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CLARK
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Mercer County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Sharon, PA (724) 346-3771
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Mercer County Historical Society
Mercer, PA (724) 662-3490
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Mercer County Courthouse
Mercer, PA (724) 962-5711
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Avenue of 444 Flags - Freedom Museum
Hermitage, PA (724) 346-0444
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Brucker Blue Heron Sanctuary
Transfer, PA (724) 588-7150
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Tours of Buhl Mansion
The Buhl Mansion is home to a splendid art gallery of original oil paintings, bronze statuary and magnificent antiques.
The original statuary and paintings represented in The Buhl Mansion home and carriage house reside in renowned museums throughout the world. It was Jim and Donna Winner's concept to have some of the most famous artists' works replicated and housed in one location to be enjoyed by those who, for one reason or another would not be able to experience them elsewhere. We welcome all to come and appreciate these galleries, as they are intended to inform, educate, and entertain.
The Winners commissioned over 100 oils and statues from The Heritage House Gallery, representing some of the finest artists from around the world. Artists who have studied the techniques of the Masters have skillfully and artistically re-created the finest works from throughout history. The replicated works of Michelangelo, Monet, Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Renoir, Degas, Whistler, Cezanne, Goya, and Picasso are all on display at The Buhl Mansion for everyone to enjoy.
Tours of the Art Gallery and the historic Buhl Mansion are available seven days a week.
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COOKSBURG
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Cook Forest State Park
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Cook Forest State Park, located in the Alleghenny National Forest region of Pennsylvania, is a national natural Landmark. |
Aside from Gateway Lodge's own attractions (Library, Tap Room, Wine Room, Indoor heated pool and sauna, Restaurant), you may visit many of the area's attractions which include Cook Forest State Park, a National Natural Landmark. There are 16 marked trails, covering nearly 30 miles, offering a unique outdoor encounter. The Clarion River, 1/4 mile from the Lodge, winds trhough the forest, offering inner tubing, canoeing and fishing. Discover bird watching - more than 90 species have been identified throughout the forest - including the American Bald Eagle. Golf enthusiasts choose from numerous area courses and driving ranges. Winter offers ice skating, cross country skiing, snowmobiling and sledding. Plan your stay during one of the many local fairs and festivals or take an extended side trip to the Allegheny National Forest, Tionesta Reservoir, Kinzua Dam or to Benezette, where the state's largest free roaming herd of elk can be found.
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EAGLES MERE
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Eagles Mere Lake & Laurel Path
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Eagles Mere Lake is located in Pennsylvania's Pocono region. |
Just 400 paces from the Inn lies a crystal clear lake enveloped by a forest of Pine, Mountain Laurel and giant Rhododendron. Two mile Laurel Path encircles the lake past streams, boulders and caves to the Old Fashioned Beach & Boat Club. In Summer Swimmers, Sailboats & Canoes ply the lake. In the winter the lake is the scene of the famous Toboggan Slide and Ice Skating.
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Eagles Mere Nature Conservancy
Much of the land & forest around Eagles Mere is protected by the Conservancy. They maintain miles of trails for hiking and a nature center. cross country skiing is available too.
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World's End State Park & Wyoming State Forest
World's End is virtually in a class by itself. This wild and rustic area seems untamed. The scenery is spectacular, especially the June mountain laurel and fall foliage. High Knob and Canyon vista provide outstanding views and vistas. A great place for hiking, sight seeing, fishing, swimming, picnicking, cross country skiing, snowmobiling and hunting.
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Rickett's Glen State Park and Waterfall Trail
Rickett's Glen has 22 waterfalls from 11 to 94 feet high. A 4-mile natural gorge trail boasts 17 wild, free flowing waterfalls, each cascading through rock-strewn clefts in this ancient precipice. Old growth timber and diverse wildlife add to the scenic area. Ice forms on the falls and trails during winter. In addition to the spectacular waterfall trail there is swimming, fishing, picnicking, cross country skiing and environmental education programs.
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The Loyalsock Trail
Eagles Mere's Conservancy trails link with this 59-mile trail, which follows mountain ridges and streams through the Loyalsock Creek watershed. It passes through parts of the Tiadaghton and Wyoming State Forests. The extremes of elevation are 65" to 2140'
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High Knob Vista
A short drive on paved roads through the forest to view miles & miles of mountains, soaring birds, banks of Mountain Laurel and spectacular sunsets.
