Joseph Priestly House
(http://www.phmc.state.pa....) 472 Priestly Drive, Northumberland, PA,570 473-9474. The Joseph Priestly House is believed to be the first to be the first scientific laboratory in the United States. Open Wednesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. The last tour of the house begins at 4 p.m. The Joseph Priestly House is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and certain holidays. Admission is $4 for adults and $2 for children. Fifteen minute drive from Shamokin Dam.The Hunter House Museum
(http://www.northumberland...) 1150 North Front Street, Sunbury, PA 17801-1126 Phone/Fax 570-286-4083 Part of the Northumberland County Historical Society. Site of Fort Augusta. Fifteen minute drive from Shamokin Dam.Clyde Peeling's Reptiland
(http://www.reptiland.com/) Route 15 , Allenwood, PA. 17810. 570538-1869 800REPTILAND. Reptiland is an AZA accredited zoo specializing in reptiles and amphibians. Since opening in 1964, Reptiland has provided the public a link to the less-loved members of the animal kingdom. School groups, families and individuals with an interest in natural history agree - Reptiland offers a perfect blend of environmental education and entertainment. 35 minutes from Shamokin Dam 25 miles north on Route 15.Miffinburg Buggy Museum
(http://www.buggymuseum.org/) 598 Green St., Mifflinburg, PA. 17844 570-966-1355 A restored buggy workshop with belting and pulleys, tools, machinery and forges. Hours May through October â the museum complex Visitor Center and historic buildings are open Thursday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Last tour begins no later than 4:00 p.m. November through April â the Visitor Center only is open Thursday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Group tours are offered Monday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from April to November weather permitting. Twenty minute drive from Shamokin Dam.Knoebels Amusement Resort
(http://www.knoebels.com/) Route 487 Elysburg, PA 17824 800-487-4386. Free admission, free parking, free picnicking, and free entertainment. Two world class, wooden roller coasters. Catch the Brass Ring on one of the largest and oldest Carousels in the world! Coming soon..."Flying Turns" Knoebels customized version of an old standard coaster-type ride.Packwood House Museum
15 N. Water St., Lewisburg, PA 17837 570524-0323 A beautiful historic building housing an extensive collection of antiques and art. Purple Heart Highway Partner.Slifer House Museum
(http://www.albrightcare.o...) 80 Magnolia Drive, Lewisburg, PA 17837 570 524-2245 A Victorian home built in the mid 1800âs, located on the campus of River Woods. Admission Fees: Adults: $6, Seniors 60 years or more: $5, Children ages 10-16: $3, Members and Children under age 10: Free. Hours Regular Hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 1-4PM April 16 â December 31, Winter Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 1-4PM January 1 â April 15.Penns Creek Pottery
(http://www.pennscreekpott...) 65 Pottery Ln., Mifflinburg, PA 17844 is in a restored water-powered mill and offers quality stoneware and porcelain pottery. Their pottery is offered in both gas and wood-fired forms.For additional exploration of heritage, culture, dining and shopping in the Central Susquehanna Valley, be sure to check out Lewisburg, PA and Sunbury, PA. Amish farms are nearby on Routes 11 & 15 Port Trevorton and along Route 45. Look for the hand made quilts blowing in the breeze along the highway. They frequently have raodside stands featuring farm products including fresh baked goods, eggs, and vegetables.
Sports fans will find Hershey Bears ice hockey in Hershey PA about 1 hour away. Red Barons baseball and Wilkes-Barre - Scranton Penguins hockey are all within a two hour drive. State College, home of Penn State University, is also about 45 minutes away and offers additional cultural, sports Nittany Lions, and entertainment options. PSU's Bryce jordon Center offers many top name entertainment acts, as well as college sports. Longer distances will take you to the Atlantic coastline.
