarm.com ELECTRIC CITY TROLLEY MUSEUM 300 Cliff Street • Scranton, PA 18503 570.963.6590 • ectma.org KNOEBELS AMUSEMENT RESORT 391 Knoebels Boulevard • Route 487 • Elysburg, PA 17824 570.672.2572 • knoebels.com
PIONEER TUNNEL COAL MINE 19th & Oak Streets • Ashland, PA 17921 570.875.3850 • pioneertunnel.com RED DEER AT ROLLING HILLS FARM 63 Pinnacle Drive • Catawissa, PA 17820 570.356.7482 • reddeeratrollinghillsfarm.com ROHRBACH’S FARM MARKET 240 Southern Drive • Catawissa, PA 17820 570.356.7654 • rohrbachsfarm.net
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GLENDA & SCOTT’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM 146 Johnson Road • Millville, PA 17846 570.204.6282 facebook.com/Glenda-and-Scotts-Homemade-Icecream
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER COLLECTOR’S CLUB CHAPTER 17 47 Chestnut Street • Millville, PA 17846
570.971.3232 • ihcc17.org J. A. ATEN BEEF JERKY & BEST BAR-B-Q SAUCE
168 Nursery Road • Berwick, PA 18603 570.441.7580 • bestbbqsauceperiod.com KEYSTONE HORSE CENTER, LLC 103 Horse Farm Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 keystonehorsecenter.com
MONTOUR DELONG COMMUNITY FAIR 5848 Broadway Road • Route 254 • Washingtonville, PA 17884 570.437.2178 • montourdelongfair.com
MUSIC HALL AT PHILLIPS EMPORIUM, THE 12 East Main Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.387.8027 • musichallatpe.com WARRIOR RUN-FORT FREELAND HERITAGE SOCIETY 246 Warrior Run Boulevard • Turbotville, PA 17777 freelandfarm.org museums, galleries, & theatres
ARTS IN BLOOM OF BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY
Haas Center for the Arts • Bloomsburg University 400 East Second Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.389.4409 • bloomu.edu/arts-in-bloom ARTSPACE GALLERY 221 Center Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.784.0737 • artspacebloomsburg.com BERWICK HISTORICAL SOCIETY CARRIAGE HOUSE LIBRARY, MUSEUM, GENEALOGY RESOURCE
344 Market Street, Rear • Berwick, PA 18603 570.759.8020 • berwickhistoricalsociety.org BERWICK THEATER & CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ARTS, THE 110 E Front St • Berwick, PA 18603 570.752.9070 • theberwicktheater.org BLOOMSBURG THEATRE ENSEMBLE 226 Center Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.784.8181 • bte.org COLUMBIA COUNTY HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY 225 Market Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.784.1600 • colcohist-gensoc.org
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Johnson Covered Bridge Photo by Ben Prepelka
However, with every passing year, these simple wooden structures have grown to epitomize the peace and beauty of rural life. A covered bridge today is a reminder of the craftsmanship of our ancestors, and of life without all of the hustle and bustle of the modern world. For adults who recall days spent playing or fishing in the streams beneath the bright red spans, these bridges symbolize the nostalgia of childhood. Columbia & Montour Counties have 25 of Pennsylvania’s remaining covered bridges, and are the perfect destination for seeing these American treasures in person. A highlight is seeing the East & West Paden Bridges, known as "The Twin Bridges" for their conjoined spans. The Twins are one of only two sets of such bridges in the country. The oldest covered bridge in the counties, the Wanich Bridge, dates to 1844. Of the 25 bridges, 20 still allow for vehicular traffic. Four of the remaining five have picnic tables on them to allow for a relaxing lunch visit. Each season brings a new view of the bridges, so travelers may elect to see them at any point throughout the year. To help guide your visit, a free printed driving tour map of the bridges can be requested from the Visitors Bureau's website.
As one of the most iconic sights in the Central Pennsylvania countryside, covered bridges are a reminder of simpler times of days gone by. Pennsylvania has nearly 200 covered bridges still standing – the most in the United States. Covered bridges were created for a variety of reasons, but most related to the longevity of the bridge. Simply put, building a roof over the bridge would lengthen its lifespan by slowing the impact of wear and tear from weather and wood rot.
