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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Mifflintown
Spend a half‑day in Mifflintown for the historic courthouse and river; add one night if you want the farmer's market or a local hotel.
Mifflintown is the county seat of Juniata County, Pennsylvania, with a small historic core and river recreation. It fits into a day‑trip from nearby towns, but a night adds market visits and local lodging.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Jun–Oct
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (cold, limited market activity)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
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–$70 excl. bed (check) · Mid $70–$100 excl. bed (check) · High $100+ excl. bed (check) (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 (café) | $2–$3 |
| Lunch at Clubhouse Grill | $8–$12 |
| Kayak rental (half‑day) | $15–$25 |
| Parking downtown | $5 per day |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MDT · Harrisburg International Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Car rental (compact, 1 day)
- ≈ $45–$80 depending on provider (check rates)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk the downtown area; a car is needed for the market, river launch sites and nearby towns. No public transport.
See and do
Known for
- Juniata County Courthouse
- Empire Kosher Poultry plant
- Juniata River fishing and floating
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Lewistown | Drive east on US‑322 about 15 km (9.3 mi)Drive east on US‑322 about 9.3 mi (15 km) | ≈20 min |
| State College | Drive north on US‑322 and PA‑45 about 45 km (28 mi)Drive north on US‑322 and PA‑45 about 28 mi (45 km) | ≈45 min |
| Harrisburg | Drive east on US‑322 then I‑81 south, ~80 km (50 mi)Drive east on US‑322 then I‑81 south, ~50 mi (80 km) | ≈1 h 15 min |
Sleep
- Econo Lodge
- Basic rooms, close to downtown.
- Knight's Inn
- Budget hotel, near PA‑35.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Where is the courthouse? | Wo ist das Gerichtsgebäude?voː ɪst das ɡəˈʁɪçt͡sɡəˌbɑ̃ːdə |
| How much for a kayak hour? | Wie viel kostet eine Kajakstunde?viː ˈfɪl ˈkɔstət ˈaɪ̯nə ˈkaːjakˌʃtʊndə |
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
- No scheduled public transportation; plan a rental or drive.
- Main street PA‑35 can be busy with trucks; use side streets for pedestrians.
Mifflintown is low‑risk; typical rural US safety: watch traffic on PA‑35 and keep valuables secure near the river.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Mifflintown yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Juniata County Courthouse
- Empire Kosher Poultry plant
- Juniata River fishing and floating
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Mifflintown, revision 5285887 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5285887
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Mifflintown
Bitte zu dieser Adresse
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police, fire, ambulance911
U.S. citizens can call the State Department’s 24‑hour helpline at +1‑202‑501‑4444 for assistance.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/mifflintown). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.