Food scene
Local eateries, recommendations
Good basic food. Actually 2 places on site- chicken n ribs, eh, and the family restaurant next door with good breakfast buffet
Masser's Restaurant
5281 PA-61Good basic food. Actually 2 places on site- chicken n ribs, eh, and the family restaurant next door with good breakfast buffet
Ghezzi's
4181 PA-61Best Italian food. Expensive but close to worth it. Reservations required
Considered one of the higher end restaurants in the region. Good Italian food but ghezzis better imho
Mattucci's Willow Cafe
451 W 4th StConsidered one of the higher end restaurants in the region. Good Italian food but ghezzis better imho
A sleeper. Located in anthra plaza 5 mi east on rt 61. Humble atmosphere but good food reasonable prices. Shrimp Florentine my fav
Two Guys From Italy Restaurant
156 State Rte 2026A sleeper. Located in anthra plaza 5 mi east on rt 61. Humble atmosphere but good food reasonable prices. Shrimp Florentine my fav
Brewser’s Sports Grille
839 W Water StLarge collection beers on tap
Food ok
Closest eating place to 285
Wings burgers beer sports bar atmo
Families will sometimes go there
Ok food I used to love their wings and Guinness
Wayside Inn
6638 PA-61Closest eating place to 285
Wings burgers beer sports bar atmo
Families will sometimes go there
Ok food I used to love their wings and Guinness
Lost Mined Brewing Company & Restaurant
100 S Market StA newer brewpub seems nice had a good burger there
Classic hole in wall pa small town bar many like their pizza I don’t unless it has every topping on it
Rectangular pan style
James' Pizza
524 E Pine StClassic hole in wall pa small town bar many like their pizza I don’t unless it has every topping on it
Rectangular pan style
Ale House Bar & Grill
147 East Independence StreetRancho Azteca
Good Mexican food
Dos Equis on tap and others
Original Italian Pizza and Restaurant
Sightseeing
7 miles 11 minutes
Fall hours vary, check their website
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Knoebels Amusement Resort
391 Knoebels Blvd7 miles 11 minutes
Fall hours vary, check their website
Spyglass Ridge Winery
109 Carroll RdBenigna's Creek Winery Inc.
1585 Ridge RdATV resources
AOAA
htpp//:www.aoaatrails.com
6000 acres of rip and tear! Old coal strippings converted to riding trails thru wood field and mountain, all levels of skill.
Ride passes on limited roads to downtown Shamokin are coming soon so you can get a beer and burger etc. check AOAA website for hours of operation/days open
6 miles from 285 Badmans hill
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Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area
4100 PA-1256000 acres of rip and tear! Old coal strippings converted to riding trails thru wood field and mountain, all levels of skill.
Ride passes on limited roads to downtown Shamokin are coming soon so you can get a beer and burger etc. check AOAA website for hours of operation/days open
6 miles from 285 Badmans hill
Exploring the area
Walking trails up behind the house at 285 Badman Hill 11plus acres
Follow the blue tree tags
Drive to scenic views close by
Turn right out of 285
Turn left at stop sign onto Irish valley road
Turn right onto schoolhouse road
Turn right onto fig road
Go to top of hill and enjoy
Excellent with a full moon
Keep going and turn left onto linden road
Turn left onto hollow rd
Enjoy the view of Irish valley
Turn left onto schoolhouse rd and back down to home
Knoebels Amusement Resort
391 Knoebels BlvdGreat improved 8 mile long dirt road excellent for biking if you need bikes I may be able to help you out. no motor vehicles are allowed on this road
4 miles in is a beautiful reservoir from the route 54 parking area there are a variety of mountain bike trails Best accessed from Natalie and they can be challenging or easy as you please
There is a reservoir available from Route 42 which involves no great deal of walki
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Weiser State Park Roaring Creek Tract - Klein’s Reservoir
Great improved 8 mile long dirt road excellent for biking if you need bikes I may be able to help you out. no motor vehicles are allowed on this road
4 miles in is a beautiful reservoir from the route 54 parking area there are a variety of mountain bike trails Best accessed from Natalie and they can be challenging or easy as you please
There is a reservoir available from Route 42 which involves no great deal of walki
Located about 30 miles north. Beautiful walking trails and gorge but it does involve a walk down and back up that can be daunting to the out of shape. Neat waterfalls
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Ricketts Glen State Park
695 Pennsylvania 487Located about 30 miles north. Beautiful walking trails and gorge but it does involve a walk down and back up that can be daunting to the out of shape. Neat waterfalls
A popular mountain biking spot with over 70 miles of trails of all abilities from easy to I think I’m going to die. Parking is a pull off on the left With a yellow orange gate as you pass through Natalie just pastthe old Bates diner on Route 54 heading south.
I recommend using the Trailforks app on your cell for directions or talk to me
Natalie
A popular mountain biking spot with over 70 miles of trails of all abilities from easy to I think I’m going to die. Parking is a pull off on the left With a yellow orange gate as you pass through Natalie just pastthe old Bates diner on Route 54 heading south.
I recommend using the Trailforks app on your cell for directions or talk to me