Scroll down to discover a unique and lovely itinerary through the PA Wilds region of PA Route 6 via the Artisan Trail. Explore many fascinating stops throughout Warren, McKean, Potter, and Tioga counties, and if you cannot make it this summer, no worries. This region is one of the most beautiful parts of the state once fall foliage starts to pop, which only proves that every season is a great season to travel along PA Route 6!

We are also getting close to the 2023 PA Route 6 Educational Workshop and Annual Meeting & "Do 6" Awards Presentation. We hope you will join us on October 5-6, 2023, in the Heritage Community of Corry. We think this event will be the best one yet!

Registration is now open! Click here for more details and to register. We look forward to seeing you in Corry!

You’re invited to the PA Route 6 Maker’s Market at Keystone College in Factoryville this Saturday, August 12^th, on the campus green from 11am-4pm.

Hosted by Pop’s Culture Shoppe, this family-friendly festival is offering activities throughout downtown Wellsboro, including at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts, the Warehouse Theatre Gallery, St. Paul's Episcopal Church Parish Hall, plus programs and vendors on The Green, Central Avenue, Pearl and Charles streets, Central Avenue between Main Street and Water Street and the Gmeiner Art and Cultural Center and the Green Free Library.

There will be creator workshops, a Creators & Vendors Market, a Cosplay/Costume Contest, panels and speakers, kids and family activities, and artists and writers from Marvel, DC, Disney, Archie, Dark Horse, Aftershock, Valiant, IDW, The New Yorker, and many more. Click here for tickets.

Friday and Saturday, August 11th and 12th: Plan a trip to Downtown Titusville for Oil Festival 2023! From Derricks to rickets, Titusville has changed the world time and again. Celebrate Titusville’s rich history and enjoy arts and crafts from local artisans, kids activities, a down home parade, an antique car show, live music, delightful foods, brew fest, wine walk, fireworks and more!

Friday, August 11th: Keystone College and Factoryville Borough will host professional actor Eddie Frierson’s “Matty: An Evening with Christy Mathewson.” Admission is free and donations will be accepted. The one-person play features Mr. Frierson as he portrays baseball Hall of Fame legend, Factoryville native, and Keystone graduate Christy Mathewson, one of baseball’s greatest pitchers, known for his tremendous ability and strength of character during a stellar career with the New York Giants from 1900-1916.

Friday, August 18th: Enjoy an evening of Big Band Jazz with the Wyalusing Community Jazz Band. Come to listen or come to dance, there’s room for everyone! Admission is a donation at the door, proceeds benefit the Wyalusing Valley Museum’s Move to Main Street Campaign. We will have a casual beginner’s swing dance lesson before the event from 7:00-7:30, the band will be playing from 7:30 to 9:30.

Friday through Sunday, August 18th-August 20th: CelebrateErie 2023 is a free, three-day festival designed to bring us together for a regional showcase of our local art, food, culture, music and most importantly, the people that make Erie worth celebrating. This event features activities for the whole family, with concerts and activities on four stages across several districts, including the Food District, Family District, Cultural District, Art District and Business District.

Sunday, August 20th: Want to give fishing a try? Head to Lyman Run State Park and join park staff for a family fishing event. This program will consist of one hour of instruction and education, followed by two hours of fishing in Lyman Run Lake. All materials, rods and bait will be provided. Fishing licenses are not required for this program. Pre-registration is required for this event. To register, click here.

Friday thru Sunday, August 25th-27th: Wally Lake Fest is a community-wide festival designed to help summer last a little longer in Hawley. Lake Wallenpaupack is celebrated during this action-packed weekend event. 

Saturday, September 2nd: Journey to Kane for the Flickerwood Wine Cellars 2023 Fall Festival, from 11:00AM-9:30PM. Enjoy live music, vendors, food, axe throwing, outdoor bar, and wine tasting!

Pictured: Stained Glass Reflections (left) offers stained glass products for sale, or you can take a class to create your own. At A Stroll Down Memory Lane (right), the work of over 250 local artists is for sale.

Entering Tioga County and heading west, stop in Blossburg at the Blossburg Company Store. Here you’ll find all you need for your fiber arts projects and an expansive collection of yarns and supplies housed in a beautifully renovated historic building. If you happen to be in Blossburg the weekend of September 9-10, 2023, head over to Island Park for A Just Cause, an annual craft show featuring local artisans.

