REGIONS Sunbury & Northumberland Revel in scenic green spaces in these two small towns. In Sunbury, walk along the banks of the Susquehanna River at Merle Phillips Riverfront Park or visit Memorial Park , where you’ll find a skate park, playgrounds, and tennis courts, plus an indoor ice rink in the James R. Eister Youth & Community Center . Then stop into the tasting room of Iron Vines Winery to sip your way through red, white, and dessert wines. The 50-acre Shikellamy State Park: Marina Section is an ideal place for fishing and boating. In Northumberland, stop by The Joseph Priestley House , the preserved home and laboratory of this British scientist, who lived there from 1794–1804, to learn about his contributions to the scientific community. Then pull up a chair at PineKnotter Brewing Company for a craft beer made from all-natural ingredients. NEARBY SIGHTS: For thrills, have all-day fun in Elysburg at Knoebels Amusement Park , the country’s largest free-admission amusement park (tickets needed for rides), or explore the off-road trail system at Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA) Trails in Coal Township, boasting hundreds of miles for exploring on ATVs and dirt bikes. Knoebels Amusement Park, Elysburg Family Fun in Bloomsburg Families will find no shortage of fun in Bloomsburg, starting at the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum , with 50-plus interactive exhibits and games. Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble performs all types of shows throughout the year, including adaptations on children’s books and holiday classics. Little ones can run off their extra energy on the grassy fields and playground at Bloomsburg Town Park . Bring older kids to Bill’s Old Bike Barn and Museum to see nearly 200 vintage motorcycles. For a dinner out, order pastas, pizzas, and calzones at Rose Marie’s , or bring the family to West End Ale Haus , where adults can enjoy craft beer and ages 12 and under can order off the kids’ menu. DAY TRIP TO DANVILLE Unearth fossils in the Fossil Pit at Montour Preserve or find special treasures—from gifts to home goods—at The English Garden . Then enjoy a round of drinks at Old Forge Brewing Company or Shade Mountain Winery . KNOEBELS AMUSEMENT RESORT visitPA.com 103
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