Road Trip Upstate and Through the Endless Mountains on the Artisan Trail

Not only does Route 6 have beautiful scenery to make your trip engaging, but the Route 6 corridor is also home to many artisans and craftsmen. Whether shopping, eating, or entertainment, these talented individuals add to the overall road trip experience. The Upstate and Endless Mountains region of the corridor, which consists of Bradford, Wyoming, and Lackawanna counties, is full of creative stops to enhance your travel.

Heading west on 6 into Lackawanna County, the town of Clarks Summit is home to one of our Artisan Trail members, The Gathering Place for Community. At the Gathering Place, enjoy a cup of coffee and local art, or take part in a class or program. Don’t forget to stop by the Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau to get even more information on places to visit while in the area.

Not far from Clarks Summit you will find Keystone College in La Pume. On campus you can enjoy Linder Art Gallery where student and other local art. The campus is also home to an apiary, a sugar shack, and a glass studio that offers glass blowing demonstrations.

Traveling west into Wyoming County, stop in the town of Tunkhannock. Beforehand, though, check out the Tunkhannock Business & Professional Association’s website to find out everything that’s happening in downtown Tunkhannock. While in town, stop at Framesmith Art and Framings. Let them set you up with a professional frame for your favorite memories. Finish your day with a movie in the Dietrich Theater. This nonprofit theater is home to the Wyoming County Cultural Center. They also offer events and classes and often have local art displayed. Check out the website for a schedule of events as well as what movies are being offered.

Further west along PA Route 6 toward Wyoming County is Creek Road Pottery. Here you will find one-of-a-kind pottery pieces. Hours are by appointment, or you can shop their collection online.

As you cross into Bradford County, stop in Sugar Run for a refreshing beverage at Deep Roots Hard Cider. They create quality hard cider in a variety of flavors, and they are all made from locally grown apples. If you can’t make it to the tasting room, their ciders are in restaurants, markets, and retail shops in the surrounding areas. If you’d also like to do some wine tasting, Grovedale Winery & Vineyard is not far away. This historic property is a relaxing place to sip on some award-winning wine, enjoy a light lunch and take in all the beautiful scenery of the Endless Mountains.

Later, continue on to Wyalusing and stop at the Blue Heron Artisan Shop. This volunteer run shop is full of locally made products. All proceeds are used to promote the arts in the Wyalusing Area School District.

Continuing west on PA Route 6, Towanda is your next stop. Here you can take in a concert, theater performance or movie at one of the historic theaters in the area. The Keystone Theater has been offering performances for over 125 years and the Sayre theater has been entertaining the area for over 100 years. Both theaters are run by the Bradford County Regional Arts Council. To learn more about the schedules of performances and movies, visit their website.

In the town of Troy, stop by the Bradford County Heritage Village & Farm Museum where the whole family can view historical displays from Bradford County. Included is the Heritage Village, a collection of authentic, historic buildings that were brought in from surrounding towns, refurbished, and are now available to tour.

Also in Troy is the Troy Sale Barn. What started as a barn to sell livestock in the 1920’s has turned into a piece of town history that houses a farm market, events, local art displays and is a venue for community members to gather for special occasions. Also nearby, Greener Pastures Farm & Greenhouses is a must stop if you are in the market for locally grown plants, herbs, and vegetables. They offer educational workshops, too, so you can better grow your own garden and plants at home. Another must-see is Settlement House Art. This post and beam house carries over 50 juried PA and NY artisans. Hours are currently by appointment.

Before beginning your journey home, stop at Mill Street Treats to grab an ice cream, coffee, or some gourmet popcorn to savor later. And once you’re home, shuffling 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.