Pine Crest Campground is conveniently located and
easy to reach. The campground is located in New York
State, less than 2 miles North of the Pennsylvania line.
Access is easy, just 14 miles from Interstate 81 (in
Pennsylvania) and 6 miles from Interstate 86 (in New
York - also known as Route 17). Use the interactive
Google Map, below, to obtain precise travel directions
from your home or any other point of origin, as well as
detailed travel directions to any of the fine area
attractions that are listed on the lower portion of this
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Recommended Area Attractions
Golden Oak Golf Course –
Golden Oaks Golf Course is a
scenic 18-hole golf course in
the mountains of Southern New
York, just 4 miles away from
Pine Crest Campground on Route
79. The 18-hole, par 70 layout
has a hilly side and a flat
side. The highlight is the
fourth hole, a 315-yard par
four, with a final shot over
water to an island green. The
five par threes are all very
challenging, each with its own
style. Two par fives and six par
fours are protected by water
hazards, demanding accuracy.
Several holes provide an
excellent view of the
surrounding countryside.
Roberson Museum and Science Center –
The Roberson Museum and Science Center engages all people of all ages and backgrounds by providing community-relevant exhibitions and programs in art history and science education. The Binghamton Visitor Center houses the Susquehanna Heritage Area Exhibits featuring a Heritage Gallery, Interactive computers, a changing exhibit gallery as well as a 50-seat theater. The Heritage Gallery explores the themes of the Susquehanna Heritage Area, which focuses on the industrial development of the region and the architectural, social and cultural aspects of the community. Visitors are encouraged to view a multi-media presentation which reinforces the proud heritage of the Triple Cities: Binghamton, Johnson City and Endicott.
The Discovery Center –
The Discovery Center is a
hands-on children’s museum where
kids can develop their
intellectual, physical and
emotional well-being through
participatory exhibits and
programs.
Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park –
The fifth oldest zoological
organization in the country, the
Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park is
dedicated to providing a quality
zoological facility for the
purpose of conservation,
education and recreation. The
zoo also contains several
botanical gardens, including a
hosta garden, an iris garden and
a butterfly garden.
Kopernik Observatory & Science
Education Center – The
Kopernic Observatory has been
the best sited and best equipped
public observatory in the
Northeastern United States since
its opening in June of 1975.
Since that time hundreds of
thousands of school children and
families have seen the wonders
of the universe through the
Observatory’s three large
telescopes.
Phelps Mansion Museum –
The Phelps mansion was built in
1870 and is a 3 story brick and
stone building, one of the
finest examples of post Civil
War Victorian (Second Empire)
architecture. The original
owner, Sherman D. Phelps, was a
successful banker and
businessman, and was a
Republican elector for Abraham
Lincoln.
Lackawanna Coal Mine –
Descend slowly into the earth in
a mine car as you enter the old
Slope #190. Watch the sky slowly
disappear. Soon you’ve reached
“the foot”. Then explore 300
feet beneath the earth through
an anthracite coal mine
originally opened in 1860.
Accompany a miner in the winding
underground gangways and rock
tunnel past three different
veins of hard coal, past the
mule boy and the nipper, past
the monkey vein and the dead
chute. Listen as he explains the
fascinating methods used, and
the heroic efforts involved, in
deep mining’s history.
Greater Binghamton Carousel
Collection – Greater
Binghamton has the only carousel
collection of this kind in the
world. Of the fewer than 170
antique carousels remaining in
the United States and Canada,
six are in Greater Binghamton,
New York. Because of the
uniqueness of these carousels
and the incomparable
circumstances of their survival
and existence, all six are
placed on the New York State
Historic Register and the
National Register of Historic
Places. The admission price: one
piece of litter.
Cutler Botanic Garden –
This colorful garden is open for
self guided tours daily in the
summer without charge. Garden
tours, conducted by Cornell
University Cooperative Extension
- Broome County staff and
volunteer Master Gardeners, are
scheduled by request.
Aaronic Priesthood Restoration Site
– The Aaronic Priesthood
Restoration Site is a nearby
historic site comprised of
property once owned, and lived
on, by Joseph Smith, Jr. A large
percentage of the Book of Mormon
was translated by Smith while
living in the home. According to
Smith, the Aaronic priesthood
was restored to him and Oliver
Cowdery by the resurrected John
the Baptist on May 15, 1829
somewhere in the woods near the
home. Following their ordination
to the Aaronic priesthood the
two men baptized each other in
the nearby Susquehanna River.
