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Thrill-Seeker’s Road Trip The Valleys of the Susquehanna make up a lush cross section of central Pennsylvania, bursting with outdoor adventure, charming small towns, and amusements for little ones, too. Start at T&D’s Cats of the World in Penns Creek, a wild animal and exotic pet sanctuary. Take a guided walking tour through the woods to see the animal habitats. Afterward, enjoy a picnic lunch with cold drinks or ice cream from the Howls and Growls gift shop. The next day, explore Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area, an off-road trail system located in Coal Township. With a reputation as one of the country’s best destinations for ATVs, Jeeps, and dirt bikes, AOAA gets your adrenaline racing with 8,000 acres and hundreds of miles of trails. Spend some time at Knoebels Amusement Park in Elysburg, America’s largest free-admission amusement park, with complimentary parking, free daily entertainment, and free picnic facilities. Buy a ticket book or an unlimited pass for the 50 different rides depending on your family’s preferences. Stay in one of the adjacent campgrounds or even in a cottage fashioned like a covered wagon. Satisfy your need for speed at the Numidia Dragway in Numidia, where you can watch bracket racing—a type of drag race. Enjoy an Italian ice from the stands as you watch cars explode down the track. End your trip at Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland in Allenwood, a zoo specializing in reptiles and amphibians. Your admission ticket gets you into exhibits, live shows, and talks about alligators, tortoises, lizards, snakes, and frogs, to name a few. More Places to Explore in This Region Old Forge Brewing Company Craft brewery with on-site kitchen serving up pub grub and tapas made with locally sourced, sustainable ingredients. Danville Milton Model Train Museum Model train displays, including one of the state’s largest O-Gauge model train layouts, with over 950 feet of track and 72 switches. Milton Buffalo Valley Rail Trail A 10.28-mile asphalt and gravel rail trail spanning from Mifflinburg to Lewisburg for biking and walking. Union County Big Mambos Latin Bistro Flavorful Latin cuisine including Dominican-style pulled pork and an award-winning Cubano sandwich. Sunbury Montour Preserve Nature area with a maple sugar shack, boat launch, fossil pit, wildlife observation blinds, and more than 7 miles of trails. Danville Shikellamy State Park A 132-acre park divided into two sections, offering bike trails, marina, boat launch, and a 360-foot cliff with an overlook. Union and Northumberland counties Rohrbach’s Farm Market, Bakery & Gift Shop Family-owned farm and business operating since 1955, offering fresh produce, slow-cooked barbecue, and seasonal events. Catawissa Small-Town Charm Explore quaint small towns and locals’ favorites on this low-key road trip. Enjoy breakfast or lunch—like one of “Lisa’s Lovely Salads”—at Lisa’s Milltown Deli in the adorable town of Milton. Then mosey over to Milton State Park’s 82-acre island in the Susquehanna River for boating, swimming, fishing, picnics, and hiking. Find treasures galore at the indoor/outdoor Silver Moon Antique Mall & Route 15 Flea Market in Lewisburg, open every Sunday, and catch a film at the Campus Theatre, a nonprofit, single-screen Art Deco movie theater in Lewisburg dating back to 1941. At Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, discover the era between 1883 and 1920 when William A. Heiss manufactured carriages, wagons, and sleighs. Then, explore The Firehouse Marketplace in Selinsgrove, which sells new and used knickknacks, collectibles, antiques, and furniture. After a full day, relax with a cocktail in a cozy booth at BJ’s Market Street Tavern & Oyster Bar in Selinsgrove. Learn & Play Along the Way Kiddos of all ages will have a great time as they learn about the world at fun and educational attractions. Start in Lewisburg, where Lewisburg Children’s Museum offers a simulated grocery store, play café, cozy treehouse, and creation station. Then, encounter works of art at the free Samek Art Museum on the Bucknell University campus. Artworks range from Renaissance paintings to experimental installations. Take the kids to the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum to learn about central Pennsylvania history and wildlife, explore a maker space, put on a puppet show, and walk through a recreated mummy tomb. While in Bloomsburg, take a spin through Bill’s Old Bike Barn, an 1800s barn-turned-museum painstakingly stocked with an exceptional collection of vintage motorcycles and Americana memorabilia. Be sure to check the schedule at the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble for an evening of family-friendly theatrical productions.
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