Road Trip on the Artisan Trail in the Poconos! |
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Taking a trip to the Pocono Mountains this year? The PA Route 6 Artisan Trail has some creative stops as you travel through the region.
Hop onto PA Route 6 in historic Milford and take in the sights of this charming town. Enjoy stops at The Artisan Exchange and Schrader Creations to shop locally made products. After that, head west to Lake Wallenpaupack, the second largest lake in Pennsylvania where you can experience a variety of outdoor recreation, including water sports, fishing, hiking, and bicycling. In nearby Hawley, visit the Hawley Silk Mill. Built in the 1880’s, this old mill is now home to a variety of different shops, and it's a great place to grab some coffee and head out back to enjoy the scenery.
Hawley is home to several Artisan Trail Members. Plan to stop into Miss Elly’s Antiques and Such and take a trip down memory lane through rooms filled with antiques and repurposed items. Heading down Main Ave., B. Madigan Jewelry and Gifts and Lina’s Alchemical Shoppe are two unique, artisan-owned shops that showcase their owners' work. A little further up Main Ave. is The Settlers Inn, a 1920’s Arts & Crafts Lodge with all the comforts of a bed and breakfast with the added convenience of a full-service farm-to-table restaurant and tavern.
After a good night’s rest, continue the journey west on PA Route 6 to the Art Factory of White Mills to view an eclectic collection of local art. This husband and wife owned art gallery is a must see. You are sure to find a piece to take home with you.
In Honesdale, marvel at the Great Wall of Honesdale. This outdoor exhibition is a collection of reproductions of original art displayed for all to see. The artwork changes yearly and is a must-see when traveling through the area. The Wayne County Arts Alliance is a large supporter and organizer for the Wall and is committed to developing an art friendly atmosphere in the Honesdale community. They also have a gallery where you will find a collection of local art on display.
Finally, walk along Main Street in Honesdale and explore the many shops and places to eat before heading home. And don't forget to share your adventure! Tell us about your experiences on PA Route 6 or while exploring the Artisan Trail at Share Your Adventure - Paroute6.com.
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Our Road, Your Communities!
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Visit the PA Lumber Heritage Museum for the annual Bark Peelers’ Festival, Honoring Pennsylvania’s Lumbering Heritage. Event will be held on Saturday July 1 and Sunday July 2, 2023. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the festival, which started in 1973.
Bark Peelers’ treats thousands of visitors to lively special events, contests, and demonstrations that celebrate “woodhick” skills. Unique food and craft vendors provide guests with shopping and culinary opportunities. There will be live music throughout the weekend, crafts and games at the kid’s corner, operating demonstrations of their steam-powered circular sawmill and birch still, blacksmithing, chainsaw carving, camp cooking, and door prizes.
Visitors are encouraged to compete in the greased pole, log rolling, crosscut saw, and birling competitions to earn the title “Grand Champion Bark Peeler” and the associated cash prizes.
Admission costs $10 per day for adults and $3 per day for youth ages 3 to 11. A 2-day pass is available for $18.00 per person. The festival is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day.
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Here's a glimpse at what's happening across PA Route 6 in the next couple weeks: |
Friday, June 30th and Saturday, July 1st: Visit Galeton for the 38th Annual Goodyear Hose Company's Red Suspender Weekend. Festivities kick off Friday night with live music, food, and rides at the pavilion in town. Stop by for the parade Saturday morning at 11:00 and stick around for a fantastic fireworks display later that night.
Monday, July 3rd: Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks on Erie's historic bayfront! The City of Erie and Mercyhurst University are proud to continue this tradition with Lights over Lake Erie beginning at 10:00 p.m. The fireworks will be launched from the Bicentennial Tower at Dobbins Landing and viewable from points along the Bayfront.
Tuesday, July 4th: Visit the Heritage Community of Warren for their spectacular 75th Warren County 4th of July Celebration at Betts Park. This annual event is a grand celebration of Independence Day and a tradition that brings the community together for a day of patriotic festivities, entertainment, and fireworks.
