Where & When, Pennsylvania's Travel Guide_Winter 2013

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DiscoverCarbonPA.com

Whether you’re vacationing, looking to improve your quality of life, or simply visiting, Carbon County, PA offers diversity and opportunity for everyone.

The Hills Are Alive!

2012 Jim Thorpe

www.jimthorpeoldetimechristmas.com

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3 Big Weekends

Dec. 1-2, 8-9, 15-16 Parade 6pm 11/30, Mansion Tours, Live Entertainment, Carolers, Train Rides, Carriage Rides, Mug Walk

Summit Hill Heritage Center

FOOD • MUSIC • FUN JIM THORPE, PA

1 W. Hazard St.

Check Out Our Website for Current Events! • November 3 - Coal & Roots Concert - 8 P.M. with all local talent • November 10 - To Honor our Vets, USO Canteen Dance - 6 to 9 P.M. • November 17 - Free Range Folk Benefit for Heritage Center - 8 P.M. • December 1 - Holiday Happening Flea Market - 8 A.M. - 2 P.M. Available for ~ Weddings (Ceremonies & Receptions) Our chapel sanctuary is available for your ceremony! ~ Showers ~ Parties

www.summithillheritagecenter.com info@summithillheritagecenter.com

570-645-9133

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Dec 9. Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides. The horse-drawn carriage ride through picturesque historic Kennett Square will leave from the corner of State and Union streets and sweep participants through the downtown winter wonderland. Guests may go holiday shopping in the fine shops and galleries or enjoy warm food and drink in top-rated restaurants. Kennett Square. 610444-8188, www.historickennettsquare.com Dec 10-22. The 12 Days of Christmas. Each day features a different event. The activities will vary by day, and the website offers specifici itineraries. Reservations required. Herrs Snack Factory Tour, Nottingham. 610932-6400, www.herrs.com/index.php

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Dec 14. Festival of Trees - Opening Reception. Electric City Trolley Museum, Scranton. www.lackawannacounty.org Dec 14. NEPA Philharmonic Holiday Show. Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton. www.nepaphil.org Dec 14. Annual Candlelight Tours. As the heart of this spectacular 22-acre historic site, the Mill building will be warmed by the light from hundreds of luminarias, and light refreshments will be provided. Guests may enjoy the sounds of strolling Victorian holiday carolers, performing against the quintessential Rockwellian winter backdrop - an old grist mill. The Mill at Anselma, Chester Springs. 610-827-1906, www.anselmamill.org Dec 15. Verdi’s Aida. The Met: Live in HD presents this tale of an Ethiopian princess caught in a love triangle. Allentown Symphony Hall, Allentown. Dec 15. Santa Arrives by Helicopter. Santa will trade his sleigh for a helicopter. Attendees may visit with Santa at 11am or 1:30pm. Adm for children includes a meet-and-greet with Santa, refreshments and holiday activities. Attendees should bring their own cameras. Family helicopter rides, the perfect holiday gift, will be offered all day. American Helicopter Museum and Education Center, West Chester. 610-436-9600, www. helicoptermuseum.org

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