Our 2024 Guide takes the shape of a magazine-style image piece, filled with plenty of stunning photos as well as regional features and highlights showcasing all that our area has to offer. Additionally, you’ll be able to view listings of all of our member businesses and utilize the helpful contact information to begin planning your travels.
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Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of content, contact information is provided to allow verification prior to visiting. Columbia-Montour Visitors Bureau (CMVB) makes no representations, guarantees, or warranties as to the availability, accuracy, completeness, currency, or suitability of the information printed in this guide. CMVB is not responsible for misprints or mistakes. Cover Photo Credit: Frank Oley Photography | @61fritzo
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#explorecolumbiamontour Throughout our book, we have highlighted a variety of hot spots in the region. Look for the Instagram photos to discover the fun that awaits!
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Knoebels Amusement Resort musement Resort
Welcome to Knoebels Amusement Resort! You may be familiar with the Knoebels that features over 60 rides, award-winning food, its own waterpark, dozens of games and gift shops, hundreds of campsites, a golf course and so much more. But did you know it all started with a swimming hole? Roaring Creek, which still runs through the park today, was a popular summer spot in 1925, the same year Henry Knoebel had an idea that would define family fun for years to come. He began construction, and on July 4, 1926, Henry opened Knoebels as a large swimming pool where the Crystal Pool is today. Within that opening year, he added a restaurant and steam-powered carousel, and Knoebels hasn’t stopped evolving since. The hub for fun, food and fantasy continued to grow into the park people know and love today. For 98 years, Knoebels has been dedicated to its family-friendly beginnings by providing free admission, free parking, free entertainment and free picnic facilities. With rides and games for kids of all ages (and the kids at heart), the Knoebel family will help your family make lasting memories for generations! There’s so much fun to be had that it can’t all be contained to the summer season! Knoebels is open the last weekend in April through the last weekend in September, followed by spooky Hallo-Fun weekends in October and the park’s newest seasonal special through December. Joy Through the Grove, Knoebels drive-through Christmas light experience, is open nightly after Thanksgiving.
FREE Parking • FREE Admission FREE Entertainment • FREE Picnic Facilities knoebels.com
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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.
THE COLUMBIA-MONTOUR WELCOME CENTER 121 Papermill Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 800.847.4810 or 570.784.8279 • itour@cmvb.com Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
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.
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GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER Atrium Café 100 North Academy Avenue Danville, PA 17822
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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. In Columbia County, Bloomsburg is the largest, with a population of just over 14,000. It is also home to Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania — Bloomsburg. 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 & 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
JONTAVIOUS WILLIS February 14 Weis Center for the Preforming Arts 570-577-1000 • bucknell.edu
BTE IMPROV January 5, March 15, May 10 & June 28 Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, Alvina Kraus Theatre 570-784-5530 • bte.org
SOFIA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA February 16 Arts In Bloom - Bloomsburg University Mitrani Hall 570-389-4409 • bloomu.edu/arts-in-bloom
READING WITH REPTILES January 6, February 3 & March 2 Clyde Peeling's Reptiland 570-538-1869 • reptiland.com CREATURE FEATURE January 13, February 3 Clyde Peeling's Reptiland 570-538-1869 • reptiland.com
MAPLE SUGARING AT THE MONTOUR PRESERVE February 24 Montour Preserve 570-336-2060 • montourrec.com
march
SANCTUARY CITY January 18 – February 4 Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, Alvina Krause Theatre 570-784-5530 • bte.org EARLY BIRD SPORTS EXPO January 25 – 28 Bloomsburg Fairgrounds / Industrial Arts Building 570-437-2460 • earlybirdexpo.net HAMID RAHMANIAN’S SONG OF THE NORTH January 30 Weis Center for the Preforming Arts 570-577-1000 • bucknell.edu
tenTHING March 1 Weis Center for the Preforming Arts 570-577-1000 • bucknell.edu
INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT March 1 Arts In Bloom - Bloomsburg University Mitrani Hall 570-389-4409 • bloomu.edu/arts-in-bloom MARTHA REDBONE ROOTS PROJECT March 5 Weis Center for the Preforming Arts 570-577-1000 • bucknell.edu
