Downtown Lewisburg’s Top Ten List
1. Catch a classic or a new release at the Campus!
The newly restored Campus Theatre is a breathtaking venue for film the way the way it was produced to be seen, on the big screen.
For regular daily listings or more information, visit here .
2. Dining with food for every palate
Check out Lewisburg’s latest addition–SUBWAY!! Visit central Pennsylvania’s restaurant hub: fine dining, local organic offerings; Thai, hand-made burgers, Italian deli takeout-or eat in, tapas, and Thai…it’s all here, with many outdoor dining opportunities. One of our favorites–take-out in the park on Wednesdays before Music in the Park.
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3. It’s HERE…Heart of Lewisburg Ice Festival !!
Just about the time cabin fever sets in, it’s time for the Ice Festival and beautiful ice sculptures glittering in the winter sun. So much to do: A Cappella Festival, Children’s games in Hufnagle Park, chili-cook-off, All You Can Eat Pancakes, the Polar Bear Plunge and the famous Chocolate Lover’s Festival. Plus, new this year is the FROSTY 5K Run! Click here for more information!
4. Save $$$$ with the Heart of Lewisburg Ice Festival Shopping Pass
While you’re enjoying all the rest that the Heart of Lewisburg Ice Festival has to offer, add savings at your favorite Lewisburg downtown stores to the list! Check out the shopping pass coming up for the Ice Festival weekend, Feb. 3 & 4.
For inspiration, find Retail Stores and check out 100 Things to Buy!
5. See a Lincoln Center Performance in Central Pennsylvania!
Nominated for a Grammy three times, Tiempo Libre, one of the hottest young Latin Bands today, performs at the Weis Center for the Performing Arts, Bucknell University, on Friday, February 3 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets and information are available at (570) 577-1000. “The orchestra’s modern take on Afro-Cuban roots blended with Latin jazz is second to none.” -Miami News Times
Order tickets online or call 570-577-1000 to receive a brochure and mail order form.
6. Polar Bear Plunge
The Polar Bear Plunge is taking on a life of its own. Held Saturday during the Heart of Lewisburg Ice Festival, last year 200 people, wearing everything from Speedos to hula skirts, jumped into the icy Susquehanna, and loved it! For more information. Register on-line
7. Immerse Yourself in the Arts!
Lincoln Center quality at rural Pennsylvania prices. The Weis Center for the Performing Art at Bucknell University offer Lincoln Center caliber performances at family affordable prices! For more information, visit here.
Currently on exhibit at the Samek Art Gallery: Influx, sculptural works by Joe Meiser and The Sandy & John Nesbit Collection: The Discriminating Eye at Work. For more information on these exhibits, free and open to the public, visit here.
Year round, The Arts abound: Art supplies, Art galleries,Stroll through the Arts, the Lewisburg Arts Festival, Lincoln Center caliber performances at Bucknell’s Weis Center For the Performing Arts, art flicks at the Campus Theatre, art & dance lessons, poetry readings, live theater, Bucknell’s Samek Art Gallery and Artists receptions. Don’t miss the Sidewalk Chalk Festival that turns downtown sidewalks into one giant outdoor canvas for children of all ages, sponsored every July by the Lewisburg Arts Council.
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8. Play, Play, Play!!
Would you expect anything less than phenomenal parks and play spaces from the home of Playworld Systems, Inc., an industry leader in commercial recreation and playground equipment manufacturing? The *Lewisburg Area Recreation Park, on St. Mary’s Street *just west of Route 15, features a state of the art skate park, Life Trail, rock climbing and play for all ages courtesy of Playworld Systems. Plus, swimming pools, a picnic pavilion, a meandering stream and families of ducks. Hufnagle Park, in the center of downtown Lewisburg, is the site of live music events at the gazebo, community activities, games on the lawn and a children’s playground. Soldier’s Park, at the east end of town, just before the bridge that leads out of downtown, is a shady, quiet, river-front park. The newly completed Buffalo Valley Rail Trail begins just west of Rt. 15 and continues 10 miles west to Mifflinburg through beautiful farmland. Check the Lewisburg Area Recreation Authority (LARA) website below for sports opportunities, like tennis, volleyball, and basketball, lessons and recreational trips. If you’d rather watch, catch a Bison basketball game in Sojka Pavilion or any other of the many sporting events on the Bucknell Campus.
For more information:
Bucknell Sporting EventsLARA Recreation ScheduleBuffalo Valley Rail Trail
www.playworldsystems.com
9. Re-Live History
Take a self-guided tours of Lewisburg’s National Register Historic District, preferably as the streetlights turn on at dusk on a warm spring evening. Make sure to read the copy—our map maker is quite clever! Visit Lewisburg’s museums and remember to check their websites for upcoming exhibits: *Willliam Cameron Fire Company Museum *documents the history of the company and showcases antique fire fighting equipment.Slifer House Museum is a beautifully preserved Victorian mansion designed and built for Eli Slifer that features an extensive collection of Victoriana. The Packwood House Museum an art and antiques collection from around the
The Dale/Engle Walker House is a preserved central Pennsylvania farm from 1787. Original limestone house was part of the Underground Railroad. Site includes three interpretative stations detailing the home’s rich history, nature trails and birding opportunities. Tours available Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. from June to October
For more information:
- Historic walking tour map
- Historic tree map
- www.sliferhouse.org
- www.packwoodhousemuseum.com
- www.unioncountyhistoricalsociety.org/EVENTS.html
- William Cameron Museum, 570-524-2295, 11 Buffalo Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837
10. Antiquing
Check out Lewisburg’s newest antique gallery–Dandy. The Art of Fine Living at 202 Market Street! You can spend a whole day poking in Lewisburg’s antique shops. Antiques at 221 Market Street has an antique watch specialist who can repair anything. The shop features a wide variety of antique men’s and women’s watches and jewelry from the Victorian Era to Art Deco, plus general antiques. Wilson Ross has an eclectic mixture of antiques and collectibles with a specialty in vintage clothing, and a little bit of everything else. Roller Mills Co-op on St. Mary’s Street is a restored mill with three floors of antiques. Street of Shops, located on Water Street has a mixture of old and new, and a basement flea market. On Sundays, there’s also a huge flea market at The Silver Moon 1 mile north of Lewisburg on Rt. 15, along with antiques. Check the business directory for store hours.
