I bet that you’re sick of me talking about all the biggest cities in Pennsylvania: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie, and the area of Lancaster. Sometimes we’ll throw in Hershey or Harrisburg. Today, let’s focus on the places that go without as much recognition, but do just as much to make our state a marvelous place to visit and live. Here are 10 of the most beautiful small towns in Pennsylvania.
- Lititz
Wikimedia Commons If this list were a high school movie than Lititz would be the cool kid. This place has a ton of unique attractions and one-of-a-kind shops that make it like no other place on earth. You’ll definitely want to visit during Christmastime, and while you’re there, learn how to hand twist pretzels at Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery. Click here for the official website of Lititz.
- New Hope
Wikimedia Commons Just a few thousand people live in New Hope, which is across the Delaware River from New Jersey. It is a popular spot for Broadway shows to be tested and is located six miles north of where George Washington historically crossed the Delaware. Click here for the official website of Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce.
- Jim Thorpe
Wikimedia Commons Jim Thorpe has been called the “Switzerland of America” because it is just so mountainous and charming. It is a popular destination for those who like sports such as white water rafting and kayaking. It’s an idyllic destination all year around, but you might want to visit for the annual fall festival, too. Click here for the official website of Jim Thorpe.
- Manayunk
Wikimedia Commons Manayunk is located right outside of Philadelphia and contains the first canal that construction began on in the country. (However, it was never completed.) Today, the town is a popular destination for nightlife and shopping. Click here for the official website Manayunk.
- Emmaus
Wikimedia Commons Located in Lehigh County, Emmaus was listed in Money Magazine’s list of “100 Best Places To Live In The US.” Home to just over 11,000 Pennsylvanians, the beautiful small town promies plenty to do - from outdoor activities like hiking to shopping. Click here for the official Emmaus.
- Ligonier
Wikimedia Commons Ligonier is best known for its proximity to Idlewild Park and SoakZone, one of the best amusement and water parks in the state. It’s also known for its bandstand that takes up its central square. Stroll along the downtown’s main street, dotted with shops and restaurants. Click here for the official website of the Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce.
- Farmington
Wikimedia Commons Farmington might just be the smallest town on the list. It is near Fort Necessity and Fallingwater, so it’s a popular and charming stop-through for visitors to those areas. It’s also within easy driving distance of Ohiopyle State Park, an idyllic destination for outdoor lovers. Click here for the official website of Visit PA.
- Foxburg
Wikimedia Commons Located not far from Pittsburgh, Foxborg is both gorgeous and tiny. Sat along the Allegheny River, the small town features quaint shops and restaurants. You can explore the town by foot or by bike. (Rental bikes are available in the tiny downtown area.) Click here for the official website of Foxburg Boro.
- York
Wikimedia Commons York’s nickname is the White Rose City. As the 11th biggest city in Pennsylvania, York is the largest small town on our list. Click here for the official website of the City of York.
- Grove City
Wikimedia Commons Located about an hour away from Pittsburgh, Grove City is home to Grove City College. The town is also known for manufacturing locomotive engines. If you’re a shopper, you’ll definitely want to swing by for a day of shopping at Grove City Premium Outlets. Animals lovers will want to check out Keystone Safari, a sister park to Living Treasures Wildlife Park. Click here for the official website of Grove City.
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If this list were a high school movie than Lititz would be the cool kid. This place has a ton of unique attractions and one-of-a-kind shops that make it like no other place on earth. You’ll definitely want to visit during Christmastime, and while you’re there, learn how to hand twist pretzels at Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery. Click here for the official website of Lititz.
Just a few thousand people live in New Hope, which is across the Delaware River from New Jersey. It is a popular spot for Broadway shows to be tested and is located six miles north of where George Washington historically crossed the Delaware. Click here for the official website of Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce.
Jim Thorpe has been called the “Switzerland of America” because it is just so mountainous and charming. It is a popular destination for those who like sports such as white water rafting and kayaking. It’s an idyllic destination all year around, but you might want to visit for the annual fall festival, too. Click here for the official website of Jim Thorpe.
Manayunk is located right outside of Philadelphia and contains the first canal that construction began on in the country. (However, it was never completed.) Today, the town is a popular destination for nightlife and shopping. Click here for the official website Manayunk.
Located in Lehigh County, Emmaus was listed in Money Magazine’s list of “100 Best Places To Live In The US.” Home to just over 11,000 Pennsylvanians, the beautiful small town promies plenty to do - from outdoor activities like hiking to shopping. Click here for the official Emmaus.
Ligonier is best known for its proximity to Idlewild Park and SoakZone, one of the best amusement and water parks in the state. It’s also known for its bandstand that takes up its central square. Stroll along the downtown’s main street, dotted with shops and restaurants. Click here for the official website of the Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Farmington might just be the smallest town on the list. It is near Fort Necessity and Fallingwater, so it’s a popular and charming stop-through for visitors to those areas. It’s also within easy driving distance of Ohiopyle State Park, an idyllic destination for outdoor lovers. Click here for the official website of Visit PA.
Located not far from Pittsburgh, Foxborg is both gorgeous and tiny. Sat along the Allegheny River, the small town features quaint shops and restaurants. You can explore the town by foot or by bike. (Rental bikes are available in the tiny downtown area.) Click here for the official website of Foxburg Boro.
York’s nickname is the White Rose City. As the 11th biggest city in Pennsylvania, York is the largest small town on our list. Click here for the official website of the City of York.
