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Welcome to Lycoming County OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE 2019 Cruise the SusquehannaABOARD THE HIAWATHA PADDLEWHEEL RIVERBOAT! Regular season May through October each year. • Public Cruises • Specialty Cruises NEW! Book online • Private Cruises available for reservation See Web site for complete calendar and information. 2205 HIAWATHA BLVD. www.RideHiawatha.com WILLIAMSPORT, PA 570-326-2500 HistoricJUNE, JULY ANDDistrict AUGUST Tours. A delightful hour and a half ride through downtown Williamsport’s areas of interest, featuring Millionaire’s Row. Group tours and rentals available. www.RideTrolleys.com 570-326-2500 Discover Our History Transportation memorabilia, a vintage restored bus, one of two remaining Pullman “Colonial Series” parlor train cars, and much more. June, July, August - Tues.-Sat. 10-3 September-May - Fri. & Sat. 10-3 www.phtm.org 570-326-2500 vacationpa.com Hiawatha_VG_2018.indd 1 1/14/18 11:22 AM 525 U.S. 15 (Montgomery Pike), South Williamsport, PA FREE ADMISSION 570-326-3607 | LittleLeagueMuseum.org One free admission per Family/Group* Maximum value: $5 Not valid in August | Expires 12/30/19 *Limit one coupon per Family/Group vacationpa.com 3 INDEX 6 Welcome 8 Attractions 12 Sports, Fun, & Outdoors 14 Lodging 20 Food 24 Shopping 28 Meetings 30 Events 102 West Fourth St. Williamsport, PA 17701 www.VacationPA.com 1-800-358-9900 Outdoor fun, things to do & places to eat in Pine Creek? Visit PINECREEKVALLEY.COM ARCADE | BOWLING | TRAMPOLINE PARK | LASER TAG | SPORTS BAR 315 , 570 505 1105 GREAT FOOD & ENDLESS FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY vacationpa.com 5 Welcome to Lycoming County! Hi There Traveler! The name’s Lyco the Lumberjack! I’m going to be your guide to Lycoming County. I proudly represent the rich logging heritage of our area, and I’m excited to show you around. Lycoming County is the perfect location for a family getaway with lots of fun attractions, great restaurants, comfortable hotels, convenient campgrounds, incredible shopping, and spectacular events for people of all ages. If you love baseball, Lycoming County is the place to be. We are the home of Little League® Baseball and proudly host the annual world series tournament in South Williamsport. Visit the World of Little League Museum to make your own Little League® memories. After that, catch a thrilling Williamsport Crosscutters game at the BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field, which is also home to the annual MLB-Little League® Classic. 6 vacationpa.com Do you love history? Did you know that Lycoming County was the “Lumber Capital of the World” in the 1800s with more millionaires in a concentrated area than anywhere else in the United States? Spend a day immersing yourself in the history of Lycoming County with visits to the Thomas T. Taber Museum and a cruise on the Hiawatha Paddlewheel Riverboat. Follow it up with a walk along Williamsport’s Millionaires’ Row National Historic District to appreciate the Victorian architecture. Make sure to spend some time exploring the arts in Lycoming County. We’re home to numerous art galleries that exhibit local, national, and even international artists. Plan your getaway around a world-class show at the Community Arts Center to make your trip complete. Feel like getting away from it all and reconnecting with nature? Plan to spend some serious time exploring our hiking trails, waterways, state forests, and state parks. You’ll be amazed by the natural beauty of our region, and we can’t wait to share it with you. While this fancy guide that you have in your hands is a great tool for planning your Lycoming County getaway, we also have a fantastic Visitors Center at 102 West Fourth Street in downtown Williamsport. Our friendly staff will answer any questions you might have about our area. Make sure to tell them Lyco sent ya! If you still need more information, make sure you visit us online. VacationPA.com Lycoming County Visitors Bureau @vacationlycomingcounty Now let’s go have some fun! vacationpa.com 7 ComeATTRACTIONS see all of the fun things to do in Lycoming County! Hello again traveler! Lycoming County is filled with amazing attractions for all ages. History buffs will enjoy all of the fine museums, historic sites, and historical societies. Art fans can lose themselves in our amazing galleries, and craft beer and wine enthusiasts can explore some fantastic micro-breweries and wineries. Looking for a fun activity for the lil’ lumberjacks in your family? We have indoor playgrounds and kids fun zones. Want something that the whole family can enjoy? Experience the unbelievable exhibits at Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland, or try to break free from one of the themed rooms at Williamsport Escapes. After an exciting day exploring all of the great attractions, take a beautiful cruise along the Susquehanna River on the Hiawatha Paddlewheel Riverboat. There’s so much to do that you’ll want to make Lycoming County a permanent part of your family’s vacation plans. 