Thanks to all of our Partners that help to make the Rt 15 ByWay of the Arts a vibrant and engaging destination for locals and tourists alike. To find our wonderful artisan, lodging and hospitality partners—the ones you want to explore up close and personal—click on the links above or check out our designated regions.

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The inception… Modeled after successful national programs and those in several other states, this PA Artisan Trails initiative combines arts & crafts with tourism and economic development. The Trails offer guided weekend packages and self-guided road trips provided by select lodging, dining and artisan partners, and each Trail attempts to capture the unique essence of its local area.
 
The initiative made its debut to the public in 2006 after extensive planning and preparation conducted by a coalition of several state agencies and private organizations, including the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, the Department of Community & Economic Development, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen. These groups recruited art and heritage organizations, established criteria, provided training and evaluations, and more.