• 11th annual Pocono Blues Festival at Big Boulder Ski Area

Big Boulder Ski Area P.O. Box 707 Blakeslee, PA 18610

This music festival has 17 different blues artists performing on 3 stages; crafts, guitar and harmonica workshops; lots of good food; Aug. 4 and 5, 2001. For tickets and information call 1-800-468-2442.
www.big2resorts.com

• 12th annual Great Tastes of Pa. Wine & Food Festival

P.O. Box 567 Lake Harmony, PA 18624

This event has 26 area wineries presenting samples of their best products, lots of different food, crafts and entertainment; concerts by many different bands. Was held June 29-30, 2002.
www.splitrockresort.com/winefest.html

• Alpine Mountain Ski Center

P.O. Box 309 Route 447 Timberhill Rd. Analomink, PA 18320

Ski resort with 20 different slopes, 5 lifts and 100 percent snowmaking ability. There is also snowboarding and snow tubing here, along with equipment rentals and skiing lessons.
www.alpinemountain.com

• Benton Rodeo & Frontier Days Celebration

P.O. Box 288 Benton, PA 17814

This celebration has been in existence for 15 years and features a horse show, fireworks, American Professional Rodeo, food, crafts, a horse show and more; July.

• Big Diamond Raceway

P.O. Box 298 Minersville, PA 17954

This racetrack has many different types of motor vehicle racing held at various times. NASCAR modifieds, Pennsylvania sportsman and roadrunners are some of the different classes of motorsports performed here every Friday at 8 p.m.
www.bigdiamondraceway.com

• Bloomsburg Fair

P.O. Box 479 Bloomsburg, PA 17815

The Bloomsburg Fair has many industrial, art, school and farm exhibits; a wide variety of food, rides and games; fireworks displays, harness racing and other entertainment; Sept. 21-28, 2002.
www.bloomsburgfair.com

• Bloomsburg Theater Ensemble

266 Center St. Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Non-profit, professional, eclectic theater company that stages approximately five different plays throughout the year. A summer family production is also featured.
www.bte.org

• Blue Mountain Ski Area

P.O. Box 216 Plastron, PA 18071

Blue Mountain has 27 skiing and snowboarding slopes and a total of seven lifts, five of which are chair-style and the rest paddletoes. Also featured: 100 percent snowmaking ability, night skiing and equipment rentals.
www.skibluemt.com

• Bushkill Falls

P.O. Box 151 Bushkill, PA 18324

Hiking/picnic site with over two miles of trails and eight waterfalls, including the main one which drops water close to a hundred feet. Directions: East on Interstate 80 to Exit 52., Rt. 209 north.
visitbushkillfalls.com

• Camelback Ski Resort

P.O. Box 168 Tannersville, PA 18372

Camelback is a large skiing and snow-boarding resort with 33 different ski trails, 13 lifts and night skiing until 10 p.m. Directions: Exit 45 off Interstate 80.
skicamelback.com

• Camelbeach Waterpark at Camelback

P.O. Box 168 Tannersville, PA 18372

This park offers eight different waterslides, a competition-sized swimming pool, kids’ play areas, and a wave pool. Bumper boats, miniature golf, go carts and more are also part of the fun activities offered here. Directions: Exit 45 off Interstate 80.
camelbeach.com

• Children’s Museum

P.O. Box 192 Bloomsburg, PA 17815. (5

A non-profit, volunteer run, hands-on arts and science museum providing educational experiences to the community. It also provides traveling exhibits for area schools. The Museum is open June 8 through August 3 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
www.bafn.org/~childmus/

• Claws ’N Paws Wild Animal Park

R.R. 6 Lake Ariel, PA 18436

Claws ’N Paws is a small zoo with 120 different species of wildlife. Two different animal shows, petting zoo, parrot and giraffe feeding and more are part of the exhibits and programs here. Directions: off Rt. 590, four miles East of Hamlin, in the Pocono Mountains. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week, May 1 through Oct. 31.
www.clawsnpaws.com

• Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland

R.R. 1 Box 388 Allenwood, PA 17810

This is a specialized reptile and amphibian zoo with close to 60 different species of snakes, lizards, turtles and other wildlife, including a King Cobra. There are five shows throughout the day featuring live specimens that visitors may touch if they wish.
www.reptiland.com

• Community Arts Center

220 W. Fourth St. Williamsport, PA 17701

Concert hall with musical and dance acts held throughout the year. Some of the best blues, country and jazz musicians and other types of entertainment can be seen and heard here.
www.pct.edu/commarts

• Covered Bridge & Arts Festival

121 Papermill Rd. Bloomsburg, PA 17815

This festival has been in existence for 20 years and is held at Knoebels Amusement Resort. It features over 250 craft vendors, food, entertainment and bus tours of covered bridges in the area; Oct. 4-6, 2002.
www.knoebels.com/events.html

• Cowanesque Lake

R.R. 1 Box 65 Tioga Pa. 16946 Pep Persio, PA ect manag

Part of Tioga-Hammond lakes with camping, picnicking, boating and many other activities available for visitors.
nab.usace.army.mil/recreation/cowanesque.htm

• Crayola Factory

30 Center Square Two Rivers Landing Easton, PA 18042

A discovery center featuring a number of hands-on creative learning activities. See how crayons are made and enjoy the creative studio and color garden. Hours vary by season.
www.crayola.com

• Dickens of a Christmas

Wellsboro Chamber of Commerce 114 Main St. Wellsboro, PA 16901

During this event, various craft and food vendors set up on Main Street in Wellsboro. Various street entertainers perform and all vendors are dressed in Victorian garb. Horse-drawn wagon rides are available; first Saturday in December.
www.wellsboropa.com

• Eckley Miners Village

R.R. 2 Box 236 Weatherly, PA 18255

Nineteenth century mining town with guided walking tours through the village. Includes an 1890 miner’s home, two different churches and a doctor’s office. The visitors’ center has an orientation video and exhibits on the lifestyle of miners and their families.

• Elk Mountain Ski Resort Inc.

R.R. 2 Box 3328 Union Dale, PA 18470

Downhill skiing resort with 95 percent snowmaking ability, 27 different slopes, night skiing and equipment rentals. There are six different ski lifts here, including a quad.
www.elkskier.com

• Fall Foliage Festival

Railroad Station P.O. Box 90 Jim Thorpe, PA 18229

This festival features ethnic foods, crafts, entertainment and train rides. Oct. 12-13, 2002.

• Funfest ’02

1 S. Church St. Suite 200 Hazleton, PA 18201

This is a two-day outdoor festival in downtown Hazleton with a craft show, car show, fireworks and a parade. Funfest also has a variety of food, children\'s activities and rides; Sept. 7-8, 2002.

• Hiawatha Paddlewheel Riverboat

1500 W. Third St. Williamsport, PA 17701

Old-fashioned paddlewheel riverboat which offers public cruises lasting approximately one hour. The boat operates on the Susquehanna River and has been in service for 18 years. They also offer a unique party atmosphere on their Karaoke Cruise.
www.citybus.org/hiawatha

• Hills Creek State Park

R.R. 2 Box 328 Wellsboro, PA 19601

State park with 110 camping sites, 10 modern cabins and 130 acres of water. Fishing, boating, hiking and swimming are just some of the activities offered at this recreational area.
www.dcnr.state.pa.us

• Historic Williamsport Trolleys

1500 W. Third St. Williamsport, PA 17701

Trolley ride that tours places of interest in the Williamsport area during the summer months. The ride includes a taped narration.
www.citybus.org/trolleys.html

• Houdini Museum Tour & Magic Show

1433 N. Main Ave. Scranton, PA 18508

Tour the museum featuring exciting exhibits, the history of magic, the magician Houdini, and more. There is also a live magic show performed by a professional magician that takes about 2 1/2 hours to complete. Appropriate for all ages. Website: http://houdini.org

• Interstate 80 Arena Flea Market

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This Danville flea market has it all. Featuring a wide variety of antiques, collectibles, produce, plants and baked goods, the Interstate 80 Arena Flea Market is open rain or shine. New vendors are welcome at reasonable rates. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, now through December, weather permitting.

