Pennsylvania Travel Guide 2008 - (Page 68) P E N N S Y LVA N I A W I LDS arts & culture Bradford Creative and Performing Arts Center www.bcpac.com 10 Marilyn Horn Way, Box 153, Bradford, 814-362-2522 Twenty-four seasons strong in bringing first-rate arts and entertainment to the Twin Tiers region. Ê É Williamsport Symphony Orchestra www.williamsportsymphony.com 220 W. Fourth St., Fl. 3, Williamsport, 570-322-0227 World-class concerts five times a year at the Community Arts Center. É High Plateau, PA Scenic Byway - State Route 144 www.visitPA.com/byways State Route 144, Renovo, 888-388-6991 View Sproul State Forest as you travel on top of the plateau of the Allegheny Ridge. Allow 1 hour. Pine Creek Gorge www.visitPAparks.com 4797 Rte. 660, Wellsboro, 570-724-3061 The Pine Creek Gorge, almost 50 miles long and over 1,000 feet deep, is known as the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania. attractions Animaland Zoological Park Kinzua Bridge, PA Scenic Byway www.visitPA.com/byways State Route 3011, Mount Jewett, 800-473-9370 East of Mount Jewett on Route 6, through the lush hardwood forest of the Alleghenies. É Community Arts Center www.caclive.com 220 W. Fourth St., Williamsport, 800-432-9382 Fully restored 1928 performance facility featuring the best in live and film entertainment. É www.animalandzoo.com 4181 Rte. 660, Wellsboro, 570-724-4546 Twelve-acre park. More than 100 exotic animals along paved walkways. É Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center www.weatherdiscovery.org 201 N. Findley St., Punxsutawney, 814-938-1000 Discover the science of weather through interactive exhibits and classroom activities. Allow 1.5 hours. Ê É Bastress Mountain Winery www.bastressmountainwinery.com 5451 S.R. 654, Williamsport, 570-745-2332 The winery is a family-owned business that has been open since November 2001. Allow 30 minutes. Ê É M Laurel Mountain Vineyard www.laurelwines.com 1754 Old Grade Rd., Falls Creek, 814-371-7022 Wine tastings, tours, gift shop, antique museum and picnic pavilion. Ê É Community Theatre League www.ctlnet.org 100 W. Third St., Williamsport, 570-327-1777 Quality live entertainment. Includes plays and concerts at affordable prices. É River Watch Tours 88 Rte. 87, Hillsgrove, 570-924-3322 Half day and full day packages are available for scenic boat tours, bird watching, fishing (with a valid fishing license) and swimming when anchored. Cook Forest Sawmill Center For the Arts www.sawmill.org 170 Theatre Ln., Cooksburg, 814-927-6655 Live theatre from mid-May to mid-Sept. Art/craft classes, craft market and festivals. É Bucktail Trail, PA Scenic Byway - State Route 120 www.visitPA.com/byways State Route 120, Lock Haven to Ridgway, Elk, Cameron and Clinton counties, Renovo, 888-388-6991 This 100-mile byway follows river valleys through scenic and rural Pennsylvania. Allow 2.5 hours. Longhouse National Scenic Byway www.visitPA.com/byways State Route 321 and State Route 59, Bradford, 814-362-4613 A 36-mile loop in the southern arm of the Allegheny Reservoir through the Allegheny National Forest. Starr Hill Vineyard & Winery www.starrhillwinery.com 861 Bailey Rd., Curwensville, 814-236-0910 Wine-tasting, tours, ready-made or special order gift baskets and large selection of Polish pottery. Allow 30 minutes. Ê É M Lock Haven University Price Performance Center www.lhup.edu North Fairview Street, Lock Haven, 570-893-2002 Dance, music and theater. Ê É BWP Bats, LLC www.bwpbats.com 80 Womeldorf Ln, Brookville, 814-849-0089 The finest hardwood professional bats. They own the sawmill, kiln drying and bat factory. a Reader Response 38 a Ad Page 75 Mountain Trail Canyon Wagon Rides www.mountaintrailhorse.com 9 Maier Ln., Wellsboro, 877-376-5561 Horse-drawn covered wagon rides along Pine Creek through Pennsylvania’s Grand Canyon. Allow 2 hours. Ê Storms Horse Drawn Rides www.stormshorsedrawnrides.com 1690 Reynolds Rd., Little Marsh, 570-376-3481 Covered wagons and surrey rides, endless mountain views (elevation 2,250 ft.) and scenic gardens. Ê Lock Haven University Sloan Fine Arts Center www.lhup.edu North Fairview Street, Lock Haven, 570-893-2002 Sloan is a place to attend theatrical events and musical performances. É Canyon Vista Motorcycle Tours www.canyonvistamotorcycletours.com 25 Charleston St., Wellsboro, 570-724-2535 Guided MC group tours through scenic