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Quaint Brockway Get away to the forested town of Brockway, intersected by Little Toby Creek, and stay in a Victorian Queen Anne-style mansion dating to 1889 at The Maple Shade Mansion Bed & Breakfast. Pedal your bike or hike along the gravel-packed Clarion-Little Toby Trail, which follows the former Ridgway and Clearfield branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Just off the trail, you’ll come to Little Toby Swinging Bridge, which passes over the creek. If you’re traveling with kids, let them loose on the playgrounds at Taylor Memorial Park, and then stop for a gourmet pizza at Paesano Pizza. Day Trips & More DOOLITTLE STATION, DUBOIS Dine in authentic rail cars, then explore the animatronic dinosaur museum. COOK FOREST SAWMILL CENTER FOR THE ARTS, COOKSBURG Explore the summer craft market and watch live productions at the Sawmill Theatre. FOREST RIDGE CABINS AND CAMPGROUNDS, MARIENVILLE Make a night of it at this spot with pet-friendly cabins, private hot tubs, and a heated pool. Side Trip: PUNXSUTAWNEY Home to the worldfamous prognosticating groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, this quirky town will host the annual Groundhog Day on Feb. 2, 2024 at Barclay Square. Learn the backstory of this event at The Gobbler’s Knob Visitor Center. While you’re in “The Weather Capital of the World,” explore the exhibits at the Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center. Explore Smethport Take in the grandeur of this historic mountain village as you follow a self-guided walking tour of Smethport Mansion District, showcasing more than 30 properties. Explore the displays of the McKean County Historical Society, housed in the original jailhouse (also known as one of Pennsylvania’s most haunted places). Stroll along Marvin Creek at the peaceful Hamlin Lake Park or get a thrill watching motorsports at McKean County Raceway. Then indulge in comfort foods like lasagna or steak at Old Town Smethport. More History in Bradford Cherish true American craftsmanship when you learn about the history of Zippo lighters and Case knives at the Zippo/Case Museum & Flagship Store. Or explore the lives of legendary opera, classical, and jazz musicians at the Marilyn Horne Museum and Exhibit Center. Scenic Escapes Nearby Take in sweeping views from the stunning Sky Walk at Kinzua Bridge State Park in Mt. Jewett. Peer into the heavens at Coudersport’s Cherry Springs State Park, designated an International Dark Sky Park. Spot elk roaming the forests at Elk State Forest, which spans Elk, Cameron, Potter, and McKean counties, or at Winslow Hill Elk Viewing Area in Benezette. Or, pack a picnic and enjoy views of the Allegheny River from Betts Park in Warren. Strolling Through Wellsboro Enjoy this historic small town surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Cozy up in the Victorian bed-and-breakfast La Belle Auberge, enjoy a massage at the on-site spa, and then stroll the gas lantern-lit boulevard of downtown. Shop for delicious chocolate pretzel bark at Highland Chocolates, kids’ games and graphic novels at Pop’s Culture Shoppe, and fashions at the family-owned Dunham’s Department Store. Get a dose of culture with art exhibits at Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center and live music at Deane Center for the Performing Arts. Find freshly roasted coffee, craft beer, and seasonal pub fare at The Roost, as well as breakfast wraps, pancakes, and madeto- order omelets at Harland’s Family Style Restaurant. CLOSE EXCURSIONS COLTON POINT STATE PARK, WELLSBORO Minutes from downtown Wellsboro, see Pine Creek Gorge, also known as the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. WORLD OF LITTLE LEAGUE MUSEUM, WILLIAMSPORT Sports lovers won’t want to miss this comprehensive museum about Little League Baseball and Softball. PAJAMA FACTORY, WILLIAMSPORT More than 100 artists, small businesses, and community organizations call this creative hub home. HIAWATHA PADDLEWHEEL RIVERBOAT, WILLIAMSPORT From May to October, hop on an old-fashioned paddlewheel boat to ride up the scenic Susquehanna River.
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