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Canyon Vista
A short drive up a gravel road through the forest to a view of the Loyalsock Creek in the canyon below. The best spot for fall color.
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The Haystacks
11-mile drive to a trail leading to an unusual formation of rocks in the Loyalsock Creek which form mini whirlpool "spas".
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Fern Rock Nature Trail, Angel Falls, Bear Wallow & Kettle Creek Gorge
Relatively close by to explore in this pristine forested area
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Covered Bridges
Our area has many old wooden covered bridges. There are three close to the Inn and a variety of others sprinkled around the counties of our region. Take a couple of hours or a day visiting these 100 year-old structures spanning creeks and rivers.
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Forksville Covered Bridge
Travel along the Loyalsock Creek through World's End Park to this 1850's Bridge. Drive across to the tiny town of Forksville.
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Hillsgrove Covered Bridge
Travel through Wyoming Forest past streams and waterfalls to and over this remote bridge, just a few miles from the Forksville Bridge.
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Sonestown Covered Bridge
Located just off Route #220 near the turn off to Eagles Mere.
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Columbia, Montour & Luzerne County Covered Bridges
26 covered bridges in nearby counties.
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Pennsylvania Covered Bridge Tour
73 covered bridges in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania's Grand Canyon
65 miles from the Inn. Deep canyon surrounded by two state parks.
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Penn's Cave
America's only all water cavern and wildlife park 85 miles from Inn
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HAWLEY
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Bushkill Falls is located in the Pocono region of Pennsylvania. |
The Settlers Inn offers quiet spots for reading, playing chess and other games, croquet on the lawn, and horseshoes. Right across the street in Bingham Park are tennis courts, a playground, and a walking trail around the park, along the Lackawaxen River, and through the town of Hawley.
Nearby, Lake Wallenpaupack and the Lake Region of northeastern Pennsylvania comprise an area of year-round natural beauty and historical interest. From active sports to quiet relaxation, the variety of activities in the area offers something for everyone.
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Antiques
Antique stores and shops abound in Hawley itself and in barns and buildings along the back roads. Castle Antiques, housed in the largest bluestone building in the world and bursting with three floors of antiques and reproductions, is just one example. For those who love antiquing, we can provide a list and directions to many spots of all sizes and specialties.
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Boating
Boating can be found in many different forms and locations in the area. Lake Wallenpaupack is a popular spot for sailing, motor boating, water-skiing, and jet-skiing, and we can provide information on a number of rental places to accommodate you. Promised Land State Park offers canoeing and kayaking. The Delaware River is also a favorite for canoeing, kayaking, as well as rafting and tubing.
Kittatinny Canoes
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Swimming
Swimming is available at the public beach on Lake Wallenpaupack and at the indoor pool at the Paupack Hills Country Club which offers its Health and Pool facilities to Settlers Inn guests at no charge.
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Fishing
For fishing, the Lackawaxen River and the Delaware River are both quite well known and provide excellent sport in trout and shad seasons among others. Lake Wallenpaupack is popular for bass fishing. We would be happy to provide you with information on our special fishing packages with a 1/2 day guided trip on the Delaware.
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Hiking
Hiking choices are many, from Shuman Point and the Ledgedale Area on Lake Wallenpaupack to the Lacawac Sanctuary, the Dorflinger-Suydam Sanctuary, Promised Land State Park and the trails through nearby state parks and forests. These are also delightful spots for birding and for photography.
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Golf
Golf is available by arrangement at the Woodloch Springs Resort and also at the Cricket Hill Golf Course.
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Skiing
Downhill and cross-country skiing are popular winter sports. The Tanglwood and Big Bear/Masthope Ski Areas are within minutes of the Inn and have snow-making capabilities. The marked trails through the Dorflinger-Suydam Sanctuary and the nearby state parks and forests offer miles of cross-country skiing. We can also provide information on places for snowmobiling and sledding.
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Theater
For live theater, The Ritz Company Playhouse features stage productions of musicals, comedies, and mysteries each weekend through the summer season.
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Other Attractions
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LITITZ
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PA Dutch Convention and Visitors Bureau
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Lititz is in the heart of Pennsylvania's Amish Country region. |
For a complete listing of everything located in Lancaster County visit the PA Dutch Convention and Visitors Bureau Site.
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S. Clyde Weavers Smoked Meats and Cheese
It never ceases to amaze us how many of our guests rave about the sausages and cheese. S Clyde Weavers is local and they can also be found on the various farmers markets.