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FREAS FARM WINERY & MEADERY 130 Twin Church Road • Berwick, PA 18603 570.759.9463 • freasfarmwinery.com JUNIATA VALLEY WINERY @ NATURE’S OUTDOORS 357A Camp Lavigne Road • Benton, PA 17814 570.925.4091 • juniatavalleywinery.com KULPMONT WINERY AT THE OL’ COUNTRY BARN 9 South Comstock Road • Benton, PA 17814 570.925.6295 olcountrybarn.com/kulpmont-winery-at-the-barn PURPLE COW WINERY 281 Welliversville Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.993.4159 • purplecowwinery.com
THE CONSERVATORY OF EXTRAORDINARY DANCE 362 Mill Street • Danville, PA 17821 570.316.3743 • conservatoryextrao.wixsite.com/cedance ENGLISH HILL BOOKS & ART GALLERY 227 English Hill Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.854.4366 • englishhillbooks.studio EXCHANGE, THE 24 East Main Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.317.2596 • exchangearts.org MONTOUR COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 11 Bloom Street • Danville, PA 17821 570.271.0830 • MontourCountyHistoricalSociety.org ROARING CREEK CATAWISSA VALLEY HISTORICAL STUDY GROUP PO Box 161 • Numidia, PA 17858 570.912.8513 STUART TANK MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. 309 North Vine Street • Berwick, PA 18603 570.350.9675 • bringstuiehome.org WEIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AT BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY 1 Dent Drive • Lewisburg, PA 17837 570.577.1000 • bucknell.edu/WeisCenter wineries
RICKETTS CIDERY 4360 Red Rock Road • Benton, PA 17814 570.974.1944 • colonelricketts.com
SHADE MOUNTAIN WINERY & VINEYARD
53 North D & H Avenue • Danville, PA 17821 570.284.4311 • shademountainwinery.com SUSQUEHANNA HEARTLAND WINE TRAIL 16140 Route 104 • Middleburg, PA 17842 pawinetrail.com • pawinetrail.com THREE DOGS VINO 129 Hidlay Church Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.204.5621 • threedogsvino.com
CARDINAL HOLLOW WINERY @ WINDING CREEK SHOPS
4378 Red Rock Road • Benton, PA 17814 570.925.6586 • windingcreekshops.com
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the occasional black bear. Twenty minutes south of the Preserve, the J. Manley Robbins Trail at the Hess Recreation Area in Danville is the oldest known rail-to-trail in the United States and provides a scenic walk or bike. In the southern part of Columbia County, Weiser State Forest – Roaring Creek Tract offers the area’s largest trail system, including an eight mile shared use trail that is ideal for families out for a casual weekend jaunt. Weiser is also home to four historic miner trails from the 19th century that were restored in the early 2000’s to allow for present-day explorers to “walk in the footsteps” of miners from days past. In total, there are approximately 40 miles of shared use trails for hiking, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing at the Roaring Creek Tract. Further east at the Susquehanna Riverlands near Berwick, hikers and bicyclists can traverse the 12.5 mile Susquehanna Warrior Trail that retraces an old Native American footpath along the mighty Susquehanna River.
Visitors looking to return to their roots and get out into nature will delight in the multitude of hiking options in Columbia & Montour Counties. Top highlights include: the Montour Preserve, Weiser State Forest, the Susquehanna Riverlands, and Ricketts Glen State Park. At the Montour Preserve, various trails totaling approximately eight miles are open from dawn til dusk. The majority of these trails are great for the visitor looking for a causal walk in a peaceful nature setting. While at the Preserve, guests are apt to see any number of woodland wildlife including but not limited to deer, squirrels, opossum, bald eagles, and
Ricketts Glen State Park Photo by Tyler Adams
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For the true outdoor adventurer, the trail system at Ricketts Glen State Park offers a rigorous and challenging adventure. In total, 26 miles of trail are available for hiking. The Falls Trail in particular provides some of the most spectacular hiking scenery in the state. The trail stretches approximately 7.2 miles and takes hikers past 21 stunning waterfalls. The trail weaves over and around free-flowing waterfalls and takes travelers through rock-strewn clefts and old growth forest. Ice climbing on the Falls Trail is even permitted with special approval during the winter months! A wide range of family-friendly attractions, craft breweries, wineries, antique shops, good food, and comfy lodging can be found near these great hiking locations. Adding a few trails to a long weekend or week stay will surely lead to fond memories from an adventurous vacation, so begin planning your trip to the area today!
