Northumberland County 4

4 places to explore in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania — part of the Valleys of the Susquehanna region.

  • Joseph Priestley House

    Historic house · Northumberland, Northumberland County

    The riverside home and laboratory of Joseph Priestley, the English chemist credited with discovering oxygen, who settled here after emigrating in 1794.

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  • Joseph Priestley House

    Historic house · Northumberland, Northumberland County

    The riverside home and laboratory of Joseph Priestley, the English chemist credited with discovering oxygen, who settled here after emigrating in 1794.

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  • Shikellamy State Park

    State park · Upper Augusta Township, Northumberland County · 127 acres

    From a high clifftop overlook, the Susquehanna's West and North branches can be seen joining below, with a marina section on the island at the confluence where boaters launch onto the river.

  • Milton State Park

    State park · Milton, Northumberland County · 98 acres

    Half picnic grounds and boat launch, half wild woods for birders and walkers, this river island sits in the middle of the West Branch of the Susquehanna.

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  • Knoebels Amusement Resort

    Amusement park · Ralpho Township, Northumberland County

    Tucked into a wooded hollow, a family-owned amusement park with much-loved wooden coasters like the Phoenix and Twister, an antique carousel with a brass-ring grab, and a campground.