• Jersey Shore Town Meeting

327 Alleghany St. Jersey Shore, PA 17740

This celebration has been going on for 41 years and features a two- hour parade, fireworks, food vendors, crafts, entertainment, and more. Held first week of July.

• Kiwanis Wyoming County Fair

1 Pine Place Tunkhannock, PA 18657

This fair has mud bogging, a rodeo, horse pulling and various concerts. There is also a wide variety of food, games and rides, as well as an antique car show; Aug. 28 to Sept. 2, 2002.
www.wyomingcountyfair.com

• Knoebels Amusement Resort

P.O. Box 317 Elysburg, PA 17824

Knoebels is the largest free admission amusement park in America. The park features 47 rides, include two world-class wooden roller coasters, the Phoenix and Twister; a 850,000 gallon swimming pool, a 160-acre, 550-site campground and more.
www.knoebels.com

• Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour

McDade Park Scranton, PA 18504

Trip into a coal mine guided by an experienced miner; goes over 1,300 feet down into a mine through three different veins of coal and gives observers insight into many aspects of coal mining.
www.thevisitorcenter.com/mine/

• Locust Lake State Park

RR 1 Box 1051 Barnesville, PA 18214

Locust Lake is 52 acres in size and offers fishing, boating and swimming. There is also a 282-site camping area inside the State Park.
www.dcnr.state.pa.us/

• Lycoming County Fair

Hughesville Fairgrounds Hughesville, PA 17737

Concerts, livestock, commercial and educational exhibits are featured at this fair. Also, rides, games, food, a demolition derby and more; July 2002.
www.lycomingfair.com

• Lycoming County Historical Society Museum

858 W. Fourth St. Williamsport, PA 17701

This museum focuses on historical artifacts from Lycoming County and the northcentral region of Pennsylvania. The museum features displays on Indians, lumber, the military and a grist mill. Different programs are staged throughout the year.
www.lycoming.org/LCHSMuseum

• Montage Mountain Water Slides/Ski Resort/Amphitheater

1000 Montage Mountain Road Scranton, PA 18505

There are three waterslides at Montage, along with batting cages and an amphitheater featuring concerts. For cold weather fun, there are 21 skiing trails with 100 percent snowmaking and night skiing capabilities, and 6 lifts.
www.skimontage.com

• Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic

957 Broadcast Center Avoca, PA 18641

The Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic is the region’s top orchestra. It performs various pops and classical concerts with special guest musicians at two different locations: the Scranton Cultural Center and the F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre. Web site www.nepaphil.org

• Old Time Christmas

Railroad Station P.O. Box 90 Jim Thorpe, PA 18229

Christmas festivities offered throughout downtown Jim Thorpe during the month of December, with special events on the weekends of Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9.

• Pennsylvania 500 NASCAR Winston Cup Event

Pocono Raceway P.O. Box 500 Long Pond., PA 18334

Many of the top NASCAR drivers are expected at this popular racing event. The race track is 2 1/2 miles long and triangular in shape.
www.poconoraceway.com

• Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum

R.R. 1 Bald Mountain Road Scranton, PA 18504

Anthracite museum focusing on families involved in the coal mining industry. Exhibits depict how miners and their families lived and worked.
www.iu5.org/imts/DLE/anthracite.htm

• Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Festival

P.O. Box 40 Summit Station, PA 17979

This festival has old-time music, antiques, crafts and food. A glass blower, candlemakers and yodelers showcase their talents at this event; June 30 through July 8, 2001 at the Schuylkill County Fairgrounds.

