Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center

01/07/2025

Join us on TONIGHT at 5:30 p.m. for a virtual open house on the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail expansion project!

Hear updates from project stakeholders and share your feedback on expanding the trail from Shippensburg south to Chambersburg.

To participate, visit https://bit.ly/3BGPaL8 and enter meeting ID 218 330 098 65 and passcode JV6jC2Tq. To join by phone, dial +1 412-634-6334 and use conference ID 485 388 57 #.

01/07/2025

Two of 80's biggest bands together in one night!

01/06/2025

We're OPEN today from 10am-9pm and offering our Snow Day Special. Buy $10 in tokens and get a free Tunnels/Bounce wristband (one offer per person).

01/03/2025

01/03/2025

A reminder to all forest users, extended rifle season begins this week for WMUs 4A, 4D, and 5A. All of Michaux State Forest is within WMU 5A, so forest users are encouraged to wear fluorescent orange during this time. Be safe and be seen!

01/02/2025

It is with deep regret and sadness that we share the loss of one of our beloved Tourism Associates and dear friend, Kelly Spinner. She is already missed so dearly. We have shared a few words below regarding her passing and the impact she has made on so many.
With heavy hearts, the staff and board of the Franklin County Visitors Bureau (FCVB) announce the unexpected passing of Kelly Spinner, FCVB Tourism & Sales Associate. Kelly passed on December 31, 2024, of natural causes.

The Visitors Bureau and its staff will miss Kelly deeply and are grateful for her many contributions during nearly ten years working with FCVB. Kelly was a tireless promoter of tourism, a believer in community, and a strong supporter of local business. Prior to working with tourism and the Franklin County Visitors Bureau, Kelly was a radio personality, most recently on WEEO FM/103.7. Blessed with an amazing radio voice, a genuine love of people, and an easy-to-talk-with demeanor—Kelly touched the hearts and minds of so many in her years working with FCVB and on radio from the tristate to Harrisburg PA. Kelly was a valued part of the visitors bureau team. Words do not express how much she will be missed.

The Visitors Bureau sends its deepest condolences to her family and friends. Anyone knowing Kelly can pay it forward by sharing a laugh with someone or by giving their time and talents to a local non-profit organization. Kelly was a tireless supporter of Franklin County non-profits for people and pets.

July is Kelly’s birth month, so a Celebration of Life is planned for July 26, 2025, at the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center. Hans Krose, Kelly’s husband of more than thirty years said, “She loved people, and they loved her back.”

Godspeed Kelly Spinner!

01/02/2025

**🍷🎉 Exciting Events Ahead at Adams County Winery! 🎉🍷**

2025 is just around the corner, and we’re thrilled to bring you an unforgettable lineup of events to sip, savor, and celebrate! Mark your calendars and join us for:

✨ **Wine-Infused Food Weekends** (Starting January 4)
Delicious bites crafted with our wines, served every weekend for a limited time!

📅 Visit our website for details on these upcoming pairings, workshops and classes. Cheers to an amazing year ahead!

01/02/2025

Winter is a great time to hike the trails at the Monterey Pass Battlefield Park!

01/02/2025

Music Makers will be JUMPIN' again in January! Check out our lineup and make your plans to stop by every Friday night! Admission is always Free and we are BYOB.

01/02/2025

01/02/2025

Join us on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. for a virtual open house on the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail expansion project!

Hear updates from project stakeholders and share your feedback on expanding the trail from Shippensburg south to Chambersburg.

12/29/2024

We can't wait until we drop this big bag of buns for the Martin's Famous Potato Roll Drop in Downtown Chambersburg - A New Year's Eve Event!

Thank you to Martin's Famous Potato Rolls and Bread for being our presenting sponsor!

Visit www.potatorolldrop.com for event details!

Thank you to Rob and the team at for building the buns in 2022!

We are excited for the close of 2024 and start of 2025. As you may know, our exciting project in 2025 is the Spring Street Amphitheater project!

To start 2025, we would love to survey you and receive your perception on our downtown. Please click here for the survey: https://forms.office.com/r/UrkMHvy8Zh

We would love to understand your perception is of our downtown and your participation will help us guide us through 2025 and 2026.

Thank you to Pennsylvania Downtown Center for helping us with this survey!

12/21/2024

12/20/2024

Bundle up and join us tomorrow evening at Red Run Park for our Winter Solstice Celebration.

12/20/2024

12/20/2024

Clear Toy Candy


Often not found outside of Pennsylvania, clear toy candy is a Pennsylvania Dutch tradition. Hand-crafted in small batches, the history of clear toy candy can be traced as far back as 1750 when German immigrants arrived in Philadelphia. As a center for sugar trade, it was the site of an active candy-making industry. The candy then traveled west along with much of the PA Dutch population. Because it retailed at about 18 cents apiece in the era of penny candy, it was considered an elitist confection.

A candy and toy in one, the candies were made in three different colors - clear (the natural color of the syrup), red and green and molded into all different shapes - from horses to trains.