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Hershey PA
Hershey PA, website with information on Hershey Park, Chocolate World and Zoo America.
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Landis Valley Museum
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Lititz
A comprehensive guide to Lititz including a complete calendar of events.
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Longwood Gardens
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Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
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MERCERSBURG
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Mercersburg is a short drive from the numerous Civil War battlefield monuments located in the Hershey/Gettysburg region of Pennsylvania. |
The John McFadden Model Railroad Collection: located on the Mercersburg Academy campus (5 min. max),The East Broad Top Railroad is approx. 30 min. from the inn.
Cowans Gap State Park
James Buchannan State Park
Totem Pole Playhouse: It is a bit farther away(30 min.), but it's worth it.
Cinema: Hagerstown, MD, and Chambersburg, PA, are all about the same distance away.
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NEW BERLIN
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Antiquing
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Kettle Creek State Park is located in the Susquehanna Valley region of Pennsylvania. |
Discover thousands of antique treasures from the simple to the sublime. Housed in a restored flour mill, the three-story Roller Mills Marketplace (570-524-5733) is one of central Pennsylvania's largest antique malls. Peruse the wares of more than 400 vendors and revel in lunch at the mall's Little Red Hen Eatery (570-523-0009), where twisted-pretzel sandwiches with Hen House cabbage dressing reign as local favorites.
Other antique treasure coves abound, making for splendid day-journeys from The Inn. Travel an hour to John R. Snedden Ltd. Antiques (814-364-1771) in Boalsburg or to Olde Barn Centre (570-546-7493)
Many booths feature antique china and glassware.
near Williamsport. Just outside New Berlin peek into Bernie's Antiques (570-966-2367) and, just north of Lewisburg, ramble through the Silver Moon Antique Mall (570-568-6134). Customize your antique jaunt by asking the innkeepers about their favorite antique-laden emporium.
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Victorain Lewisburg
Home to bucolic Bucknell University, Victorian Lewisburg caters to those with a predilection for period architecture.
Dotted with gingerbread porches and its trademark triple-globed streetlamps the town also offers an enticing array of shops and eateries along Market Street's shopping district. Don't miss a stop at Purity Candy (570-524-0823), where locally made sweets are crafted with all-natural ingredients (featured in The Inn at New Berlin's romance baskets).
Nearby, Bucknell's campus plays gracious host to area visitors. The school's Samek Art Gallery (570-577-3792) offers an impressive array of exhibits, including an extensive collection of 20th-century photographs. Following an early dinner at Gabriel's, ponder a show at Lewisburg's historic, art deco Campus Theatre (570-524-9628), which provides yet another leisure opportunity. Enjoy the recent restoration by a Bucknell English and film studies professor and reminisce back to the era when silent movies took center stage.
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Pottery
A short drive west of The Inn is Penns Creek Pottery (570-837-3809), where artisan Bill Lynch crafts his striking, Germanic-style earthenware. Housed in a restored gristmill, Bill's studio showcases an ample array of kitchenware, vases, and pitchers.
Head further south toward Middleburg, and you'll encounter Shade Mountain Vineyards and Winery (570-837-3644). Housed in a converted 19th-century barn, the winery uses only homegrown grapes to produce its 12 fruit wines and such venerable varietals as Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc, and Riesling.
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Farmers' Market
Lewisburg's bountiful Farmers' Market is reason enough to visit us midweek. Open every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the market features rows of stalls packed with locally grown produce, fresh apple cider, deli meats and cheeses, and Amish-style whoopee and shoofly pies. Grab a country-style sausage sandwich — with fried onions and peppers to spare — at the market's central grill. Can't make it on Wednesday? Located roadside on Route 45, Ard's Farm Market (570-524-7380) is also a proud purveyor of local produce and baked goods.
Farther out in farm country, the 19th-century Millmont Red Covered Bridge recalls an era of more leisurely travel. Built in 1855 of native white pine logs, this historic beauty makes a super snapshot for the scrapbook. Ask an innkeeper for our covered bridge brochure to contemplate other wooden spans in close proximity.
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Historic Mifflinburg
Settled in the late 1700s by German immigrants, the historic town of Mifflinburg makes for a fascinating foray just six minutes west of The Inn. A self-guided walking tour through the historic district guides you past early 1800s Federal-style homes and shops, including Chestnut Street's craft- and antique-laden Brubaker House Antiques & Adornments (570-966-1500).
