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Port Allegany
Half a day on US-6 covers Main Street and the hills; sleep one night only if you are driving the Pennsylvania Wilds loop.
Port Allegany is a borough of about 2,100 people in the mountains of northwest Pennsylvania, on the McKean–Potter county line. US-6 runs through town as Main Street. It is a fuel-and-food stop on the Wilds loop, not a destination in itself: half a day on foot, then drive on to Kane or Coudersport.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Nov–Apr (snow, closed seasonal roads)
- Airports
- BUF · ERI · PIT
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Port Allegany911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Port Allegany, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe small town.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckBUF Buffalo Niagara International (About 2 h 30 min by car via I-86 and US-219; the usual gateway for this corner of Pennsylvania (check)).
- Getting aroundWalk Main Street; a car is needed for everything else.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café$2–4
- Street or quick mealSandwich or burger$6–12
- Budget bedMotel room on US-6, a night, per roomUS$65
- Mid-range bedInn or B&B room, a night, per roomUS$110
- High-end bedInn or B&B room, a night, per roomUS$150
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$120 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BUF Buffalo Niagara International (About 2 h 30 min by car via I-86 and US-219; the usual gateway for this corner of Pennsylvania (check)) · ERI Erie International (About 2 h 15 min by car; small, few direct routes (check)) · PIT Pittsburgh International (About 3 h 30 min by car; more flights, longer drive (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Feb
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Mar
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Apr
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Aug (11). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Port Allegany: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
15 rd
Feb
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
12 rd
Mar
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
13 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
13 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
13 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
12 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
12 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
11 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
14 rd
Dec
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
15 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk Main Street; a car is needed for everything else. US-6 runs west to Kane (about 30 km) and east to Coudersport (about 25 km).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kane, PA
goDoor to door: About 35 min each way
Drive west on US-6, about 30 km (19 mi)Drive west on US-6, about 19 mi (30 km)
Historic downtown and the north gateway to Allegheny National Forest.
Door to door: About 30 min each way
Drive east on US-6, about 25 km (16 mi)Drive east on US-6, about 16 mi (25 km)
Wilds gateway on the Allegheny River; pair with a Cherry Springs night if you are staying out.
Door to door: About 1 h each way
Drive south on PA-155 and US-219
Worth it only if you are already heading south.
Door to door: About 1 h 30 min each way
Drive east on US-6 via Coudersport
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep one night in Wellsboro.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Downtown Port Allegany
Small inns and B&Bs; rooms are few, so book ahead for summer weekends.
US-6 motels
Highway motels in Kane and Coudersport if nothing is free in town.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $90–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Inn or B&B room1 × 1 night × US$110 | US$110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Car rental, compact, 3 days1 × US$150 · check | US$150 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$30 · check | US$60 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$56 |
| Trip total≈ US$308 per person per day, bed included | US$616 |
Few rooms in town; book ahead for summer weekends.
2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | $2–4 |
| Sandwich or burger | $6–12 |
| Petrol, per galloncheck | $3.20–3.80 |
| Motel or inn room, per night | $80–150 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Kitchens close early; eat before 21:00.Kitchens close early; eat before 9:00 PM.
- Winter snow closes secondary roads in the hills: check conditions before driving.
- Cell coverage is patchy in the surrounding hills; download offline maps first.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Embassy
No consulate in town; nearest consulates-general are in Pittsburgh and Buffalo (check addresses).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Car rental, compact, 1 day: about $50 (check)
- Petrol, per gallon: $3.20–3.80 (check)
Cell coverage is patchy in the hills around town; download offline maps before you drive.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Port Allegany. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Nov–Apr (snow, closed seasonal roads) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Car-rental and fuel-stop guide for the US-6 Pennsylvania Wilds loop.
- Camping and state-forest options near Port Allegany.
- Cherry Springs dark-sky night plan with a weather fallback.
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