Next stop along on PA Route 6 is the charming town of Wellsboro, home of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. Spend a few hours shopping for games the whole family will enjoy at Pop’s Culture Shoppe, where you can also play games and puzzles in their game room. Just up the street is Highland Chocolates. This tasty stop is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth with handmade chocolates and favorite childhood candies. Their nearby factory is also open for tours so you can see exactly how these chocolates are made. Also in Wellsboro is Stained Glass Reflections, a full service working stained glass studio with a great collection of stained-glass products. Purchase something to take home or set up a personalized class to create your own.

If you need a little pampering, Emerge Healing Art, Spa & Salt Cave will help you get back to feeling your best. Book a massage, facial or time in the area’s only salt cave, and take home some of their signature skin care products. About a block away is Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center. Take in some local art at this community art center. With exhibits changing monthly, Gmeiner also hosts guest speakers and presentations on various topics of interest. See their website for a schedule of events.

Heading out of town on Route 6, call ahead and arrange an appointment to visit the studio of local photographer PA Suncatcher Linda Stager. Contact information and a sneak peak of her work can be found on her website. Edge of the Woods Photography is another local photographer who captures the local scenery from a different view. You can see her work on her Facebook or Instagram page. Still in the Wellsboro area, Cottage Glassworks offers fused glass art pieces. Get a truly unique piece as no two pieces are exactly alike!! A little further west on Route 6 is Mack’s Chainsaw Art, a must-stop if you’re looking for something to add to your outside spaces. They offer all sizes of chainsaw carvings with premade carvings onsite, or they can create a custom piece to suit your needs.

A little north of Wellsboro, in the town of Middlebury Center, stop by Aunt Lulu’s Embroidery. She specializes in custom embroidery and screen printing. And no trip through the Wilds would be complete without a stop in Westfield at Patterson Farms, Pennsylvania’s largest maple syrup producer. Tour their facilities and learn the history behind maple syrup and take home some of the best tasting syrup around.

Heading into Potter County and into the town of Galeton, visit Lydia’s Country Store, a unique shopping experience located in a 120-year-old Victorian house. Here you will find locally made products, home décor, and gifts for every occasion. Just up Main Street is A Stroll Down Memory Lane, which boasts over 9,000 square feet with an eclectic collection of just about anything imaginable in this century-old hardware building. The work of over 250 regional artists, vendors, and consigners are represented here. You won’t be disappointed.

Traveling west on Route 6 out of Galeton, you will arrive at the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum. This fun and educational experience lets you discover the spirit of Pennsylvania’s lumbering past while learning to care for the forests of the future. Check out their interactive exhibits and outdoor exhibits for family-friendly fun.

Another artisan just slightly north of here is DRW Designs and 1 of a Kind Gourds. These unique hand painted gourds would be a unique souvenir of your trip across PA Route 6. Her products are sold in The Potter County Artisan Center in nearby Coudersport or online. The Artisan Center is home to all locally made products ranging from hand woven baskets to fine art paintings. Several classes are available to join each month to help you explore your creative side. Another Artisan Trail Member who has his work in the Artisan Center is Curt Weinhold. He specializes in fine art photography of the beautiful landscapes and wildlife of the PA Wilds Region. Browse his gallery of photos online.

While in Downtown Coundersport, stop by Cream N Sugar for a bite to eat and indulge in one of their homemade sweet treats. They also have a small shop with locally made products. Olga Gallery Café & Bistro is also downtown. This one-stop-shop is full of beautiful art along with great food and drinks inspired by Olga herself.

Looking to spend the night? Frosty Hollow Bed and Breakfast offers relaxing country comfort and scenic views in the middle of God’s Country. Wake up and enjoy the beautiful surroundings while enjoying a cup of coffee and a delicious homemade breakfast. Don’t leave without shopping in their mercantile filled with jams, jellies, and other homemade goodies. Maybe even plan to stay an extra night so you can visit Cherry Springs State Park and experience one of the darkest night skies East of the Mississippi.

