River Towns

The Susquehanna is a river of astonishing variety. Wild and remote canyons connect to pastoral landscapes of agricultural productivity. But all along the way there are river towns, about seventy in all. These towns exist because at some point in history the river was necessary for survival or economic advantage and often because of their strategic location with respect to transportation. Today as in the past, river towns are the most visible means of connection to the River that shapes our common heritage.

The Susquehanna Greenway provides options to journey throughout its diverse and varied landscape and riverscape, to enjoy scenery, and to enjoy past and present cultures and heritage in its diverse and authentic communities. The River Towns are the journey points that provide a safe place where both town residents can walk, find the goods and services they need, and easily access the town and the water trail by foot or vehicle.

From historic downtowns and heritage festivals to riverfront parks and river town races, you'll be amazed at how much there is to discover in the Susquehanna Greenway River Towns.

Explore the Susquehanna Greenway River Towns:
River Towns of the Upper North Branch
River Towns of the Wyoming Valley
River Towns of the Middle Susquehanna
River Towns of the West Branch
River Towns of the Capital Region
River Towns of the Lower Susquehanna