Other Activities
More To Do
Penns Creek Cabin is located just down the road from the Poe Paddy Trail. It provides opportunities for hiking, biking, and exploring. The trail leads through a tunnel and over a bridge to Poe Paddy State Park.
There are many things to do within minutes of Penns Creek Cabin so have fun exploring.
Cherry Run Falls
Poe Paddy State Park
Mountains surrounding Penns Creek Cabin
Nearby Activities
Restaurants
Union County Sportsman's Club
Located on Weikert Rd. open Wednesday-Sunday. Serves a variety of American cuisine in a casual relaxed setting. A bar area is included as well as a family-friendly dining area. A playground and small zoo featuring whitetail deer, trout, and local birds. There is a shooting range, hiking trail, and campground. Your trash can be deposited behind the restaurant during and at the end of your stay.
Microbrew & Restaurant
Rusty Rail Brewing Company is located at 5 N 8th St #1, Mifflinburg, PA 17844. They have the best food in the area, are open 7 days a week and they do offer takeout. Their Sunday brunch is good. If you are into pool and animal mounts from around the world, check out the second-floor gaming room and bar. Phone: (570) 966-7878
Bars & Lounges
Boomerangs Bar & Grill
Located on Rt. 45 just outside of Hartleton, PA is open for breakfast until late at night. Outside dining is available. We hear the breakfast is good. Address: 17705 Old Turnpike Rd, Millmont, PA 17845 Phone: 570-922-1232. They offer dine-in and take-out.
Outdoor & Adventure
Tubes are available for floating in the creek. Just up the road from the Cabin is the Rail Trail (part of the Mid-State Trail) where you can hike or bike through the tunnel and back - it's about 5 miles round trip. Bald Eagle State Forest is all around for hiking, mountain biking, Jeeping, 4wheeling, and even snowmobiling. Bring your own kayaks or canoes for a paddle down Penns Creek as well.
Day Trips
If spelunking is more to your liking, you can tour three caves in the area. Start at Woodward Cave, drive west on PA 45 for about 20 minutes and take a boat tour through Penn’s Cave, a MUST SEE!
Drive further west another 30 miles on the “Purple Heart Highway” through the historic town of Boalsburg, to tour the third cave, Indian Caverns, along the banks of Spruce Creek.
Sight Seeing
If you are into History - there is historic Boalsburg, PA just west on Rt. 45 toward State College. Once there, you can easily visit Penn State's campus and all the sites.
