REGIONS Pennsylvania Wilds More Places to Explore in This Region Straub Brewery Independent brewery dating back to 1872 with signature American lagers, unique craft beers, and sangria. St. Marys Smethport Mansion District Historic district with a self-guided walking tour highlighting more than 30 properties. Tour brochure is available at the McKean County Courthouse and the Smethport Visitors Center on Main Street. Smethport Coalport Area Coal Museum Preserves the past by displaying artifacts from the early hand-loading days of bituminous coal mining. Coalport Pennsylvania Lumber Museum Interactive indoor and outdoor exhibits across a 10-acre campus with a recreated early 20th-century lumber camp that preserves the local history of the lumber industry. Ulysses Zippo/Case Museum & Flagship Store Exhibits on the history of Zippo lighters and Case knives, plus an extensive shopping selection. Bradford Quehanna Wild Area Almost 50,000 acres of protected wildlife area, home to elk, white-tailed deer, golden eagles, and coyotes. Classified as an Audubon Society Important Bird Area. Elk, Cameron, Clearfield counties Struthers Library Theatre Award-winning performing arts center in an 1883 building showing productions by amateur theater groups. Warren Flickerwood Wine Cellars and Cocktail Lounge Tastings of award-winning wine, plus craft cocktails, small plates, and weekly specials in a family-run winery. Kane Kinzua Bridge State Park Mt. Jewett #VanLife Through Majestic Mountains Our philosophy is simple: Take the trip . For it’s not about the destination, but the adventure you find along the way. Whether you’re hitting the road in an RV, a fully loaded Sprinter, or a low-key camper, these gorgeous parks and outdoor places will renew your sense of wonder—and appreciation for road trips. To witness a variety of wildlife, Kinzua Bridge State Park in Mt. Jewett provides a habitat for coyotes, bobcats, bears, and deer (oh my!). Be sure to spend a night at Coudersport’s Cherry Springs State Park , an International Dark Sky Park best known for its stargazing opportunities. Often referred to as the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania, the Pine Creek Gorge at Colton Point State Park in Wellsboro is the perfect place to gain some perspective. At its deepest point, the gorge is half a mile deep and nearly 1 mile wide, offering astonishing scenic overlooks. Stop in quaint Wellsboro to stock up on supplies, and perch up at The Roost for the best in supper and spirits. Nearby Tioga-Hammond Lakes Recreation Area gives travelers plenty of playtime with hiking, fishing, boating, and swimming. Stay at the Ives Run Campground , located on the eastern shore of Hammond Lake, and soak up the sun on the grassy shoreline or picnic in the shade of the pines. Finish up your road trip with a wine tasting at the Shutter Homestead Winery in Tioga, ambling through the 100-acre lakeside property. 78 visitPA.com ANF VISITORS BUREAU
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