Recreation and Attractions

Although we've made every effort to provide the most up to date and correct information,
you may wish to call before scheduling a visit.
 
 
Juniata River Boating/Canoe Access Areas
  •    Grill 22 Access Area:
    •              Business Rt. 22, west of Mifflintown behind Grill 22 Drive-In.
                 To rent canoes call 717-436-2567
                    Located at Walker Campground, off Business 22, on River Road in the village of Mexico
                    Just below the Mifflin-Mifflintown river bridge.
                    2 miles east of Mifflintown along Business 22, behind Walker Elementary School
     
     

    Fishing requires a Pa Game Commission license.
     

                  For trout fishing add $5.50.
                  Send SASE and check or money order to
                  Juniata County Treasurer, Mifflintown, PA 17059.
                  Include Name, address, birth date, SS number, weight, heights and eye color.
       
       Also available:
            Guide to Public Fishing Waters and Boating Access $5.00
            Fishing and Boating Map #109HAZW free
            Send check or money order to:
            PA Fish and Boat Commission, Publications Section
            PO Box 67000. Harrisburg, PA 17106-7000
            2-4 weeks for delivery
     

    Bowling
     

                   Business Rt 22, Mifflintown;  717-436-5989
     

    Swimming
     

                    Juniata Street, Mifflin;  717-436-5561
     

    Golf
     

                  Along Rt 35, 5 miles north of Mifflintown;  717-436-2450
                    Along Cuba Mills Road, off Rt. 35, 3 miles north of Mifflintown;  717-436-9879
                    Just off Rt. 75, Behind Juniata Market;  717-436-6767
     

    Raceways
     

              Located in the Port Royal Fairgrounds.  Automobile races held Saturday nights weather permitting. (seasonal).
              717-527-4655
     

    Entertainment
     

                   2 miles west of Mifflintown along Business Rt. 22; 717-436-6011
                    Along Rt. 75, 12 miles south of Port Royal; Fridays and Saturdays noon to 8:00pm; 717-734-3452
                    Roller skating, country line dancing, slick track go-kart racing
                  Butcher Shop  Road, Mifflintown; 717-436-8050
                    Scenic horse drawn wagon rides along the Tuscarora Valley
                  Rt. 75, approximately 7 miles south of Port Royal;  By appointment; 717-527-4885
                    Butcher Shop Road, Mifflintown; M thru F 10 am to 5 pm and SU noon to 5 pm or by appointment; 717-436-9795
                  www.cyberimaging.com/bison/farm.html
     

    Cultural and Ethnic
     

                  2 West Main Street, Thompsontown; 717-535-5133
                    Can be seen throughout Juniata County
     

    Archives, Museums, Local History
     

                  Located in the Juniata County Library
                  498 Jefferson Street, Mifflintown; Phone: 717-436-6378
                  Arrangements have been made for clan members to visit on Friday, July 21st
                    Male military school from the early 1800’s
                  Take Route 35 south of Mifflintown into the village of Academia
                  Open Sundays 1-5; 717-527-4010
                    Historical Indian burial grounds
                  Just off Route 35 south, near Bryner’s Bridge
                    On the square in Mifflintown; 717.436.8991
                    Licking Creek Road
                  McCahan Ancestor graves are marked with signs and instructions for tombstone rubbings can be found
                  at  http://www.firstct.com/fv/t_stn1.html
                    One-room renovated school house
                  On Route 850 near the Inn
                  Hours: By Appointment Only

     

    Within Three Hours of Juniata County
     

                  Capital of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, William Penn Museum, shopping, Restaurants
                    Tours of Amish farms, quilts, Pennsylvania Dutch food, Dutch Wonderland which is an amusement park for
                  younger children, shopping outlets
       
                 Hershey Park Amusement Park, Chocolate World, shopping outlets
                    Penn State University
       
                  Outlet Capital of the World
                    Penn's Cave
       
                  The Nation's  First Capital.
       
                  Civil War Battle Fields
                    Antiques, specialty Stores, Big Valley Amish scenic farms
     

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