Jump to:  | Pottsville | Additional Sites | Cultural | Golf Courses | Blum's Auction Service: 2500 West End Avenue, Pottsville PA 17901. (570) 622-3089 or Fax: (570) 628-5965. Auction every Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.. Fun for all. Historical Society of Schuylkill County: Museum, artifacts, research facility. Genealogical and historical research center with books, manuscripts, census, church/cemetery records, etc. Located 305 North Centre Street, Pottsville, PA 17901 (570) 622-7540. Open Wed. 1:30-7:00 PM, Thursday and Friday. 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Sat. 9:00 AM-1:00 PM For research only. (Research Fee) Jerry's Classic Cars and Collectibles Museum: 394 South Centre Street, Pottsville, PA 17901. Over 20,000 items of interest housed in an old Studebaker Dealership from the 1920's-1930's. Relive the 50's & 60's as you tour two floors of history. Open May 5 to December 31, Sat. 10 AM-5 PM, Sun. Noon- 5 PM. Other hours by appointment for groups, call (570) 622-9510. Jewish Museum of Eastern PA: Permanent and travelling exhibits on display. Located next to Oheb Zedeck Synagogue, 2300 Mahantongo Street, Pottsville, PA 17901 (570) 622-5890. Mon.-thurs., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Docents available. Ask about Anthracite synagogue tour. Schuylkill County Council for the Arts: 1440 Mahantongo Street, Pottsville, PA 17901. Located in the Frank D. Yuengling mansion. Cultural Events, Theatre, Concerts, Art Tech School, Exhibits and event information. (570) 622-2788. Schuylkill County Courthouse: Tours of the Courthouse are available for groups or individuals. Mailing address: Schuylkill County Courthouse, 401 North Second Street, Pottsville, PA 17901. Contact the Chief Clerk at (570) 622-5570. Free Appalachian Trail: running from Maine to Georgia traverses Schuylkill County as it meanders atop the Blue Mountain along the southern boundary of Schuylkill County. Trail access points located off Routes 645 and 501 south of Pine Grove, from Route 183, between Summit Station and Shartlesville (Berks), off Route 61 at Port Clinton, from Hawk Mountain Road between Drehersville and Kempton (Berks) and off Route 309 between the village of Snyders and Schnecksville (Lehigh). Big Diamond Raceway: Visit one of the region's most popular raceways located just outside of Minersville off Interstate 81 and Route 901. NASCAR Sportsman-Modifieds, Street Stocks and Roadrunners every Friday from March through Labor Day weekend. Mailing address: Big Diamond Raceway, P.O. Box 298, Minersville, PA 17954, (570) 544-6434. Call for this years schedule. Coal Miners Statue and Brick Memorial: located at intersection of Routes 901 and 209, one mile east of Minersville, in front of Turkey Hill Mini Market. the coal Miners Statue and park in dedicated to those who labored in the Anthracite coal Mines. Memorial Bricks available and applications located in mail box adjacent to entrance to the statue grounds. Goody's Family Fun Center: Miniature Golf Course and Ice Cream Shop, located along Industrial Park Road, Frackville. Exit 124B from Interstate 81 at Route 61 North. (570) 874-4FUN (4386). Mailing address: Goody's Family Fun Center, 200 Industrial Park Road, Frackville, PA 17931. Hawk Mountain Sanctuary: Situated atop the Blue Mountain, Hawk Mountain is a great place to get back to nature, relax and watch the world go by. In the autumn, Hawk Mountain offers its visitors a double treat as fall foliage is at its peak and the Great Birds of pray are in flight. Mailing address: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, RR 2 Box 191, Kempton, PA 19529, (610) 756-6961. Heisler's Dairy Bar: Miniature Golf and Driving Range, Gift Shop, Waffle Shop and Country Fresh Ice Cream, RD #1, Box 1169, Tamaqua, PA 18252, (570) 668-3399. Located in the Scenic Lewistown Valley, near Tamaqua. Locust Lake State Park: Located in Ryan Township, Accessible from 1-81, Exit 37 and Routes 54, 61, and 209. Park features Camping, Hiking, Swimming, Fishing, Boating, Playground and Interpretive Programs. (570) 467-2772 Long Trout Winery: 84 Fork Mountain Road, Auburn, PA 17922. Wednesday and Saturday Hours. Call for more information. 