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Literally referred to as “The town that saved Christmas,” Wellsboro is a Tioga County hamlet known for its winter celebrations and downtown shopping experience. Each year, the community hosts a Dickens of a Christmas celebration, and recently began offering Christmas on Main Street, to encourage folks to come and see what the downtown shops and pop-up artisan displays have to offer. Main Street is lined with small businesses offering locally-made products and other specialty items perfect for the holiday season.

Things to do

Explore the Pine Creek Rail Trail

Just outside of Wellsboro, visitors can connect with the renowned Pine Creek Rail Trail, a 60+ mile converted rail bed now used for hiking, biking and horseback riding adventures.

See the PA Grand Canyon

Take in the most spectacular views of Pennsylvania's Grand Canyon from atop the Pine Creek Gorge -- where you'll see both Pine Creek and those using the Pine Creek Rail Trail below!

Have a tasty meal (or beverage)

Choose from one of the community's many eating establishments for a divine meal, several of which are regionally sources.

Take home a memento

The various shops in downtown Wellsboro offer plentiful opportunities to take home a unique trinket or ware to remember your trip!

Celebrate the State Flower at the Laurel Festival!

The Laurel Festival takes place on The Green in downtown Wellsboro each June, featuring food and craft vendors, a parade and much more!

Have a 'Dickens of a Christmas!'

Head to Wellsboro the first full weekend of December each year for a weekend to rekindle the old-fashioned Christmas spirit.

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