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What to do and see in Potter County, Potter County: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Potter County, United States including Potter County Stargazing Tours, Cherry Springs State Park, Pennsylvania Lumber Museum, Austin Dam Memorial Park, Gary's Putter Golf & Jiffy Pup Restaurant, Coudersport Ice Mine.
1. Potter County Stargazing Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 44 reviews
We offer personal Night Sky Tours in a private setting in the heart of the PA Wilds, located near Cherry Springs State Park. Keep in touch with us for updates in astronomy and stargazing opportunities throughout the season! Tour Guide -Greg Snowman has presented Night Sky Tour programs for thousands of people through his work as an Environmental Education Specialist at Cherry Springs State Park,
2. Cherry Springs State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 253 reviews
Reviewed By oliveremily - Elkins Park, United States
We visited this Dark Sky park during the weekend before the new moon in July, and were treated to the rare and stunning view of a sky simply full of stars. The kids with us loved watching the stars pop out as the sky darkened, and they were able to see the Milky Way clearly. We stayed on the short term public viewing side of the park, and it was very, very busy. While we stayed near our car because of the kids, it would have been a much more peaceful experience to go up to the viewing area for a consistent experience of the dark sky without cars and trucks constantly coming and going.
3. Pennsylvania Lumber Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
The Pennsylvania Lumber Museum, administered by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission, tells the story of PA’s rich lumbering history and promotes the ongoing care, management, and recreational use of its forests. Museum exhibits, all-new after a $5.6 million renovation conducted in 2015, feature thousands of objects ranging from prehistoric stone tools to early chain saws. Interactive exhibits simulate chopping and sawing a tree, piloting a log raft and racing locomotives. The historic logging camp on the 160-acre museum property includes a 70-ton Shay locomotive and a 1910 Barnhart log loader. Our rustic log cabin build by the CCC showcases the program’s iconic craftsmanship. Other exhibits include a steam-powered sawmill, birch still, Brookville engine, and Sustainable Forestry Trail. The museum is open year-round; Wednesday through Sunday, 9 to 5. Please join us on the first full-weekend in July for our annual Bark Peelers' Festival- our biggest event of the year!
Reviewed By Birdguy - Carlisle, United States
We really enjoyed the excellent exhibits, both inside and out. The interpretive signage is very well done so you can do a self guided tour. Allow at least an hour to see everything. Be sure to watch the introductory video.
4. Austin Dam Memorial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By Bigamus - Boston, United States
The Austin Dam tragedy was an unexpected and sobering experience and well worth the time if you are in the area. The park provides you with enough background to understand what happened there that day in 1911, and it offers a nice open space to reflect on those events. The park is free although it relies on donations to maintain the area. I highly recommend this if you’re in the Pennsylvania Wilds.
5. Gary's Putter Golf & Jiffy Pup Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By GardenGirl615 - Pittsburgh, United States
We discovered Gary's Putter Golf when we were looking for something to do on a "back to nature" couples getaway. I haven't done mini golf since I was a kid but this was so much nicer than I remember! Everything here was new and clean and in great condition. We had the whole place to ourselves and played mini golf, fed the fish and watched the baby ducks swimming in the lake. We has such a good time we went back the next day for more fun, plus ice cream on the other side of the babbling brook that runs alongside. There is also a really nice picnic pavilion that would be great for birthday parties. It's a very well maintained entertainment venue in a beautiful setting with really reasonable prices! I highly recommend!!
6. Coudersport Ice Mine
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 87 reviews
The Ice Mine is a seasonal attraction. We are open from Memorial Day thru Labor Day.
Reviewed By hiplain1
They need to upgrade the souvenirs...heres a free tip...sell viles of the melted ice....youre welcome. Its a kool stop and only place in the world like this. Its outside...80 degrees...and there is frozen ice...wtf? Fun stop and we all enjoyed it...people were very nice too...
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