PA/NY. Lodging and food included. Plan ahead to assure lodging. Ê Nature Quest www.naturequestadventures.com 9 Maier Ln., Wellsboro, 866-376-5068 “Let us do the work.” Eco-tourism packages include lodging, meals and activities. Ê Straub Brewery www.straubbeer.com 303 Sorg St., St. Marys, 814-834-2875 Award-winning, family-owned brewery open since 1872 with 100 percent natural brewing ingredients. Allow 30 minutes. Ê a Reader Response 41 a Ad Page 75 Millbrook Playhouse www.millbrookplayhouse.com 258 Country Club Ln., Mill Hall, 570-748-8083 Professional summer stock barn theater since 1963. Ê É Oregon Hill Wine Company 840 Oregon Hill Rd., Morris, 570-353-2711 Producing award-winning “Pennsylvania Mountain Wines” since 1983. É Eagle Rock Winery www.eaglerockwinery.com Route 42, Laporte, 570-946-7767 Fine wine, fabulous atmosphere and beautiful countryside. Ê Timberscombe Farm Alpacas 443 Hulslander Rd., Troy, 570-549-3030 They invite you to call to arrange a farm visit – their curious, friendly alpacas love to have visitors. Mt. Jewett Heritage Mural www.visitanf.com Route 6, Mount Jewett, 800-473-9370 A colorful four-story, 3,400 sq. ft. mural that springs to life along scenic Route 6. Evergreen Valley Vineyards Estate Winery www.evwinery.com 752 Evergreen Rd., Luthersburg, 814-583-7575 Scenic estate farm winery. Tours and tastings Wed. - Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Ê É Original League Inc. “The Birthplace of Little League Baseball” West Fourth Street, Williamsport, 570-323-1308 Birthplace of Little League Baseball and host of the Little League World Series from 1947 to 1958. Ê Tioga Central Railroad www.tiogacentral.com Route 287, Wellsboro, 570-724-0990 See beautiful Hammond Lake in comfort on Sat. 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. evening train. On Sun. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. É PA Route 6 Artisan Trail www.paroute6.com P.O. Box 180, Galeton, 87-PAROUTE6 Discover the talent and artistry of the people of Northern Pennsylvania on the PA Route 6 Artisan Trail. Patterson Farms www.pattersonmaple.com Gurnee Road, Sabinsville, 814-628-3751 Makes pure maple products. Open year-round, tours available. Allow 30 minutes. Ê É Flickerwood Wine Cellars www.flickerwood.com 309 Flickerwood Rd., Kane, 814-837-7566 Warm atmosphere, friendly staff and tastings of award-winning wines. Beautiful wine lounge available. Ê É Williamsport Crosscutters Professional Baseball www.crosscutters.com 1700 W. Fourth St., Williamsport, 570-326-3389 The Crosscutters are an affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies and play at the historic Bowman Field. É Struthers Library Theatre www.strutherslibrarytheatre.com 304 W. Third Ave., Warren, 814-723-7231 Located in the town’s historic area; serving the community as a performing arts center since 1883. Gobbler’s Knob & Groundhog Zoo www.groundhog.com 1548 Woodland Ave. Ext., Punxsutawney, 800-752-PHIL The Groundhog Zoo is Phil’s home. See him anytime through a window accessible from outside. Ê É Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum www.littleleague.org 525 U.S. Rte. 15 Hwy., Williamsport, 570-326-3607 Discover youth baseball’s roots. Announce a game, hit, pitch and run. Visit the Hall of Excellence. É a Reader Response 34 a Ad Page 73 The Winery at Wilcox www.wineryatwilcox.net 1867 Mefferts Run Rd., Wilcox, 814-929-5598 Tours, sales and free wine-tasting. Ê KEY TO SYMBOLS 68 Ê = Guided tours É = Wheelchair accessible = State Parks administered by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources = Overnight stays = National Geographic Appalachian sites Hiawatha Paddlewheeler www.ridehiawatha.com Susquehanna State Park, Williamsport, 800-248-9287 Cruise the scenic Susquehanna River, May - Oct. Food, beverages and souvenirs onboard. É a Reader Response 32 a Ad Page 73 M Philipsburg Main Street Program www.philipsburgpa.org 203 N. Front St., Philipsburg, 814-342-2260 Downtown shopping, retail development, walking tours, community revitalization and festival. a Reader Response 155a Ad Page 184 Zippo/Case Museum www.zippocasemuseum.com 1932 Zippo Dr., Bradford, 888-442-1932 Exhibits of Zippo lighters and Case cutlery. Zippo Repair Clinic and Zippo/Case factory store. Ê É continued on page 70 M 800 . VISIT. 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