february
DERVISH March 22 Weis Center for the Preforming Arts 570-577-1000 • bucknell.edu
BALLET HISPANICO February 6 Weis Center for the Preforming Arts 570-577-1000 • bucknell.edu KYSHONA February 8 Weis Center for the Preforming Arts 570-577-1000 • bucknell.edu
RUBBERBAND: TRENZADO March 23 Arts In Bloom - Bloomsburg University Mitrani Hall 570-389-4409 • bloomu.edu/arts-in-bloom
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MS. HOLMES AND MS. WATSON March 28 – April 14 Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, Alvina Krause Theatre 570-784-5530 • bte.org
KNOEBELS FIRE, LAW AND EMS DAY May 4
Knoebel's Amusement Resort 800-487-4386 • knoebels.com
38TH ANNUAL SPRING FLING May 4 Mill Street, Downtown Danville visitdanvillepa.org KNOEBELS MOTHER’S DAY May 12 Knoebel's Amusement Resort 800-487-4386 • knoebels.com KNOEBELS ARMED FORCES DAY May 18
April
BILL AND THE BELLES April 4 Weis Center for the Preforming Arts 570-577-1000 • bucknell.edu JONATHON SWENSON April 7 Weis Center for the Preforming Arts 570-577-1000 • bucknell.edu THE JAZZ AMBASSADORS OF THE US ARMY FIELD BAND April 12 Weis Center for the Preforming Arts 570-577-1000 • bucknell.edu
Knoebel's Amusement Resort 800-487-4386 • knoebels.com
ANNAPURNA May 23 – June 9 Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, Alvina Krause Theatre 570-784-5530 • bte.org
VIETNAM VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION April 13 Briar Creek Lake Park 570-387-6501 iLUMINATE April 14 Arts In Bloom - Bloomsburg University Mitrani Hall 570-389-4409 • bloomu.edu/arts-in-bloom
june
KNOEBELS DEAF DAY June 1 Knoebel's Amusement Resort 800-487-4386 • knoebels.com
CENTRAL PA WINE FESTIVAL June 1 Bloomsburg Fairgrounds 570-854-1223 • facebook.com/p/Central-PA-Wine-Festival
CANA DULCE CANA BRAVA April 18 Weis Center for the Preforming Arts 570-577-1000 • bucknell.edu
KNOEBELS AUTISM AWARENESS DAY June 2
BLOOMSBURG MINI MAKER FAIRE April 20 The Bloomsburg Children's Museum 570-389-9206 • the-childrens-museum.org RENAISSANCE JAMBOREE April 27 Downtown Bloomsburg 570-661-1936 • downtownbloomsburg.org
Knoebel's Amusement Resort 800-487-4386 • knoebels.com
KNOEBELS SENIOR CITIZENS DAY June 5
Knoebel's Amusement Resort 800-487-4386 • knoebels.com
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER RED POWER SHOWDOWN June 13 – 15 Bloomsburg Fairgrounds Ihcc17.org KNOEBELS FATHER’S DAY June 16 Knoebel's Amusement Resort 800-487-4386 • knoebels.com
KNOEBELS OPENING WEEKEND April 27 & 28
Knoebel's Amusement Resort 800-487-4386 • knoebels.com
may
SHOWSTOPPERS! A BROADWAY REVUE May 1 – 5 Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, Alvina Krause Theatre 570-784-5530 • bte.org
95TH ANNUAL MILLVILLE FIREMAN’S CARNIVAL June 28 – July 6 Millville Carnival Grounds
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july
september
BRIGGS FARM BLUES FESTIVAL July 11 – 13 Briggs Farm 570-379-3342 • briggsfarm.com
DANVILLE HERITAGE FESTIVAL September 6 – 8 Mill Street, Downtown Danville visitdanvillepa.org KNOEBELS DOGGIE DIVE September 8
THE VELVETEEN RABBIT July 11 – 28 Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, Alvina Krause Theatre 570-784-5530 • bte.org
Knoebel's Amusement Resort 800-487-4386 • knoebels.com
169TH ANNUAL BLOOMSBURG FAIR September 20 – 28 Bloomsburg Fairgrounds bloomsburgfair.com
4-WHEEL JAMBOREE July 12 – 14 Bloomsburg Fairgrounds 4wheeljamboree.com
BENTON RODEO July 16 – 21 Benton Area Rodeo Grounds 570-925-6536 • bentonrodeo.com
october
42ND ANNUAL COVERED BRIDGE & ARTS FESTIVAL October 3 – 6 Bloomsburg Fairgrounds 570-784-8279 • itourcolumbiamontour.com 13TH ANNUAL RIVERFEST October 4 – 6 Berwick Test Track 570-752-2723 • berwickborough.org
WORLD WAR II WEEKEND July 19 – 21
Berwick Test Track bringstuiehome.org
97TH ANNUAL ORANGEVILLE FIRE COMPANY CARNIVAL July 19 – 27 Orangeville Community Fire Company 570-683-5914 PIONEER DAY July 20 Pioneer Tunnel • Ashland 570-875-3850 • pioneertunnel.com MONTOUR DELONG FAIR July 22 - 27 Montour DeLong Community Fairgrounds montourdelongfair.com
KNOEBEL LUMBER 5K October 5 Knoebel's Amusement Resort 800-487-4386 • knoebels.com
november
RUN FOR THE DIAMONDS November 28 Downtown Berwick 570-759-1426 • runforthediamonds.com
august
7 MOUNTAINS MEDIA PARADE OF LIGHTS November 29 Downtown Bloomsburg
SUSQUEHANNA GREENWAY OUTDOOR EXPO August 3 Shikellamy State Park – Marina susquehannagreenway.org CATAWISSA 250TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION August 7 – 11 Catawissa Borough catawissa.us
december
JOY THROUGH THE GROVE Knoebel's Amusement Resort 800-487-4386 • knoebels.com BERWICK BOULEVARD Market Street • Berwick 570-336-0852
ARTFEST 2024 August 24 Bloomsburg Town Square 570-317-2596 • exchangearts.org
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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!
