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ATTRACTIONS Festivals & Events       Artspace Gallery 221 Center Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570-784-0737 Fine art and contemporary crafts by central Susquehanna Valley artists. Artspace offers original gifts of art at affordable prices. Special exihibits are held throughout the year, plus a yearly holiday extravaganza from the Thursday before Thanksgiving through the first week of January.       Berwick Historical Society 102 East Second Street, Berwick, Pa. 18603 570-759-8020 Enjoy the history of Berwick at the Berwick Historical Society Hours open: Tuesday & Wednesday 1 PM to 4:30 PM, Saturdays 1 PM - 4 PM and also by appointments.       Bill's Old Bike Barn 7145 Columbia Boulevard, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570-759-7030 E-Mail: bikebarn@uplink.net Enjoy our unique and diverse collection of vintage motorcycles and memorabilia, known to be the largest on the east coast. We feature over 20,000 sq. ft. of collectibles from around the world, including numerous military displays, circus and carousel horses, plus, our newest addition: Billville - the streets of yesteryear! Hours open: Thurs-Fri 10:00am-6:00pm, Sat 9:30am-3:00pm, Sun 1pm-5pm. (Open by appointment for groups.)       Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble 226 Center Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570-784-8181or 800-282-0283 Enjoy live, professional theatre at the historic Alvina Krause Theatre. The Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble is a professional, regional theatre company serving Northeastern Pennsylvania. Founded in 1978, the Ensemble continues a long-term commitment to provide our region with unique cultural opportunities. Check our our website for a schedule of shows, then enjoy a night at the Theatre.       Broken Wheel Bison Ranch 622 Pine Swamp Road, Elysburg, PA 17824 570-799-0805 Tours, bison meat sales and gift shop. School groups welcome. Discover the operations of a working Bison Farm.       Catawissa Railroad Caboose 119 Pine St/111 Main St, Catawissa, PA 17820 570-356-2675 Overnight in a real caboose. Visit 14 cabooses & 1931 Davenport Steam Engine. The perfect getaway for family and train buffs.       Children's Museum 2 West 7th Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570-389-9206 Family fun! Admission fee. Delight in this museum of hands-on exhibits and activities for kids of all ages. Explore, Learn & Have Fun! Check website or call for schedule.       Clyde Peeling's Reptiland 18628 US Route 15, Allenwood, PA 17810 570-538-1869 World-class specialized zoo offers exciting educational adventure for the entire family. The indoor exhibit complex allows comfortable viewing of more than 40 species in naturalistic habitats.Multi-image show, live handling demonstrations.       Columbia County Historical & Genealogical Society 225 Market Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570-784-1600 The Society has numerous resources for local history and genealogy research.       Columbia Creek Farms 200 West Hillcrest Drive, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570-387-8226 Quietly and Selectively breeding Royal Peruvian alpaca genetics. Group tours available - call to book a group visit. Tours consist of a brief history of the alpaca, pen time with the alpacas and a question and answer period.       Electric City Trolley Station & Museum 300 Cliff Street, Scranton, PA 18503 800-238-7245 Interactive exhibits & displays, including vintage trolleys, 50 seat theatre, restoration shop.       Knoebels Amusement Resort PO Box 317, Elysburg, PA 17824 1-800-487-4386 Knoebels Amusement Resort is PA's largest free admission amusement park with over 50 rides, and a giant pool and has been offering families exciting adventures since 1926. Besides free admission, we offer our visitors free parking, free entertainment and free picnic facilities. Knoebels is full of award-winning fun with Golden Tickets for Best Food, Best Carousel, and Best Souvenirs. Even our roller coasters are both in the top 25 anywhere. We've been named Best Park for Families and our Haunted Mansion has been voted Best Dark Ride. Spend a day or week this summer exploring all the award-winning adventures at Knoebels.       Lackawanna County Coal Mine 300 Cliff Street, Scranton, PA 18503 800-238-7245 Journey to the center of the earth as you travel nearly 300 ft beneath the earth's surface on a guided tour that explores a once-active coal mine. Museum and gift shop       Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees Lackawanna County Stadium The Scranton/Wilkes Barre Triple-A baseball franchise will begin 2007 with a new look and a new name as the club has officially been renamed the Scranton/Wilkes Barre Yankees.       Montage Mountain Ski/Summer Resort 300 Cliff Street, Scranton, PA 18503 800-238-7245 Ski, snowboard, tubing. Water slide, batting cages, activities park. Outdoor concert series.       Montour County Genealogical Society 205 Ferry Street, Danville, PA 17821 570-275-6177 Montour County's primary resource for family genealogy research.       Montour County Historical Society 1 Bloom Street, PO Box 8, Danville, PA 17821 570-271-0830 E-Mail: montourcohs@aol.com Our mission: Preserve local history; continue collection of local historical artifacts.       Open Your Eyes to Dream 143 West Main Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570-239-7520 Art, crafts, music, movies, books, events, guest space, knowledge, love.       PPL Montour Preserve 700 Preserve Road, Danville, PA 17821 570-437-3131 Facilities include 15 miles of hiking trails, picnicking, fishing and boating. Special events and programs throughout the year.       PPL Susquehanna Riverlands 634 Salem Blvd, Berwick, PA 18603 570-542-2306 Picnicking, hiking, fishing and year-round nature programs along the Susquehanna.       Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine 19th & Oak Streets, Ashland, PA 17921 570-875-3850 Tour a real anthracite coal mine and take a scenic ride on an old-fashioned steam locomotive around the Mahanoy Mountain. Both tours guided. Lunch & snack bar, souvenir & gift shop, community park with picnic and playground area. Group discounts. Motor-coaches welcome. Open April-October. Memorial Day thru Labor Day 10am-6pm dai;y. Call for off-season hours.       Red Deer at Rolling Hills Farm 63 Pinnacle Dr, Catawissa, PA 17820 570-356-7482 E-Mail: reddeer77@hotmail.com Come see majestic Red Deer! It's fun, educational and hands-on for adults and children. Tours: May through November or by appointment. Closed Sundays. Exit 232 off I-80, Route 42 S through Catawissa to Route 487S. Turn right on Apple Drive at Rohrbach's Farm Market. Proceed to stop sign, turn left, go 1.3 miles. Turn left onto Pinnacle Drive to first farm on left.       Ricketts Glen State Park 695 SR 487, Benton, PA 17814 888-727-2757 Ricketts Glen is one of the most scenic areas in Pennsylvania. The park is comprised of 13,050 acres in Luzerne, Sullivan and Columbia counties. Ricketts Glen State Park offers camping, rental cabins, boating, hunting, fishing, swimming, 26 miles of hiking trails, environmental education, cross-country skiing, skiing, ice fishing, winter camping and snowmobile trails.       Roaring Creek Catawissa Valley Historical Study Group PO Box 161, Numidia, PA 17858 570-799-0700 E-Mail: sec799@ptd.net Preserving the past today; for sharing memories tomorrow. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month at the Locust Township Municipal Building in Numidia. Promoting A Field of Our Own in August at Petro Field in Kulp and Night Miner's Path Hike in November. Check website later for dates.       Rohrbach's Farm Market, Bakery & Gift Shop 240 Southern Drive, Catawissa, PA 17820 570-356-7654 Festivals throughout the year; check website for schedule of events. Enjoy our fresh baked goods, deli, produce and unique gift shop year round! Celebrating over 50 Years in Business - Homegrown Produce, Homemade Bakery Items, Hometown Kindness!       Stoney Acres Winery 467 Berwick-Hazleton Hwy, Nescopeck, PA 18635 570-379-4771 Enjoy the scenery and experience our fine wines and ciders. Check website or call ahead for hours open.       FESTIVALS & EVENTS       Annual Renaissance Jamboree April 28, 2007 238 Market Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570-784-2522 Arts, crafts, entertainment, great food all in Downtown Bloomsburg. Main Street is closed to traffic for this day of family fun!       Benton Area Rodeo Association Box 288, Rt 487, Benton, PA 17814 570-925-6536 Championship rodeo, bull-a-rama, fireworks, entertainment, great food, business & crafts.July 17 - July 22, 2007 Website       Bloomsburg Antique Show 74 Weller Drive, Williamsport, PA 17701 570-323-5108 Held at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds in the Industrial Arts Building. Sponsored by M. Butche` Promotions. Seventy five exhibitors all indoors. Thousands of antiques all for sale. Two shows each year in March and November. Food available.       Bloomsburg Fair Association PO Box 479, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570-784-4949 A fair where memories are made to last a lifetime. Join us at this year's fair - September 22 through September 29, 2007. Website       Blues Farm Blues Festival Join us on the rolling hills of Briggs Farm for our 10th anniversary show July 6th and 7th, 2007 Contact us: Briggs Farm Concerts, 88 Old Berwick Hwy Nescopeck, PA 18635 - 570-379-2003       Covered Bridge & Arts Festival 121 Papermill Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570-784-8279 or 800-847-4810 E-Mail: iTour@cmvb.com Festival held at Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg. Features 250+crafters, food, entertainment, bus tours (reservations required), fun auction, antique car display. Sponsored by the Columbia-Montour Visitors Bureau - Oct. 5,6 & 7, 2007. Website       Eye Yee, Inc. 450 Columbia Hill Rd, Danville, PA 17821 570-275-4285 O.A.T.S. Festival, formerly Jerseytown, now Benton, June 28 - July 1, 2007. Website       International Harvester Collectors 123 Cypress Lane, Lewisburg, PA 17837 570-522-7038 Attention all tractor lovers. International Harvester Show will be held at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds June 21 through June 23, 2007. Bring the family. Website       Iron Heritage Festival PO Box 73, Danville, PA 17821 570-275-6700 Join the celebration of Danville's iron heritage! Enjoy historic presentations and demonstrations, musical entertainment, parade, fireworks, train rides, downtown street celebration, ethnic food and fun! July 18-22, 2007. Website       Promotion Company, The 804 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-236-6515 Producers of the 4-Wheel Jamboree at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds. July 13 - July 15, 2007. Website       Roaring Creek Catawissa Valley Historical Study Group PO Box 161, Numidia, PA 17858 570-799-0700 E-Mail: sec799@ptd.net Preserving the past today; for sharing memories tomorrow. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month at the Locust Township Municipal Building in Numidia. Promoting A Field of Our Own in August at Petro Field in Kulp and Night Miner's Path Hike in November. Check website later for dates. Website       Susquehanna Rivertowns Spring Arts Series Every weekend from April 22nd through May 6th showcases the Spring Arts and Craft Festivals found in the Susquehanna Rivertowns of Bloomsburg, Danville and Lewisburg. Come enjoy area food and entertainment plus the creative talents of artisans and crafters. Plan your weekend getaway now. Be sure to check room availability from our web site so that you can plan your artistic weekend filled with crafts and fun! Check out our on-line calendar of events for more details.       Warrior Run-Fort Freeland Heritage Society 901 Ash Street, Turbotville, PA 17772 570-538-1417 Heritage Days October 6 & 7, 2007. Recreating life styles and daily activities of early settlers in Central Pennsylvania. Website