Located about an hour away from Pittsburgh, Grove City is home to Grove City College. The town is also known for manufacturing locomotive engines. If you’re a shopper, you’ll definitely want to swing by for a day of shopping at Grove City Premium Outlets. Animals lovers will want to check out Keystone Safari, a sister park to Living Treasures Wildlife Park. Click here for the official website of Grove City.
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most beautiful small towns in Pennsylvania June 13, 2020 Beth Price-Williams What are the most charming small towns in Pennsylvania? Pennsylvania’s dotted with charming small towns. Those charming and beautiful small towns, in fact, are some of the best places to live in Pennsylvania and some of the best places to visit in Pennsylvania. Lititz, for example, looks as though it’s stepped from an old-fashioned postcard. The enchanting small town features small shops and restaurants and is home to Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery, where you can watch how pretzels are made. (You can even try making them yourself.) Other charming small towns in Pennsylvania include New Hope, Ligonier, and Boiling Springs. What is the smallest town in Pennsylvania? Did you know that’s there’s officially only one town in Pennsylvania? Yep, and that title goes to Bloomsburg. With a population of around 14,000 Pennsylvanians, the charming town is perhaps best known for its annual Bloomsburg Fair. A popular event for more than 160 years, the festival attracts countless visitors to the town each year. If you want to talk small, look no further than Parker, the smallest city in America. Nestled along the Allegheny River, the tiny city is home to around 800 people. The city also boasts several quaint restaurants and plenty of outdoor activities, including kayaking and canoeing. What is the most beautiful small town in Pennsylvania? Beauty really is in the eye of the beholder, and that holds true when it comes to the most beautiful small town in Pennsylvania, too. If you like really tiny towns where the year-round population doesn’t even total 200, you’ll definitely love Eagles Mere. Not only is it small, but it is absolutely gorgeous with a shimmering lake, old-fashioned shops, and a fairy tale footbridge. If you’ve always dreamed of going to Switzerland, on the other hand, you might think Jim Thorpe is Pennsylvania’s most beautiful town. It is, after all, known as the Switzerland of America. Charming shops and restaurants dot the downtown area, and you might even see a horse and carriage galloping around town.
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most beautiful small towns in Pennsylvania
June 13, 2020
Beth Price-Williams
What are the most charming small towns in Pennsylvania? Pennsylvania’s dotted with charming small towns. Those charming and beautiful small towns, in fact, are some of the best places to live in Pennsylvania and some of the best places to visit in Pennsylvania. Lititz, for example, looks as though it’s stepped from an old-fashioned postcard. The enchanting small town features small shops and restaurants and is home to Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery, where you can watch how pretzels are made. (You can even try making them yourself.) Other charming small towns in Pennsylvania include New Hope, Ligonier, and Boiling Springs. What is the smallest town in Pennsylvania? Did you know that’s there’s officially only one town in Pennsylvania? Yep, and that title goes to Bloomsburg. With a population of around 14,000 Pennsylvanians, the charming town is perhaps best known for its annual Bloomsburg Fair. A popular event for more than 160 years, the festival attracts countless visitors to the town each year. If you want to talk small, look no further than Parker, the smallest city in America. Nestled along the Allegheny River, the tiny city is home to around 800 people. The city also boasts several quaint restaurants and plenty of outdoor activities, including kayaking and canoeing. What is the most beautiful small town in Pennsylvania? Beauty really is in the eye of the beholder, and that holds true when it comes to the most beautiful small town in Pennsylvania, too. If you like really tiny towns where the year-round population doesn’t even total 200, you’ll definitely love Eagles Mere. Not only is it small, but it is absolutely gorgeous with a shimmering lake, old-fashioned shops, and a fairy tale footbridge. If you’ve always dreamed of going to Switzerland, on the other hand, you might think Jim Thorpe is Pennsylvania’s most beautiful town. It is, after all, known as the Switzerland of America. Charming shops and restaurants dot the downtown area, and you might even see a horse and carriage galloping around town.
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Pennsylvania’s dotted with charming small towns. Those charming and beautiful small towns, in fact, are some of the best places to live in Pennsylvania and some of the best places to visit in Pennsylvania. Lititz, for example, looks as though it’s stepped from an old-fashioned postcard. The enchanting small town features small shops and restaurants and is home to Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery, where you can watch how pretzels are made. (You can even try making them yourself.) Other charming small towns in Pennsylvania include New Hope, Ligonier, and Boiling Springs.
What is the smallest town in Pennsylvania?
Did you know that’s there’s officially only one town in Pennsylvania? Yep, and that title goes to Bloomsburg. With a population of around 14,000 Pennsylvanians, the charming town is perhaps best known for its annual Bloomsburg Fair. A popular event for more than 160 years, the festival attracts countless visitors to the town each year.
If you want to talk small, look no further than Parker, the smallest city in America. Nestled along the Allegheny River, the tiny city is home to around 800 people. The city also boasts several quaint restaurants and plenty of outdoor activities, including kayaking and canoeing.
What is the most beautiful small town in Pennsylvania?
Beauty really is in the eye of the beholder, and that holds true when it comes to the most beautiful small town in Pennsylvania, too. If you like really tiny towns where the year-round population doesn’t even total 200, you’ll definitely love Eagles Mere. Not only is it small, but it is absolutely gorgeous with a shimmering lake, old-fashioned shops, and a fairy tale footbridge.
If you’ve always dreamed of going to Switzerland, on the other hand, you might think Jim Thorpe is Pennsylvania’s most beautiful town. It is, after all, known as the Switzerland of America. Charming shops and restaurants dot the downtown area, and you might even see a horse and carriage galloping around town.