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Food & Dining banquet & meeting facilities
DENNY & PEARLS 69 Ridge Road • Nescopeck, PA 18635 570.336.0434
FOLKS FRIED VEGETABLES 4640 Old Berwick Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 FOUGHT’S CATERING & CONCESSIONS 64 Middle Avenue • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.441.2457
BARN AT GREENWOOD, LLC, THE 3010 State Route 42 • Millville, PA 17846 570.441.1846 • barnatgreenwood.com BARN AT FROSTY VALLEY, THE 1301 Bloom Road • Danville, PA 17821 570.275.4000 • frosty-valley.com
JACKIE'S FRENCH FRIES 114 Shaffer Road • Nescopeck, PA 18635 570.336.0934
KLINGER’S FRESH FRUIT CUP 3481 Columbia Boulevard • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.204.6609
THE FARM IN BLOOM 1051 Fort McClure Boulevard • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.784.6625 • thefarminbloom.com
THE STONE PINE BALLROOM 43 Pine Barn Place • Danville, PA 17821 570.275.2071 • pinebarninn.com
restaurants 2 KING'S PIZZA 1832 State Route 487 • Orangeville, PA 17859 570.784.0123 487 KOLD KUP 2764 State Route 487 • Orangeville, PA 17859 570.683.6026 BIG DAN’S BBQ 240 Southern Drive • Catawissa, PA 17820 570.356.6156 • bigdansbbq.com BJ’S M STREET TAVERN & OYSTER BAR 494 Mill Street • Danville, PA 17821 570.275.5110 • bjsmstreet.com BRENNAN’S BIG CHILL, LTD 232 Iron Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.387.1988 BREWSKIS COFFEE AND BAR 22 East Main Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.317.2865 • brewskiscoffeeandbar.com CENTRAL PARK HOTEL 976 Central Road • Benton, PA 17814 570.925.6650 • gatewaytothegamelands.com CHEROKEE TAP ROOM 699 Elysburg Road • Danville, PA 17821 570.284.4495 • cherokeetaproom.com FARMHOUSE AT TURKEY HILL, THE 991 Central Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.387.1500 • innatturkeyhill.com
WASHINGTONVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY 121 Strawberry Ridge Road, Box 180 • Washingtonville, PA 17884 570.437.2069 • washingtonvillefireco.org
brew pubs & breweries ANOMALY CRAFT BREWING 135 West Front Street • Berwick, PA 18603 570.752.3522 • facebook.com/anomalycraftbrewing BERWICK BREWING COMPANY 328 West Front Street • Berwick, PA 18603 570.752.3522 • berwickbrewing.com MARLEY’S BREWERY AND GRILLE 1323 Columbia Boulevard • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.784.9600 • marleysbrewery.com OLD FORGE BREWING COMPANY 532 Mill Street • Danville, PA 17821 570.275.8151 • oldforgebrewingcompany.com
ROCK GOD BREWING COMPANY 459 Rooney Avenue • Danville, PA 17821 570.284.4096 • rockgodbeer.com
TURKEY HILL BREWING COMPANY PUB & GRILLE
991 Central Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.387.8422 • turkeyhillbrewing.com
food vendors & caterers BISSINGER CATERING & CONCESSIONS 721 Mt. Pleasant Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.784.2301
FORGE PUB AND EATERY 122 W 11th St • Berwick, PA 18603 570.520.4165
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Old Forge Brewing Co.
