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Did you know? What was the first state forest park established in Pennsylvania in 1902? |
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THE ANSWER: Mont Alto State Park is the oldest state park in Pennsylvania. Its history began with the former Mont Alto Iron Furnace, a blast furnace built in 1807.
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THINGS TO DO
What kind of explorer are you?
Are you a hiker. . .a biker. . .a skier. . .a kayaker? Or, maybe a golfer. . .a skydiver. . .a birdwatcher. . .a fisherman? Are you a photographer?
Or, are you just an explorer who likes to poke around here and go around this bend to see where the trail leads.
Franklin County’s for you! We have great valleys and streams, great trails and mountains, great vistas and sunsets.
Enjoy historic theatres like the Capitol in Chambersburg or the Star in Mercersburg. Take in summer stock at Totem Pole Playhouse in Fayetteville, or a performance at the new Luhrs Center in Shippensburg. It all adds up to great theatre.
Explore Franklin County’s history. Glimpse frontier sites and stops on the Underground Railroad. Experience the intensity of the Civil War. Take one of the driving or walking tours or see the history at places like Allison Antrim Museum in Greencastle, Chambersburg Heritage Center in Chambersburg, Conococheague Institute in Mercersburg, or Renfrew Museum in Waynesboro. AND, if you simply want to r-e-l-a-x, it is a great place to do nothing. . .to have no itinerary. . .to just wander at your own pace.
Great Outdoors! Great history! Great entertainment! Great relaxation!
Do you need help figuring out what kind of explorer you are? Call the Franklin County Visitors Bureau or e-mail us. We can help “map your journey.”
AND, if you have lived in Franklin County all your life, you can call, too. Maybe we can find something “new to you.”
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Come celebrate with us! Experience the flavor of Franklin County with one of our year-round festivals or fairs. Celebrate agriculture and antique engines, history and the harvest, arts and apples, or pottery and pumpkins. Whether enjoying musicians and artisans under sunny summer skies or eating spicy chili at a mid-winter ice festival, Franklin County has a celebration you are certain to enjoy. |
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| SKIING & SNOWBOARDING | ||
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Come to Whitetail just over the MD-PA line in Franklin County—a 90-minute drive from the Baltimore-Washington area. A 935-foot vertical and wide-open, straight-down-the-fall-line slopes add up to a great day of skiing for intermediate and beginning skiers. And, for expert skiers, there are moguls. |
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| GOLFING & FISHING | ||
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Cast away your troubles into the cool, clear waters of Franklin County’s streams and brooks. The waters of Franklin County offer up some of the best trout fishin’ on the East Coast! Enjoyed by several U.S. Presidents, the peace and tranquility of Franklin County fishing is hard to surpass. Start the day with eighteen wonderful holes of golf amidst the rolling hills of the beautiful Cumberland Valley. |
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| HIKING & OUTDOORS | ||
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Nourish your soul in the beautiful outdoors of Franklin County. Envision a canopy of greenery as you trek along one of the many trails. Hike it. Bike it. Or, ramble at your own pace. |
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| TRAILS OF HISTORY | ||
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From settlement of the frontier and the French and Indian War to the Underground Railroad and Civil War, American history was written on the canvas of Franklin County. The influence of many distinguished people and well-known events of Franklin County stretched beyond the county boundaries, contributing to the story that is America’s history. |
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| SHOPPING & ANTIQUING | ||
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With a blend of old and new; local and national; old-fashioned and modern—shoppers will find what they want and need in Franklin County. Whether seeking a delightful bargain or a one-of-a kind piece to add to your collection, Franklin County fits the bill. Charming downtowns with fine gift shops, book stores, quality clothing boutiques, and shops that beckon to you with homemade truffles, artisans’ wares, and—of course—antiques await shoppers in Franklin County. |
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| ART &ENTERTAINMENT | ||
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A live performance is electrifying! It is thrilling! It is stimulating! And, it is waiting for you in Franklin County. Fresh from Broadway or straight from the Grand Ol’ Opry, Franklin County offers a variety of song, dance, and drama. Totem Pole...Capitol Theatre...Star Theatre...Luhrs Center. Now, that’s entertainment! |
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| FARMS, MARKETS & ORCHARDS | ||
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Want to milk a cow, find your way out of a corn maze, or enjoy a sweet, juicy peach? Then, Franklin County is just the place for you. Franklin County orchards are among the top producers of apples and peaches in the state. From farm festivals to farmer’s markets and roadside fruit stands, Franklin County offers fun for the whole family. |
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| FAMILY FUN | ||
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Every season is a family season in Franklin County. Bring a picnic to Mont Alto State Park--the oldest in PA or plan a family outing for IceFest. Franklin County is family fun! |
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| REST, RELAX & REVITALIZE | ||
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Franklin County is a great place to r-e-l-a-x--to do nothing. . .to have no itinerary. . .to just wander at your own pace. Try one of our coffee shops or tea rooms, poke around our antique shops or stop for a massage. Just relax, put your feet up, and enjoy the views! |
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FRANKLIN COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU
14 NORTH MAIN STREET
CHAMBERSBURG, PA 17201
866 646 8060
INFO@EXPLOREFRANKLINCOUNTYPA.COM
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