Top 10 Pennsylvania Boroughs/Small Towns to Visit

Join me as I count down the 10 best boroughs in Pennsylvania to visit. And then, please argue in the comments, and share YOUR favorite boroughs.

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SPOILERS BELOW for chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:10 - #10
02:19 - #9
03:15 - #8
04:56 - #7
06:28 - #6
07:45 - #5
09:09 - #4
10:11 - #3
11:41 - #2
13:34 - #1
16:41 - Closing

[jjwalter]

You should probably ask the locals how their towns are pronounces. Kittanning is spoken as Ki-tan-ning. Lovely town. I've not been there in years. They used to have some really awesome eateries.

[adamyacovissi]

Totally missed Wellsboro in Tioga County. A beautiful town with postcard worthy streets and the PA. Grand Canyon (Pine Creek Gorge) nearby.

[jasonhess]

Lititz is gorgeous and a beautiful small town to settle down in and grow a family. I am from Lebanon Pennsylvania and have been all over Pennsylvania. I love being near everything ie. Hershey, Harrisburg, Reading, Lancaster, York, and so on. Pennsylvania is a beautiful State and so much history with it.

[PAHighlander]

I recently moved to Sayre PA and love it. The town has maintained its Victorian charm and the people are friendly and welcoming, and there are a lot of community events throughout the year.

[erosleroi]

I was born and raised in PA> We have many lovely small towns across the state, each with their own unique personalities. thanks for mentioning Bristol, where I currently live, a lovely town along the Delaware River. Jim Thorpe is one of the best place to visit, I still call it Mauch Chunk though like my parents did as we are from the COAL regions as we old timers have always called it !

[wendymotz]

I've lived in Lititz for 25 years. There is a very strong sense of community as well as numerous festivals and activities. We have the largest craft show on the east Coast every August and a Fire And Ice Festival in February. Our Fourth of July celebration is the oldest continuous celebration in the country and the celebration and fireworks are spectacular. We are also home to the largest concert business in the world which includes staging, lighting, etc. Many music stars come to Lititz to rehearse. This is only a few of the reasons Lititz is usually in the top 5.

[kenmmcnatt]

Chambersburg is my favorite borough in PA but gets forgotten due to its 22000 population...many probably think it is an incorporated city. Full of history and yet plenty of modern amenities as well. It has somehow maintained its rural charm despite the growth. Huntingdon is better than you may think, especially with Raystown Lake nearby...great just for the sunset views!

[loiswhite]

Born and raised in PA. Grew up in Reading, lived in Lancaster and have been to all the town you mentioned except Sayer. All are beautiful. New Hope in one of my favorites. As an artist colony, it can’t be beat. Visited Penn State main campus many times and stayed in Bellefont. Beautiful mountains. Traveled the Appalachian trail and visited Jim Thorpe. I agree with all of your choices.

[homemanager]

I was born in KitTANning (accent the second syllable). Big box stores like Walmart killed the moon and pop stores of the downtown, but it’s coming back. My ancestry on my mother’s side goes back to the original Bowser brothers who settled the town. No matter where I live, Kittanning will always be home to me❤️

[Thejimboman]

There are so many magnificent places in PA, it's almost unbelievable. You could spend a good part of your life exploring this commonwealth, constantly discovering gorgeous nature, and beautiful downtown areas. I currently live on a farm in Upper Bucks County, the urban creep is starting to spread far and wide however, even up here. Massive subdivisions of multifamily dwellings are starting to detract from a lot of the beautiful areas surrounding Philly.

[SuperDenise]

Wellsboro, in Tioga County. Home of the PA Grand Canyon. Big tourist area.

[bobs]

I spent nearly 10 years living in Anthracite coal region in Ashland. Mt Carmel was one of our shopping places and for other services. I found Pennsylvania a very interesting place to live. The small boroughs and villages are so numerous you were never more than ten minutes from one. I don’t miss the humidity or nasty winters but I will long remember my time living in the Keystone State (or Commonwealth’ as it officially is). Have been to all these. 😊

[OwlingDogDesign]

So glad you have JT as number one. I haven't been to a prettier place in most states. No matter which way you come in, the scenery itself and surrounding mountains are breathtaking.

[henryparks]

I totally agree with you about Jim Thorpe. This is my all time favorite place to visit and hang out. I'm originally from New York City and when family come out here in Pennsylvania I take them there.
I've never had any complaints about it.
Every season has its beauty in Jim Thorpe.
I'd advise everyone to visit.
To make it clear I'm not a employee of the Chamber of Commerce. I just love the place.

[canoedoc]

Wellsboro. It looks like something right out of Norman Rockwell painting, and is surrounded by some of the most beautiful mountains in Pa.

[vfdchauffer]

Lititz, what a great town, beautiful homes, downtown, great shops, restaurants and very clean and safe.

[CalebICT]

Everyone forgets boroughs along Lake Erie. I’m from North East, just northeast of Erie. Full of grape vineyards and beautiful lake views. Come for the Cherry or Wine festivals

[deborahclappe]

I lived in beautiful western PA almost my entire life, and I don't want to come off
sounding snobby, but Kittanning is pronounced Kit tan ing...and Jim Thorpe is a wonderful place to visit!

[mlwtennessee]

How nice of you to be so welcoming! Thank you.

[mrbutch]

Pennsylvanian here! Great list but I especially like Media (Delaware County?); New Milford (Susquehanna County in the far northeast); Pittston (between Wilkes Barre and Scranton) which has a Tomato festival; and historic Johnstown which is pretty gritty but interesting nonetheless.