Top Things to do in Potter County
10 Things to do in Potter County That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Potter County, United States including Potter County Historical Society Museum, The Wildlife Center at Sinnemahoning State Park, Ole Bull State Park, Cherry Springs State Park, Pennsylvania Lumber Museum, Austin Dam Memorial Park, Sinnemahoning State Park, Coudersport Ice Mine, Card Creek Trading Post & Winery, New Horizon Creamery.
1. Potter County Historical Society Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
2. The Wildlife Center at Sinnemahoning State Park
3. Ole Bull State Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By chapster52 - Mansfield, United States
We woke up Monday to a very good weather report for the week so the wife and I decided to take one last camping trip for the season. We stayed at Ole Bull earlier in the year and decided to go back there. One of the things that's nice about Ole Bull is there is no cell service...none. That's big with me....not so much with my wife. Of course, due to school being in session the campground was sparsely filled with some archery hunters and a few fishermen. All the camper's were very friendly. The temperature dipped low enough to have ice on our water bucket near the fire ring one morning, however around 9:30 am it was warming up nicely. We did some hiking, picnicking, went up to Cherry Springs where the Dark Sky program is, and watched an eagle fish daily in the stream. One really nice thing about Ole Bull is the cleanliness of the bathrooms and showers. That's a pretty big deal with my wife. The park staff really do an outstanding job maintaining the park and it's facilities.We hated to head home on Friday, but all good things have to come to an end. If you get the chance give Ole Bull State Park a try. It's off the beaten path, but well worth it.
4. Cherry Springs State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 253 reviews
Reviewed By oliveremily - Elkins Park, United States
We visited this Dark Sky park during the weekend before the new moon in July, and were treated to the rare and stunning view of a sky simply full of stars. The kids with us loved watching the stars pop out as the sky darkened, and they were able to see the Milky Way clearly. We stayed on the short term public viewing side of the park, and it was very, very busy. While we stayed near our car because of the kids, it would have been a much more peaceful experience to go up to the viewing area for a consistent experience of the dark sky without cars and trucks constantly coming and going.
5. Pennsylvania Lumber Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
The Pennsylvania Lumber Museum, administered by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission, tells the story of PA’s rich lumbering history and promotes the ongoing care, management, and recreational use of its forests. Museum exhibits, all-new after a $5.6 million renovation conducted in 2015, feature thousands of objects ranging from prehistoric stone tools to early chain saws. Interactive exhibits simulate chopping and sawing a tree, piloting a log raft and racing locomotives. The historic logging camp on the 160-acre museum property includes a 70-ton Shay locomotive and a 1910 Barnhart log loader. Our rustic log cabin build by the CCC showcases the program’s iconic craftsmanship. Other exhibits include a steam-powered sawmill, birch still, Brookville engine, and Sustainable Forestry Trail. The museum is open year-round; Wednesday through Sunday, 9 to 5. Please join us on the first full-weekend in July for our annual Bark Peelers' Festival- our biggest event of the year!
Reviewed By Birdguy - Carlisle, United States
We really enjoyed the excellent exhibits, both inside and out. The interpretive signage is very well done so you can do a self guided tour. Allow at least an hour to see everything. Be sure to watch the introductory video.
6. Austin Dam Memorial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By Bigamus - Boston, United States
The Austin Dam tragedy was an unexpected and sobering experience and well worth the time if you are in the area. The park provides you with enough background to understand what happened there that day in 1911, and it offers a nice open space to reflect on those events. The park is free although it relies on donations to maintain the area. I highly recommend this if you’re in the Pennsylvania Wilds.
7. Sinnemahoning State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By SuzyAnnT
The visitor center is very kid friendly with some interactive activities and cool tunnel to crawl in. Also some informational stuff for kids involving animals and history of Sinnemahoning. Trails are stoned and nice to walk on, lots of nice overlooks and places to pull off to if you're in a car. Fishing is good and really nice picnic areas as well as a small park for kids. Passed a campground as well on the drive through the park road.
8. Coudersport Ice Mine
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 87 reviews
The Ice Mine is a seasonal attraction. We are open from Memorial Day thru Labor Day.
Reviewed By hiplain1
They need to upgrade the souvenirs...heres a free tip...sell viles of the melted ice....youre welcome. Its a kool stop and only place in the world like this. Its outside...80 degrees...and there is frozen ice...wtf? Fun stop and we all enjoyed it...people were very nice too...
9. Card Creek Trading Post & Winery
10. New Horizon Creamery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By P7744SSheidib
The Thursday night buffet is spot on. All types of pizza to try- my favorite is the taco pizza and buffalo chicken and of course the ice cream:) Lots of flavors to choose from and try. After eating, they have a small farm with chickens, donkeys and Alpaca's to pet or look at. Great family friendly place!
