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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Clearfield
One day is enough for Clearfield: see the historic downtown, grab a bite, and explore nearby outdoor trails.
Clearfield is a small borough in the Pennsylvania Wilds, offering a compact downtown, several diners, and easy access to hiking, biking, hunting and fishing areas. A single day covers the main sights and a meal, with extra time for outdoor activities if desired.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (cold, snow)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $50–$80 excl. bed · Mid $80–$130 excl. bed · High $130+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police/Fire/Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a diner | $2–$4 |
| Burger meal | $6–$10 |
| Pizza slice | $5–$8 |
| Gasoline (per gallon) | $3.30–$3.80 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- DUJ · DuBois Regional Airport
- about 30 km (19 mi) east of Clearfield, service by regional airlinesabout 19 mi (30 km) east of Clearfield, service by regional airlines
Typical fares
- I‑80 Exit 120 → BudgetInn
- ≈ $3 for 5 km (3.1 mi) taxi≈ $3 for 3.1 mi (5 km) taxi
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Language, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Most attractions are within walking distance of downtown. For trails or nearby towns, drive or rent a car; routes use I‑80, US‑322 and PA‑879.
See and do
Known for
- Pennsylvania Wilds gateway
- Outdoor recreation (hiking, biking, hunting, fishing)
- Historic downtown
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| DuBois, PA | US‑322 West, about 30 min drive | ≈45 min |
| State College, PA | US‑322 East, about 45 min drive | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- BudgetInn
- Close to I‑80 Exit 120, basic rooms, good for short stays.
- Wingate by Wyndham Clearfield
- Near industrial park, easy access to highway.
- Hampton Inn
- Mid‑range, on Industrial Park Road, free breakfast.
- Best Western Plus Clearfield
- Convenient off I‑80, includes parking.
- Super 8
- Budget option on Shawville Highway.
Language
English everywhere, with strong regional accents; Spanish is the second language in the Southwest, Texas, Florida, California and New York. Some words differ from British English: restroom (toilet), check (bill), gas (petrol), trunk (boot), first floor (ground floor).
- Measurements are imperial: miles, Fahrenheit, gallons, pounds. 100 km ≈ 62 miles; 30 °C ≈ 86 °F.
- Small talk with strangers is normal and friendly; it is not a sales tactic.
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Winter snow can close some trailheads; check conditions.
- Limited public transport; plan a car rental if venturing outside town.
Clearfield is generally safe; typical small‑town precautions apply – lock car doors, keep valuables out of sight.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Clearfield yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Pennsylvania Wilds gateway
- Outdoor recreation (hiking, biking, hunting, fishing)
- Historic downtown
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Clearfield: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Clearfield (Pennsylvania), revision 4960769 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4960769
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Clearfield
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
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Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/clearfield-pennsylvania). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.