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PIONEER TUNNEL COAL MINE 19th & Oak Streets • Ashland, PA 17921 (570) 875-3850 • pioneertunnel.com
BILL'S OLD BIKE BARN 7145 Columbia Boulevard • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 759-7030 • Billscustomcycles.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 WILLIAMSPORT CROSSCUTTERS Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field 1700 West 4th Street • Williamsport, PA 17701 (570) 326-3389 • crosscutters.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 529 Zaner-Rohrsburg Road • Orangeville, PA 17859 facebook.com/ColumbiaCountyCoveredBridgeAssoc
Fairs, Festivals & Special Events 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 BLOOMSBURG SINGERS, THE East Brugler Ave • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 336-3928 • facebook.com/TheBloomsburgSingers BRIGGS FARM BLUES FESTIVAL 88 Old Berwick Highway • Nescopeck, PA 18635 (570) 379-3342 • briggsfarm.com
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 & EVENT CENTER
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
OUTTA BOUNDZ 2845 Skatetown Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 784-3580 • outtaboundz.com
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COVERED BRIDGE & ARTS FESTIVAL AT THE BLOOMSBURG FAIRGROUNDS 620 West Third Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 784-8279 • itourcolumbiamontour.com
DIESEL MOTORSPORTS 10 Dragstrip Road • Catawissa, PA 17820 (816) 810-6287 • dieselmotorsports.us EARLY BIRD SPORTS EXPO West Third Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 437-2460 • earlybirdexpo.net G & M CONCESSIONS 119 Deussen Drive • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 204-8211
GLENDA & SCOTT'S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM 146 Johnson Road • Millville, PA 17846 (570) 204-6282 • facebook.com/people/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 877-KEY-HORS (877-539-4677) • 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
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Museums, Galleries & Theatres
ARTS IN BLOOM OF COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY - BLOOMSBURG Haas Center for the Arts, Bloomsburg University 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 344 Market Street, Rear • Berwick, PA 18603 (570) 759-8020 • berwickhistoricalsociety.org
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Esther Furnace Covered Bridge Photo by Jimmy Tighe Photography
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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WEIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AT BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY 1 Dent Drive • Lewisburg, PA 17837 (570) 577-1000 • bucknell.edu/WeisCenter Wine & Spirits CARDINAL HOLLOW WINERY @ WINDING CREEK SHOPS 4378 Red Rock Road • Benton, PA 17814 (570) 925-6586 • windingcreekshops.com DEAD MAN WALKING DISTILLERY 204 Montour Boulevard • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 deadmanwalkingdistillery.com FREAS FARM WINERY, MEADERY & CIDERY 130 Twin Church Road • Berwick, PA 18603 (570) 759-9463 • freasfarmwinery.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
BERWICK THEATER AND CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ARTS, THE 110 East Front Street • 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 50 Main Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 784-1600 • colcohist-gensoc.org
CONSERVATORY OF EXTRAORDINARY DANCE, THE 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
NEIGHBOR LADY VINO 214 Tabernacle Road • New Columbia, PA 17856 (570) 441-7390 • neighborladyvino.com PURPLE COW WINERY 281 Welliversville Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 993-4159 • purplecowwinery.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 THREE DOGS VINO 129 Hidlay Church Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 204-5621 • threedogsvino.com
HISTORIC ORANGEVILLE TRAIN STATION ASSOCIATION 41 Railroad Street • Orangeville, PA 17859 (570) 317-7256
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
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to deer, squirrels, opossum, bald eagles, and 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. For the true outdoor
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
Jakey Hollow Photo by @tylerradams
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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!