8 vacationpa.com Attractions Arthaus Projects Gallery at Penn College 140 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA 17701 One College Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701 (570) 435-7080 www.arthausprojects.com (570) 320-2445 www.pct.edu/gallery Blooming Grove Historical Society Hiawatha Paddlewheel Riverboat Dunkard Church Road, Cogan Station, PA 17782 2205 Hiawatha Boulevard, Williamsport, PA 17701 (570) 419-6770 (570) 326-2500 www.ridehiawatha.com www.bloominggrovehistoricalsociety.com Hoopla’s Family Fun Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland 1277 Lycoming Mall Circle, Muncy, PA 17756 18628 US Route 15, Allenwood, PA 17810 (570) 935-0006 www.hooplas.com (570) 538-1869 www.reptiland.com Jersey Shore Historical Society Community Arts Center 200 South Main Street, Jersey Shore, PA 17740 220 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA 17701 (570) 865-6468 www.jshistory.org (570) 326-2424 www.caclive.com Knoebel’s Amusement Resort Community Theatre League 391 Knoebels Boulevard, Elysburg, PA 17824 100 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701 (800) 487-4386 www.knoebels.com (570) 327-1720 www.ctlshows.com Liberty Arena/Kaos Fun Zone Divine Qi 315 Hepburn Street, Williamsport, PA 17701 PO Box 2516,Williamsport, PA 17703 (570) 505-1105 www.thelibertyarena.com (570) 258-5455 www.writersqi.com Lycoming College Art Gallery Faxon Bowling Lanes 25 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA 17701 1225 River Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701 www.lycoming.edu/art/gallery.html (570) 323-0273 www.faxonbowling.com Discover. Explore. THOMAS T. TABER Connect. Museumof the Lycoming County Historical Society 858 West Fourth Street | Williamsport, PA 17701-5824 Phone: 570.326.3326 | Fax: 570.326.3689 | www.tabermuseum.org Museum | Archives | Library Join us for our… • Sunday Afternoon • Children’s Events Society Programs • Frequent New • Local History Coee Hours Exhibits reptiland.com vacationpa.com 9 Millbrook Playhouse Original League, Birthplace of Little 258 Country Club Lane, Mill Hall, PA 17751 League Baseball (570) 748-8083 www.millbrookplayhouse.net West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA 17701 (570) 323-1308 www.leaguelineup.com/originalleagueinc/ Montgomery Historical Society 3 West Houston Avenue, Montgomery, PA 17752 Outback Roos www.montgomeryareahistoricalsociety.org 495 Lycoming Mall Circle, Muncy, PA 17756 (570) 935-0880 www.outbackroos.com Muncy Historical Society 40 North Main Street, Muncy, PA 17756 Pajama Factory (570) 546-7917 www.muncyhistoricalsociety.org 1307 Park Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701 (570) 323-7650 www.pajamafactory.net Peter Herdic Transportation Museum 810 Nichols Place, Williamsport, PA 17701 (570) 601-3455 www.phtm.org Piper Aviation Museum One Piper Way, Lock Haven, PA 17745 (570) 748-8283 www.pipermuseum.com Rowley House Museum 707 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA 17701 (570) 322-3460 www.preservationwilliamsport.org Susquehanna Gallery & Frame Shoppe 301 South Main Street, Jersey Shore, PA 17740 (570) 398-2000 www.susquehannagallery.com Thomas T. Taber Museum 858 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-5824 (570) 326-3326 www.tabermuseum.org FAMILY FUN & Treasure Castle Playland 1414 West Southern Avenue, South Williamsport, 17702 LONGSHOTS GRILL (570) 326-5000 www.treasurecastleplayland.com Watkins Glen International Raceway 2790 County Route 16, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 (607) 535-3323 www.theglen.com Williamsport Escapes 201 Basin Street, Unit 14D, Williamsport, PA 17701 (570) 906-8999 www.williamsportescapes.com Williamsport Symphony Orchesta 220 West Fourth Street, Third Floor, Williamsport, PA 17701 (570) 322-0227 www.williamsportsymphonyorchesta.org Avis, PA 570-753-5125 Williamsport, PA 570-322-5361 800-692-6314 www.susquehannabus.com Tours; Charters; Mini Vacays & Longer Stays; Fly/Drive 10 vacationpa.com Williamsport Trolleys 1500 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701 (570) 326-2500 www.ridetrolleys.com Williamsport Wine & Design 357 Market Street, Williamsport, PA 17701 (570) 846-0993 www.wineanddesign.com/locations/williamsport World of Little League Museum 525 Montgomery Pike, South Williamsport, PA 17702 (570) 326-3607 www.littleleaguemuseum.org ALWAYS MORE TO EXPLORE PUBLIC LANDS FOR HUNTING Providing quality insurance and X NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED financial services, to the ACCOMMODATIONS Pennsylvania and upstate New York areas since 1853. Henry Dunn, Inc and Swan Morss Insurance joined in 2016 forces to create a "Legacy Union' and the largest and most comprehensive insurance agency in the region, with nearly 250 years combined of insurance knowledge and experience. Our Legacy Companies PAWILDS.COM LYCOMING COUNTY IS PART OF THE PENNSYLVANIA WILDS, 570-326-5167 A 12 COUNTY REGION AND ONE OF OUR NATION’S GREATEST OUTDOOR RECREATION DESTINATIONS vacationpa.com 11 OUTDOORSThe Great Outdoors have never been greater! We lumberjacks love the outdoors, and Lycoming County as part of the PA Wilds is home to some of the most spectacular outdoor experiences that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has to offer. While you’re here, you can fish, kayak, and swim all along our waterways, like the Susquehanna River, Pine Creek and Loyalsock Creek to name a few (just make sure to follow our local permit policies).