• Pennsylvania Grand Canyon

R.R. 6 Box 199 Wellsboro, PA 16901

There are several hiking trails and a new hiking/biking trail located here. The canyon itself is 50 miles long and about 1,000 feet deep.
www.dcnr.state.pa.us

• Peter J. McGovern Little League Baseball Museum

P.O. Box 3485 Williamsport, PA 17701

Museum with many hands-on and historical as well as other types of exhibits on little league baseball. There is also a historical/fictional movie about the little league in this museum.
www.littleleague.org/museum

• Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine

19th & Oak Streets Ashland, PA 17921

Pioneer Tunnel features a coal mine tour and steam train ride, both of which are 30-35 minutes in length. The coal mine tour is guided by a knowledgeable guide.
www.pioneertunnel.com

• Pocono 500 NASCAR Winston Cup Event

Pocono Raceway P.O. Box 500 Long Pond, PA 18334

The first of two NASCAR races held at Pocono Raceway featuring many of the most skilled drivers.
www.poconoraceway.com

• Pocono Downs

1280 Highway 315 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

Features harness-style horseracing with a 22,000-seat grandstand and betting facilities for races on the track. Patrons can also bet on races taking place across the country with Pocono Downs’ simulcast system.
www.poconodowns.com

• Pocono Playhouse

P.O. Box 207 Playhouse Lane Mountainhome, PA 18324

This theater is known as “Broadway in The Poconos.” Many different popular musicals are staged at various times.
www.poconoplayhouse.com

• Pocono Whitewater Adventures

HC-2 Box 2245 Jim Thorpe, PA 18229

White water rafting area on the Lehigh River; equipment rentals are provided, along with shuttle service. There are also hiking, biking and other outdoor adventures available.
www.whitewaterrafting.com

• Pottsville Cruise Night

City Hall 401 N. Center St. Pottsville, PA 17901

This cruise travels through the city of Pottsville and features many types of cars. Live bands perform at different locations during the cruise; a separate antique car cruise precedes the main one at 1 p.m.; Aug. 11, 2002.
www.pottsvillecruisenight.com

• PPL’s Montour Preserve

PPL Co. 700 Preserve Dr. Danville, PA 17821

The Montour Preserve has 15 miles of hiking trails, two picnic facilities, a fossil pit, 165-acre Lake Chillisquaque, and a full range of public programs throughout the year.
pplweb.com

• Renaissance Jamboree

238 Market St. Bloomsburg, PA 17815

This festival takes place in downtown Bloomsburg on the last Saturday of April and has over 250 craft vendors and 80 non-profit vendors offering food, games and information. Free shuttles are also available.

• Ricketts Glen State Park

695 State Rt. 487 Benton, PA 17814

State park with 20 miles, 13,050 acres of scenic, varying trails and 22 spectacular waterfalls. Numerous picnic sites, 10 cabins, and 120 tent/trailer sites are available.
www.dcnr.state.pa.us

• Schuylkill County Fair

1206 Ag. Center Dr. Pottsville, PA 17901

Concerts, livestock exhibits, farm equipment displays, animal shows, rides and more. July 29 through August 3, 2002.
www.schuylkillfair.com

• Scranton Iron Furnaces

159 Cedar Ave. Scranton, PA 18504

Offers tours of the four stone smokestacks of this once huge factory built in the 19th century. It was the largest manufacturer of the T-rail, an item used by the railroad industry.

• Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons

P.O. Box 3449 Scranton, PA 18505

This baseball team is the minor league affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. The Red Barons play in 10,400 seat Lackawanna County Multi-Purpose Stadium and are an AAA team, one level lower than the major leagues.
www.redbarons.com

• Shawnee Mountain Ski Area

Hollow Road Box 339 Shawnee-On-Delaware, PA 18356

Ski resort with 23 different slopes, 9 lifts, 100 percent snowmaking ability and night skiing. Shawnee Mountain also has a snow tubing area.
www.shawneemt.com

• Shawnee Place Play Park

Hollow Road Box 339 Shawnee-On-Delaware, PA 18356

The park is geared for children 2 to 12 years of age and their parents. Two water slides, cargo nets, magic shows, a special play area for toddlers and more are all part of this family-oriented park.
www.shawneemt.com

• Skirmish U.S.A.

