Overview
Lewisburg, is in central Pennsylvania. It is a small town that is the county seat of Union County and the home of Bucknell University.
1 sights · 3 things to do · 11 places to eat · 3 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Lewisburg
Packwood House Museum
The Packwood House Museum was built as a log cabin at the end of the 17th century. It served as both a hotel and a tavern during the 1800s. 20th-century owners Edith and John Fetherston collected a vast array of early Am…
Weis Center for the Performing Arts
Susquehanna Grower's Market
Campus Theatre
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 — 19 mi away. Directions
- SCE State College Regional Airport, State College — 51 mi away. Directions
- PHL Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia — 115 mi away (major hub). Directions
The town is located approximately 1 hour north of the capital of Harrisburg, and about 30 minutes south of Williamsport. It is approximately 3 hours from Philadelphia, 4 hours from Pittsburgh, 3 hours from New York City, and 3½ hours from Washington DC.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Packwood House Museum, Weis Center for the Performing Arts
- Lunch Brasserie Louis
- Afternoon Susquehanna Grower's Market, Campus Theatre
- Dinner Elizabeth's An American Bistro
- Evening Bull Run Tap House
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
Lewisburg had a population of 5,700 in 2019.
Get in
The town is located approximately 1 hour north of the capital of Harrisburg, and about 30 minutes south of Williamsport. It is approximately 3 hours from Philadelphia, 4 hours from Pittsburgh, 3 hours from New York City, and 3½ hours from Washington DC.
See
Museums
See Packwood House Museum
The Packwood House Museum was built as a log cabin at the end of the 17th century. It served as both a hotel and a tavern during the 1800s. 20th-century owners Edith and John Fetherston collected a vast array of early American artifacts, paintings, furniture, glasswork, Pennsylvania German crafts, and Oriental Art. The house is now a museum appreciated for its architecture and garden, and for its fascinating collection.
Do
Do Susquehanna Grower's Market
Learn
Buy
Shop Market Street
Downtown street with numerous stores and boutiques. Books, art supplies, toys, flowers, candy, and many other stores.
Eat
Dining
Eat Elizabeth's An American Bistro
Eat Siam Cafe
Thai cuisine
Pizza and subs
Cafes
Drink
Sleep
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