Wellsboro, PA

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This pleasantly old-fashioned town is ideal for hiking, biking and canoeing in a dramatic gorge known as the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon.

Wellsboro is a lovely town with a down-to-earth charm reminiscent of decades past. Make this your base for exploring the forests and waterfalls of scenic Pine Creek Gorge and its surrounding parklands.

Hike in spectacular Pine Creek Gorge, stretching 50 miles (80 kilometers) long and over 1,000 feet (300 meters) deep. Formed more than 6 million years ago by prehistoric glaciers, the gorge is covered with hardwood and old-growth forests. Look for wild turkeys, deer, river otters and herons. Boat or fish in Pine Creek, which runs along the canyon’s base.

On the canyon’s east rim, find Leonard Harrison State Park, with numerous striking viewpoints over the gorge. Follow the popular Turkey Path Trail, which descends 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) to the bottom of the gorge before looping back up again.

Don’t miss Colton Point State Park, located on the opposite side of the gorge. Spanning 368 acres (149 hectares), this park offers more hiking trails and picturesque views over the canyon.

Back in town, enjoy the old-world atmosphere of the pretty Main Street, which is lined with Victorian gaslights, family-owned businesses and attractive cafés. Stop at Dunham’s Department Store, one of the oldest family-owned and operated stores of its kind remaining in the country. Opened in 1905 as a small grocery, the store has been passed down over the years from one generation to the next and now sells a variety of household items, clothing and toys.

Head outside town to visit the Lumber Heritage Museum, dedicated to the evolution of Pennsylvania’s lumber industry over the centuries. Explore the recreated lumber mill and camp, where you’ll find a blacksmith shop, a bunk house and mess hall. Among the museum’s highlights is a well-preserved 1912 Shay-geared logging locomotive.

One of the best times to visit Wellsboro is June, when the town celebrates the blooming of the state flower during the State Laurel Festival. The town, located in north central Pennsylvania, is best reached by car.

Where to stay in Wellsboro

Wellsboro showing heritage architecture

Wellsboro Historic District

While Wellsboro Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Green Free Library and Wellsboro Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.

Wellsboro Historic District
Penn Wells Lodge

Penn Wells Lodge

3 out of 5
4 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA
The price is NT$4,487 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
NT$4,487
NT$4,981 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Wellsboro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Almost everything was great. The only negative was having to climb into the bathtub to take a shower."

Reviewed on 2025/8/4

Penn Wells Lodge
Penn Wells Historic Hotel

Penn Wells Historic Hotel

3 out of 5
62 Main St, Wellsboro, PA
The price is NT$3,889 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
NT$3,889
NT$4,316 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Wellsboro. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (503 reviews)
"My stay was comfortable, staff is cordial. They need to upgrade electric appliances like ac units , window blinds etc ."

Reviewed on 2025/8/1

Penn Wells Historic Hotel
Colton Point Motel

Colton Point Motel

2 out of 5
4643 U.S. 6, Wellsboro, PA
The price is NT$3,717 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
NT$3,717
NT$4,125 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wellsboro. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Colton Point State Park and Leonard Harrison State ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (52 reviews)
"Very comfortable bed clean quiet"

Reviewed on 2025/8/4

Colton Point Motel
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Philadelphia Suites-Extended Stay

Philadelphia Suites-Extended Stay

3.5 out of 5
4630 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,227 reviews)
Nice
"Room was nice. Bed was comfortable. Pool was closed by 6:30."

Reviewed on 2025/8/3

Philadelphia Suites-Extended Stay
4211 Suites

4211 Suites

4.5 out of 5
4211 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Philadelphia ...
9/10 Wonderful! (390 reviews)
"Honestly the price was great. Then you see the room. I was so amaze it had everything in it."

Reviewed on 2025/8/3

4211 Suites
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Witherspoon Apartments Center City

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Witherspoon Apartments Center City

3.5 out of 5
130 South Juniper Street, Philadelphia, PA
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free WiFi, concierge services, and in-room washers/dryers. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,733 reviews)
"Loved the apartment and the area - there is a downside is that if you are on the ground floor, the noise from the city can be quite loud on Thurs, Fri and Sat night but they subdued around 1/2am."

Reviewed on 2025/8/4

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Witherspoon Apartments Center City
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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