Ricketts Glen State Park Photo by @ronakp967
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Food & Dining Banquet & Meeting Facilities
FOLKS FRIED VEGETABLES 4640 Old Berwick Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 JACKIE'S FRENCH FRIES 114 Shaffer Road • Nescopeck, PA 18635 (570) 336-0934 • facebook.com/JackiesFF KLINGER'S FRESH FRUIT CUP 3481 Columbia Boulevard • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 204-6609 Restaurants 487 KOLD KUP 2764 State Route 487 • Orangeville, PA 17859 (570) 683-6026 • facebook.com/487-Kold-Kup 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 • facebook.com/brennansbigchill BREWSKIS COFFEE AND BAR 22 East Main Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 317-2865 • brewskiscoffeeandbar.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 FORGE PUB AND EATERY 122 W 11th Street • Berwick, PA 18603 (570) 520-4165 • facebook.com/ForgeBerwick FRAN'S DAIRY BAR 698 North State Street • Millville, PA 17846 (570) 458-6680 • facebook.com/fransdairybar GOURMET BUFFET 76 Lunger Drive, Suite 250 • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 387-1188
THE BARN AT FROSTY VALLEY 1301 Bloom Road • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 275-4000 • frosty-valley.com BARN AT GREENWOOD, LLC, THE 3010 State Route 42 • Millville, PA 17846 (570) 441-1846 • barnatgreenwood.com
CRAFT CATERING 55 Williamsburg Boulevard • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 594-8134 • craftcateringllc.com 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 Brew Pubs & Breweries ANOMALY CRAFT BREWING 135 West Front Street • Berwick, PA 18603 (570) 752-3522 • facebook.com/anomalycraftbrewing 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 CRAFT CATERING 55 Williamsburg Boulevard • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 594-8134 • craftcateringllc.com DENNY & PEARLS 69 Ridge Road • Nescopeck, PA 18635 (570) 336-0434 • facebook.com/dennyandpearls
HOG'S HOLLOW SALOON 1459 State Route 93 • Berwick, PA 18603 hogshollowsaloon.us
JAMISON CITY HOTEL BAR & RESTAURANT 184 Jamison City Road • Benton, PA 17814 (570) 925-5084 • jamisoncityhotel.com
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LT EVANS EATERY & DRAFTHOUSE 616 Walnut Street • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 275-1310 • ltevansrestaurant.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) 389-9464 • quakersteak.com
MORRIS FAMILY RESTAURANT - BERWICK 1001 Mulberry Street • Berwick, PA 18603 (570) 752-0453 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
ROD'S FISH-N-RIB HOUSE 5861 Columbia Boulevard • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (272) 203-4137 • facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092669123358
STEPH'S SUBS 150 East Main Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 784-5750 • facebook.com/stephssubs
NICKLE PLATE BAR & GRILL, THE 954 State Route 487 • 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 THE FULL BULL - TABLE AND MARKET 2001 State Route 254 • Orangeville, PA 17859 (570) 458-4104 • facebook.com/TheFullBull THE IRON FORK AT FROSTY VALLEY 1301 Bloom Road • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 275-4000 • frosty-valley.com THE OLD FILLING STATION RESTAURANT 140 Main Street • Benton, PA 17814 (570) 925-6556 • facebook.com/OldFillingStation WESTOVER'S COUNTRY GRILL 4438 Red Rock Road • Benton, PA 17814 (570) 925-0330 • facebook.com/WestoversCountryGrill WOOD SHELF CAFE 224 Main Street • Benton, PA 17814 (570) 204-2644 • facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083257424318 WOODY'S PLACE DINER AND COFFEE HOUSE 311 Main Street • Catawissa, PA 17820 (570) 356-7154
OLD TOWN ROAST 114 W Main Street • Millville, PA 17846 (570) 441-1325 • facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089844107325
ORIGINAL ITALIAN PIZZA - DANVILLE 60 Lower Mulberry Street • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 271-1960 ORIGINAL ITALIAN PIZZA - MILLVILLE 410 S State St • Millville, PA 17846 (570) 458-5280 • originalitalianpizzamillville.com
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
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Lodging Apartments
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 INDIAN HEAD CAMPGROUND 340 Reading Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 441-8628 • indianheadcampgroundllc.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
HERITAGE HEIGHTS APARTMENTS 1538 1st Street • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 275-6722 RIVERVIEW POINT APARTMENTS 131 Main Street • Catawissa, PA 17820 (570) 356-7800 Bed & Breakfast and Unique Lodging 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 FISH & LOAVES BED AND 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 J AND J RENTALS BERWICK LLC 517 East Front Street • Berwick, PA 18603 (570) 881-5138 • airbnb.com/h/aeaglesnest
