Once known as the lumber capitol of the world, modern Williamsport's strong manufacturing base complements its rich history. Among its highlights is Millionaires' Row, a street lined with Victorian-era mansions built by lumber barons. The city also is the birthplace of Little League Baseball and hosts the Little League World Series each summer.
Things to do in Williamsport
Hiawatha Riverboat Tours
Hawatha Riverboat Tours, 4 mi. w. in Susquehanna State Park at the base of Arch St., offers 1-hour paddlewheeler cruises along the Susquehanna River. A pre-recorded tape narrates the history of the river. Call (570) 326-2500 for more information.
Arch St. & Reach Rd., Williamsport, PA 17701
Montour Preserve
Montour Preserve is a nature preserve and recreation area centering on 165-acre Lake Chillisquaque. Visitors enjoy boating, hiking, picnicking and fishing in summer and cross-country skiing and ice fishing in winter. There are marked trails and a visitor center displaying nature, wildlife and history exhibits. Programs are held throughout the year. Call (570) 437-3131 for more information.
700 Preserve Rd., Danville, PA 17821
Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum
Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum is 1.2 mi. s. on US 15, next to Little League World Series field. Displays interpret the history and growth of Little League Baseball since its founding in 1939. Exhibits include Little League memorabilia, original uniforms and major league players' Little League items. Call (570) 326-3607 for more information.
Samek Art Gallery
Samek Art Gallery, jct. Moore Ave. and 7th St. on the third floor of the Elaine Langone Center on the Bucknell University campus, showcases more than 5,000 works of art. Collections include Japanese decorative art, Baroque and Renaissance art, historic prints, modern and contemporary works on paper and 20th-century photographs. Call (570) 577-3792 for more information.
Moore Ave. & 7th St., Lewisburg, PA 17837
Thomas T. Taber Museum
Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society, SR 180 Maynard St. exit to 858 W. Fourth St., exhibits artifacts from 10,000 B.C. to the present. Exhibits include an art gallery, blacksmith shop, carpenter shop, Victorian parlor and gristmill. Displays about the lumber industry, American Indians and The Shempp Toy Train Collection also are featured. Call (570) 326-3326 for more information.
858 W. FOURTH ST., Williamsport, PA 17701