Exploring in Union County

Brendan's Towne Tavern is located in the historic district of downtown Lewisburg. With a warm, inviting atmosphere, it is a place to relax and enjoy delicious homestyle pub cooking. Known for burgers, soups, steaks and seafood, Brendan's features the best full-service bar and includes an outside patio and private meeting rooms. Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations preferred.

Bucknell Golf Club is an 18-hole, semi-private golf course. Home of the Bucknell University Men's and Women's Golf Teams, the Bucknell Golf Club is a well-manicured and challenging course.

One of the nation's top liberal arts schools, Bucknell inspires students to ask difficult questions, pursue incredible breakthroughs and discover new passions. Tours of our picturesque campus are offered Monday through Saturday.

Buffalo Valley Recreation Authority (BVRA) offers events, classes, outdoor ice skating, outdoor recreation and other activities for the whole family at various locations including the Lewisburg Community Pool, Recreation Park, Summer Camp, Gymnastics Center and more.

Built in 1941, the Campus Theatre in downtown Lewisburg is an excellent example of art deco architecture. From its 16-foot murals to its etched glass doors, nearly all of the interior and exterior fixtures remain intact today. Open nightly, the theatre shows first-run, independent and classic films, as well as specialized film festivals.

Clyde Peeling's Reptiland is a world-class zoo specializing in reptiles and amphibians from around the world! Enjoy modern indoor exhibits of over 40 species year-round. During warmer months, experience life-size animatronic dinosaurs and hundreds of colorful parakeets in seasonal exhibits. Stunning naturalistic habitats, fun interactive exhibits, live shows and hands-on animal encounters make Reptiland an educational adventure for the whole family!

Step "back in time" in a warm and charming atmosphere that offers something old or new for everyone.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Lewisburg's vibrant downtown features more than 40 specialty retail stores, friendly restaurants, museums, B&Bs and an authentic Art Deco movie palace showing movies nightly. Lewisburg Downtown Partnership brings together diverse community interests and resources to promote the economic vitality, architectural heritage and cultural vibrancy of the downtown commercial district for the benefit of the greater Lewisburg community.

The Conservancy works with landowners primarily in Union, upper Northumberland and Snyder counties to preserve the natural beauty and diversity of the region. They work to educate the public on conservation issues critical to the health of our environment and engage them in activities that foster appreciation of the outdoors and our natural heritage.

The Mifflinburg Buggy Museum preserves the only intact 19th century carriage factory in the United States. The complex includes a buggy maker's home, buggy showroom and modern visitor center. The visitor center has permanent and changing exhibits, hands-on workbench and videos. The Museum is open Saturday and Sunday 1 to 4pm April through October. Group tours are offered by reservation Monday through Saturday. The Visitor Center is open for special occasions during the winter months. The Museum is closed major holidays. Meeting room is available to rent for meetings and special events.

Experience the unspoiled charm of a 19th century Pennsylvania town with its specialty shops, museum, historic homes and a busy calendar of events.

Packwood House Museum is one of central Pennsylvania's premiere museums, showcasing a 10,000-piece collection of 18th - 20th century Americana, including furniture, quilts, ceramics, glass, metals and paintings. It is open for guided tours and features two major exhibits each year, plus a wide range of other programs.

Shop for quality pottery in a historic setting on Penns Creek.

R. B. Winter State Park covers 695 acres. The focal point of the park is Halfway Lake which is filled by spring-fed mountain streams and contained by a hand-laid, native sandstone dam. Open year-round, the park provides diverse opportunities for recreation. Seventeen miles west of Lewisburg on State Route 192.

The Union County Library System provides free, public access to reading and research resources in a wide variety of formats for all ages. Internet access, Wi-Fi and meeting rooms available for free. Special and ongoing programs. Three system library locations - Lewisburg, Mifflinburg and Laurelton.