Black Moshannon State Park covers 3,394 acres of forests and wetlands that provide recreational opportunities for thousand of visitors. The park conserves unique, natural environments and is in Centre County on PA 504, nine miles east of Philipsburg. More than 43,000 acres of the Moshannon State Forest surround the park and help create a remote and wild setting.
Black Moshannon State Park offers several activities such as Hiking, Mountain Biking, Picnicking, Swimming, Boating, Fishing, Hunting, Educational Programs, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowmobiling, Ice Fishing, Ice Skating, Ice Boating, Organized Group Tenting, Cabins, and Camping at the Campground.
More information can be found at Black Moshannon State Park or by calling the office at 814-342-5960.
Annual Philipsburg Main Street Events
•Chocolate Fest, 1st Saturday after Valentine’s Day, revolving location 1-4 pm (see our events calendar www.philipsburgpa.org for this year’s location.
•Farmer’s Market, begins Mother’s Day weekend, Saturdays 9:00 am to 1:00 pm through Labor Day, in Downtown Philipsburg.
•Historic Preservation Month, every May.
•Heritage Days, www.philipsburgheritagedays.com second week in July (coincides with Arts Fest): Philipsburg Heritage Days is a community festival that is intended to promote the Philipsburg area to visitors and residents by offering programs and events attractive to all audiences. Heritage Days has been in existence since 1998, and the annual festival has become the premiere week for graduating classes of the Philipsburg, and Philipsburg-Osceola High School to hold reunions. We have also seen a significant number of family reunions planned around Heritage Days. It is estimated that 12,000 people visit the Philipsburg Area during Heritage Days. Heritage Days 2013 is July 9-14.
•Harvest Fest, Last Saturday in October.
Holiday Kick-off/Christmas Parade, first Saturday in December.
Salon : Lories Beauty Salon ; (814) 339 – 6823. www.loriesbeautysalon.com
PERMANENT MAKEUP & TATTOO REMOVAL
Restaurants
Philipsburg Elks Country Club (open to the public)
Brothers Pizza, 221 N Front St, Philipsburg 814-342-6930
Main Won, 224 N Front St, Philipsburg 814-342-7205
China Buffet, Peebles Plaza, SR 322 West of Philipsburg 814-342-2235
RJ’s Pub, 615 N Ninth St, Philipsburg 814-342-5307
Subway, 503 N Front St, Philipsburg 814-342-5574
Fox’s Pizza Den 1374 Troy Hawk Run Hwy, Philipsburg 814-342-0213
McDonald’s, Peebles Plaza, SR 322 West of Philipsburg 814-342-6074
Sarina’s, Peebles Plaza, SR 322 West of Philipsburg 814-342-6237
Hi-Way Pizza Shoppe, Walton Street (SR 53) South of Philipsburg 814-342-3761
Jose’s Pizza Shoppe, 419 N Centre Street, Philipsburg 814-342-5673
Vaux’s Dairy Freeze, Philipsburg-Port Matilda Highway, SR 322 East of Philipsburg
The American Diner, Route 322 West of Philipsburg 814-342-5304
Hogs Galore, 330 Enterprise Dr, Philipsburg 814-342-7060
Grocery Markets
Weis Markets, 501 N Centre St, Philipsburg
County Market, Peebles Plaza, SR 322 West of Philipsburg
Hometown Market, Rt. 53 Chesterhill, South of Philipsburg
Fitness Facilities Moshannon Valley YMCA 15th and Pine Streets, Philipsburg
Gift Shops
www.ConklinsCornerBarn.com, 670 Tyrone Pike Philipsburg ~ 20 plus dealer co-p with large selection of country items and gifts.
Thieves Market, 219 N Front St. Co-op of crafts, gifts and antiques.
DIVA’S BLING Boutique Womens Clothing 128 North Front Street Philipsburg Pa 16866 (814) 342-8889
Variety/Discount Stores
Dollar General, 18 N Front St, Philipsburg
Family Dollar, Peebles Plaza, SR 322 West of Philipsburg
Pharmacies
Grattan’s Pharmacy and Gifts, 230 N Front St, Philipsburg
CVS, 815 N Front St, Philipsburg
Moshannon Valley Pharmacy, 1071 N Front St, Peebles Plaza, Philipsburg
Department/Hardware Stores/Furniture Stores
True Value Hardware, Route 322 West of Philipsburg
Peebles, Peebles Plaza, Route 322 West of Philipsburg-
Kepharts Hardware, 422 N Centre St, Philipsburg
Auto Parts
Napa Auto Parts, 903 N Front St, Philipsburg
Advance Auto Parts, Peebles Plaza, Route 322 West of Philipsburg
Body Parts Outlet, www.BodyPartsOutlet.com, 408 N Front Street, Philipsburg
Accommodations
Whispering Sisters Bed and Breakfast South Centre Street
Black Moshannon Lodge
Black Moshannon State Park
The Keystone Camp
Golf
Philipsburg Elks Country Club 9 hole golf course and Restaurant (open to the public).
Other Things to do in Philipsburg, PA!
The Historic Rowland Theatre, Downtown Philipsburg, Showing current movies nightly at 7 and 9 pm
The Wagon Wheel Amphitheater, Sleepy Hollow Rd, Philipsburg- home to various musical acts throughout the year that people of all ages can enjoy visit www.wagonwheelevents.com for more information.