Wild For Salmon
Fran's dairy bar
FRAN'S DAIRY BAR 698 North State Street • Millville, PA 17846 570.458.6680 GOURMET BUFFET 76 Lunger Drive, Suite 250 • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.387.1188 IRON FORK AT FROSTY VALLEY, THE 1301 Bloom Road • Danville, PA 17821 570.275.4000 • frosty-valley.com JAMISON CITY HOTEL BAR & RESTAURANT 184 Jamison City Road • Benton, PA 17814 570.925.5084 • jamisoncityhotel.com
ORIGINAL ITALIAN PIZZA - MILLVILLE 410 South State Street • Millville, PA 17846 570.458.5280 • originalitalianpizzamillville.com PENN PIZZA CUCINA ITALIANA 2403 Columbia Boulevard • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.387.7908
PERKINS RESTAURANT & BAKERY – BLOOMSBURG 41 Ricky Avenue • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.784.1140 • perkinsrestaurants.com PERKINS RESTAURANT & BAKERY - DANVILLE 346 Meadow Lane • Danville, PA 17821 570.275.1529 • perkinsrestaurants.com
PINE BARN INN 43 Pine Barn Place • Danville, PA 17821 570.275.2071 • pinebarninn.com PROFILE COFFEE AND ROASTERS 185 South Market Street • Elysburg, PA 17824 570.672.9120 • profilecoffeeandroasters.com QUAKER STEAK & LUBE 211 Columbia Mall Drive • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.389.WING (9464) • quakersteak.com STEPH’S SUBS 150 East Main Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.784.5750 • facebook.com/stephssubs
LT EVANS EATERY & DRAFT HOUSE
616 Walnut Street • Danville, PA 17821 570.275.1310 • ltevansrestaurant.com
MORRIS FAMILY RESTAURANT – BLOOMSBURG 227 Montour Boulevard • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.784.2281 MORRIS FAMILY RESTAURANT - LIMERIDGE 6305 Columbia Boulevard • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.784.5651 NICKLE PLATE BAR & GRILL, THE 954 State Route 487 Knoebels Three Ponds Golf Course • Elysburg, PA 17824 570.672.5277 • nickleplatebarandgrill.com
THAT’S AMORE` PIZZERIA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT 105 West Main Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.387.1975 • thatsamoreitalianrestaurant.business.site
OLD FILLING STATION RESTAURANT, THE 140 Main Street • Benton, PA 17814 570.925.6556
WESTOVER’S COUNTRY GRILL 4438 Red Rock Road • Benton, PA 17814 570.925.0330
ORIGINAL ITALIAN PIZZA - DANVILLE 60 Lower Mulberry Street • Danville, PA 17821 570.271.1960
WOODY’S PLACE DINER AND COFFEE HOUSE 311 Main Street • Catawissa, PA 17820 570.356.7154
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Lodging apartments HERITAGE HEIGHTS APARTMENTS 1538 1st Street • Danville, PA 17821 570.275.6722 RIVERVIEW POINT APARTMENTS 131 Main Street • Catawissa, PA 17820 570.356.7800
WHITE BIRCH INN BED & BREAKFAST 1303 Market Street • Berwick, PA 18603 570.759.8251 • thewhitebirchinn.com
campgrounds
CAMPING AT DEIHL’S, LLC 2108 Deihl’s Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.683.5212 • campingatdeihls.com COUNCIL CUP CAMPGROUND 212 Ruckle Hill Road • Wapwallopen, PA 18660 570.379.2566 • councilcupcampground.com INDIAN HEAD CAMPGROUND 340 Reading Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.784.6150 • indianheadcampgroundllc.com
bed & breakfast, inns & unique lodging CENTRAL PARK HOTEL 976 Central Road • Benton, PA 17814 570.925.6650 • gatewaytothegamelands.com COTTAGES AT FROSTY VALLEY RESORT, THE 1301 Bloom Road • Danville, PA 17821 570.275.4000 • frosty-valley.com/cottages DOCTOR’S INN BED & BREAKFAST, THE 107 West Market Street • Danville, PA 17821 570.275.1821 • thedoctorsinn.com ELMDALE INN 503 Market Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.854.4856 • elmdaleinn.com
KNOEBELS CAMPGROUND 391 Knoebels Boulevard, Route 487 • Elysburg, PA 17824 570.672.9555 • knoebels.com WHISPERING PINES CAMPING ESTATES 1557 North Bendertown Road • Stillwater, PA 17878 570.925.6810 • wpce.com
hotels & motels
BEST WESTERN DANVILLE INN 125 Old Valley School Road • Danville, PA 17821 570.275.5750 • bestwestern.com/danvilleinnpa CANDLEWOOD SUITES 9 Bowman’s Mill Road • Hazleton, PA 18202 570.459.1600 • candlewoodsuites.com/hazletonpa COMFORT SUITES 120 Plaza Drive • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.387.9100 • choicehotels.com/hotel/pa393
