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Shamokin, Pennsylvania
A Northumberland County Treasure

The City of Shamokin has been home to hardworking people for over 150 years. It is a true melting pot of immigrants who settled here looking for the American Dream and who were willing to achieve it from the toil of their brow in coal mines, factories, small mom and pop businesses and devotion to family and their churches. Those who still reside there take pride in their ancestry and traditions, but they also look forward to a future of promise. Shamokin residents and business owners embrace the challenge and the honor of walking in the shadow of those who came before and hope that those who follow feel that they have carried the torch for many future generations who will call Shamokin home.
Leading this exciting revitalization is SABER, the Shamokin Area Businesses for Economic Revitalization, a vital and energized organization that fosters a business-friendly environment. SABER works to enrich the life of the community and improve the appearance, spirit and pride of the community. SABER honors, preserves and celebrates Shamokin's historic past while striving to achieve a vision of the community as a more desirable place to live and as a wonderful destination to work, shop, eat and gather.


Explore Historic Shamokin on Foot
Discover the charm of downtown Shamokin, a city designed for walking. Admire the stunning early 20th-century architecture by looking up at the intricate details of historic buildings. Take a leisurely stroll along Lincoln Street, rich with Shamokin's history and lined with 10 remarkable monuments, including the JFK Memorial and the towering 80-foot Soldiers & Sailors Monument honoring Civil War soldiers.
If you visit during the holiday season, immerse yourself in the magic of Light Up Lincoln. The streets come alive with festive lights, holiday decorations and a whimsical display of deer along the creek through downtown, creating the perfect setting for an enchanting evening walk. Here are two routes to get you started on your Shamokin journey:
- Shamokin Mural Tour - SABER, Shamokin Area Businesses for Economic Revitalization, and the City of Shamokin invite you to take a mural tour of the city. Sponsored by the Northumberland County Council for the Arts & Humanities (NCCAH), this series of murals was created by local artists to bring beauty to the area as well as to pay homage to the proud history and heritage of Shamokin.
- Thomas Edison Illuminated Walking Tour - Step back in time as you visit sites connected with Edison's world-changing work in Shamokin. Walk the steps of the tour he led showcasing the first commercial use of his electrical system for home, business and church.
While you are in town, be sure to stop for a drink or a bite to eat and one of Shamokin's unique and welcoming establishments. Heritage Restaurant & Pub, Lost Mined Brewery & Restaurant, Covered Bridge Brewhaus and Oliver's Cigars & Spirits are must stops on your journey.
If you happen to be in town for a festival, be sure to join in and live like a local! In the spring NCCAH hosts the annual Anthracite Heritage Festival of the Arts, a fun day featuring entertainment, children's activities and exhibits, food, vendors, crafters and artists plus historical tours, train and carriage rides and many more attractions throughout the day. The fireworks can’t be beat at Shamokin’s culm bank. During the holidays, the whole city joins in celebrating a Downtown Christmas in Shamokin including Light Up Lincoln, a holiday concert with the Anthracite Symphonic Band, the Tharptown Christmas Display (an illumination of hundreds of vintage plastic and wooded figures) and other festivities. Ring in the New Year at the Shamokin Coal Drop.



Nearby Attractions


Knoebels Amusement Resort
Knoebels Amusement Resort is America's Largest Free-Admission Amusement Park! Make new memories the old fashioned way with classic rollercoasters, kid-friendly rides, swimming, camping, golf and attractions for the whole family! With free admission, free parking, free entertainment and free picnic facilities, there is something for all ages, all the time at Knoebels! Located just 15 minutes from Shamokin.
Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area
The Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA) is a premier, family-friendly off-road trail system in Central Pennsylvania. Spanning 8,000 acres of scenic woodlands, the AOAA offers a diverse range of trails for riders of ATVs, UTVs, SxS, dirt bikes, and full-size vehicles, making it a must-visit destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Conveniently located near the parking area, the Event Center provides a sheltered space for meals and features portable restroom facilities.
For those looking to enjoy the area on foot, the AOAA also boasts a 3.1-mile walking trail complete with exercise stations and stunning scenic overlooks—perfect for a peaceful stroll or a sunset picnic.
Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine
Located in Ashland, 20 minutes from Shamokin, you can tour a real anthracite coal mine traveling 1,800 feet into the Mahanoy Mountain as well as take a scenic ride on an old-fashioned steam locomotive. Both tours are guided. Gift shop, lunch bar, picnic and playground area are available. Open April-October.
Weiser State Forest Roaring Creek Tract: For more outdoor adventures visit The Roaring Creek Tract located within Weiser State Forest, off Route 54, outside of Elysburg and Bear Gap (only 20 minutes from Shamokin).
A large valley extends eastwardly from Shamokin Creek for 16 miles and is bounded on either side by continuous mountain chains, Big Mountain on the south and Little Mountain on the north. Through this valley flows the the South Branch of Roaring Creek beginning at the head of the valley and flowing westward about 10 miles before breaking through Little Mountain at Bear Gap. Hiking, hunting, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, electric-powered boating, biking, wildlife watching, nature study, and cross-country skiing are all encouraged. Fishing is catch-and-release only.
The Roaring Creek Tract offers an eight-mile shared-use trail that runs through the valley for those who wish to take a leisurely hike alongside the gurgling creek and reservoirs. You also find six miles of paths used by miners in the late 1800s and early 1900s as they traveled daily from their homes near Bear Gap to Natalie to work in coal mines which have been turned into trails for hiking.