DANVILLE RED ROOF INN 31 Red Roof Road • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 275-7600 • redroof.com DANVILLE SUPER 8 27 Sheraton Road • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 275-4640 • super8.com
OLD TIOGA INN BED AND BREAKFAST, THE 575 Old Tioga Turnpike • Benton, PA 17814 (570) 864-2887 • theoldtiogainn.com PAPER MILL PINES BED AND BREAKFAST, LLC 12 Daro Road • Shickshinny, PA 18655 (570) 690-6820 • papermillpines.com PUMP HOUSE WEDDINGS AND 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 THE COTTAGES AT FROSTY VALLEY RESORT 1301 Bloom Road • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 275-4000 • frosty-valley.com/cottage
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 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
INN AT TURKEY HILL, THE 991 Central Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 387-1500 • innatturkeyhill.com
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MOTEL 6 6305 Columbia Boulevard • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 387-1776 • motel6.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
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
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Vacation & Cabin Rentals
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 WANNA RUF IT CAMPGROUND LLC 113 Pine Road • Stillwater, PA 17878 (570) 218-5843 • wannarufit.com WHISPERING PINES CAMPING ESTATES 1557 North Bendertown Road • Stillwater, PA 17878 (570) 925-6810 • wpce.com
Paper Mill Pines
Wandell Inn
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A Picturesque Inn Nestled in the charming Village of Benton Pennsylvania... just a short drive from both Ricketts Glen State Park and Bloomsburg University. Each one of our six guest rooms is uniquely designed and features works by local artists. Our complimentary coffee bar awaits your visit. designed and features works by local artists. Our complimentary coffee bar awaits your visit. A Picturesque Inn Nestled in the charming Village of Benton Pennsylvania... just a short drive from both Ricketts Glen State Park and Bloomsburg University. Each one of our six guest rooms is uniquely
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Outdoor Recreation
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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 TELUM CONCEPTS, LLC 99 Main Street • Benton, PA 17814 (570) 337-7166 • telumconcepts.com Outfitters & Guide Service FIVE MOUNTAIN OUTFITTERS CO. 95 South Main Street, Route 11 • Shickshinny, PA 18655 (570) 885-0081 • fivemountainoutfittersco.com Recreation
DANVILLE AREA COMMUNITY CENTER 1041 Liberty Street, Box 125 • Danville, PA 17820 (570) 275-3001 • danvilleacc.com
FOR THE CAUSE TEEN CENTER 1130 6th Avenue • Berwick, PA 18603 (570) 483-8336 • ftcteencenter.org
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 MOUNTAIN LAUREL EQUESTRIAN CENTER, LLC 2905 State Route 54 • Elysburg, PA 17824 (570) 394-6616 • mountainlaurelequestriancenter.com NORTHERN COLUMBIA COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTER 42 Community Drive • Benton, PA 17814 (570) 925-0163 • n4cs.org PA TRAPPERS ASSOCIATION DISTRICT #7 449 Greenhouse Lane • Zion Grove, PA 17985 (570) 912-8372
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 SUSQUEHANNA KIDS Main Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (856) 220-7773 • bloomsburgkids.com
BERWICK AREA YMCA 231 West Third Street • Berwick, PA 18603 (570) 752-5981 • berwicky.org CAMP VICTORY 58 Camp Victory Road • Millville, PA 17846 (570) 458-6530 • campvictory.org
WEISER STATE FOREST - ROARING CREEK TRACT 16 Weiser Lane • Aristes, PA 17920 (570) 875-6450 • dcnr.state.pa.us
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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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When 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 Five Mountain Outfitters
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Shopping
Agritourism / Agricultural Services
BRIAR CREEK FARMS, INC. 1017 East 7th Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 784-0507 • facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064185001818
