Overview
Bloomsburg is a town in Pennsylvania.
10 sights · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Bloomsburg
Bloomsburg University
Bloomsburg Children's Museum
Where many college students volunteer and gain working experience.
Bloomsburg Public Library
Bill's Old Bike Barn and Museum
Bloomsburg Fair
Held in September.
Bloomsburg Theater
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Sep. (climate data from nearby Allentown)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- IPT Williamsport Regional Airport, Williamsport — 30 mi away. Directions
- AVP Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton — 45 mi away. Directions
- PHL Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia — 101 mi away (major hub). Directions
Route 11 will get you straight into the town of Bloomsburg and Interstate 80 (exits 232 or 236) will take you two or three miles north of it. State Routes 487 and 42 provide north-south access. There is a small airport, the Bloomsburg Municipal Airport, in the southeastern part of the town.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $10–$125 a night (typical $20), from 6 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$50, mid-range ~$100, comfortable ~$290.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Bloomsburg Children's Museum, Bloomsburg Public Library, Bloomsburg Fair
- Afternoon Columbia County Historical and Genealogical Society, Bloomsburg Town Park
Day 2
- Morning Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg Theater, Bloomsburg Community Gardens
- Afternoon David Stroup Fountain, Bill's Old Bike Barn and Museum
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Understand
Calling itself "The only town in Pennsylvania”. Bloomsburg is small residential town with a large population of college students. Bloomsburg is filled with culture and personality. It is quiet during the week but can get very active on the weekend when the college students fill the streets. It is a very safe place to visit with small town attractions and large event like the Bloomsburg Fair, which in one year alone served 432,860 in a one week span.
Get in
Route 11 will get you straight into the town of Bloomsburg and Interstate 80 (exits 232 or 236) will take you two or three miles north of it. State Routes 487 and 42 provide north-south access. There is a small airport, the Bloomsburg Municipal Airport, in the southeastern part of the town.
Get around
There is no public transportation, but because the town is so small you will almost certainly not need it to get around. However, there is an Enterprise rent-a-car two miles east of Bloomsburg along Route 11. You might want to wear sneakers for the steep hills on the northern side of the town.
See
See Bloomsburg Community Gardens
See Bloomsburg Town Park
See David Stroup Fountain
See Bill's Old Bike Barn and Museum
Do
- Haas Center on Bloomsburg University’s campus
- Bloomsburg YMCA
- Renaissance Jamboree - annually in April
- Can U Xcape - escape room located near town park.
Drink
There are many bars in Bloomsburg but will be filled with college students. There are bars at most of the major restaurants.
Sleep
There are beautiful small bed and breakfast place to stay, such as:
There is a Hampton Inn 2 miles (3km) north of Bloomsburg on Route 487.
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