Shamokin

Shamokin, PA Shamokin is a small city in the Anthracie Coal Region of east-central Pennsylvania. Understand The name "Shamokin" is a Delaware Indian word for "Eel Creek." At its peak, the community had a population of 50,000 (including surrounding Coal Township). Traditionally, the main industries were coal mining and textile mills, and their remnants can still be noticed today. The eastern and western parts of the town are actually part of Coal Township, but the boundary lines are mostly indistinguishable. Today, the population is less than 20,000. People are generally friendly and willing to help visitors. Get in By car, the closest interstate highways are 80 (to the north) and 81 (to the southeast). State Routes 61, 901, 125, and 225 all provide access from each direction. Get around The best way to get around is by car, but the Lower Anthracite Transportation System (LATS) offers infrequent bus transportation and taxis are available if called ahead. See The Whaleback Glen Burn Culm Bank. is the world's largest man made culm bank. It's easy to spot while driving along Route 61 north of Shamokin.  edit Mother Cabrini Catholic Church (formerly St. Edward's), 214 North Shamokin Street, Shamokin, PA, [1]. was the first church in the world to use electric lighting.  edit Soliders & Sailers and Spanish-American War Monuments, Lincoln St between 7th & Market Sts.  edit The Whaleback, Off of Bear Valley Ave, [2]. It is a unique geological formation known as an anticline and located just outside of Shamokin. It is arguably one of the best exposures of folded rock structure in the United States. It's a little difficult to locate for someone who is unfamiliar with the area.  edit Do War Monument Knoebel's Amusement Resort. is a very popular amusement park featuring free admission, good food, all types of rides - including the world famous Phoenix Rollercoaster.  edit Anthracite Heritage Festival, [3]. features a parade, local tours, artists, and live entertainment in May.  edit The Annual Fireworks Display. is one of the most popular in the region and typically occurs on the closest Saturday to Independence Day after sunset.  edit Peach Festival. is held by the Salem United Church of Christ in Shamokin annually in August.  edit The Coal Drop, Market and Independence Streets. Occurs annually on New Year's Eve and is Shamokin's version of the popular New York City celebration. Food and live music.  edit Outdoor Block Parties. take place throughout the summer. They are organized by local churches and other organizations and feature ethnic foods, games, drawings for prizes, and live music (especially polka).  edit Buy The downtown area is located along a 10-block area of Independence Street, between Market Street and Shamokin Street. Several stores are also located along Market Street. Eat Coney Island Lunch Brewser's, 839 West Water Street, ☎ 570-48-7122. has a great assortment of food, a full bar, and TV's for sporting events.  edit Coney Island Lunch, 218 East Independence Street. serves excellent hamburgers, hot dogs, and local glass bottle soda. Has a cult-following.  edit Harry's Grill, 14 North Market St.  edit Masser's Restaurant, Routes 61 & 487, Paxinos, PA, ☎ 570-648-9695, [4]. features a wide variety of country cooking and a salad bar.  edit Maurer's Dairy, 34 S Market St. It is an ice cream shop featuring breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Famous for its original "bittersweet" ice cream recipe.  edit O'Briens Pizza, 601 N. Shamokin St. Serves good pizza and beer. Nice view of the downtown.  edit Original Italian Pizza, 150 E Independence St, ☎ 570-644-7621. Features a wide selection of excellent Italian food. Recently remodeled.  edit Spangenberg's Family Drive-In, 640 Center St, ☎ 570-648-0652. has a variety of food and great ice cream.  edit Drink Bill's Tavern, 1033 W Pine Street, ☎ 570-648-0784.  edit Curran's Tavern, 300 S Market St, ☎ 570-644-0940.  edit Home Plate, 4 S 2nd St, ☎ 570-648-7529.  edit Snappers, 501 N Shamokin St, ☎ 570-648-1403.  edit Tiffany Lounge, 58 E Independence St, ☎ 570-644-1850. Great place for wings, many flavors to chose from, Mild, Suicide, Garlic Parmesan, B.B.Q. to name a few, stop in and see what satisfies your taste! We also have our special Boneless wings made here. Every Tues. is Mexican Nite, so head south of the border to Tiffany Lounge, grab a wrap, taco, burrito etc. regular menu also available. There is also 2 wide screen t.v.'s to catch the game on, football, baseball, nascar etc. And at the end of the week stop in on Friday and loosing up and dance the night away with the in house D.J. playing all the club hits of today and yesterday, 9-1, $2 cover must be 21 with I.D. no exceptions.  edit Wayside Inn, 6638 State Route 61, ☎ 570-644-2012. features a wide selection of drinks and fantastic wings.  edit Sleep Days Inn Danville, 50 Sheraton Rd, Danville, PA 17821, ☎ 570-275-5510, [5].  edit Glosser Motor Inn, Routes 61 & 487, Paxinos, PA, ☎ 570-644-0466‎, [6].  edit Holiday Inn Express, 958 Schuylkill Mall Rd, Frackville, PA 17931, ☎ 570-874-1700.  edit Visintainer's Motel, 40 W 4th St Mount Carmel, PA 17851, ☎ 570-339-1262.  edit Contact Brush Valley Chamber of Commerce, ☎ 570-648-4675, [7]. can provide further information on local events.  edit Dial 911 in case of an emergency. Get out Williamsport, Harrisburg, Reading, and Wilkes-Barre are all within an hour drive. 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