Area Activities
(Please check each venue for current Covid policies) - Shickshinny Lake is located in Northeast Pennsylvania, just 30 minutes from Wilkes-Barre and Berwick, and is surrounded by plenty of outdoor and indoor activities for visitors and residents of all ages.
Fun for the whole family:
Knoebels Grove, American's Largest Free-Admission Amusement Park Directions | Knoebels Amusement Resort only 42 miles from Shickshinny Lake! Make new memories the old fashioned way with classic rollercoasters, kid-friendly rides, swimming,camping, golf and attractions for the whole family!
Fun for the whole family:
Knoebels Grove, American's Largest Free-Admission Amusement Park Directions | Knoebels Amusement Resort only 42 miles from Shickshinny Lake! Make new memories the old fashioned way with classic rollercoasters, kid-friendly rides, swimming,camping, golf and attractions for the whole family!
Restaurants
Old Tioga Farm - A farm to table Italian restaurant serving elegant farmhouse dinners. BYOB. Reservations required. Located at 1432 Old Tioga Turnpike, Stillwater, PA 17878. www.oldtiogafarm.com
Grotto's Pizza - Local favorite for pizza and other casual entrees. Locations in Harveys Lake, Wilkes-Barre and Edwardsville. www.grottopizzapa.com
Nino's Pizza - Great wings and pizza - 162 State Route 239, Shickshinny, PA - on the way to Shickshinny. Has in-house dining area and Ice Cream treats available next door at Sprinkles Ice Cream (opens in April for season)
Ricketts Glen Hotel - Casual dining located one mile west of Ricketts Glen State Park. Outdoor dining available in the warmer months. Reservations recommended on the weekends. Located on Route 118, one mile west of Ricketts Glen State Park and one-quarter mile east of Red Rock Corners. www.rickettsglenhotel.net
The Old Filling Station - Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. BYOB. Located at 140 Main Street, Benton, PA 17814. www.oldfillingstation.com
Red Rooster Pancake House - Open for breakfast (6 AM), lunch and dinner until 9 PM.
Located at 2407 State Route 118, Hunlock Creek, PA 18621. Casual, quaint family restaurant, on the way to Ricketts Glen State Park. (note: no website available)
Grotto's Pizza - Local favorite for pizza and other casual entrees. Locations in Harveys Lake, Wilkes-Barre and Edwardsville. www.grottopizzapa.com
Nino's Pizza - Great wings and pizza - 162 State Route 239, Shickshinny, PA - on the way to Shickshinny. Has in-house dining area and Ice Cream treats available next door at Sprinkles Ice Cream (opens in April for season)
Ricketts Glen Hotel - Casual dining located one mile west of Ricketts Glen State Park. Outdoor dining available in the warmer months. Reservations recommended on the weekends. Located on Route 118, one mile west of Ricketts Glen State Park and one-quarter mile east of Red Rock Corners. www.rickettsglenhotel.net
The Old Filling Station - Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. BYOB. Located at 140 Main Street, Benton, PA 17814. www.oldfillingstation.com
Red Rooster Pancake House - Open for breakfast (6 AM), lunch and dinner until 9 PM.
Located at 2407 State Route 118, Hunlock Creek, PA 18621. Casual, quaint family restaurant, on the way to Ricketts Glen State Park. (note: no website available)
Hiking
Ricketts Glen State Park - Offering excellent hiking and scenic walking trails with a series of free-flowing waterfalls. The park is comprised of 13,050 acres located in Luzerne, Sullivan and Columbia counties. www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/rickettsglen/
Local Farms
Hillside Farms - A great place to take the kids and feed farm animals, see a working dairy farm, try some yummy ice cream and take home some fresh milk. Make sure to bring lots of quarters for the animal food! Farm also offers weekend pony rides. Located at 65 Hillside Road, Shavertown, PA 18708. www.thelandsathillsidefarms.org
Forks Farm - Local farm which hosts a farmers market with fresh foods from local family farms. Please be sure to check the website for the current market dates. Located at 299 Covered Bridge Road, Orangeville, PA 17859. www.forksfarmmarket.com
Folks Butterfly Farm - Offering butterfly educational tours and products. Located at 175 Shaffer Road, Nescopeck, PA 18635. www.folksbutterflyfarm.com
Old Tioga Farm - A small vegetable farm, which sells their produce through a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) model. www.oldtiogafarm.com
Pisano Family Winery and the The Country Cork - 2112 PA 29, Hunlock Creek, PA - Indoor/outdoor wine bar and event space in Hunlock Creek. Stop by for a tasting, or gather with friends at the rustic-chic bar. They offer everything from classic reds and whites to refreshing fruit wines and sangrias. In the warmer months, the picnic area and outdoor fire pits are the perfect spot to unwind. Pisano Family Wines also hosts fun events like crafting nights and paint and sip parties.
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Forks Farm - Local farm which hosts a farmers market with fresh foods from local family farms. Please be sure to check the website for the current market dates. Located at 299 Covered Bridge Road, Orangeville, PA 17859. www.forksfarmmarket.com
Folks Butterfly Farm - Offering butterfly educational tours and products. Located at 175 Shaffer Road, Nescopeck, PA 18635. www.folksbutterflyfarm.com
Old Tioga Farm - A small vegetable farm, which sells their produce through a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) model. www.oldtiogafarm.com
Pisano Family Winery and the The Country Cork - 2112 PA 29, Hunlock Creek, PA - Indoor/outdoor wine bar and event space in Hunlock Creek. Stop by for a tasting, or gather with friends at the rustic-chic bar. They offer everything from classic reds and whites to refreshing fruit wines and sangrias. In the warmer months, the picnic area and outdoor fire pits are the perfect spot to unwind. Pisano Family Wines also hosts fun events like crafting nights and paint and sip parties.
Home - Pisano Family Wine (pisanofamilywines.net)