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ClarionClarion, Pennsylvania
Half a day is enough: walk Main Street, see the river and eat at the brewery. Use it as a stop on I-80, not a base.
Clarion is a small college town on I-80 in the Pennsylvania Wilds. Its main draw is the Clarion River and a compact downtown with a brewery and a few shops. Most travellers pass through in under 4 hours.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, some businesses close)
- Airports
- DUJ · PIT
- Nights
- 0
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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 ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Clarion911 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Clarion, 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
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 911 fire and 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.
- AirportDUJ DuBois Regional Airport (about 40 min drive east on I-80).
- Getting aroundWalk downtown.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–4
- BeerDraft beer$5–7
- Budget bedChain motel double room, a night, per roomUS$80
- Mid-range bedChain motel double room, a night, per roomUS$120
- High-end bedChain motel double room, a night, per roomUS$180
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
- DUJ DuBois Regional Airport (about 40 min drive east on I-80) · PIT Pittsburgh International Airport (about 1 h 45 min drive west on I-80)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Feb
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Mar
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C) low), wettest Jan (14 rain days), driest Aug (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Clarion: 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
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
14 rd
Feb
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
12 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
13 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
13 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
13 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
12 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
11 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
12 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
14 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 downtown. A car is needed for the river access points and any other attraction.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Cook Forest State Park
goDoor to door: 30 min
drive north on PA-36, about 25 min
Old-growth forest, river canoeing and trails; half-day or full day.
Clearfield, Pennsylvania
goDoor to door: 35 min
drive east on I-80, about 30 min
Another small Wilds town with a historic district.
Door to door: 50 min
drive south on PA-36 and US-119, about 40 min
Groundhog Day town; Gobbler's Knob is the main sight.
Door to door: 1 h 15 min
drive east on US-6, about 1 h 10 min
Gateway to Pine Creek Gorge (Pennsylvania Grand Canyon).
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 / Main Street
walkable to the brewery and river; limited options.
I-80 corridor
chain motels near exits 62 and 64; car needed.
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
| Chain motel double room1 × 1 night × US$120 | US$120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Meal at brewery (burger + beer)2 × US$25 | US$50 |
| Gas for 50 mi (80 km) driving1 × US$12 | US$12 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$42 |
| Trip total≈ US$232 per person per day, bed included | US$464 |
2026 estimate in USD; car rental and gas excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Burger at brewery | $12–16 |
| Draft beer | $5–7 |
| Motel room per night | $80–180 |
| Gas (per gallon) | $3.50–4.50 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check hours: many restaurants close by 9 PM or earlier on weekdays.
- Clarion River water levels vary; check local conditions before kayaking or tubing.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Fire and ambulance
- 911
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Emergency
- Police911
- Fire and ambulance911
Embassy
No consulate in Clarion. The nearest US passport office is in Pittsburgh.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- I-80 exit 62 to downtown: about 2 mi, 5 min drive
- Clarion to Cook Forest: about 15 mi, 25 min drive
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Clarion. 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 Jan–Feb (cold, some businesses close) · month by month →
- 2 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
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Cook Forest State Park, Clarion River access points and the brewery.
- Eat pages with verified hours and last orders.
- Seasonal river-conditions widget.
Sources
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