R E G I O N S 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 underway in places that were former industrial centers, where long-standing buildings are finding new lives as museums, colleges, and hotels. Color and creativity bloom in art galleries, cultural centers, and theaters. Explore wineries and breweries, and take in the charms of quaint towns. Charming Eagles Mere A historic summer resort village with its own private lake, this tiny town packs plenty of things to do. Learn about local history at the Eagles Mere Museum . See classic cars at the Eagles Mere Auto Museum and airplanes and aviation artifacts at the Eagles Mere Air Museum . Enjoy a romantic getaway in one of the themed rooms at Eagles Mere Inn and savor cheesesteaks and burgers at The Barn Tavern . Adventures Close By Dramatic vistas and more than 20 miles of hiking trails make Worlds End State Park in Forksville an unforgettable adventure. During the fall, don’t miss blazing foliage of Loyalsock State Forest when you visit Dry Run Falls , a roadside waterfall just outside Hillsgrove. Worlds End State Park, Forksville Historic Experiences in Scranton FROM TOP: DCNR; NPS PHOTO Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton Delve into the past at this bustling hub of history and innovation. Learn the stories of coal miners and immigrant culture at the Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum , then descend 300 feet below ground on the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour . Watch the film Steel and Steam and see locomotives up close at Steamtown National Historic Site or learn about electric railways at the Electric City Trolley Museum . See rare footage of the famed illusionist at the Houdini Museum or watch a show at the historic Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple . While you’re here, stroll the trails at Nay Aug Park and have dinner at Bar Pazzo for wood-fired pizzas and fine Italian wines. 104 visitpa.com
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