Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Williamsport is a city of 27,612 people in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1769.
Why visit Williamsport
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 69 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Williamsport Classic, Community Arts Center, Hart Building and Canfield Island Site.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 33 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Williamsport
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Williamsport
Williamsport is a city in and the county seat of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 27,754. It is the principal city of the Williamsport Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of about 114,000. Williamsport is the larger principal city of the Williamsport-Lock Haven Combined Statistical Area, which includes Lycoming and Clinton counties.
From the Wikipedia article Williamsport, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Community Arts Center
Cinema and theater · 1.5 mi
Performing arts center in Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Museums and landmarks15
Hart Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
Canfield Island Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Island in the United States of America
City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Government building in Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Millionaire's Row Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Peter Herdic House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Williamsport Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Arsenal in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Williamsport City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Rathaus in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum
Museum · 3.0 mi
Sports museum, hall of fame in South Williamsport, PA
Allison Crane Bulldozer Blade
Monument and historic site · 0.6 mi
Allison Crane Bulldozer Blade recognizing the past home of Lycoming Construction Co.
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
Muncy Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field
Sports field and stadium · 0.6 mi
1700 West 4th Street, Williamsport
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes69
Hachiko Asian Cuisine
Restaurant · Chinese, Bubble Tea, Asian · 1.7 mi
210 William Street, Williamsport
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Acme BBQ Co
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.7 mi
445 Market Street, Williamsport
Mo-Th 07:00-15:00; Fr 07:00-18:00
Alabaster Coffee Company
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.7 mi
400 Pine Street, Williamsport
Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa 08:00-15:00; Su off
Backhouse Cafe Coffee & Tea
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
901 West 4th Street, Williamsport
Mo-Th 07:00-17:00; Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-14:00; Su off
Buzzsaw Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Pastry
1307 Park Avenue, Williamsport
Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00, Sa-Su 08:00-17:00
China Cafe
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.0 mi
201 Basin Street, Williamsport
Su-Mo,We-Th 10:30-21:45, Fr-Sa 10:30-22:00
Park Pizaa
Restaurant · Pizza, Wings · 0.5 mi
1701 Memorial Avenue, Williamsport
Mo-Th,Su 16:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 16:00-23:00
The Brickyard Restaurant & Ale House
Diner · American · 1.7 mi
343 Pine Street, Williamsport
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-02:00
Vinnie's Italian Eatery
Restaurant · Italian · 1.7 mi
44 West 4th Street, Williamsport
Su off; Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Crooked Goose
Bar and pub · 1.6 mi
155 West 4th Street, Williamsport
Tu-Sa 11:00-23:00, Su 10:00-14:00
New Trail Brewing Company
Brewery and winery · 0.8 mi
240 Arch Street, Williamsport
We-Fr 15:00-22:00,Sa 12:00-22:00,Su 12:00-18:00
57 more on the map.
Where to stay10
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Williamsport PA
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
10 West Church Street, Williamsport
Churches and places of worship17
St. Boniface Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.1 mi
326 Washington Boulevard, Williamsport
St. Luke Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.8 mi
1400 Market Street, Williamsport
The Christian Apostolic Church of Williamsport
Church · 0.7 mi
946 West 4th Street, Williamsport
Williamsport Islamic Centre
Place of worship · 1.2 mi
322 Locust Street, Williamsport
Shopping14
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries39
St. John Neumann Regional Academy Junior/Senior High School Campus
School · Roman Catholic · 2.1 mi
901 Penn Street
Healthcare2
Map of Williamsport
201 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 20°F | 3.0 in | 8.7 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 22°F | 2.4 in | 8.6 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 29°F | 3.3 in | 5.7 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 39°F | 3.6 in | 0.8 in |
| May | 74°F | 50°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 63°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 3.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 33°F | 3.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 26°F | 3.3 in | 7.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Williamsport 2 (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lycoming County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-11: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-11-27: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2016-12-02: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Williamsport Regional Airport (IPT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Duboistown 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Garden View 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- South Williamsport 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Faxon 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Kenmar 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Montoursville 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Bloomsburg 34 mi southeast, about 55 min by car
- Berwick 43 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- State College 53 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Nanticoke 54 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- West 4th Street between Court and Market Streets Williamsport, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hart Building Williamsport, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Canfield Island crop, Ruhrfisch ( talk ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Williamsport Armory Apr 11, Pubdog, CC0
- Peter Herdic House, User:Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Millionaire's Row Hermance House Williamsport, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Williamsport pre 1921 postcard7, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Old City Hall, Williamsport, Pennsylvania 2, Ruhrfisch ( talk ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trinity Episcopal Church Williamsport Pennsylvania, User:Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Community Arts Center Williamsport, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
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