UPSTATE PA Glorious mountains that fade into the distance and the winding Susquehanna River define the landscape in this scenic region. Old steel mills, covered bridges, and behemoth mansions are reminders of the region’s storied past. Rebirth is well underway in places that were former industrial centers where longstanding buildings are finding new lives as museums, colleges, and hotels. Color and creativity bloom in small-town art galleries, historic cultural centers, and grand theaters. Explore wineries and breweries, and take in the charms of quaint towns. HIGHLIGHTS D.G. YUENGLING & SON BREWERY, POTTSVILLE Explore America’s oldest brewery, established in 1829, with a free tour and then taste your way through the lineup of beers, from the Traditional Lager to seasonal offerings. EAGLES MERE HISTORIC VILLAGE, EAGLES MERE Ricketts Glen State Park Benton Once the domain of well-heeled visitors from turn-of-the-century Philadelphia, Eagles Mere continues to enchant with its centerpiece lake, museums, shops, and restaurants. RICKETTS GLEN STATE PARK, BENTON All-season fun awaits, from swimming and hiking in the summer to ice-fishing and snowshoeing in winter. This state park is also home to numerous waterfalls, including the 94-foot Ganoga Falls. EVERHART MUSEUM, SCRANTON THIS PARK HARBORS THE GLENS NATURAL AREA, A NATIONAL NATURAL LANDMARK. Everhart Museum Scranton Surrender to the museum’s eclectic holdings, which highlight natural history, art, and science through mediums like paint, sculpture, photography, and textiles. F.M. KIRBY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, WILKES-BARRE Restored to the splendor of its Art Deco roots, this arts center, which opened in 1938 as a movie theater, today hosts compelling and varied performances. TOP TO BOTTOM: ISTOCK / MATT ANDERSON; LACKAWANNA COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU PENNSYLVANIA ANTHRACITE HERITAGE MUSEUM, SCRANTON Located in McDade Park, this museum explores the history of hard coal mining, including the life experience of miners and factory workers in related industries. STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, SCRANTON Revisit the era of the “iron horse” at the site’s two museums and archeological dig. Rides on vintage coaches are also available during select dates. 82 Visiting soon? See page 42 for upcoming events.
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