Overview
Williamsport is a city in the Pennsylvania Wilds of Pennsylvania.
1 sights · 2 things to do · 5 places to eat
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Best things about Williamsport
World of Little League Museum
Lots of Little League trivia and memorabilia, along with profiles of distinguished ex-Little Leaguers. Audio tour guide available for rental ($3) in Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, French, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish, as well …
Little League World Series
Held every August, the LLWS pits twenty teams of 11-12 year olds from around the world in a tournament to prove the best team. It's very popular among people of all ages and the atmosphere is electric for every game. Tic…
Community Theatre League
Great theatre with plays and musicals put on by local talent.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 78°F; winter lows dip to about 16°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and Aug. (climate data from nearby Binghamton)
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 — 5 mi away. Directions
- SCE State College Regional Airport, State College — 51 mi away. Directions
- PHL Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia — 133 mi away (major hub). Directions
Greyhound has a daily service from Harrisburg to Williamsport.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Typical meal: about $10 per person at listed restaurants.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning World of Little League Museum, Little League World Series
- Lunch Bullfrog Brewery
- Afternoon Community Theatre League
- Dinner Peter Herdic 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
Some major area attractions are in communities that are separate from the city of Williamsport. Most notably, the Little League Baseball complex—including the headquarters, the museum, and the Little League World Series stadiums—is located in the borough of South Williamsport, on the other side of the Susquehanna River from Williamsport proper.
Get in
Greyhound has a daily service from Harrisburg to Williamsport.
By car
Williamsport is connected to two Interstates: I-180 and I-99. I-80, which terminates at Interstate 80 south of Williamsport, is the road you'll use if you're coming from New York or Philadelphia. From Pittsburgh, you'll use I-99, which is not entirely completed and still has some non-expressway gaps, so expect construction and some confusion. (You might spot signs saying "Future I-99 corridor" on the drive in). Points north should use US-15, which will one day be I-99. The area north of Williamsport is sparsely populated though, so there will probably be little in the way of delays, just a rather scenic mountain drive.
By plane
Go Williamsport Regional Airport (IPT)
The main airport servicing the area. Options are extremely limited, with only one destination served: American Airlines flies to their hub in Philadelphia. Because American has a monopoly on the airport, flying to Williamsport can be an expensive endeavor.
Get around
River Valley Transit is the local transit agency.
See
See World of Little League Museum (Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum)
Lots of Little League trivia and memorabilia, along with profiles of distinguished ex-Little Leaguers. Audio tour guide available for rental ($3) in Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, French, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish, as well as separate English versions for adults and children.
Do
Do Little League World Series
Held every August, the LLWS pits twenty teams of 11-12 year olds from around the world in a tournament to prove the best team. It's very popular among people of all ages and the atmosphere is electric for every game. Tickets are available first come, first served for all games except the World Championship Game. Those tickets are distributed by a lottery system, but seating beyond the stadium fences is always available.
Buy
Eat
Eat Bullfrog Brewery
A very good local restaurant/microbrewery - it makes a nice change from the plethora of chain eateries in the city. The food and drink are both excellent, but it's best to make reservations for evening. It can get busy.
Eat Peter Herdic House
The Peter Herdic House, one of the most famous Victorian-style mansions left over from the prosperous logging days of Williamsport's history (which used to have more millionaires per capita than anywhere else in the world) is now an inn and fine dining restaurant. The menu is seasonal, and ranges from Parmesan Crusted Shrimp and a side Pear, Walnut and Gorgonzola Salad to Salmon in a Dijon Cream and Homemade Linguine Carbonara with Broccoli. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are also welcomed.
Eat DiSalvo's
Best Italian restaurant in the area, hands-down. The atmosphere is nice, too.
Eat The Golden Strip
The Golden Strip (as the locals call East Third Street) has the highest concentration of stores and restaurants in the city. Most of the eateries are part of chains, so if you're looking for anything from McDonald's to TGIF to Red Lobster, it's right along this half-mile stretch of road.
Eat Franco's Lounge
Authentic Italian food, from bread to pastas and desserts, home-made and absolutely the best in the region. Menu has both traditional Italian cuisine as well as unique dishes that are sure to please the palate. Atmosphere is cozy but elegant and the owners will make you feel at home!
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