Discover Sayre: Architecture, Culture and the Diahoga Trail

Sayre offers several distinct ways to shape a visit: downtown features buildings with designs ranging from the Victorian era to Art Deco. There is also a historic theater, a museum in a former train station building and the paved Diahoga Trail. If you’re looking for a vacation rental in Sayre, consider whether local history, cultural events or outdoor activity will be the main focus of your stay.

Architecture and History in Sayre

Downtown architecture ranges from Victorian design to Art Deco. Visitors interested in architecture can find different periods represented within the Borough of Sayre. Another landmark is the “Welcome to the Heart of Sayre” mural downtown. It adds a distinctive Sayre-themed motif to the streetscape.

The Sayre Historical Society Museum is housed in the former Lehigh Valley Railroad Passenger Station. Its address is 103 S. Lehigh Ave, Sayre, Pennsylvania. The former station gives the museum a tangible connection to local history. The museum’s rotating exhibit space is updated twice a year. For visitors interested in local history, it offers a different focus from the architectural views around town.

Theater, Art and Activities for Children

The historic Sayre Theatre is operated by the Bradford County Regional Arts Council. The Theatre shows first-run films, while live events are held at the Guthrie Performing Arts Center at the Sayre Theatre. Film screenings and stage performances are two different options to consider when planning cultural activities in Sayre.

Valley Arts4All is a two-day juried arts festival in Riverfront Park in Sayre. It takes place on the first weekend in May and includes hands-on art activities for children. For families who want to include creative activities in their trip, this combination is especially appealing: the festival brings together art and opportunities to try it for themselves. The Guthrie Gallop offers a different kind of activity. This recurring race features 5 km and 10 km routes and starts at the historic Sayre Theatre. Its route follows local streets through the Borough of Sayre.

A Paved Trail and Getting Around Town

The Diahoga Trail is 1.56 miles long and paved. It runs along the west side of the Susquehanna River to Hayden Street in Sayre. Riverfront Park is an access point to the trail. The distance gives you a concrete point of reference if you’d like to include a walk or a run on the trail during your stay; no walking time is specified. The Susquehanna River also forms the southeastern boundary between the Borough of Sayre and Athens Township.

The Sayre Public Library offers more than materials to borrow: its programs include workshops, lectures, educational programs and outreach activities. A farmers market is held at Howard Elmer Park in Sayre. These places and offerings appeal to different interests, from learning and connecting with others to visiting the market. The library and farmers market add two more facets of local life to the historic sites.

For the broader travel overview: Bradford County.