Nicknamed "Buggy Town," Mifflinburg was home to more than 75 buggy makers in its heyday, and its name became synonymous with quality carriage craftsmanship. To preserve its heritage, the town features the nation’s preeminent buggy museum (570-966-1355) set on the site of one of the town's original buggy makers. In fact, the intact Victorian home, factory, and showroom — all open for tours — feature original furnishings, tools, wheels, dashboards, and other buggy parts.
The modern visitors' center is quite impressive and offers detailed historical information on these ancestors of the automobile. Funded and supported almost entirely by donations from locals and area foundations, the museum is a true labor of love for the Mifflinburg townspeople.
If you're visiting in early December, you can't miss Mifflinburg's annual Christkindl Market. Infused with elements of the town's Germanic heritage, this three-day, outdoor Christmas market features rows of pine-covered wooden huts offering savory German foods and an abundance of holiday gift suggestions.
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Great Outdoors
Outdoor activities are in ready supply in the Susquehanna Valley. Favored by innkeepers John and Nancy and suitable for hikers of all levels, Tall Timbers envelops visitors in a regal expanse of giant virgin hemlocks. This trail extends for miles, so feel the subtle tug to continue or heed the call to return. Among other hiking and biking opportunities is the Mid-State Trail, which traces the 250-foot long Paddy Mountain Railroad Tunnel. Ask an innkeeper about packing a picnic lunch.
Canoe Susquehanna (570-524-7692) in Lewisburg offers two-hour guided canoe trips down the Susquehanna River. Guides share their knowledge of canoeing and local river lore as you glide along the former lifeblood of this bustling, fertile valley. World-class trout fishing is found not far west of New Berlin on Penns Creek, a trout angler's paradise featuring the nationally recognized green drake mayfly hatch in early June.
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Local Art
Nobody captures the essence of Susquehanna Valley life like artist Bradley Shoemaker. His detailed landscapes lovingly depict the quiet serenity and rustic beauty of central Pennsylvania. Brad's work — ranging from pastoral country scenes to small-town vignettes — graces the walls throughout The Inn. Room 9 displays some of his finer pieces. His pastoral painting of The Inn blanketed in snow is a treasure to the innkeepers, and a print is available as a remembrance to all guests at Gabriel's Gifts. See more of Brad's work at his Lewisburg studio and gallery (570-524-0423).
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Furniture & Apparel
Lying 20 minutes south of The Inn, Selinsgrove is home to Susquehanna University's tree-lined campus and the school's art and modern culture geared Lore Degenstein Gallery (570-372-4058).
Venerable haberdasher and custom tailor J. Kleinbauer (570-374-8824) also resides here, attracting clients statewide with a clothing line that includes selections from H. Freeman, Zanella, Barry Bricken, Robert Talbott, Cole-Haan, Bill's Khakis, and Burberry. A courteous staff is well versed in the intricacies of classic apparel.
Just south of Selinsgrove lies Freeburg and the Colonial Furniture Company (570-374-8091), one of the nation's premier furniture makers. Specializing in the Appalachian wild cherry hardwood synonymous with 18th-century furniture, the company's 50 employees carve, assemble, stain, and inspect each piece on site. Saunter through the company's showroom or factory outlet for a glimpse at impeccable craftsmanship and terrific value.
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Crafts & Quilts
For many visitors, Pennsylvania Dutch country evokes the beguiling image and myriad colors of a handmade quilt; known for their detailed handiwork and unparalleled quality, local quilt makers are pleased to explain the art's intricacies. At Nora's (717-922-1849), visitors peel back layers of quilts upon a display bed in search of a resonating pattern.
Mifflinburg's Mary Koons Quilts (570-966-0341) offers dozens of heritage-quality quilts, many hand-sewn by local Amish and Mennonite seamstresses. Now in her 80s, Mary herself tends the shop on most days and is glad to share an extensive knowledge of the quilting craft.
Ample signage guide the earnest treasure-seeker on a winding drive to Irvin's Country Tinware (570-539-2366), where hand-assembled, punched-tin products are just the start. Located in Mount Pleasant Mills, this 12,000-square-foot retail store also offers home accessories, gifts, and the
Bob's Cruiser's Café harkens back to a 1950s diner.
fine-art photography of owner Irvin Hoover. Decked out in signature red and white Coca-Cola paraphernalia, the Café (570-539-0043) is a hoot for lunch with its diner ambiance, friendly service, and a local phenomenon — the bison burger!
