It's Official: Pennsylvania's Very Own Butler Is One Of The Country's Best Small Towns To Visit This Year
By Beth Price-Williams|Published November 08, 2022
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Wanderlust often hits us when we least expect it. While we usually can’t hop on a plane without advanced planning, we can still cure our wanderlust by exploring a little bit closer to home. With its many small towns, Pennsylvania offers countless opportunities to get out and travel. It’s also home to one of the best small towns to visit in Pennsylvania.
Embrace the charm of yesteryear and small-town friendliness when you visit Historic Downtown Butler in Western Pennsylvania, a darling town with a population of just over 13,000.
Often considered a hidden gem, Butler has even been called one of the best towns to visit in the United States by the Smithsonian. However, you really have to experience it for yourself.
While Butler County is brimming with activities – from exploring Moraine State Park to hiking its network of trails – downtown Butler is perfect when you want to slow things down for a bit.
Perhaps best known as the home of the Jeep (it was invented in Butler during World War II), the town embraces its rich history. Autumn, for example, brings the annual celebration of the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival.
Bring a sense of whimsy when you visit Butler, too, because you don’t want to pass by a journey on the epic Fairy Door Trail. The trail follows along Main Street.
Do you agree that Butler is one of the best small towns to visit in Pennsylvania this year? Let us know in the comments! Ready for more exploration? Check out these darling small towns in Pennsylvania.
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