What's Going On?
Saturday, 19 May 2012 00:00 | 
Welcome to the neighborhood and thanks for stopping by! Along the Twin Tiers Corridors, you'll find mountains of things to do and see in some of the most exceptional and niche places just waiting to be discovered. Planning a vacation soon? Consider experiencing small town America along New York State Route 17 and Pennsylvania State Route 6. Relish the scenic views, breathe in the fresh mountain air, go birdwatching, catch a fish or two, stroll among the many paths of our picturesque state parks, camp out underneath the night time stars while you visit with friends and make new ones. Grab some coffee and peruse the site awhile to learn about the 12 Seasons of the Twin Tiers regional area and the unique events and special venues you won't want to miss. Check out the events calendar to find fairs, festivals and more exciting things going on! You'll find many activities being hosted by the various Wine Trails which are connected to the Twin Tiers Corridors. Bring your sweetheart or a carload of friends to enjoy the fine chocolates, wines, delectable sweet treats, artisan cheeses and other culinary delights. Bookmark us and check back often for updated information. Twin Tiers Business is your online network of the who, what, where and when along the Corridors of northern Pennsylvania and southern New York.
Did you know we offer free basic membership to businesses serving the Corridors? Get connected! Download the Twin Tiers Business membership application to receive a free basic business listing. Consider joining our professional network of business members and help pioneer the movement and mission of promoting the Twin Tiers Corridors in 2012!CORRIDORS CONNECTIONS
EXPERIENCE WINE COUNTRY
Our own NAPA Valleys along the Corridors! Wine trails, tours, events and weekend getaway packages on the waterways are popular destination points for many to get that chance to relax, learn and let someone else do the driving. Many of the trails are located on or very near the Twin Tiers Corridors offering some eye-catching views of the vineyards. Stop by and visit some of the merchants whose wines and other products have been featured in regional and national magazines and newspaper articles. Here are just a few websites to get further information on area events and even include downloadable brochures and maps:
For wineries in New York State, visit Cayuga Wine Trail, Seneca Lake Wine, Lake Erie Wine Country, Finger Lakes Wine Country, Uncork New York and the Keuka Lake Wine Trail.
Pennsylvania winery links include Upstate Wine Country situated in the northeastern counties, the Ground Hog Wine Trail along the northcentral counties, and the Pennsylvania Wine Trail in the Susquehanna Heartland.
The Old West in Action.......
Need a lift of a different kind? Enjoy a ride on one of the many excursion trains located along the Corridors. Themed excursion trains are a wonderful, fun source of family entertainment or just for couples. Many host dinner trains, holiday express rides and events such as an old fashioned Wild West train robbery or a wine and cheese theme. Visit www.lrhs.com for more information.
Enjoy an art tour along the way. Visit these websites for a self-guided tour of various galleries and other points of interest along PA Route 6 and PA Wilds Artisan Trail. If you happen to be travelling US Route 15, check out the 180 mile artisan trail at Route 15 ByWay of the Arts.
Do you love lighthouses or being by the bright clear water? The Seaway Trail, Inc., which connects from PA Route 6, is a 518 mile byway that runs along the freshwater shoreline of New York and Pennsylvania. The route is designated as a National Recreation Trail and is one of America's scenic byways. Perhaps Native American history interests you. Check out Native American heritage and cultural events hosted in Western New York State.
While visiting our area, hiking enthusiasts can enjoy many trail systems that course through Pennsylvania State Parks and New York State Parks. The challenging Apalachin Trail courses both through New York and Pennsylvania offering hikers beautiful views and vistas along the way. The Explore PA Trails, PA Wilds and DCNR websites also offer detailed information for everyone who loves the Pennsylvania great outdoors. Are you a geocache fan? Check out the fun on the Allegheny Geotrail. Pennsylvania has nearly 1,600 mountain peaks and summits to visit and New York has over 3,500!