FISH & LOAVES BED & BREAKFAST 1101 Numidia Drive • Catawissa, PA 17820 570.356.6138 • fishandloavesbnb.com INN AT TURKEY HILL, THE 991 Central Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.387.1500 • innatturkeyhill.com
DANVILLE SUPER 8 35 Sheraton Road • Danville, PA 17821 570.275.4640 • super8.com
OLD TIOGA INN BED & BREAKFAST, THE 575 Old Tioga Turnpike • Benton, PA 17814 570.864.2887 • theoldtiogainn.com PAPER MILL PINES BED & BREAKFAST, LLC 12 Daro Road • Shickshinny, PA 18655 570.690.6820 • papermillpines.com PUMP HOUSE WEDDINGS & BED & BREAKFAST 623C State Road, Route 339 • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.784.6730 • pumphousebandb.com SLEEPY HOLLOW INN BED & BREAKFAST 172 Sleepy Hollow Road • Elysburg, PA 17824 570.492.4339 • sleepyhollowinnbnb.com
FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES 1065 Alliance Park Drive • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.416.2777 marriott.com/hotels/travel/segbl-fairfield-inn-and-suites-bloomsburg/
HAMPTON INN BY HILTON IN BLOOMSBURG 255 Papermill Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.380.1020 • bloomsburg.hamptoninn.com HAMPTON INN BY HILTON IN DANVILLE 137 Old Valley School Road • Danville, PA 17821 570.271.2500 • hamptoninn.com HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS BLOOMSBURG 14 Mitchell Drive • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.387.6702 • hiexpress.com/bloomsburgpa
WANDELL INN 240 Main Street • Benton, PA 17814 570.394.7033 • wandellinn.com
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INN AT TURKEY HILL, THE 991 Central Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.387.1500 • innatturkeyhill.com
MOTEL 6 6305 Columbia Boulevard • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.387.1776 • motel6.com PEACEABLE KINGDOM BED & BREAKFAST 1514 Old Reading Road • Catawissa, PA 17820 570.441.2870 • peaceablekingdombandb.com
PINE BARN INN 43 Pine Barn Place • Danville, PA 17821 570.275.2071 • pinebarninn.com
QUALITY INN BLOOMSBURG 189 Columbia Mall Drive • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.387.0490 choicehotels.com/pennsylvania/bloomsburg/econo-lodge-hotels/pa143
Elmdale Inn
RED ROOF INN 488 West Third Street • Mifflinville, PA 18631 570.752.2100 • redroof.com RELAX INN 2711 Columbia Boulevard • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.784.1812 • relaxinnbloomsburg.com SUPER 8 MOTEL 450 West Third Street • Mifflinville, PA 18631 570.759.6778 • super8.com/mifflinville VISTA LODGE, INC 3726 State Route 487 • Stillwater, PA 17878 570.925.2077 • vistalodgebenton.com vacation & cabin rentals
Paper Mill Pines
BON’S RETREAT CABIN 551 Clark Road • Sunbury, PA 17801 703.402.7405
CAPT. JIM SHOTWELL’S - DAM COTTAGES 50 Corky Hollow Lane • Shickshinny, PA 18655 570.759.9217 • damcottage.com KNO-RENTALS 1230 Southern Drive • Elysburg, PA 17824 570.495.3164 • kno-rentals.com LODGE AT RAVEN CREEK, THE 314 Saint Gabriel Road • Benton, PA 17814 570.441.3905 • ravencreeklodge.com THORNE HAVEN AT LAPORTE 209 Thorne Street • Laporte, PA 18626 570.336.7056 • thornehavenatlaporte.com WHISPERING PINES CAMPING ESTATES 1557 North Bendertown Road • Stillwater, PA 17878 570.925.6810 • wpce.com
Wandell Inn
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Knoebels Three Ponds Golf
@themeparkarchive
Mike Gendimenico
Bloomsburg Children's Museum
Purple Cow WINERY
Ace of Games
Outdoor Recreation
@jonyonkondy
@prime_shots_photo
golf courses & driving ranges KNOEBELS THREE PONDS GOLF COURSE 954 State Route 487 • Elysburg, PA 17824 570.672.9064 • knoebelsgolf.com ROLLING PINES GOLF COURSE 335 Golf Course Road • Berwick, PA 18603 570.752.1000 • rollingpinesgc.com Hunting & Fishing BARRY & CATHY BECK 309 Upper Raven Creek Road, Benton, PA 17814 570.925.2392 • barryandcathybeck.com MAPLE RIDGE SPORTS CENTER 402 Main Street • Orangeville, PA 17859 570.683.4138 • mapleridgesportscenter.com
CAMP VICTORY 58 Camp Victory Road • Millville, PA 17846 570.458.6530 • campvictory.org DANVILLE AREA COMMUNITY CENTER 1041 Liberty Street • Danville, PA 17821 570.275.3001 • thedacc.com HEMLOCK TOWNSHIP PARK COMMITTEE 26 Firehall Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.784.6178 MONTOUR AREA RECREATION COMMISSION 374 Preserve Road • Danville, PA 17821 570.336.2060 • montourrec.com NORTHERN COLUMBIA COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTER 42 Community Drive • Benton, PA 17814 570.925.0163 • n4cs.org PAUL’S BICYCLE SHOP 73 Ideal Park Road • Catawissa, PA 17820 570.784.8877 • paulsbicycleshop.com RICKETTS GLEN STATE PARK 695 State Route 487 • Benton, PA 17814 570.477.5675 • dcnr.state.pa.us
