Area Activities & Resteraunts
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!
Garden Drive In - YES, an actual Drive in Movie venue - Flea market and craft shows throughout the summer.
Garden Drive-In | Hunlock Creek, PA (gardendrivein.com)
SUSQUEHANNA RIVER CRUISES - Hiawatha Paddlewheel Riverboat (ridehiawatha.com)
Located in the Williamsport area offering daily river cruises, tour boat and private cruises on the Susquehanna River - May through October.
FIVE MOUNTAIN OUTFITTERS - Five Mountain Outfitters (fivemountainoutfittersco.com)
Family River Float Trips, Fishing Gear, and Kayak Fishing right on the Susquehanna River.- Located at 95 North Main St, Shickshinny, PA (570) 885-0081
Restaurants
Friends Coffee Shop and Bakery - serving great coffee, donuts, Mexican and Italian Bread (every Thursday) and other bakery delights for take out! - 81 Main St, Shickshinny, PA
Moss Family Farm and Bistro -serving breakfast and lunch - grab n' go soups and salads -
15 North Main St, Shickshinny, PA
Five Mountain Brewing Company - offering their own craft beers and local wines - full dinner menu too! - 22 N Main St, Shickshinny, PA
Stone Creek Bar and Grill - Family friendly pub/taver - Located at 7 Old Tavern Road, Hunlock Creek, PA
Westovers Country Grill - Good ole fashion home cooking in nostalgic country setting - check out their OUTSIDE dining! Located at 4438 Red Rock Road, Benton, PA 570-925-0330
Main Street Bar & Grill - Finer dining; yet boasts a neighborhood feel.
Open 4-9:30 PM and closed on Tuesdays. www.themainstreetbarandgrille.com Located at 98 Main Street, Mocanaqua, PA 18655
Ck's Authetic Mexican Food - Offers genuine Mexican food in the Dallas area. Located at 63 Gerald Ave, Dallas PA - www.cksdallaspa.com Seasonal ICE CREAM next door as well.
Payton's Place - a local GO-TO for breakfast, but serves lunch and dinner as well. Located in the heart of Sweet Valley. Located at 5217 Main Road, Sweet Valley, PA 18656 570-477-5502
The Old Filling Station - Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. BYOB. Located at 140 Main Street, Benton, PA 17814. www.oldfillingstation.com
Grotto's Pizza - Local favorite for pizza and other casual entrees. Locations in Harveys Lake, Wilkes-Barre and Edwardsville. www.grottopizzapa.com YES, the Harvey's Lake location is the original Grotto's - you may have seen their expanded spots in Delaware, Rehoboth Beach, etc.
Nino's Pizza - Great wings and pizza, as well as sit down dining and dinners - 162 State Route 239, Shickshinny, PA - on the road leading to Shickshinny. Has in-house dining area and Ice Cream treats available next door at Sprinkles Ice Cream (opens in April for season)
Maureen's Cones and More - family run ice cream and more - Located at 63 Mill St (Creek Road), Nanticoke, PA - (Less than 1/2 mile off Route 11 in West Nanticoke)
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
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
Moss Family Farm and Bistro -serving breakfast and lunch - grab n' go soups and salads -
15 North Main St, Shickshinny, PA
Five Mountain Brewing Company - offering their own craft beers and local wines - full dinner menu too! - 22 N Main St, Shickshinny, PA
Stone Creek Bar and Grill - Family friendly pub/taver - Located at 7 Old Tavern Road, Hunlock Creek, PA
Westovers Country Grill - Good ole fashion home cooking in nostalgic country setting - check out their OUTSIDE dining! Located at 4438 Red Rock Road, Benton, PA 570-925-0330
Main Street Bar & Grill - Finer dining; yet boasts a neighborhood feel.
Open 4-9:30 PM and closed on Tuesdays. www.themainstreetbarandgrille.com Located at 98 Main Street, Mocanaqua, PA 18655
Ck's Authetic Mexican Food - Offers genuine Mexican food in the Dallas area. Located at 63 Gerald Ave, Dallas PA - www.cksdallaspa.com Seasonal ICE CREAM next door as well.
Payton's Place - a local GO-TO for breakfast, but serves lunch and dinner as well. Located in the heart of Sweet Valley. Located at 5217 Main Road, Sweet Valley, PA 18656 570-477-5502
The Old Filling Station - Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. BYOB. Located at 140 Main Street, Benton, PA 17814. www.oldfillingstation.com
Grotto's Pizza - Local favorite for pizza and other casual entrees. Locations in Harveys Lake, Wilkes-Barre and Edwardsville. www.grottopizzapa.com YES, the Harvey's Lake location is the original Grotto's - you may have seen their expanded spots in Delaware, Rehoboth Beach, etc.
Nino's Pizza - Great wings and pizza, as well as sit down dining and dinners - 162 State Route 239, Shickshinny, PA - on the road leading to Shickshinny. Has in-house dining area and Ice Cream treats available next door at Sprinkles Ice Cream (opens in April for season)
Maureen's Cones and More - family run ice cream and more - Located at 63 Mill St (Creek Road), Nanticoke, PA - (Less than 1/2 mile off Route 11 in West Nanticoke)
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
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
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 and Wineries!
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.
Home - Pisano Family Wine (pisanofamilywines.net)
Setter Fields Vineyard - 1345 Mountain Road, Shickshinny, PA - Setter Fields Vineyard was created from a passion for fine wine and a love of the outdoors. Our Vineyard is located on the slopes of Huntington Mountains. Setter Fields Vineyard - Winery in Shickshinny (business.site)
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.
Home - Pisano Family Wine (pisanofamilywines.net)
Setter Fields Vineyard - 1345 Mountain Road, Shickshinny, PA - Setter Fields Vineyard was created from a passion for fine wine and a love of the outdoors. Our Vineyard is located on the slopes of Huntington Mountains. Setter Fields Vineyard - Winery in Shickshinny (business.site)