Williamsport is
an interesting community. While not on I-80, there is an excellent
'loop' which runs up to Williamsport and back to I-80 on the other side.
Eastbound on I-80 take exit 178 and follow US-220 to Williamsport.
After the first 5 mile you are on freeway. Return to I-80 (assuming you
wish to continue eastbound on I-80) just follow I-180 back to I-80 at exit
212.
Westbound on I-80 take exit 212 and follow I-180 to Williamsport.
To return to I-80 (assuming you wish to continue westbound on I-80) follow
US-220 westbound back to I-80 at exit 178.
Hiawatha
Paddlewheel Riverboat Cruise
- Our favorite attraction in the Williamsport area is the Hiawatha
Paddlewheel Riverboat Cruise. It only take an hour, its not a huge boat
and it's only $7.50 ($3.50 for kids).
They have
other, specialty cruises including the Friday Night Dinner Cruise (out
favorite), a Family Night Cruise which is truly intended to include the
kids, and even concert cruises (you really have to view the schedule for
this). We particularly enjoy the quiet, sedate, cruise on the peaceful
Susquehanna River.
Operating from
May through October (weather permitting), they have a web site with the
specific schedules and other details at Riverboat.
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From I-80,
take exit 212 and follow I-180 to and through Williamsport. I-180 will
eventually curve close to the Susquehanna River after you pass downtown.
You want to exit at Reach Road. Then follow the signs to the dock.
Little
League Baseball Museum - If
you and/or your kids (or grands - if they are with you) are involved in
Little League baseball, you will probably be interested in the Little
League Baseball Museum in Williamsport. Little Leage began in Williamsport
in 1939 and has really thrived.
Interactive display, videos of special events and personal successes and
some educational moments (e.g., nutrition) all contribute to a visit well
worth the one or two hours spent.
Visit
their web site for schedules, events: Little
League.
From I-80,
take exit 212 and follow I-180 to exit 26 in Williamsport. Exit and follow
Via Bella Street to US-15. Follow US-15 southbound across the river. Watch
for the signs.
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