FERRY STREET GROWERS' MARKET 330 Ferry Street • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 284-4502 • ferrystreetgrowersmarket.com FORKS FARM MARKET 299 Covered Bridge Road • Orangeville, PA 17859 (570) 683-5820 • forksfarmmarket.com GRACIE'S LAVENDER FARM 119 Independent Street • Catawissa, PA 17820 (570) 285-5565 • gracieslavenderfarm.com GREEN'S FRUIT FARM 574 Sleepy Hollow Road • Elysburg, PA 17824 (570) 485-3086 • facebook.com/greensfruitfarm KOHL'S STONY HILL TREE FARM & CHRISTMAS SHOPPE 3319 Mexico Road • Milton, PA 17847 (570) 204-2995 • kohlsstonyhill.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 • facebook.com/ohforchards PONDUCE FARMS 270 White Church Road • Elysburg, PA 17824 (570) 799-5888 • ponducefarms.com
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RETHERFORD'S FARM MARKET 4095 Maple Grove Road, Route 487 • Benton, PA 17814 (717) 756-2287 • facebook.com/RetherfordsFarmMarket STONEHOUSE BERRY PATCH 297 Orchard Drive • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 336-3952 • facebook.com/The-Stonehouse-berry-patch
STONEY ACRES 628 Green Acres Road • Benton, PA 17814 (570) 925-6826 • stoneyacresonline.com SUSQUEHANNA TREE CARE 521 Montour Boulevard • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 784-8454 • susquehannatreecare.com Antique Shops BENTON ANTIQUES ETC. 235 Main Street • Benton, PA 17814 (570) 925-2384 • facebook.com/BentonPA
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BRENDA'S COUNTRY DECOR 7185A Columbia Boulevard • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 594-2419 • facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091909844320
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
OLDE FARMHOUSE ANTIQUE COUNTRY STORE 188 Peppermill Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 764-1485 • facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063614199000 POINT BARN PANTRY, THE 3169 Point Township Drive • Northumberland, PA 17857 (570) 271-1710 • thepointbarn.com RISING SUN ANTIQUES 216 Mill Street • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 275-1776 • facebook.com/risingsunantiques Florist, Garden Centers, Landscaping & Greenhouses BERWICK FLORAL & BLOOMSBURG FLORAL 201 West Second Street • Berwick, PA 18603 (570) 752-2714 • woodinplace.com BLOSSOMS IN BLOOM BY MEGAN, LLC 421 Central Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 317-2753 • blossomsinbloom.com
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FISHING CREEK FLORIST 4378 Red Rock Road • Benton, PA 17814 (570) 925-6586 • hpcustomembroidery.com
SCOTT'S FLORAL, GIFT, AND GREENHOUSE 347 Northumberland Street • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 275-4610 • scottsfloral.com UNGER'S LAWN CARE 3391 Shaffer Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 784-4542 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
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BIG TOP TEAMS, LLC 146 East Main Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 784-6025 • wagnerstrophies.com CATAWISSA BOTTLING COMPANY 450 Fisher Avenue • Catawissa, PA 17820 (570) 356-2301 • catawissabottling.com DOWNTOWN BLOOMSBURG INC. 160 West 6th Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 784-2522 • downtownbloomsburg.org
LABEL SHOPPER 2451 Columbia Boulevard • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 387-1830 • labelshopper.com NAME BRAND LIQUIDATIONS 7595 Columbia Boulevard • Berwick, PA 18603 (570) 520-4199 • namebrandliquidations.com PHILLIPS EMPORIUM AND THE TEENY TINY BOOKSHOP 12 East Main Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 387-8027 • phillipsemporium.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 FARMHOUSE 52, LLC 283-285 Main Street • Benton, PA 17814 facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063850433581
SHARON'S CRYSTALS 212 East Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 380-2222 • facebook.com/pg/SharonsCrystals SOMETHING BORROWED BY T&M, LLC 421 Central Road, Site 3 • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 795-4977 • somethingborrowedpa.com THE OUTPOST ON MARKET STREET 601 Market Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 441-0923 • facebook.com/TheOutpostonMarketStreet 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
FLICK BROS. ELECTRIC, INC. 2923 Maple Lane • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 784-3444 • flickbrothers.com
FOREST & FIELD ~ KITCHEN AND BATH HOME DESIGN SHOWROOM 1072 Alliance Park Drive • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 450-0681 • forest-and-field.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
TROOP 47 TRADING CO. 320 Mill Street • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 336-3254 • Troop47.com
WILD FOR SALMON 521 Montour Boulevard • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 387-0550 • wildforsalmon.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
WINE & Spirits
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!
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.
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