Area & Activities

Montrose, PA

Montrose is a picturesque community in the heart of Susquehanna County. When settlers arrived they found rolling hills, clear lakes, and mountain streams with an abundance of natural resources such as timber and bluestone. In a very short period of time, the first families built Montrose in the style of their home New England towns: large colonial style houses surrounding churches, and both centered on a main street. A town “green” adjacent to the courthouse was the commons, or place for community events.

Binghamton, NY

It’s true that history has been both generous and unkind to the three cornerstone communities that make up Greater Binghamton. A new generation is embracing the gifts of the past, reimagining faded spaces, reviving culture and reinventing what a visit to Binghamton is. These are the kinds of communities where a punch clock manufacturer becomes a part of the world’s largest technology company, a piano and organ maker pioneers virtual reality or a creative kid leaps ahead of his time to create one of the most iconic television programs in history.

Elk Mountain

Elk Mountain Ski Resort is a ski area in the Endless Mountains on the summit of North Knob. Elk Mountain history dates back to 1959, when Elk became one of Pennsylvania’s first commercial ski areas. Elk Mountain has been named Best Overall Mountain in the Mid-Atlantic Region, and as soon as you set foot on Elk Mountain, you’ll understand why. With 180 skiable acres and 27 trails, skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels will feel right at home on the mountain. Come experience the Elk Mountain difference.

Salt Springs State Park

Hike, picnic and simply relax. The 842-acre Salt Springs State Park has focal points of towering old growth hemlock trees, many estimated to be more than 300 years old, and the rocky gorge cut by Fall Brook with its three waterfalls. Salt Springs offers the peace and beauty of streams and woodlands combined with nearly 15 miles of trails, historic farm buildings, cottages, camping, picnic grounds, and a variety of programs and events.

Woodbourne Forest & Wildlife Preserve

At the Woodbourne Forest Preserve, open fields, wildflower meadows, winding creeks, mossy bogs and historic stone walls complete a scene that invites and inspires artists from far and wide. However, most visitors seek out the preserve to witness its ancient trees—a mixture of white pine, hemlocks, ash, maples, oaks and other hardwoods that blanketed the region prior to European settlement.

Endless Brewing

The Endless Brewing journey began in 2007 one small batch at a time. Their goal is to continue growing slowing and organically while stay true to their roots of time honored craft brewing. Visit Jon and Megan at the Brewery and soak in the local culture.

Tall Pines Players Club

18-holes cut from the woods. This par 70 scenic golf course, clubhouse, and restaurant is nestled just outside of Friendsville, PA. Tall Pines Players Club came under new ownership in 2019 with a vision to enhance the player, member, and dining experience. Their restaurant features a selection of appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, salads and dinner specials. Enjoy dining inside next to the fireplace, cozy up to the bar or relax on their expanded deck overlooking the course with views that reach over forty miles away.

Montrose Movie Theatre

The Montrose theater is truly a design gem! Located in the heart of downtown Montrose, the theater opened prior to 1923 and has been a source of entertainment for generations! The theater recently had the landmark marquee restored to its original condition. Upgrades inside provide comfortable seating and state of the art digital screening equipment. Top billed movies are shown and it also serves as a community center for cultural events.

Saint Joe Winery

This small rustic family owned winery in the mountains of Northeast is a hop, skip and a jump away… a quick 10 minutes from Fieldstone Farm Bed & Breakfast. The winery hosts local musicians and a feel-good tasting room offering wines ranging from semi-dry to sweet. St. Joe’s offers: Wasp Bite, Rylee's Rockin' White Raspberry, Saint Joe White, Saint Joe's Ruby Red, Jocelyn's Blush and Red Lite and more being discovered!

Blueberry Festival

Every August, one of NEPA’s favorite summertime treats, the blueberry, takes center stage in downtown Montrose. Thousands flock to the annual Blueberry Festival held during the first Friday and Saturday in August. Visitors can treat themselves to blueberry pies, muffins, ice cream, and other goodies all located on the Village Green. Attendees can also shop blueberry themed items such as key chains, sweatshirts, and t-shirts. The festival features food vendors, live entertainment, kids’ activities, a silent auction, a quilt raffle, a tremendous book sale, and more. All proceeds benefit the Susquehanna County Historical Society and Free Library Association.

Fourth of July

The best celebration for a genuine hometown Americana feel is the annual 4th of July Celebration in Montrose! The day begins with the Endless Mountains Races: a 1 mile fun run, a 5k and 10K through the rolling streets and hills in the Montrose area. A crowd estimated to be around 15,000 to 20,000 guests line the streets of Montrose to view the parade and meander over to the Village Green where there are over 125 fine Arts and Crafts vendors display and sell their unique wares!

The highlight of the day is the Patriotic Parade which begins at the outskirts of Montrose and concludes near the Village Green. The parade consists of many marching units including military groups, scouts, etc., local high school bands and other musical groups, horses, decorated floats and lots of fire trucks. After the parade concludes Public Avenue is lined with vintage and antique cars to view! No festival would be complete without a lot of good food and plenty of it! Goodies include chicken speidie sandwiches, chicken BBQ, Italian sausage sandwiches, pizza, hot dogs, hamburgers and sweets!

To round out the end to the festive day, a gigantic fireworks display is held on the grounds of the Montrose Area Junior/Senior High School beginning at dusk!

Harford Fair

Nestled in the rolling Endless Mountains of Susquehanna County is the village of Harford whose residents enjoy a simple, quiet existence for fifty-one weeks a year. However, everything changes during the third full week of August when approximately 65,000 visitors from near and far come to celebrate a long standing tradition, the HARFORD FAIR. What is it about this simple country fair that draws such a diverse crowd? This fair is one of the few truly agricultural country fairs which exists today.