
What: Ceremony marking the official designation of Pennsylvania’s section of U.S. Route 6 (via the PA Route 6 Alliance) as a scenic byway.
When: October 30, 2025, from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM.
Where: Courthouse Square, 1 East 2nd Street, Coudersport, PA 16915. Google Maps
Coverage: Applies to the 4-county stretch of U.S. Route 6 in Pennsylvania (Warren, McKean, Potter, Tioga counties).
Purpose: Celebrate recognition of Route 6’s scenic, historic, natural and recreational assets; support rural tourism and community economic benefits.
Why it’s important:
- U.S. Route 6 now becomes the state’s 24th scenic byway and the longest byway in Pennsylvania at 211 miles.
- The designation reflects years of effort by the Alliance and 34 municipalities along the corridor.
- This can lead to greater tourism, increased visibility for local businesses, and preservation of the area’s natural and cultural landscape.