HC-2 Box 2245 Jim Thorpe, PA 18229

Skirmish is the world’s most popular paintball game and you can play it here. All of the equipment necessary is available for rent at this recreational area, which also offers guided and unguided bike tours.
www.skirmish.com

• State Laurel Festival

114 Main Street Wellsboro, PA 16901

This week-long festival includes a pet parade and concerts. The firemen also put on a carnival at the same time as this event. Festival is held the second through the third weekends in June.
www.wellsboropa.com/laurelfest.htm

• Steamtown National Historic Site

150 S. Washington Ave. Scranton, PA 18503

This site offers a railroad history museum and a refurbished roundhouse with many historic railroad-related items. Short train rides are offered daily, along with 26-mile rides on weekends. Special events include the Labor Day weekend Rail Expo.
www.nps.gov/stea/

• Stourbridge Line Rail Excursion

303 Commercial St. Honesdale, PA 18431

The Stourbridge Line Rail Excursion is made up of train rides held at various times and dates throughout the year. The rides have several different destinations and themes that range from a train robbery reenactment to a dinner-theater.
waynecountycc.com/trhome

• Susquehanna Riverlands

634 Salem Boulevard Berwick, PA 18603 (57

The Riverlands is 1,200 acres of land along both the East and West banks of the Susquehanna River. The facility provides year-round enjoyment with boating, fishing, hiking, and wild life. Picnic facilities for both individuals and groups.
www.ppl-inc.com

• Tioga County Fair

R.R. 2 Box 1840 Mansfield, PA 16933

This rural fair has concerts, a rodeo, livestock shows, demolition derby and a tractor pull. Food, rides and other programs and exhibits are also part of this event. Aug. 5-10, 2002.
www.TiogaCountyFair.com

• Tioga-Hammond Lakes

R.R.1 Box 65 Tioga, PA 16946

Recreational area with over 100 camping sites. Hiking, boating, swimming and fishing are some of the activities offered here.
www.nab.usace.army.mil/recreation/tioga.htm

• Wayne County Fair

Prompton, PA 18456

This fair features rides, games, good and farm animal displays. Also: harness racing, truck pulling, fireworks and other events throughout the fair which has a pay-one-price admission policy. Held early August.
www.waynecountyfair.com

• Williamsport Crosscutters

P.O. Box 3173 Williamsport, PA 17701

Minor league baseball club affiliated with the Pittsburgh Pirates franchise. The Crosscutters are a short-season single-A team and play in 4,200 seat Bowman field.
www.crosscutters.com

• Woolrich Store

2 Mill St. Woolrich, PA 17779

Retail store with outdoor clothing and footwear for both men and women, as well as fabrics, blankets and more.
www.woolrich.com

• World’s End State Park

P.O. Box 62 Forksville, PA 18616

World’s End has 19 rustic cabins, each with a stove, refrigerator and electricity. Also available: a campground, swimming, fishing and picnicking. There are seven different hiking trails here; six are three to five miles long. The largest one, Loyalsock Trail, is 58.28 miles long. Call 1-888-PAPARKS for cabin rentals and camp and pavilion rental reservations; also brochure requests can be directed to the number provided.
www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks

• Yuengling Brewery Museum & Gift Shop

Fifth & Mahantongo streets Pottsville, PA 17901

Museum with displays on memorabilia from the Yuengling Brewery dating from the mid-1800s to the present. Advertising items, neon signs, collectibles and more are among the exhibits in the museum. The gift shop features many collectible items that relate to the brewery.
www.yuengling.com