Things to Do in Dark Skies PA

History, family fun and rainy-day ideas between your outdoor adventures.

History & Museums

Pennsylvania Lumber Museum

Route 6, near Denton Hill | History, Family

A recreated logging camp, an operating steam sawmill and a 70-ton Shay locomotive tell the story of Pennsylvania's lumber era. Home of the Bark Peelers' Festival each July. It sits right next to Denton Hill State Park.

Eliot Ness Museum

201 N. Main St., Coudersport | History, Rainy Day

Prohibition-era artifacts and vintage cars tell the story of the famous lawman, who once lived in Coudersport. By appointment: call or text 607-423-6902.

Potter County Historical Society

308 N. Main St., Coudersport | History

Local history exhibits, from Civil War items to Native American artifacts. Open Mondays and Fridays 10:30 AM to 4 PM, or by appointment.

Only-Here Experiences

Coudersport Ice Mine

Coudersport | Family

A natural curiosity discovered in 1894, where ice forms in the warm months and melts in winter. Seasonal hours, typically Memorial Day to Labor Day; check before visiting.

Coudersport Theatre

11 N. Main St. | Rainy Day

A historic single-screen cinema that opened in 1928, showing first-run movies. (814) 274-8580.

Family Fun

Gary's Putter Golf & Jiffy Pup

156 Cherry Springs Rd. | Family

A 27-hole country-western mini golf course, zip-lining, gem mining, paddle boats and a snack bar. The same address has soft-serve and corn dogs — listed in our Eat & Drink guide.

Rainbow Paradise Fishing Park

1660 E 2nd St., Route 6 | Family

Nine acres of stocked trout ponds. No fishing license needed, and rod and bait rentals are available. Seasonal hours.

Coudersport Community Pool

East end of Maple St. | Summer

Public swimming in summer. Check current hours and rates.

Golf

Coudersport Golf Club

839 Cherry Springs Rd. | (814) 274-9122

18-hole semi-private course open to the public, with a clubhouse bar and Friday dinners.

Albatross Golf Sims

Indoor | Rainy Day

Indoor golf simulators, great any season. Book at albatrossgolfsims.com.

Shopping

• Love Evelyn: eco-friendly, non-toxic goods

• Mama Made

• Patriot Outdoor Outfitters and Graphics

• Poppy's Attic

• Cream 'n Sugar gift shop: regional artisan goods