TELUM CONCEPTS, LLC 99 Main Street, Benton, PA 17814 570.337.7166 • telumconcepts.com outfitters
FIVE MOUNTAIN OUTFITTERS CO. 95 South Main Street, Route 11 • Shickshinny, PA 18655 570.885.0081 • fivemountainoutfittersco.com SUSQUEHANNA OUTDOOR ADVENTURES, LLC 3224 Old Berwick Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.854.4333 • kayaktheriverpa.com recreation
WEISER STATE FOREST - ROARING CREEK TRACT
16 Weiser Lane • Aristes, PA 17920 570.875.6450 • dcnr.state.pa.us rv sales & service SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY RV SALES & SERVICE 560 Montour Boulevard • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.389.9900 • susqrv.com
ACE OF GAMES 140 S Market Street • Elysburg, PA 17824 570.933.0393 • theaceofgames.com
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Columbia & Montour Counties are home to some fantastic mountain biking options. In Montour County, Danville leads the way with more than 32 miles of mountain biking trail options, spread between the Geisinger Stewardship Forest, Hopewell Park, and Hess Recreation Area. With 11+ miles of established trails, Geisinger Hospital’s Stewardship Forest trail network is a popular destination for seasoned mountain bikers. Many of the trails are challenging, but rewarding. All are named using various medical terms, including Punctured Lung, Broken Clavicle, Life Flight, and Concussion. Sweeping views of downtown Danville, the Susquehanna River, and the surrounding countryside are an added bonus for trail users. Located just down the road from the Stewardship Forest, Hopewell Park was Montour County’s first purpose-built mountain bike trail network. Built by mountain bikers for mountain bikers, the Hopewell Park / Danville Borough Farm Trail network is designed to challenge experienced riders while still allowing beginners to enjoy a great day on the trail. Trail creators made use of the natural terrain, but added enough twists and turns to keep visitors coming back for more. In southern Columbia County, the Weiser State Forest – Roaring Creek Tract boasts 64 miles of shared-use trails and forest roads that are available for mountain biking. For cyclists searching for a relatively flat ride, an 8-mile, shared-use trail runs the length of the valley on the Roaring Creek Tract. This trail offers a leisurely trip through the scenic valley and runs alongside a creek and three reservoirs.
Hopewell Park Photo by Montour Area Recreation Commission
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W hen summer rolls
around, it’s time to hit the water! Columbia & Montour Counties benefit from the Susquehanna River, which flows through the counties on its way to the Chesapeake Bay. This makes the area a prime kayaking destination. With ample boat launches and several nearby outfitters, it’s quite simple for anyone to enjoy some river time. Wildlife is abundant on the river - don’t be surprised if you take a paddle break and see a bald eagle soaring overhead. In addition to the river, there are several navigable creeks and streams throughout the counties. If you’ve got the proper licenses, you could even try some kayak fishing. Want a more relaxed paddle? Try one of the area lakes, where you won’t have to worry about coordinating a boat shuttle at the end of your paddle. Both Lake Chillisquaque at the Montour Preserve and Lake Jean at Ricketts Glen State Park offer seasonal kayak rentals, perfect for families looking for an easy option to get right on the water. Don’t have your own kayaks? Coordinate with one of the area’s outfitters to get set up with rental boats and assistance with launching. Never kayaked before? Be sure to read up on kayaking safety tips and procedures to make sure you have a safe journey: itourcolumbiamontour.com/timetokayak. When you’re ready to get paddling, be sure to request a free copy of the Susquehanna River Paddling Guide, which features various river itineraries. Find it at iTourColumbiaMontour.com under the “Request a Brochure” tab.