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Caves & Coal Cars
Marvel at the subterranean beauty of Penn's Cave, (814-364-1664) a vast limestone cavern and nature park less than an hour from The Inn. Gape at glittering stalactites and stalagmites sculptured by nature into mysteriously familiar shapes, such as "The Statue of Liberty" and "The Garden of the Gods." Enjoy a one-hour tour of the water cavern by boat, or a 90-minute tour of the park's wildlife preserve by motor vehicle.
Travel even further underground at the Pioneer Tunnel (570-875-3850), where experienced miners guide you through former coal mines. Deep inside the tunnel, alight from the authentic mining cars for a closer look at deep-mining methods from past to present.
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Amusement Park
Delight in the thrills of one of the nation's oldest and most welcoming amusement parks. Knoebels, family owned and operated since July 4th, 1926, has no fence, no gate, and no main entrance. You can spend all day at the park for free with no charge for admission, parking, shows, or the picnic facilities. Choose to pay per ride with tickets or buy an all-day ride pass Monday through Friday. Spine-tingling treats include The Phoenix and Twister, two of the nation's Top 20 roller coasters. A 1930's Grand Carousel provides more subdued entertainment.
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Heritage Homes
Glimpse into Pennsylvania's bygone eras at a local heritage museum. The Packwood House Museum (570-524-0323) and the Slifer House Museum (570-524-2245), both in Lewisburg, preserve the past with furniture and artifacts from the late 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries.
East of The Inn at New Berlin lies the restored home of the father of modern chemistry, Joseph Priestly. A friend to Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson, Priestly discovered oxygen and carbon monoxide. The Joseph Priestly House (717-473-9474) museum exhibits the famous chemist's laboratory, library, and living quarters.
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The Animal Kingdom
Less-loved members of the animal kingdom get top billing at Clyde Peeling's Reptiland, (570-538-1869) just 30 minutes from The Inn. Explore the world of mambas, cobras, vipers, pythons, and other rare and beautiful snakes. Giant alligators, gentle tortoises, curious lizards, and colorful frogs also await discovery on this zoological adventure.
In nearby Penn's Creek, T & D's Cats of the World (570-837-3377) provides refuge for over 40 individual exotic felines, including lions, tigers, cougars, and bobcats. Get up close and personal with these magnificent creatures rescued from mistreatment or neglect and given a home by owners Terry and Donna Mattive.
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Yoga Classes
The Integral Yoga Center at 428 Market Street, New Berlin is located at the corner of Plum and Market Streets. Constructed in 1873 as the Evangelical United Brethren Church, it closed as a church in 1929. Since then, in its pastoral setting among rolling hills of central Pennsylvania, the church has had incarnations as a garment factory, community center, warehouse, and wrestling academy. It is now, once again, a place of peace.
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Classic Movie House
The Campus Theatre in Lewisburg is Central Pennsylvania's source for first-run independent and foreign films, plus quality first-run Hollywood movies. In addition, Classic Movie House offers a monthly kids film series and a classic film series. The theatre also hosts several film festivals and retrospectives every year.
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PITTSBURGH
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Attractions
The Inns on Negley has partnered with the Best that Pittsburgh has to offer to bring you the best possible deals. Check out our East End Adventures Package which offers dozens of discounts and special offers.
The Neighborhood: Located in the heart of Pittsburgh's charming and historic Shadyside neighborhood, the Inns on Negley is just around the corner from Walnut Street, which offers the finest and most unique shopping, dining, and entertainment experiences in Pittsburgh.
The shops on Walnut Street range from superb art galleries, flower and craft shops, and gift boutiques including Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, The Gap, and so much more. Walnut and Ellsworth Streets feature some of the best cuisine in the city. The restaurants and taverns feature delicious Italian at Girosole's, Asian at SOBA, Japanese at UMI, Mexican at Cozumel Mediterranean at Casbah, French at Le Perroquet and American at the Walnut Grill.
The Inns on Negley are nestled between Carlow College, Chatham College, Carnegie Mellon University, and the University of Pittsburgh. We are conveniently located off Fifth Avenue connecting our guests to Oakland (approximately one mile) and downtown Pittsburgh (2-3 mile / 5-10 minutes drive non-peak). Our cultural neighbors include the Frick Art & Historical Center, Carnegie Museum of Art and a variety of attractions.
If you are interested in planning a weekend stay including concert tickets, museum tours, and/or meal reservations, please contact us for monthly specials.
Please visit the following websites for local and state travel and leisure information.
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