Wellsboro Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Wellsboro featuring heritage architecture
Wellsboro showing heritage architecture
Wellsboro
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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.

Penn Wells Lodge
Penn Wells Lodge
3 out of 5
4 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA
The price is AU$219 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
AU$219
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
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! (932 reviews)
"Property was nice - pool and gym area is shared with community- so it is busier than expected."

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

Penn Wells Lodge
The Canyon Motel
The Canyon Motel
2.5 out of 5
18 East Avenue, Wellsboro, PA
The price is AU$226 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$226
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this motel in Wellsboro. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (421 reviews)
The Real Hidden Gem of Wellsboro
"We chose Canyon Motel for it's proximity to the Wellsboro main street and affordability of amenities, and we were not disappointed. We were able to relax in the Jacuzzi in our room after a long day of hiking and walking, or take in some heat in the sauna which was located in the pool area. The pool ..."

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

The Canyon Motel
PA Grand Canyon cozy mountain retreat on 35 private acres
PA Grand Canyon cozy mountain retreat on 35 private acres
Wellsboro
The price is AU$471 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$471
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this cabin in Wellsboro. Enjoy a garden, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Asaph Run Picnic Area and Asaph Wild Area are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (143 reviews)
Great area
"Good for an overnight stay"

Reviewed on 7 Nov. 2024

PA Grand Canyon cozy mountain retreat on 35 private acres
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.
Beautiful Log Cottage Located Along Pine Creek
Beautiful Log Cottage Located Along Pine Creek
Wellsboro
Book a stay at this family-friendly cabin in Wellsboro. Enjoy a garden, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Green Free Library and Wellsboro ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (169 reviews)
Great Cabin getaway
"This cabin was so clean. It was wonderful. Located on the main highway, however we never noticed any traffic noise. We were even out in the backyard with a fire. The location to the Rail Trail and Pine Creek was literally a walk through the yard. The property is very well maintained and very clean. ..."

Reviewed on 18 Feb. 2025

Beautiful Log Cottage Located Along Pine Creek
Sky High Chalet! Gorgeous home on 10+ acres with hot tub, 2 minutes to Wellsboro
Sky High Chalet! Gorgeous home on 10+ acres with hot tub, 2 minutes to Wellsboro
Wellsboro
Stay at this vacation home in Wellsboro. Enjoy a garden, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (140 reviews)
Amazing View!
"Everything was great. Amazing view. We had a lot of cloud cover when we were there. But I can only imagine the sky on a clear night. We did have a magnificent sunset on one of the clearer evenings."

Reviewed on 24 Feb. 2025

Sky High Chalet! Gorgeous home on 10+ acres with hot tub, 2 minutes to Wellsboro
The Highland House in Wellsboro, Pa
The Highland House in Wellsboro, Pa
Wellsboro
Stay at this vacation home in Wellsboro. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Green Free Library and Wellsboro ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (55 reviews)
Great place
"Great place for our family of 10 to get away"

Reviewed on 3 Jan. 2025

The Highland House in Wellsboro, Pa
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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