Pennsylvania Wilds REGIONS Maple Shade Mansion, Brockway 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 . Side Trip: PUNXSUTAWNEY Home to the world-famous 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 . DOOLITTLE STATION, DUBOIS Dine in authentic rail cars, then explore the animatronic dinosaur museum. Day Trips & More 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. JEFF LONDON visitPA.com 85
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