Bradford district, Pennsylvania, United States

Places to visit near Towanda

Towanda is a town in Bradford district, Pennsylvania, United States, home to about 2,812 people. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit — 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 waterfalls and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Bradford County Historical Society (1 km), French Azilum Historic Site (14 km) and Tioga Point Museum (27 km).

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Towanda, Pennsylvania
Towanda, Bradford district, Pennsylvania, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Towanda at a glance

Location
Bradford district, Pennsylvania, United States
Population
about 2,812
Coordinates
41.7676° N, 76.4427° W
Places within 50 km
134 (14 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Towanda

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Towanda

74 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Towanda. The closest is Naglee Mountain (16 km); the best-known is Mount Pisgah County Park (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Towanda

61 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Towanda. The closest is Shores Pond (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Towanda

21 waterfalls within 100 km of Towanda. The closest is Bradford Falls (23 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Towanda

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Towanda. The closest is State Game Lands Number 12 (34 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Towanda

15 churches within 100 km of Towanda. The closest is North Towanda United Methodist Church (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Towanda

15 parks within 100 km of Towanda. The closest is Newtown Battlefield State Park (49 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Towanda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Towanda
  2. 1 km Bradford County Historical Society · museum, Bradford
  3. 14 km French Azilum Historic Site · museum, Bradford
  4. 15 km Shores Pond · lake, Bradford
  5. 3 km North Towanda United Methodist Church · church, Bradford
  6. 3 km Bald Eagle Island · island, Bradford
  7. 6 km Back to Towanda

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How to reach Towanda

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Towanda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4874Naglee Mountain (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3661Shores Pond (5 km)
    Waterfalls1821Bradford Falls (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens418State Game Lands Number 12 (34 km)
    Churches815North Towanda United Methodist Church (4 km)
    Parks115Newtown Battlefield State Park (49 km)
    Other attractions312Tioga Downs Casino Resort (36 km)
    Museums49Bradford County Historical Society (1 km)
    Forts & heritage79Knapp's Covered Bridge (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves55Bald Eagle Island (6 km)
    Treks02Old Loggers Path (55 km)

    Towanda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Towanda?

    Bradford County Historical Society (museum, about 1 km), French Azilum Historic Site (museum, about 14 km), North Towanda United Methodist Church (church, about 4 km), Shores Pond (lake, about 5 km), Bald Eagle Island (island, about 6 km), Tioga Point Museum (museum, about 27 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Towanda?

    134 places on Spotwander: 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 waterfalls, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Towanda?

    Naglee Mountain, about 16 km by road; Kendall Hill (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Towanda?

    Shores Pond, about 5 km by road; Lake Wesauking Dam (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Towanda?

    Bradford Falls, about 23 km by road; Barclay Falls (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Towanda?

    Start in Towanda, visit Bradford County Historical Society, then French Azilum Historic Site, then Shores Pond, then North Towanda United Methodist Church, then Bald Eagle Island, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Towanda?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Towanda

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Towanda’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Towanda on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.