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Lewistown, PennsylvaniaLewistown
Spend a half‑day in Lewistown: see Monument Square and McCoy House Museum, then grab a quick bite; no need to stay overnight.
Lewistown is a small central‑Pennsylvania town with a walkable downtown, a historic train station, and a few museums and eateries. It can be explored in a few hours, making it a day‑trip or stopover rather than a base.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited opening hours)
- Airport
- RED
- Nights
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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 Lewistown, Pennsylvania911 ▾
- 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 Lewistown, Pennsylvania, 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
- SafetyLewistown is generally safe; typical small‑town caution applies—keep valuables secure, especially at night.
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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.
- AirportRED Mifflin County Airport (Private aircraft only, 5 mi NW of town).
- Getting aroundDowntown is walkable; taxis serve the town.
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 mealBurger or sandwich$6–$10
- BeerBeer (draft)$4–$6
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))$20–$30
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (McCoy House)$5–$8
- Budget bedBudget hotel or motel, a night, per roomUS$45
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel or motel, a night, per roomUS$70
- High-end bedBudget hotel or motel, a night, per roomUS$110
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$30 · Mid US$55 · High US$85
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
- RED Mifflin County Airport (Private aircraft only, 5 mi NW of town)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°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
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest May (9 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Lewistown, Pennsylvania: 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
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
7 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
6 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Dec
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
9 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
Downtown is walkable; taxis serve the town. No public bus service.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Harrisburg
goDoor to door: ~1 h
Amtrak Pennsylvanian, about 45 min east
State capital with museums and riverfront.
Altoona
goDoor to door: ~45 min
Amtrak Pennsylvanian, about 30 min west
Railway heritage center.
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.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Reedsville
Closest hotel, 5 mi from downtown
Best Western, Milroy
Budget option, 7 mi away
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
- $40–$60 excl. bed
- Mid
- $60–$90 excl. bed
- High
- $90+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel or motel1 × 1 night × US$45 | US$45 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × US$30 | US$30 |
| Amtrak Pennsylvanian Lewistown‑Philadelphia (one‑way)1 × US$30 · check | US$30 |
| Taxi downtown (5 km)1 × US$25 · check | US$25 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$13 |
| Trip total≈ US$143 per person per day, bed included | US$143 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | $2–$4 |
| Burger or sandwich | $6–$10 |
| Beer (draft) | $4–$6 |
| Taxi (5 km) | $20–$30 |
| Museum entry (McCoy House) | $5–$8 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Limited evening options: most venues close by 10 PM.
- Amish farms are private; ask before photographing.
Emergency numbers
- Police/Fire/Ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
US consulates are in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh; nearest for foreign nationals.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Amtrak Pennsylvanian Lewistown‑Philadelphia: about $30 one‑way, 2 h 30 min (check)
- Taxi downtown (5 km): $20–$30
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- Entschuldigung — Excuse me / Sorry (Entschuldigung)
- Danke — Thank you (Danke)
- Wie viel kostet das? — How much is it? (Wie viel kostet das?)
- Wo ist die Toilette? — Where is the restroom? (Wo ist die Toilette?)
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 Lewistown, Pennsylvania. 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, limited opening hours) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Reedsville if you want a hotel stay.
- Combine with a visit to nearby Amish country (Big Valley drive).
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