CruIsEs The Pride of the Susquehanna in Harrisburg, the only authentic stern-driven paddlewheel riverboat east of the Mississippi, offers scenic sightseeing tours and specialty cruises. In bucolic Williamsport, cruise through history on a relaxing narrated excursion aboard Hiawatha Paddlewheel Riverboat . The Gateway Clipper Fleet ’s riverboats ply the waters of Pittsburgh’s three rivers, the Monongahela, Allegheny, and Ohio, with widely diverse cruises. Yachting more your style? Sleek and chic City Cruises delivers stellar views of Philadelphia’s skyline from the Delaware River and an abundance of themed dining cruises. rIVErFrONt WALKING & BIKING PAtHs The broad, easy biking and walking country-road-style Greene River Trail traces the Monongahela River from Rices Landing, providing glimpses of a coal mining past and woodland wildlife. Offering blissful tranquility and flat terrain, the Blairsville Riverfront Trail follows the winding waters of the woodland-lined Conemaugh River. Find a peaceful retreat along the Susquehanna River on Canfield Island in Montoursville. Interpretive signs inform strolling visitors about Native American cultural roots and industrial development on the 0.5-mile looped James P. Bressler Heritage Trail . OutdOOrs FLY-FIsHING With the specialized skills and equipment needed for successful fly-fishing, get an edge by booking a training date on the Lehigh or Susquehanna river with an expert from Zerokill Outfitters Fly Fishing and Education in Reading. Then head out for some of the country’s best trout fishing, plus bass, pike, walleye, and more, on Penns Creek, Slate Run, Elk Creek, or Little Juniata River. Or stay at Boiling Springs’ Allenberry , an Orvis-certified fly-fishing lodge, and cast your line in Yellow Breeches Creek, a limestone stream renowned for its trout fishing. WAtErFrONt dINING Riverbanks furnish an ideal environment for restaurants to take root. Savor seasonal outdoor dining, live music, and special events at destinations such as the barn-like Playhouse Deck Restaurant & Bar in New Hope, the beer-garden-style Morgan’s Pier in Philadelphia, the 1700s Penn’s Tavern in Sunbury, the rustic Rock Bottom Riverfront Tavern in Lock Haven, and the colorful Dockside Willies in Lemoyne. A new casual eatery at Jermyn’s RiverView Winery , perched on the banks of the Lackawanna River, enhances leisurely sipping. Morgan’s Pier, Philadelphia FROM TOP: A. RICKETTS FOR VISIT PHILADELPHIA®; LYCOMING COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU Hiawatha Paddlewheel Riverboat, Williamsport visitpa.com 21
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