570.366.6443 Museum of Anthracite Mining: 17th and Pine Streets, Ashland, PA 17921. (570) 875-4708. Located next to the Pioneer Coal Mine. Unique and interesting History of Anthracite Mining available in this museum. Formation of coal, mining techniques, community life and artifacts are explained. Family and group tours available. Pinedale Golf Center: located on Route 61, Deer Lake. Enjoy challenging miniture golf course, surrounded by beautiful gardens. Artificial and natural turf range-spalding balls. 570.366.0123. Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine: Tour a real Coal Mine or take a ride on an Old Fashioned Steam Locomotive in Ashland, PA. Museum of Anthracite Mining and playground/picnic area nearby. Group tours and motorcoaches are welcome. Rated one of the Top Ten attractions in Pennsylvania. Mailing address: Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine, 19th and Oak Streets, Ashland, PA 17921. (570) 875-3850. Raush Creek Motorsports Park: 978 Gap St., Valley View, PA 17983, 570.682.4600. Nine riding areas to include MX, ATV, Youth & Pee-Wee Tracks. Schuylkill Historical Fire Society: 105 South Jardin St., Shenandoah PA 17976. Museum of Schuylkill County fire fighting apparatus, equipment and history. Tuscarora State Park: Located in Rush and Ryan Townships, not far from Locust Lake and accessible from 1-81 and Routes 54, 209 and 309. Park features Boating, Swimming, Fishing and Picnicking. (570) 467-2404 Allied Artists of Schuylkill County: P O Box 1001, Pottsville, PA 17901. Annual Juried Artists Exhibit. Call for More information. 570.544.4797. Gabriel Chamber Ensemble: P O Box 36, Orwigsburg, PA 17961. (570) 943-2558.The Gabriel Chamber Ensemble, a non-profit and self managed organization, created a chamber music series in Schuylkill County in 1990. The Ensemble regularly performs at the Morgan Auditorium, Penn State Schuylkill Campus, and has toured in Maryland, Georgia, New Jersey and Vermont. Although the core group is a piano quartet, guest artists are invited to join the Ensemble. The GCE also has initiated educational outreach programs for Elementary School Students. Members are Simon Maurer, violin, Agnes Maurer, viola, Gerall Hieser, cello and Anitia Gordon, piano. Schuylkill Community Chorus: 1440 Mahantongo Street, Pottsville, PA 17901. (570) 628-3388. The harmony of Schuylkill County. Call for information or current concert. Schuylkill Symphony Orchestra: 91 South Progress Avenue, Pottsville, PA 17901. The Hottest Ticket in Schuylkill County! Seasonal concerts from Schuylkill County's best performers. For schedule and ticket information call: (570) 628-2632. Hidden Valley Golf Course: 18-hole Public Golf Course featuring manicured trees, fairways and greens. 1753 Panther Valley Rd., Pine Grove, PA 17963, (800) 428-4631. Pro Shop, Snack Bar and Bar. Members Club Golf at Villas Crossing: South Tamaqua, challenging golf course situated in the scenic Mahoning Valley off Route 443, between South Tamaqua and Lehighton. RD #3, Box 61, Tamaqua, PA 18252, (570) 386-4515. Mountain Valley Golf Course: Burma Road, Exit 131A off Interstate 81. Located near Locust Lake State Park, PO Box 168, Mahanoy City PA 17948. (570) 467-2242. Call for more information and tee times. Reasonable rates. Snack Bar available. Email: mt.valley@csrlink.net White Birch Golf Course: 18-hole Championship Course and a 9-hole Executive Course. RR 1, Box 1046, Barnesville, PA 18214-9714, (570) 467-2525. Located off Exit 131A, I-81. Reasonable rates. Snack Bar available. For more information on Local Attractions, Special Events and Recreational opportunities, visit the Schuylkill County Visitors Bureau website at www.schuylkill.org