South Williamsport, Pa., becomes the center of the baseball universe for two weeks in August.
Beer is the one concession item understandably not for sale here. That doesn’t mean there aren’t a few adult beverages in the surrounding neighborhood, though. Just about every adult I spoke with recommended I make my way to the Mountaineer Lounge, the only bar within walking distance of the LLWS complex.Tucked away on the corner of a residential road, the tavern is decidedly nondescript, with a sign on its side proudly proclaiming: “South Williamsport’s Best Kept Secret.
“We just need a little something to take the edge off,” said Brad Gilmer as he ordered a round of beers. He and his fellow dads were sharing a quick drink before going to watch their sons play an elimination game at Lamade Stadium. They, too, had been advised to check out the Mountaineer. “For us, it’s kind of like working a Friday night every night for two and a half weeks,” said Jessica Clark, one of the bartenders and the daughter-in-law of the owner. “Parents, coaches, umpires, interpreters, the ESPN media — everyone, from all around the world, comes here. I tell myself I’ll learn a new language every year but haven’t quite done that yet.”
“It’s just a really special time here,” Clark said, “and so neat that this little mom-and-pop, family-owned place becomes an international hub.”Outside of the Little League games, a variety of family-friendly activities were set up around the complex to keep fans occupied. A “Fun Zone” featured batting cages and other baseball-themed games, and vendors and gift shops sold unique merchandise.
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