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City in Pennsylvania, United States
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Shamokin is a small city in the Alleghenies and Susquehanna Valley of east-central Pennsylvania.
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It is the world's largest man made culm bank. It's easy to spot while driving along Route 61 north of Shamokin.
It was the first church in the world to use electric lighting.
It is a unique geological formation known as an anticline and located just outside of Shamokin. It is arguably one of the best exposures of folded rock structure in the United States. It's a little difficult to locate for someone who is unfamiliar with the area.
Free entry to this resort, but you pay to go on each ride, or buy a wristband for all day rides on off peak days. The park was established in 1926 and has 60 rides including a 1913 carousel and some wooden roller coasters, including the Phoenix Rollercoaster. The resort has two campsites and some cabins if you want to stay the night.
features a parade, local tours, artists, and live entertainment in May.
It is one of the most popular in the region and typically occurs on the closest Saturday to Independence Day after sunset.
Held by the Salem United Church of Christ in Shamokin annually in August.
Occurs annually on New Year's Eve and is Shamokin's version of the popular New York City celebration. Food and live music.
They take place throughout the summer. They are organized by local churches and other organizations and feature ethnic foods, games, drawings for prizes, and live music (especially polka).
It has a great assortment of food, a full bar, and TVs for sporting events.
It serves excellent hamburgers, hot dogs, and local glass bottle soda. Has a cult-following.
It features a wide variety of country cooking and a salad bar.
Makes great food and famous for its original "bittersweet" ice cream recipe, as well as other varieties of its own homemade ice cream. It is an ice cream shop featuring breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Features a wide selection of excellent Italian food.
It has a variety of food and great ice cream.
It features a wide selection of drinks and fantastic wings.
By car, the closest interstate highways are 80 (to the north) and 81 (to the southeast). State Routes 61, 901, 125, and 225 all provide access from each direction.
Read in the guideThe best way to get around is by car, but the Lower Anthracite Transportation System (LATS) offers infrequent bus transportation and taxis are available if called ahead.
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