Lewisburg combines a distinctive historical heritage with a range of cultural and recreational offerings. The historic district, the Campus Theatre, and the programs of the Union County Historical Society give visitors a cultural focus; the market, public art, a children’s museum, and golf add other dimensions. To the east, Lewisburg borders the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. If you’re looking for hotels in Lewisburg, you can start by deciding which of these facets you’d like to shape your stay.
Historic District and Downtown
The historic district includes 646 buildings constructed between 1773 and 1910. This span of more than a century gives the district a clear architectural framework. Numerous homes and properties there have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Downtown Lewisburg is also listed on the Register. These provide two distinct historical points of reference for exploring the city: the larger historic district and downtown.
A special place to explore local history is the Dale-Engle-Walker House, built in 1793. The Union County Historical Society offers tours of the house. The Union County Historical Society Gallery, at 15 N. Water Street, is another venue for the society’s programs. If you’d like to plan a tour, check the schedule in advance.
The Campus Theatre is also part of Lewisburg’s cultural history. Built in 1941, the historic downtown cinema is one of the few surviving single-screen Art Deco theaters in the country. It complements the older buildings and historic house with an example of 20th-century cinema architecture.
Events and Public Art
The Lewisburg Ice Festival is a downtown tradition featuring ice sculptures and seasonal activities. The annual Lewisburg Arts Festival brings artists, craftspeople, live entertainment, and community activities to the streets of downtown. If you’d like to plan your stay around one of the festivals, check the dates of each event in advance.
Piers Art Park is on Cherry Alley in downtown. You can reach it from a public parking lot just off North 5th Street. Modern Art Alley is also on Cherry Alley: a colorful modern art installation made up of murals.
More to Suit Different Interests
The Lewisburg Children’s Museum offers hands-on exhibits and interactive programs that encourage learning through play. Its offerings differ from the historic buildings and downtown events: here, participation and playful learning take center stage.
The Lewisburg Farmers Market offers seasonal fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meat, and locally made products. Another distinct offering is the Bucknell Golf Club in Lewisburg, with a golf course and practice facilities. The options thus range from history and culture to the market and golf. You can choose which ones will shape your stay based on your interests.
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