Shamokin Dam, PA Road Trips

The town lies approximately 50 minutes north of Harrisburg and 50 minutes south of Williamsport in the central part of the state, along the Susquehanna River, Shamokin Dam is approximately 157 miles (three hours drive) from Philadelphia, three hours from New York, four hours from Washington-Baltimore and four hours (212 miles) from Pittsburgh. State College, home of the Pennsylvania State University, is 1 hour 31 minutes drive along PA Rte 45. Susquehanna Valley Visitor’s Bureau, 81 Hafer Road, toll-free: +1-800-525-7320. Lewisburg

The Adam T. Bower Memorial Dam also called the Sunbury Fabridam or Fabri Dam. Lake Augusta This shallow body of water is created by the inflated Adam T. Bower Memorial Dam. It was named after Fort Augusta, a frontier outpost located in the vicinity of Sunbury during colonial times.

1 Shikellamy State Park. Located in Snyder, Union and Northumberland counties. The 78-acre Shikellamy Overlook section is on the western shore of the Susquehanna River and overlooks the confluence of the West and North Branches of the Susquehanna River. Picnic shelters and tables are available in the park. AMC Classic Selinsgrove 12. Rtes 11&15 Hummels Wharf. A multiplex movie theatre at the back of the Susuquehanna Valley Mall complex. Comfortable stadium seating. Sunset Skating Rink II Rtes 11&15, +1 570 743-6060 An indoor roller rink that is open year round. Ample off street parking. Hoopla's Xtreme Family Fun, 15 Stettler Ave, ☏ +1 570-743-0920. Attractively landscaped fun course. Open daily in season. Parties available. The KaddyShack, 133 W 11th Ave, ☏ +1 570-743-1425. Par and more Course 9 holes over 1,000 yards with a par of 27. Best Bowl Route 522 a quick drive west in Penn Township. 17870 +1 570 374-2522 Complete proshop. Bumper bowling and bowling leagues for all ages available. Bumper lane for kids. Computerized scoring. A snack bar and a game room are on site. Call for hours and fees. The Snyder County Historical Society, 30 East Market St, ☏ +1 570 837-6191. Museum: May-Sep Su 1:30 - 5PM; library: M Th F 10AM - 3:30PM, and Su May-Sep only) 1:30 - 5PM; closed holidays and during bad weather. The Snyder County Historical Society preserves the heritage and culture of Snyder County through research archives and educational events. During January and February, the library is open by appointment only, and there is a service fee of $5 per hour.

Skeeter's Pit BBque, Rte 15, ☏ +1 570 743-2727. Casual dining with quick, friendly service. Diners enjoy a stunning view from an overlook of the Susquehanna River from atop a bluff. The lights of Sunbury sparkle in the distance. China House Colonial Village Plaza Rtes 11&15. +1 570-884-2222. All you can eat buffet dining. Large variety of oriental and American foods. A local favorite. Prices lunch $5.50 dinner $8.45 Take out also available. M-Th 11AM - 10:30PM, F Sa 11AM - 1130PM, Su 11AM - 10:30PM. Hoss's Steak and Seafood, 3134 N. Susquehanna Trail. Hoss's provides the freshest seafood, steak and chicken in Shamokin Dam at its restaurant along Routes 11 & 15. Endless dessert and salad bars come complimentary with every meal. Reservations not needed. Bob Evans Restaurants 2 Rtes 11&15, at the bridge to Sunbury only accessible through the parking lot of the Econo Lodge motel. Rita's Italian Ice Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts 305 S Rtes 11&15, Hummels Wharf. Open May to October. Limited parking. No restrooms provided. Weis Markets Susquehanna Valley Mall Rtes 11&15. Small eat in - take out already prepared. Fresh salad bar.

Econo Lodge & Suites, 3249 North Susquehanna Trail, ☏ +1 570 743-1111. Located at the bridge to Sunbury with easy Rte 11&15 access at a light. Small Mexican restaurant on property. Breakfast restaurant immediately next to the hotel. Inn Selinsgrove 3 Stettler Ave. Easily accessible from Routes 11&15. 3 miles north of Selinsgrove. +1 570 743-2223.

Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) Harrisburg International Airport is about 63.5 miles and 1 hour and 15 minutes from Shamokin Dam. Harrisburg International is served by seven major airlines which provide nonstop daily service to 12 domestic and 1 international destination with one-stop service to cities around the world. Several major rental car companies have a presence at the airport complex. Parking for the physically disabled is in all three parking lots. Special handicap accessible busses are available 24 hours a day for those parking in the SmartPark, long-term lot. There are nine elevators in the parking garage and the terminal building, six escalators in the parking garage and terminal building, and moving sidewalks on the second floor of the parking garage. Restrooms throughout the terminal are handicap accessible. In addition, there are five private unisex companion-care restrooms in the terminal building. A TDD/TTY phone is available to contact hotel shuttle and off-site rental car providers in the baggage claim area of the terminal building. For more information on any of these services, contact Customer Information Desk at +1 717 948-5900 between 7AM and 11PM. The University Park Airport (SCE) is just outside State College, Pa. Served by United Airlines, Northwest, US AIR-express. There is car rental service on site. Secure parking is provided. +1 814 237-2011 Penns Valley Airport (SEG) lies just a few miles south of Shamokin Dam at 100 Airport Road, Selinsgrove, in Penn Township, Snyder County. It serves private and charter planes.

Shamokin Dam is approximately 60 miles (45 minutes) north of Pennsylvania's capital city of Harrisburg. That city has a station on Amtrak's Keystone and Pennsylvanian train routes. Shamokin Dam is a 45 minute drive north on Rte 322 then Rtes 11&15. Susquehanna Valley Limo Northumberland, +1 570 473-8833 Shamokin Dam is accessible from Interstate 80, which runs east-west north of the area. Pennsylvania routes 11&15 merge north of Harrisburg and serve as the main transportation artery for central Pennsylvania. Most of Shamokin Dam's shopping district lies along Rtes 11 and 15. South of Shamokin Dam, 11/15 South connects with Rte 322, Interstates 81, 83 and eventually, the Pennsylvania Turnpike (Harrisburg Area) west to Pittsburgh and east to Philadelphia. One area challenge for drivers is that on Fridays and holiday weekends the traffic backs up and slows on Rte 11. Early morning travel can avoid the problem. Additionally, Rte 11 along the river towards Northumberland, is often closed when there is flooding. Those seeking to access Route 80 can use Route 15 to connect by traveling a few miles north of Lewisburg. This drive is a four lane highway with some red lights in the Lewisburg area.