Susquehanna River Photo by Susquehanna Greenway Partnership
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agritourism
BRIAR CREEK FARMS, INC. 1017 East 7th Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.784.0507 DRUM’S PRODUCE 164 River Hill Drive • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.784.3396 FORKS FARM MARKET 299 Covered Bridge Road • Orangeville, PA 17859 570.683.5820 • forksfarmmarket.com MAINVILLE FARM MARKET 797 Mainville Drive • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.784.4206 OHF ORCHARDS LLC 73 Orchard Drive • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.239.1474 PONDUCE FARMS 270 White Church Road • Elysburg, PA 17824 570.799.5888 • ponducefarms.com RETHERFORD’S FARM MARKET 4095 Maple Grove Road, Route 487 • Benton, PA 17814 717.756.2287
STONEHOUSE BERRY PATCH 297 Orchard Drive • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.336.3952 STONEY ACRES 628 Green Acres Road • Benton, PA 17814 570.925.6826 • stoneyacresonline.com
@OHF Orchards
antique shops
487 RUSTICS 1549 State Route 487 • Orangeville, PA 17859 570.784.0487 BENTON ANTIQUES ETC. 235 main Street • Benton, PA 17814 570.925.2384 EUROPEAN ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 745 Miff-Main Road • Nescopeck, PA 18635 570.441.3211 LAVENDER AND OLD LACE 1111 Lightstreet Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.387.8325 OL’ COUNTRY BARN 9 South Comstock Road • Benton, PA 17814 570.925.6295 • olcountrybarn.com
@487 rustics
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OLDE FARMHOUSE ANTIQUE COUNTRY STORE 188 Peppermill Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.764.1485
RETHERFORD'S FARM ANTIQUES 4095 Maple Grove Road • Route 487 • Benton, PA 17814 717.756.2287 • retherfordsfarm.wixsite.com/retherfordsfarm
RISING SUN ANTIQUES 216 Mill Street • Danville, PA 17821 570.275.1776
florist, garden centers, & greenhouses
BLOSSOMS IN BLOOM BY MEGAN, LLC
421 Central Road • Bloomsburg PA 17815 570.317.2753 • BlossomsinBloom.com CERRIDWENS GARDENS 330 East 5th Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.784.2220 • cerridwensgardens.com FISHING CREEK FLORIST 4378 Red Rock Road • Benton, PA 17814 570.925.6586 SCOTT’S FLORAL, GIFT, AND GREENHOUSE 347 Northumberland Street • Danville, PA 17821 570.275.4610 • scottsfloral.com SHOPPES AT WOODIN PLACE 201 West Second Street • Berwick, PA 18603 570.752.2714 • woodinplace.com
@Retherfords
shopping & specialty shops BASON COFFEE ROASTING 453 Mill Street • Danville, PA 17821 570.764.2740 • basoncoffee.com
BEITER’S DEPARTMENT STORE 491 Mill Street • Danville, PA 17821 570.275.0273 • beitersdepartmentstore.com CATAWISSA BOTTLING COMPANY 450 Fisher Avenue • Catawissa, PA 17820 570.356.2301 • catawissabottling.com COLE’S HARDWARE - BLOOMSBURG 1089 Columbia Boulevard • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.784.4525
Bason Happy Mug Drive Thru
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@dergron
@englishgardenpa
CREATIVE QUAKER - CERAMIC & ARTS STUDIO 22 North State Street • Millville, PA 17846 facebook.com/100063528872723 DOWNTOWN BLOOMSBURG INC. 238 Market Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.784.2522 • downtownbloomsburg.com
PHILLIPS EMPORIUM & THE TEENY TINY BOOKSHOP 12 East Main Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.387.8027 • phillipsemporium.com SALVATION ARMY THRIFT STORE 49 West Main Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.387.0314 SHARON’S CRYSTALS 212 East Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.380.2222 SOMETHING BORROWED BY T&M, LLC 421 Central Road • Bloomsburg PA 17815 570.795.4977 • somethingborrowedpa.com TIMELESS DESIGNS 400 East Main Street • Catawissa, PA 17820 570.336.5578 • facebook.com/countryshedcreations TIMEWORN TREASURES 1929 Montour Boulevard, Route 11 • Danville, PA 17821 570.275.9474 • timeworntreasuresdanville.com TOWNE CAMERA 152 West Main Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.784.3410 • townecamera.com
EAGLES MERE HISTORIC VILLAGE Eagles Mere Avenue, Route 42 • Eagles Mere, PA 17731 570.525.3792 • VisitHistoricEaglesMere.com ENGLISH GARDEN, THE 497 South Mill Street • Danville, PA 17821 570.275.2252 • the-english-garden.com EXCLUSIVELY YOU BRIDAL 53 West Main Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.784.6652 • exyoubridal.com H & P EMBROIDERY 4378 Red Rock Road • Benton, PA 17814 570.925.6586 • hpcustomembroidery.com INCREDIBLE POPCORN 1009 Old Berwick Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.762.7805 • incrediblepopcorn.com
IOLA BEER DEPOT, THE 2988 State Route 42 • Millville, PA 17846 570.458.6000 KOHL'S STONY HILL TREE FARM & CHRISTMAS SHOPPE 3319 Mexico Road • Milton, PA 17847 570.204.2995 • kohlsstonyhill.com
TROOP 47 TRADING CO . 320 Mill Street • Danville, PA 17821 570.336.3254 • escentiallyannie.com
WAGNER’S TROPHIES & ENGRAVEABLES 146 East Main Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.784.6025 • wagnerstrophies.com WILD FOR SALMON 521 Montour Boulevard • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.387.0550 • wildforsalmon.com
LABEL SHOPPER 2451 Columbia Boulevard • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.387.1830 • labelshopper.com
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Spend a quiet day exploring unique antique shops in the region. From repurposed furniture to home décor, antique co-ops, handmade crafts, and more, you’ll definitely find all sorts of treasures to bring home with you! ANTIQUES
CRAFT BREWERIES
The River Rat Brew Trail is Central Pennsylvania’s premier craft beer trail, and encompasses fifteen enterprising breweries in a five-county region. The variety of beer styles and flavors are virtually endless, and the brew masters are constantly concocting new brews to share with their loyal customers. Visit just a few in a day trip or make it an extended visit to try them all!