Saturday, July 8th: Join Pymatuning State Park and the Pymatuning Lake Association for the Onion Festival, a free annual event celebrating the history of the region with local craft vendors, live music, and delicious food. There will be multiple organizations featuring various outdoor activities and environmental programs including kayaking, standup paddleboarding, onion farming history, yoga, pontoon boat tours, and much more!
Saturday, July 8th: Head to Smethport for Summerfest 2023, featuring a vendor fair, food trucks, raffles, kids area, and a large fireworks display!
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Maker's Markets set for August 12th at Keystone College in Factoryville and September 16-17 at the PA Heritage Festival in Troy. |
PA Route 6 Maker’s Markets promote regional crafters, artisans, and agricultural producers from a variety of artistic disciplines, including pottery, photography, handmade jewelry, woodworkers, soap makers, wineries and breweries, baked goods, and artwork of all types. These Maker’s Market are an extension of the PA Route 6 Artisan Trail, where northern Pennsylvania’s rich history, diverse regions, and friendly people come together to produce a vibrant culture of craftsmanship and creativity. Click here to sign up to be a vendor at an upcoming Maker's Market.
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The FREE online Workshop Series "Preparing for Heart & Soul" Continues on July 12th. During this workshop, you will learn:
How much does Heart & Soul cost? What should we use funding on? These are the top two questions we usually get from interested towns. Participants will use the Heart & Soul Resource Worksheet to learn what is needed to get Heart & Soul off the ground. Communities will walk away knowing how to leverage and apply their own community assets – and access exclusive outside resources – to support the process.
Register by clicking here.
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Join us in Kane, PA, on Friday, June 30th, from 8:00am-12:00pm as Amy Camp from Cycle Forward presents on Tips & Ideas on Being a Trail Friendly Community.
This FREE event is made possible by the Kane Borough, Kane Area Chamber of Commerce, and trail lovers Judi & Ron Cook. We are excited to talk all things trails and come away with great ideas about how to elevate our community, businesses, and visitors experience with the local trails. PA Route 6 Alliance will discuss the Bike Friendly Business Program and what businesses can do to attract more trail enthusiasts to their establishments. Lunch is provided. Come with questions and ideas!
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Check Presentations in the Great Lakes Region |
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Representatives from the PA Route 6 Alliance and its partners joined business owners and community leaders in both Erie and Crawford counties on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 30-31, to celebrate the successful culmination of the PA Route 6 Façade Program in the Great Lakes Region. The Alliance and its partners, which included VisitErie, Visit Crawford, Preservation Erie, Crawford County Planning, and the Oil Region Alliance, gathered to recognize the 26 businesses that received program funding that resulted in over $274,000 in façade improvements throughout the two-county region.
Representatives from PA Route 6 Alliance gathered with award recipients, tourism partners, county commissioners, and county planners at one participating business in each county, on May 30th at the Community Youth Center in Albion and on May 31st at Voodoo Brewery in Meadville. Businesses in Erie County received a total of $37,804.48 for façade improvements, while businesses in Crawford County received a total of $65,176.43 for facade improvements. This funding, combined with matching funds provided by grant recipients, has resulted in an overall economic impact of over $274,000 in the region.
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We are preparing to print a 2023 version of our PA Route 6 Motorcycle Loop Tour Guide and Map with updated itineraries. Space is limited, so if you're interested, please let us know as soon as possible so we can reserve your spot. Deadline is August 1, 2023, but ads will be available on a first come first served basis. Brochures will be printed in September and the print run will be 25,000 copies.
The map features five Loop Tours, created in conjunction with the county and regional Convention and Visitor Bureaus across the PA Route 6 Corridor. Tours range from 117 miles to 265 miles, offering motorcycle travelers shorter, weekend trip options to multi-day options.
The Loop Tours indicate highlighted sites and attractions along with those pin-points of businesses participating in the ad promotion. Rally events and loop summaries will be featured along with promotional ads and listings in the full-color, front-and-back rack brochure. Full, turn-by-turn itineraries are available for download from the PA Route 6 website.
This campaign is also supported through print and web-based advertisements. Several of our marketing partners take the brochure to motorcycle shows in the US and Canada.
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11 West Main Street
Galeton, PA 16922
814-435-7706
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