Rai Fox Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 1 hour ago, Schrecken said: I've got a question for locals to this park or anyone else who is familiar with the surrounding area - what other things are there to do nearby? I've been to Knoebels in the past, but it's been a long time ago and I wasn't traveling with my husband who has no interest in parks and coasters. How far away do you consider "nearby?" Knoebels is kiiiiind of in the middle of nowhere. Bloomsburg is the nearest "city" but it's definitely not a tourist town. If you're an outdoorsy type, you're in the middle of the mountains and there's plenty of hiking, riding, canoeing and such around, but other than that you're probably looking at an hour and a half to any other real "entertainment", places like Dorney Park or Penn's Caves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zand Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 1. Visit Centralia 2. Look at Cornfields 3. Hang out at Sheetz 4. Yuengling brewery is somewhat close As said above, the park is in the middle of nowhere with nothing really of interest in the area (other than hiking...plenty of that) but it is definitely worth visiting the middle of nowhere in this case. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyUD06 Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 19 hours ago, Schrecken said: I've got a question for locals to this park or anyone else who is familiar with the surrounding area - what other things are there to do nearby? I've been to Knoebels in the past, but it's been a long time ago and I wasn't traveling with my husband who has no interest in parks and coasters. If I remember right, there's a Turkey Hill convenience store and gas station a few miles out. Oh, there's a lumber yard too. Sorry, those are the only things I can remember seeing on my trips there. It is kinda in the middle of nowhere. According to Google Maps there's a gun club and a bunch of churches in the area, if that's up his alley. But wait, there's more! Knoebel's actually has a ton of awesome history stuff there too, most of which has nothing to do with parks or coasters (but I couldn't imagine spending the whole day doing that). And admission is free, so if he gets bored you're not out any money. Does he like awesome food? Knoebel's has a ton of that too! Does he golf? Knoebel's has their own course right nearby too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schrecken Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 OK, thanks everyone for suggestions. I do remember the "middle of nowhere" thing when I was there years ago..... We will figure something out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savetheclocktower Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 There can be things to do anywhere if you make there be things to do. If your list of interests is short, the list of things to do will also be short. The Columbia Montour County Visitors Bureau website seems to have a lot of good suggestions. Something in particular that looks interesting to me is the Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 On 9/16/2023 at 9:44 AM, Zand said: 1. Visit Centralia 2. Look at Cornfields 3. Hang out at Sheetz 4. Yuengling brewery is somewhat close As said above, the park is in the middle of nowhere with nothing really of interest in the area (other than hiking...plenty of that) but it is definitely worth visiting the middle of nowhere in this case. This made me LOL. Two of these suggestions are actually great though. I'll let everyone decide which two. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zand Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 On 9/18/2023 at 1:30 PM, coasterbill said: This made me LOL. Two of these suggestions are actually great though. I'll let everyone decide which two. I mean...someone mentioned the Turkey Hill store above. That might be more entertaining than Sheetz. I've gone back to Team Wawa in the past year so looking at cornfields is firmly back ahead of Sheetz on my list. My other favorite pastime of that area is staying at the Super 8 in Danville, and around 11pm getting a knock on the door saying they have to move us to a different room because it was pouring and our room was probably about to flood. This was about two weeks after the infamous 2018 flood you see marked on the covered bridge at Knoebels. A good portion of the park was still underwater when I was there but it was still open because Knoebels. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 As one matures in life they graduate from team Sheetz to team Wawa. Sure, you look back fondly at your party days of getting blackout drunk and then going "YEAH MAN PUT MOZZARELLA STICKS ALL OVER THAT BURGER AND SPELL IT WITH A Z" but there's no shame in not being about that life anymore. Also, I'm sad about that Super 8. I used to stay at shit hotels all the time and now that I've grown up a bit and become a fancy-ass Wawa person my tastes have changed and I'm more of like a Marriot / Hilton / Choice but Comfort Inn / Suites or above person. That Super 8 was always WAY too good to be a Super 8 though and I feel like even now I'd consider staying there if it were still like it used to be. I'm sad to hear that they checked the sign, saw that it said "Super 8" on it and realized that they were supposed to suck. That's a bummer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted September 28 Share Posted September 28 On 9/16/2023 at 8:44 AM, Zand said: 1. Visit Centralia 4. Yuengling brewery is somewhat close yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted October 19 Share Posted October 19 I'm all ready for the Trick or Treaters! (and now I simply MUST plan a visit to Knoebels in 2024) 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 I've never seen more of a reason for a school monitored trunk-or-treat in my entire life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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