Hit the Trail. Taste the Brews. Join the Rats. RiverRatBrewTrail.com #JoinTheRats
Brew Trail Map
FARM MARKETS
WINERIES
If it’s wine you’re looking for, you’ll certainly find it here. While visiting the counties, plan to include stops along the way at a few of the area’s wineries. Odds are that you’ll probably find a few new favorites to take home! Throughout the year, the wineries also host several specialty trail events with seasonal pairings and chances to win wine-themed prize baskets.
When it comes to food, there’s nothing better than knowing exactly where it came from. Visiting an area farm market or farm stand will allow you to explore the beauty and bounty of the region while learning about your food’s path from the farm to your plate!
VIEW OR REQUEST FREE BROCHURES FOR THESE ACTIVITIES, AND MANY MORE IN COLUMBIA & MONTOUR COUNTIES BY VISITING ITOURCOLUMBIAMONTOUR.COM/REQUEST-A-BROCHURE.
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Services & Community Organizations
@kevinly
advertising / printing BIRD PRINTING CO. 622 East Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.784.8136 CONNER PRINTING COMPANY 1180 Old Berwick Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.784.1677
airports BLOOMSBURG MUNICIPAL AIRPORT 301 Airport Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.317.1966
WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 100 Terminal Drive • Avoca, PA 18641 570.602.2000 • flyavp.com
CUSTOM ADVERTISING 349 Market Street • Berwick, PA 18603 570.752.2179 • customadvertising.com
attorneys LAW OFFICES OF LUSCHAS, NAPARSTECK & CRANE, LLP 120 West Main Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.784.4654 • bloomsburglaw.com
LAMAR ADVERTISING 220 Route 15 Highway • South Williamsport, PA 17702 570.326.2665 • lamar.com MT. ROYAL PRINTING COMPANY, INC., THE 6310 Blair Hill Lane • Baltimore, MD 21209 410.296.1117 • mtroyalprinting.com OPTIMO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, LLC 240 Market Street • Suite 112 PO Box 770 • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 877.564.8552 • optimo-it.com PRESS ENTERPRISE, INC. 3185 Lackawanna Avenue • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.784.2121 • pressenterpriseonline.com
automotive dealers
JACK METZER AUTO GROUP 1857 Montour Boulevard, PO Box 178 • Danville, PA 17821 570.275.2212 • jackmetzer.com
KEN POLLOCK FORD, INC. 1120 West Front Street • Berwick, PA 18603 570.752.2797 • kenpollockford.com
automotive parts, repairs & services
SCRANTON PRINTING COMPANY 1225 Penn Avenue • Scranton, PA 18509 570.347.9474 • scrantonprinting.com
SIRE ADVERTISING 24 North Market Street, Suite 1 • Selinsgrove, PA 17870 570.743.3900 • sireadvertising.com
KOST TIRE & AUTO SERVICE 1721 Columbia Boulevard • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.387.8290 • kosttirePA.com STEVE SHANNON TIRE CO., INC. 1149 Millville Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.387.8915 • steveshannon.com
VICTOR KOONS GRAPHIC DESIGN 33 East Front Street • Danville, PA 17821 570.275.2154 • victorkoons.com
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