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Winter in the Susquehanna River Valley
Exquisite Wintry Scenes around the Valley Give Invitation to Come Explore
Every season is the right season to visit
Central Pennsylvania's Susquehanna River Valley and winter is no
exception! Bundle up, get out and discover the often-missed joys and
beauty of the season from glittering landscapes to cheerfully lit
downtowns. Watch the steam curl away from a piping hot drink as you
wander through fluffy white trees coated with fresh snow. Enjoy the
crisp bite in the air and the crunch of frozen surfaces underfoot. Now
is the perfect time to emerge from that blanket fort and enjoy Mother
Nature at her finest.
Delightful Downtowns
The warm glow of streetlamps welcomes you to take a walk through SRV downtowns this winter. Experience the sights, sounds, colors, and smells of the season. Thanks to great snow removal, sidewalks are usually clear and your stroll will take you past a wonderful variety of places to stop, eat, drink, shop, and warm up!
Warm up with a hearty meal and and enjoy the best tastes of the season with great winter cocktails, craft beers and spiced wines. Visit Dining in the Susquehanna River Valley, our favorite wineries and the fabulous breweries found on the River Rat Brew Trail.
Learn more here about Susquehanna River Valley Towns before you bundle up and head out for your winter’s walk!
As
you explore our diverse downtowns by foot, discover their unique
heritage on a historic walking tour. Or take a mural tour
and see a visual representation of our past. Town history and maps are available here.
Wintry Outdoor Fun
Hiking, Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing Treks - The SRV has many trails popular for hiking as well as cross-country skiing and snow shoeing when the snow blankets the Susquehanna River Valley.
Snowmobiling Adventures - Bald Eagle State Forest has more than 300 miles of state forest roads and trails open for snowmobiling. Maps showing the location of the roads and eight access areas are available from the district office.
Winter Cycling in the SRV - Though you may usually put the bike away at the first sign of cold, cycling doesn't have to be over. Bicycling.com offers tips and tricks for enjoying a great ride in wintry weather.
Ice Skating Afternoons - When the Temperature Drops, Ice-Skating is a Fun Outdoor Pursuit for kids of all ages! What winter would be complete without a trip to the local ice-skating rink (followed by a hot cup of cocoa)? Both Sunbury and Lewisburg have places to lace up the skates and twirl and spin or play a rip-roaring game of ice hockey.
Find more information about Winter Outdoor Recreation here.
Indoor Attractions, Museums, Arts and Culture
You don't need to hibernate this winter. Get out of the house and beat the winter blues!
Susquehanna River Valley Attractions welcome you for fun and exciting diversions.
Hoopla's Family Fun/Longshots Grill
World of Little League Museum and Official Store
Help your kids get their wiggles out at really fun area children's museums.
Lykens Valley Children's Museum
Our public libraries offer amazing children's programming as well as books for snuggling up on the couch or under the covers at bedtime.
Union County Public Libraries (Lewisburg, Mifflinburg and Laurelton)
Spend an afternoon in an art gallery or museum or take in a performance at one of the numerous arts and culture venues in the region.
You can find Gallery Exhibits, Performances and event information on our extensive Calendar of Events.
Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
Arts Classes and Workshops
Have you contemplated experimenting with your own creative side? Why not try an art class?
Saint Joseph's Fine Art Studio