With its vibrant big cities, quaint villages, and darling small towns, Pennsylvania really does have it all. When you’re aching for a bit of yesteryear, however, make your way to one of the many charming small towns in Pennsylvania. Each has its own personality, unique beauty, and a ton of reasons for visiting.
- Indiana
Wikimedia Commons/Canadian2006 Turn back the pages of time when you visit the adorable town of Indiana, home to Indiana University of Pennsylvania, beloved Hollywood actor Jimmy Stewart, and a beautiful downtown that’s dotted with shops and restaurants. The town transforms into a real-life Bedford Falls each Christmastime for the annual “It’s A Wonderful Life” Festival. Read more about this darling small town in Pennsylvania in our previous article. Indiana, PA 15701, USA
- Confluence
Facebook/This Is Confluence, PA Confluence is a nature lover’s dream come true, ideally located near a variety of natural wonders, including Ohiopyle State Park. Check into a darling B&B, and spend your days exploring nature and checking out the town’s quaint ice cream shops and eateries. Plan a visit to this beautiful Pennsylvania town. Confluence, PA 15424, USA
- Lititz
Facebook/Downtown Lititz Boasting a downtown that looks like it belongs on an old-fashioned postcard, Lititz offers plenty to do. Spend a day exploring downtown; learn how to twist pretzels at Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery, and see the only wolves in Pennsylvania at Wolf Sanctuary of PA. Discover why Lititz is one of the best small town getaways in Pennsylvania. Lititz, PA 17543, USA
- Doylestown
Facebook/Borough of Doylestown Just a half an hour from Philadelphia, Doylestown is picture-perfect in all seasons. You can spend all day just exploring the many shops and restaurants downtown, or visit one of the town’s attractions. Carve out some time, for example, to check out Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle. Plan your visit to one of the coolest small towns in Pennsylvania by reading a previous article. Doylestown, PA 18901, USA
- Jim Thorpe
Facebook/Jim Thorpe, PA Earning a nod as one of the best small town vacations in America, Jim Thorpe promises something for everyone - a vibrant downtown, a haunted inn, and delicious eats. You can also hop aboard the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway for a breathtaking ride, or stop by Lehigh Gorge State Park to explore on a picturesque hike. Get a peek at why Jim Thorpe is considered the Switzerland of America. Jim Thorpe, PA, USA
- Gettysburg
Facebook/Destination Gettysburg Teeming with history and the paranormal, Gettysburg has topped “best of” lists, including the best small towns in the U.S. and the most haunted towns in America. Definitely carve out more than a day for your visit, and stop by such must-visits as Gettysburg National Military Park and Farnsworth House Inn. Walking and bike tours are also available. Do you agree that Gettysburg is one of the best small towns in Pennsylvania? Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA
- Hershey
Facebook/Visit Hershey & Harrisburg Hershey is known for its chocolate, and you have a ton of chocolate-themed attractions to visit in this adorable town. Hersheypark, ZooAmerica, and Hershey Gardens are just a few spots to add to your itinerary. Get a glimpse as to why Hershey is the sweetest small town in Pennsylvania. Hershey, PA, USA
What are your favorite small towns in Pennsylvania? Let us know in the comments! For another picture-perfect destination, plan a visit to this darling town in Pennsylvania’s Amish Country.
Wikimedia Commons/Canadian2006
Turn back the pages of time when you visit the adorable town of Indiana, home to Indiana University of Pennsylvania, beloved Hollywood actor Jimmy Stewart, and a beautiful downtown that’s dotted with shops and restaurants. The town transforms into a real-life Bedford Falls each Christmastime for the annual “It’s A Wonderful Life” Festival. Read more about this darling small town in Pennsylvania in our previous article.
Indiana, PA 15701, USA
Facebook/This Is Confluence, PA
Confluence is a nature lover’s dream come true, ideally located near a variety of natural wonders, including Ohiopyle State Park. Check into a darling B&B, and spend your days exploring nature and checking out the town’s quaint ice cream shops and eateries. Plan a visit to this beautiful Pennsylvania town.
Confluence, PA 15424, USA
Facebook/Downtown Lititz
Boasting a downtown that looks like it belongs on an old-fashioned postcard, Lititz offers plenty to do. Spend a day exploring downtown; learn how to twist pretzels at Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery, and see the only wolves in Pennsylvania at Wolf Sanctuary of PA. Discover why Lititz is one of the best small town getaways in Pennsylvania.
Lititz, PA 17543, USA
Facebook/Borough of Doylestown
Just a half an hour from Philadelphia, Doylestown is picture-perfect in all seasons. You can spend all day just exploring the many shops and restaurants downtown, or visit one of the town’s attractions. Carve out some time, for example, to check out Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle. Plan your visit to one of the coolest small towns in Pennsylvania by reading a previous article.
Doylestown, PA 18901, USA
Facebook/Jim Thorpe, PA
Earning a nod as one of the best small town vacations in America, Jim Thorpe promises something for everyone - a vibrant downtown, a haunted inn, and delicious eats. You can also hop aboard the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway for a breathtaking ride, or stop by Lehigh Gorge State Park to explore on a picturesque hike. Get a peek at why Jim Thorpe is considered the Switzerland of America.
Jim Thorpe, PA, USA
Facebook/Destination Gettysburg
Teeming with history and the paranormal, Gettysburg has topped “best of” lists, including the best small towns in the U.S. and the most haunted towns in America. Definitely carve out more than a day for your visit, and stop by such must-visits as Gettysburg National Military Park and Farnsworth House Inn. Walking and bike tours are also available. Do you agree that Gettysburg is one of the best small towns in Pennsylvania?
Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA
Facebook/Visit Hershey & Harrisburg
Hershey is known for its chocolate, and you have a ton of chocolate-themed attractions to visit in this adorable town. Hersheypark, ZooAmerica, and Hershey Gardens are just a few spots to add to your itinerary. Get a glimpse as to why Hershey is the sweetest small town in Pennsylvania.
Hershey, PA, USA
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