Towanda, PA Homes for Rent

Towanda, Pennsylvania, is a historic river town along the Susquehanna River, surrounded by forested mountains and rolling hills in the Endless Mountains region. Main Street, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is lined with old brick buildings and 19th-century architecture, including Victorian, Greek Revival, Italianate, and the domed Bradford County Courthouse from 1848. Homes sit on a traditional street grid that climbs narrow, hilly lanes, with large lots and clear views of the river and mountains. Housing styles range from 1800s Victorians to Cape Cod, traditional, and ranch-style homes, with very little new construction. Towanda’s downtown blends historic character with daily essentials, featuring boutique shops, local restaurants like the New Red Rose Diner and Vincent’s Pizza, and the Keystone Theatre for movies and community productions, while TOPS Friendly Markets and Aldi handle grocery needs. Outdoor attractions include the River Valley Regional YMCA with its pool, ball field, and gym, Eastside Riverfront Park’s picnic space and river views, and Merrill Parkway’s riverfront trail for walking, jogging, and biking. Residents frequently use the riverwalk, and the area draws people for hunting, hiking, and river recreation, with New York’s Finger Lakes National Forest within driving distance. U.S. Route 220 connects Towanda to Sayre about 18 miles north, Scranton about 63 miles away, and New York City about 180 miles away, with bus routes and nearby Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital about 17 miles away and Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport about 66 miles away.