CHAMBERSBURG– Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Bureau is pairing up with Benchfield Farms to bring downtown horse and wagon rides to Chambersburg on Friday,Oct. 6. Rides begin at 4:30 p.m. to run until 8:30 p.m. and load in front of F&M Trust, 20 South Main Street. Rides are 30 minutes, guided, and highlight some local points of interest as well as some interesting local stories. Each participant receives a set of postcards to remember the tour, which includes:
- Founding of Chambersburg
- Memorial Fountain & Square
- Franklin County Courthouses
- Burning & Rebirth of Chambersburg
- John Brown in Chambersburg
- Life in Cumberland Valley
Riders under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Babies and children up to and including age four ride free with an accompanying adult. Wagon has a surrey top. On Saturday, September 1, seven ride times are available and advance tickets for ten adult seats are being sold. Register in advance here. There may be space available day-of the wagon rides. The public is welcome to stop by the boarding area to see if there is capacity for additional riders.
Pair up a morning wagon ride with a trip to the North Square Farmers Market, held from 8 AM to Noon in Founding Family Park.
Relax and enjoy a fall ride through downtown Chambersburg.
For more information about happenings in Franklin County, visit www.ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com or contact 717.552.2977.
