PRVCA Explore Magazine PRVCA Explore PA 2020

What to do? Presque Isle, Erie Great Lakes Region Elk in Elk County Pennsylvania Wilds Duquesne Incline, Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Region ATTRACTIONS ATTRACTIONS ATTRACTIONS Battles Museums of Rural Life, Girard Allegheny Reservoir & Kinzua Dam, Marshburg Duquesne Incline, Pittsburgh An amusement park on the shore of the state’s largest natural glacier lake. Highlights include miniature golf course, Blue Streak roller coaster, boardwalk and beach, full-service campground, fishing and hiking trails. Admission is free. newconneautlakepark.com Elk County Visitor’s Center, Benezette Jimmy Stewart Museum, Indiana Daffin’s Candies, Sharon Known as the world’s largest candy store, Daffin’s is home to the Chocolate Kingdom, a world of solid chocolate creatures and sculptures. Offers free chocolate samples to all visitors. 877.323.3465; daffins.com An excellent stargazing location due to its remote location and exceptionally dark skies. Offers both self-directed and guided stargazing opportunities. Hiking and camping facilities. 814.435.5010; cherryspringsstatepark.com Erie Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Erie Pennsylvania Lumber Museum, Galeton Interactive museum situated in two 19th century houses, where visitors can learn and perform the bygone tasks of an 1860s household (such as churning butter and spinning yarn. 80 acres of wooded trails and farmland. 814.774.4788; eriehistory.org Conneaut Lake Park, Conneaut Lake Home to more than 400 animals from 100 different species, as well as 11 unique botanical gardens, a carousel and train ride. Open March - Nov. Info at 877.323.3465; eriezoo.com Presque Isle State Park, Erie Presque Isle State Park is a 3,200-acre sandy peninsula that arches into Lake Erie. As Pennsylvania’s only “seashore,” Presque Isle offers its visitors a beautiful coastline and many recreational activities, including swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, bicycling, and in-line skating. goerie.com/presque-isle Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park Resort, Erie Water park features nine water slides, pools, hot tubs, a 12-level interactive Tree House, a Tree Tops Ropes Course, 6,500 square foot arcade with more than 100 games, a state-of-the-art Lazer Tag facility, an Aqua Tumbler and Wild Waters Wave Pool. 814.217.1111; splashlagoon.com Tom Ridge Environmental Center, Erie Educational and research center providing interactive exhibits and tours of Presque Isle and its wildlife. Educational films are shown on its four-story, 45 ft. wide green screen. 813.833.7424; trecf.org Waldameer Park & Water World, Erie Amusement and water park complex with more than 75 rides and free daily shows. 877.817.1009 waldameer.com 30 | EXPLORE Pennsylvania 2020 Nestled deep in the Allegheny National Forest, the Allegheny Reservoir offers a variety of outdoor opportunities from camping and hiking to canoeing and swimming. Pack a picnic or catch your own lunch at one of the best fishing spots in the east. 814.362.4613; visitanf.com/allegheny-reservoir Learn about elk, their history, conservation efforts and elk behavior through the seasons. 814.787.5167 elkcountryvisitorcenter.com Cherry Springs State Park, Coudersport Experience the life of a lumberjack at this historical museum of Pennsylvania’s lumber era. Includes an interactive logging camp, recreated locomotive, cabin and working saw mill. 814.435.2652, lumbermuseum.org Piper Aviation Museum, Lock Haven Celebrates the innovation of aviation engineer William T. Piper with numerious exhibits, including a flight simulator. 570.748.8283, pipermuseum.com Simpler Times Museum, Tidioute Documents the area’s history in the oil, gas, lumber and agricultural industries. Exhibits include a working model of an oil field and numerous classic cars from 1913 to 1966. Open by appt. 814.484.3483, visitanf.com/simpler-times-museum Straub Brewery, Saint Marys Found in 1872, the Straub Brewery is among the oldest continually operating breweries in the country and has maintained family ownership throughout the entire history. Tours are offered for ages 12 and older. Get a free beer at the “Eternal Tap” (21 & older). 814.834.2875; straubbeer.com World of Little League Museum, Williamsport The World of Little League®: Peter J. McGovern Museum and Official Store’s mission is to inform and educate people about the history, service, goals, and initiatives of Little League® Baseball and Softball. www.littleleague.org The Duquesne Incline offers a step back in time on a century-old cable car and see the best views of downtown Pittsburgh while riding one of the few remaining inclines in the country. The upper station includes a museum and a gift shop. 412.381.1665, duquesneincline.org Celebrates the life and career of actor and Indiana, Pa. native Jimmy Stewart. Watch classic films and career retrospectives in the recreated 1930s style theater or browse artifacts from the life of this famous actor, military hero, civic leader and family man. 800.83.JIMMY; jimmy.org Kennywood Park, West Mifflin Billed “America’s Favorite Traditional Amusement Park” Kennywood features among its 31 major rides several that were originally built in the early 20th century. The historical amusement park also includes water rides, a kiddie park and more than 35 games providing amusement for all types of fun-seekers. 412.561.0500, kennywood.com Nationality Rooms in the Cathedral of Learning, Pittsburgh Experience the many varied cultures and ethnicities that have settled in Allegheny County through the 26 rooms dedicated to the history of these groups. Guided tours available with a reservation.412.624.6000, nationalityrooms.pitt.edu Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Washington Take a ride through history on historic, restored street cars from Pennsylvania’s past. Learn about the museum’s more than 50 different street cars from different types and eras on a guided tour. 724.228.9256, pa-trolley.org Photo Antiquities Museum of Photographic History, PIttsburgh Antique cameras, viewing equipment and photo- graphs from the earliest days of image capturing. Ro- tating exhibits include gum prints (19th century color photography). Victorian post-modern portraits and images from the Civil War, all in a recreated Victorian setting. 412.231.7881, photoantiquities.org Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium, Pittsburgh Zoo and aquarium features thousands of animals from more than 400 species. Its one of six major zoos around the country that features an aquarium. 800.474.4966, pittsburghzoo.org

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