Because of the site’s
significance to its early
history, the site is owned and
operated by The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS
Church). In 1919 the home lived
in by the Smiths was destroyed
by fire. Between 1947 and 1959
the original property and six
additional acres were purchased
by the church. In 1960 a
monument was added to the site
which commemorates the nearby
restoration of the priesthood.
The monument includes a
sculpture by artist Avard T.
Fairbanks, depicting John the
Baptist conferring the
priesthood on Joseph Smith and
Oliver Cowdery. Since that time
additional property has been
purchased, expanding the
church's holdings in the area to
157 acres. The most recent
acquisition occurred in January
2011, which added 10 acres. In
April 2011 the Church announced
it would rebuild some historic
buildings on the site,
reconstructing the homes lived
in by Smith and the Hale Family,
along with farm out-buildings. A
combination visitors center and
meetinghouse will be
constructed, along with a new
monument. Pennsylvania Route 171, which splits the historic site in two, is being rerouted as part of the project. The site is under construction and is expected to be completed in late 2015.
Cider Mill Playhouse –
This playhouse in Binghamton will be presenting Thoroughly Modern Millie during the month of June, the 4th thru the 28th. Please be sure to check out this play while you’re in the area.
NY Faerie Festival –
Elfin & Sylvan Folk, Wood Sprites & Faerie Folk, and All you Humans who still Believe in Magic...
Join Us in the Rolling Hills and Hollows of Rural New York for Central New York's Faerie Festival!
A time of Escape from ordinary Reality... into Magical Play! June 26th thru the 28th, 2015. 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Binghamton JulyFest –
The 53rd Annual JulyFest will
take place July 10-12, 2015. July Fest is now a 50+ year tradition that attracts people from all over the East coast to enjoy 3 days of quality arts and crafts, food, music, antique cars, our Parlor City 5k Run, and a Kidz Art Zone with all day fun-filled activities.
Window on the Arts –
This event takes place on Saturday, September 12th, 2015, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at Klumpp Park in the Village of Windsor, NY. Highlights include: Juried art show with 50 fine artists and artisans. High school and middle school juried art exhibit, nine live music acts performing throughout the entire day, international food court and chef demonstrations, historical presentations and displays, and children’s art activities. Free shuttle bus and festival parking, free admission for all. Rain or shine.
Harford Fair – The 158th
annual Harford Fair will be held
from August 17-22, 2015. A
classic agricultural fair, the
2015 event will feature
exhibits, a midway, and a full
schedule of entertainment
including a tractor pull, rodeo,
and demolition derby.
Binghamton Mets Baseball –
Binghamton’s very own minor
league baseball team features a
big league show at a small town
price.
The Spiedie Fest & Balloon Rally –
This community festival in
Binghamton features a packed
weekend of food, fun, music &
entertainment. Everything from
concerts and celebrity
appearances to hot air balloon
flights and the Spiedie Cooking
Contest speckle this packed
weekend. (Spiedies are cubes of
Pork, Beef, Veal or Lamb that
are marinated, skewered and
grilled.) More than 100,000
people pack Otsiningo Park each
year for the premiere event of
the summer. The 2015 event takes place July 31st, August 1st and 2nd.
Jimay’s Flea Market –
One of the largest flea markets
in Upstate New York, Jimay’s is
open every Sunday from 6:00AM -
3:00PM, May thru November, with
an average of 150 vendors
displaying new and used
merchandise, antiques and
collectibles.
Penn Can Speedway – Auto
racing in Susquehanna, PA, just
10 miles from Pine Crest
featuring late model, sportsman,
super stock, pure stock and 4
Cylinder events.
Lone Maple Farm Winery –
This winery features Lone Maple
Fruit and grape wines as well as
award winning grape wines from
throughout New York State. Lone
Maple’s fruit wines are made
with Lone Maple Farm grown
produce, using hydroponic
growing techniques for all of
their estate bottled wines. All
grape wines are made with grapes
from the Finger Lakes Region.
Black Bear Farm Winery –
Black Bear Farm Winery claims to
be the producer of the finest
fruit wines and hard ciders
made. All wines are made from
New York grown fruit picked at
the peak of ripeness and
handcrafted into flavors that
are enjoyed by all wine
enthusiasts. Live music on
Friday evenings.
Windsor –
The Town of Windsor is located in New York's Southern Tier bordering Pennsylvania. With a population of over 6,000 it is a small town that also encompasses the Village of Windsor.