View of Ridgway

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Ridgway

View of Ridgway

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Best timeMay–Sep
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Overview

Ridgway is a borough and the county seat of Elk County in the state of Pennsylvania. The community lies within the Pennsylvania Wilds.

1 things to do · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Ridgway

Ridgway Chainsaw Carver Rendezvous

More than one hundred chainsaw carvers from all over the world converge on sleepy little Ridgway every year for a weekend of demonstrating their craft, connecting with other carvers, and selling their wares. The artistry…

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Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 81°F; winter lows dip to about 14°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and Jul. (climate data from nearby Titusville)

Jan: 3.5 in rain3.5"Jan: high 33°F, low 15°F33°15°JanFeb: 2.7 in rain2.7"Feb: high 35°F, low 14°F35°14°FebMar: 3.5 in rain3.5"Mar: high 44°F, low 22°F44°22°MarApr: 4.2 in rain4.2"Apr: high 58°F, low 32°F58°32°AprMay: 4.1 in rain4.1"May: high 69°F, low 43°F69°43°MayJun: 4.9 in rain4.9"Jun: high 77°F, low 53°F77°53°JunJul: 4.3 in rain4.3"Jul: high 81°F, low 57°F81°57°JulAug: 3.6 in rain3.6"Aug: high 80°F, low 55°F80°55°AugSep: 4.1 in rain4.1"Sep: high 73°F, low 49°F73°49°SepOct: 4.2 in rain4.2"Oct: high 61°F, low 38°F61°38°OctNov: 3.6 in rain3.6"Nov: high 48°F, low 29°F48°29°NovDec: 3.7 in rain3.7"Dec: high 37°F, low 21°F37°21°Dec

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.
  • DUJ DuBois Regional Airport, Dubois — 19 mi away. Directions
  • BFD Bradford Regional Airport, Bradford — 27 mi away. Directions
  • PIT Pittsburgh International Airport, Pittsburgh — 102 mi away (major hub). Directions
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    Do

    Do Ridgway Chainsaw Carver Rendezvous

    More than one hundred chainsaw carvers from all over the world converge on sleepy little Ridgway every year for a weekend of demonstrating their craft, connecting with other carvers, and selling their wares. The artistry and technical skill on display are astounding.

    🕒 Yearly, late Apr (26-28 Apr 2018)💲 Free
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    Buy

    Shop Dan Smith's Candies & Gifts

    A small chain (with stores in Ridgway, Clarion, and Brookville), Dan Smith's is an old-time candy store where local kids love to spend their coins. They make their own candy, as they have since 1953. They also have a selection of gift and home items.

    📍 219 Main St🕒 Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM☎ +1 814 772-4707
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    Sleep

    Stay Towers Victorian Inn

    Bed and breakfast in an 1865 mansion.

    📍 330 South St💲 $85-150☎ +1 814 772-7657⚠ Last checked Jan 2016 — confirm before you go
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