Belron Staff Writer
With the holidays approaching, it's that time of year again where friends and family members come together to enjoy each other’s company and catch up with some they haven’t seen for a long time. Instead of being held up inside the house all holiday season, here’s some of best attractions in our area that you can visit with your friends and family this year.
- Indian Echo Caverns is a limestone cave located in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania on 368 Middletown Rd. The limestone in the cave itself is estimated to be over 440 million years old and is thought to have been used by native americans as a way to shelter themselves and store their supplies although no such direct evidence exists. Indian Echo Caverns is about a 35 minute drive from Fredericksburg and the price of admission is $18 for adults and $10 for children. The cave includes a guided tour throughout the cave that takes approximately 45 minutes and a gift shop. There is also a gift shop open daily from 10am to 4pm.
2. If you’re more of the hiking or bird watcher, the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Trail located in Kempton, Pennsylvania is perfect for you. The trail is home to migratory raptors and over 20,000 birds passing through every summer and fall. The trail itself is located on the ridge of Hawk Mountain and is over one mile long, but it consists of nine different trails that vary in difficulty. The trail is located on 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd in Kempton, PA, it’s open dawn till dusk every day and the price of admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 6 to 12.
3. If one of your favorite things about the holidays is seeing all the different Christmas lights then Koziar's Christmas Village was built just for you. Koziar’s is celebrating their 70th Anniversary this holiday season, with over one million lights spread out over an entire village. This is perfect for the entire family; both young and old. Admission prices are $8 for those ages 4-10, $10 for those 11-64 and $9 if you’re 65+. Koziars Christmas Village is a short 30 minute drive from Fredericksburg, located at 782 Christmas Village Rd, Bernville, PA.