Local Interest

Year Round :

Shopping in the charming rural community of Montrose. Enjoy specialty gift and antique shops, where you may find collectibles, one-of-a-kind items, and products of local artisans including ceramics, porcelain, glass, and wood works; soaps, clothing, gourmet coffee, hand-made chocolates, and fresh floral arrangements.

Restaurant variety including American and Italian cuisine.

Entertainment at the Montrose Movie Theater.

Walking Tours are self-guided with brochures.

Salt Springs State Park, a recreational, educational, historical center; 6 miles north of Montrose.

Woodbourne Forest Preserve 6 miles south of Montrose.

Susquehanna Library and Historical Society to research or reminisce.

Annual Events:

4 th of July on the Green . The area's most comprehensive annual holiday event complete with 2-mile parade, huge arts and crafts display, 5K run, chicken barbeque, children's activities, and fireworks display at dusk.

Blueberry Festival . Annual event on the Green, the first Friday and Saturday in August, benefits the Susquehanna County Library. Huge book sale; Blueberry pancake breakfast, vendor sales including Blueberry muffins, buckle, cake, Blueberry ice cream; handmade items, crafts and antiques; children's games and entertainment for all ages.

Harford Fair is a huge annual agricultural/4-H event, held Mon through Sat the third week in August. Celebrity show, entertainment, rides, games, food vendors.

Artists Open House Weekend and Antiques Tour . Annually in October on Columbus Weekend. Self-guided with brochure, map and directions. Enjoy the tranquility of the colorful Endless Mountains while browsing.