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Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
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Shamokin Dam is a small town in Snyder County, Pennsylvania.
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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.
Rtes 11&15 Hummels Wharf. A multiplex movie theatre at the back of the Susuquehanna Valley Mall complex. Comfortable stadium seating.
Attractively landscaped fun course. Open daily in season. Parties available.
Par and more Course 9 holes over 1,000 yards with a par of 27.
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.
It offers a museum of historical and archaeological artifacts dealing with Fort Augusta, from the French and Indian War through the American Revolution, as well as items of significance to the history of Northumberland County. The museum is open March – December, Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 1 to 4PM Library hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1 to 4PM March through December, holidays excepted, from 1 to 4PM
An animal refuge for nearly 70 exotic felines, including lions, tigers, cougars, and bobcats. Rates: children (3-12) $5, adults (13+) $8. Group rates available Season: May - September, Saturday and Sunday, noon to 6 PM.
The Weis Center for the Performing Arts offers many cultural events for the region.
The headquarters of Snyder County Libraries. Children's programming and high speed internet access, as well as a wide selection of books, videos and reference resources are offered. It is in the borough building on the corner of High Street and Pine, one block west of Market Street in downtown Selinsgrove.
Shops in a mall and restaurant inside restored historic woolen mill.
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.
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.
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.
Offers an extraordinary variety of high quality collectibles including hundreds of items in the themed buildings sets.
By boat
Shamokin Dam lies along the Susquehanna River Water Trail with access at the Sunbury Fabridam in the Adam T. Bower State Park.
By bike
The BicyclePa Route J trails.dcnr.pa.gov/trails/trail/trailview?trailkey=423 passes through Shamokin Dam.
By limo
By car
Shamokin Dam is accessible from Interstate 80, which runs east-west north of the area.
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