12 Holiday Gifts 2010
12 Great Gifts Still Available for this Christmas
Hesston, PA, Friday, December 10, 2010: The Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau is happy to announce that there are still plenty of great gifts to be had for the last-minute Christmas shopper.
1. The Great Escape
For the person who seems to have everything, why not give a chance to get away from it all? The Raystown Lake Region of The Alleghenies has a wealth of vacation homes and cabins ranging from rustic to luxurious. http://bit.ly/RaystownVacationRentals
2. Art from the heART
The arts thrive in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. From blacksmiths to stained-glass artists to painters, potters, metal workers, and more, a custom creation from a local artist hits a homerun everytime! Check out the Route 22 heART of the Alleghenies (http://www.route22artisantrail.org/), and Art Thrives on 45 (http://www.artthriveson45.org/) artisan trails for some great artisan marketplaces throughout central Pennsylvania.
3. A Night on the Coolest Small Town
Huntingdon, Pennsylvania was named one of America’s top 5 Coolest Small Towns by readers of Budget Travel Magazine in 2009. A night on the town in Huntingdon can suit just about any taste or price range. Gift certificates are available for fast-food and a movie at a historic theater, or a four-course, chef-prepared meal, and tickets to world-class entertainment presented at Juniata College (http://www.juniata.edu/services/activities/juniatapresents/), and lots of options in between. Visit http://www.raystown.org/places-to-eat for some great dining options.
4. Buoy to the World
From SCUBA lessons (http://raystown.org/attractions/rc-scuba.html), to boat rentals, to a new personal floatation device (http://raystown.org/shopping.html?tags=boating+accessories), or a whole new boat, there are lots of options for adults and kids who believe the worst day on or in the water is better than the best day at work or school!
5. Fore! Score! And 7 Gears Ago!
For the sports nut in your life, encourage them to stay active with passes or a membership to one of the Raystown Lake Regions’s golf courses (http://raystown.org/attractions.html?tags=golf+course), or tickets to a collegiate sporting event for Juniata College or Penn State, or a new bike to take advantage of some of the best on-road, rail-trail, or single-track in the world!
6. Fishing for Compliments
What outdoor enthusiast wouldn’t love a chance to fish with, and be taught by an expert? Huntingdon County is home to some of the best trout and bass streams in the world, and we also have this little 8,300 acre fish-haven called Raystown Lake. Set up a guided trip to one of our fisheries at http://bit.ly/RaystownFishingGuides.
7. The Sky’s the Limit
Give the gift of a bird’s eye view of Raystown Lake and the surrounding area with a helicopter tour from Pine Bottom Aviation (http://www.pinebottomaviation.com/). See The Alleghenies like you never have before!
8. Take the Ex-Stress
For the person who’s had a tough year, or the person who is always uptight about something, give the gift of relaxation. From harp therapy to Swedish massage, to a full-on spa treatment, the Raystown Lake Region has a knack for nipping stress in the bud! http://bit.ly/RaystownSpas
9. Sock it to ‘Em
You know the person on your list who is always complaining about being cold? Alpaca wool socks and apparel are the perfect gift for the fashion conscious, and are the warmest clothes one could wear (http://raystown.org/attractions/terrace-mountain-alpacas2.html)! Other great sock lines, as well as clothing are carried at retailers throughout the Raystown Lake Region. http://raystown.org/shopping.html?tags=clothing
10. A Thousand Steps and A Thousand Words
Plan a hike up the historic Thousand Steps trail for spectacular views of the Juniata River valley between Mapleton and Mount Union. Then schedule a session with one of Huntingdon County’s amazing professional photographers (http://raystown.org/community.html?tags=photographers) for a perfect grandparent gift or holiday card.
11. Relive the Past
Pick up a book on local history at the Huntingdon County Historical Society, or the Raystown Reflections Gift Shoppe at the Seven Points Visitors Center. Add tickets for a museum, cave, fort, historic village, train or trolley ride; and enjoy reminiscing about old-times! http://bit.ly/RaystownRegionHistory
12. The Family Raycation
The best gift of all! Plan a week-long Raycation to the Raystown Lake Region and do a little of everything above! Visit www.raystown.org or call 888-RAYSTOWN for these and other great gift ideas.