South of Coudersport, near the town of Austin, visit Austin Dam Memorial Park. This is the site of the Austin Dam break, the second-worst dam break in Pennsylvania history. View the ruins and hike one of the trails in the park. The grassy area near the dam is also the site of many festivals and music events throughout the year. 

Traveling west on PA Route 6, you’ll enter McKean County and the vast Allegheny National Forest, with the first stop in Port Allegany, where you can take in a concert in the Town Square Gazebo. Town Square Concerts are held every Thursday evening through the summer months. A little north of Route 6, in Duke Center, is Little Mountain Winery. Established in 2021, they welcome you to stop and find your new favorite wine and enjoy a peaceful atmosphere to sit and relax. Further north is Bradford, home of the Bradford Creative and Performing Arts Center. Check their website for a full schedule of events and plan your visit to include one of their many arts programs and shows.

Back on PA Route 6, head west into Kane, “A Star in the Forest,” where you’ll find plenty of places to dine, shop, and have an adventure! Nearby Flickerwood Wine Cellars, home of the “Wine that Rocks,” offers over 30 varieties of wine and a menu of sandwiches and appetizers. If you happen to be in Kane during the end of June, plan to spend an afternoon at Art in the Wilds, a juried fine art show held annually where makers from surrounding areas set up for you to experience their creativity.

Downtown Kane is home to several other members of the Artisan Trail, too, including Twisted Vine Winery, which offers free tastings and specializes in uniquely flavored wines. Enjoy a new flavor with a delicious meal while sitting on the outside patio. Not into wine? No problem. Right down the road is Logyard Brewing. Specializing in IPA’s, but also offering Lagers, Shandys and seasonal specialties, they strive to bring you a one-of-a-kind beer. Visit their taproom downtown, decked out with their family’s history in the logging industry, or inquire about a private tour of their brewery. Not a beer or wine fan? Still not a problem. Head over to CJ Spirits and enjoy spirits made with local grains and pure Allegheny Mountain spring water.

Another fun stop in Kane is the Laughing Owl Press, a letter press company that offers custom design work for all your special occasion needs. Using machines that date as far back as the early 1900’s, they create what you imagine, and they are happy to share that with you. Their retail store is full of their work along with other gift items.

Heading west on PA Route 6 from Kane is a distillery that produces spirits directly from the wildflowers they grow, the Wilds Sonshine Factory. Their tasting room has the longest bar made from one continuous piece of wood. While there, stop into the artisan gift shop displaying the works from local artisans. Not too far beyond Kane you come to the town of Ludlow where Olmsted Manor sits on the hill above PA Route 6. This historic mansion, which was completed in 1917, is now home to a retreat center and also hosts workshops for photographers, writers.

Crossing over into Warren County, you’ll come to the town of Sheffield, where the Johnny Appleseed Festival is held every October. This festival is popular for those that like to watch and compete in timber sports. In addition, there are lots of food vendors and locally made products available and kids activities to keep everyone busy.

In the town of Warren, be sure to stop at Warren Antiques & Giftware. This large retail space is home to vendors of all kinds including antiques, locally made products, collectibles, and gifts. Not far away is Ekey Marketplace, which is like having six shopping experiences in one! From a floral shop and boutique to a farmer’s market and winery, Ekey Marketplace is a must-see in Warren.

Just down the road is Crary Art Gallery. This nonprofit art gallery is home to permanent art exhibits from the Crary family and others as well as works from local artists. Check out their website for the most current exhibits. Interested in having your memories captured as you are traveling PA Route 6? We have a photographer for that! Local photography studio Moments in Time Studio specializes in family, pet, and senior photos.

Last but certainly not least, as you are finishing your Artisan Trail tour through the PA Wilds, consider stopping at the Wild Wind Folk Art Festival in Pittsfield. Now in its 43^rd year, this arts and craft show showcases over 100 artisans and food vendors at the Warren County Fairgrounds and offers a fun way to spend a September day! 

And once you’re home, sifting through the many photos and memories made along the way, drop us a line and share your adventure with other travelers who love PA Route 6 as much as we do! Want more Artisan-inspired itineraries? Check out this page on our website devoted to exploring the creative side of PA Route 6!

Pictured: Coffee and sweet treats are just two things you'll find at Cream N Sugar (left). Crary Art Gallery (right) features both permanent and temporary exhibits from local artists.

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