Things to Do (old)

From traditional fishing to fly fishing, kayaking to camping, the area’s waterways are the ideal setting for your next fishing trip or family vacation. Learn more.

Every day is fun in Big Valley but Wednesdays are even better. Route 655 is the path to take through the middle of the valley but explore the back roads, too. Don’t worry about getting lost- if you start to go up a mountain, turn around and head back to the middle.

Eight wineries, two distilleries and a three breweries give the over 21 crowd a reason to stick around the Juniata River Valley for a while! Do some research and find live music, special tastings, and events throughout the year.

Get up and get out! The Great Outdoors surrounds you here and you should take advantage of it!

Food and fun with a little luck thrown in—sounds like a holiday to us! Goose Day’s been celebrated in many nations for generations and the party continues in the Juniata River Valley. This link will take you to the history behind the holiday. Jump to {Goose Day event page} for the scoop on this year’s festivities.

Eat where the locals eat. Or, if you’re already a local – try something new. These recommendations come from people all over the Juniata River Valley.

Take your time traveling this curvy, two lane road and discover more than just the beautiful scenery. Route 333 is a favorite of motorcyclists.

Keep your eyes open and your footsteps light and you’ll be surprised by what you can see. Bird watching can happen anywhere and we recommend by starting in one of our community parks and along the Juniata River. Big Valley has two hawk watch areas and one is staffed by volunteers from September 1 through Thanksgiving.

Many residents consider fall to be the best season in Central PA. Use this handy guide to find some of the best vantage spots to see fall foliage and things to do in the area.

There are bargains and treasures to be found all over Mifflin and Juniata Counties. Discover new shops with this list that covers the whole Juniata River Valley.

Looking for something new to liven up your garden? Use this list to find a new source of beautiful plants.

Take a long afternoon and discover Juniata County’s five covered bridges. How long it takes depends on how many stops you choose to make. Refer to the Route 35 Tour and you’ll find many reasons to stop along the way.

• Juniata County Courthouse brochure – Download
• Learn more about the historical sites in Juniata County including the Pomeroy-Academia Covered Bridge, Tuscarora Academy Musuem, the Book Indian Mound and the Juniata County Historical Society Archives.

The Juniata River Valley is filled with many great amenities to entertain children. Check out this list of ideas for both indoor and outdoor activities.

• McCoy House  – Download
• The Town Square – Download
• Mifflin County Historic Courthouse – Download
• Monument Square & The Lincoln Stone – Download
• Yar Chomicky Murals – Download
• Father of Forestry, Dr. Joseph T. Rothrock – Download

From the traffic stopping, block wide movie mural to transplanted historical murals from defunct schools, large scale original art is scattered all over the Juniata River Valley.

Document your journey through the Juniata River Valley with photos at our historic sites, charming streets, scenic overlooks, state parks and beautiful downtown.

Odd. Quirky. Unusual. Memorable. You never know what you’ll find along the roads of the Juniata River Valley. Share a selfie or two on our Facebook page or Instagram account.

It’s 43 miles from top to bottom (or bottom to top) and no matter where you start, you’ll be driving on one of the prettiest country roads in the state. Take your time and discover restaurants, shops and more.

Wondering what to do on a beautiful day? Take a walk (or ride) around Downtown Lewistown with this list and discover some of the rich history that surrounds us all.

This could take a couple of hours or all day depending on how seriously you take your Whoopie Pies.