Bloomsburg: Trails, Culture and Hotels

Bloomsburg offers several specific starting points for planning a trip: trails and recreational activities in Town Park, a route on the Rail Trail, historic walking tours, as well as a museum, theater and events. If you are looking for a hotel for a stay in Bloomsburg, you can first consider which of these topics matter to your trip. The offerings differ in type and setting—from a trail along the water to cultural attractions and event dates. This lets you choose a destination based on a specific interest.

Trails and Outdoor Recreation

Bloomsburg Town Park is open daily from sunrise to sunset. Its amenities include ball fields, tennis and basketball courts, a skate park and disc golf. The park also has a scenic 0.6-mile trail along the river and lagoon. Sports and play areas sit alongside a waterside trail, so you can tailor your visit to your interests. The opening hours also provide a clear timeframe for visiting the park.

The Bloomsburg Rail Trail is an easy, three-mile out-and-back route on a former railroad bed in Bloomsburg. It has gravel and asphalt surfaces and passes through a wooded stream corridor along the banks of Fishing Creek. Compared with the 0.6-mile trail along the river and lagoon in Town Park, it differs in length, route type and scenery. So if you are including trails in your trip plans, you can weigh a short route in the park against a longer out-and-back route.

Museum, Theater and Architecture

The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum offers year-round interactive exhibits and curated programs in science, art and the humanities. It has been a permanent fixture in Bloomsburg since 2002. The Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble’s main season consists of plays selected, produced and performed by its resident company members. The professional resident theater company was founded in 1978. These offer different options for cultural planning: interactive museum exhibits and programs, or plays from the main season.

Two self-guided walking tours explore the Bloomsburg Historic District. Its architecture ranges from Federal to Second Empire to Romanesque. Two details can help guide your choice: you can explore the district on your own and take in an architectural range from Federal to Romanesque.

Events and Travel Dates

Event dates can also factor into planning your stay. Bloomsburg Fair Week officially begins on the third Saturday after Labor Day. If you want to plan your trip around it, check the specific event dates before booking. ArtFest is one of two annual arts festivals in Downtown Bloomsburg. Both offer a distinct reason to plan a visit to Bloomsburg for a particular time; the official start of Fair Week is set by the date rule.

Whether you plan your trip around outdoor trails, culture or an event date, Bloomsburg offers a range of specific points of interest. To choose a hotel, you can first decide which of these interests will be most important for your travel dates.

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