How Columbia, Marietta and Wrightsville Shaped A Bend In The River.
These exciting river towns shaped history – and continue to make history through the lives, services, boutiques, shops, cafes, and creatives that called the River Towns home.
For centuries, the Susquehanna has shaped the communities along its banks. Columbia, Marietta, and Wrightsville each developed their own distinctive character, but their stories have always been intertwined. The river connected them to each other, and to a much larger story.
The River Bend tells those stories—past and present. So come on a journey. Explore the history that made this region. Discover the businesses and organizations giving it new life. Meet the people who make the Susquehanna’s River Towns worth discovering today.
Explore Marietta, a quaint riverside town filled with historic architecture, antique shops, inviting cafés, and a proud shipbuilding past that reflects its timeless small-town charm.
Discover Wrightsville, a charming Susquehanna River town steeped in history, known for its iconic bridge, scenic waterfront views, local eateries, and rich industrial heritage.
Columbia is a revived river town celebrated for its Underground Railroad connections, vibrant downtown, numerous eateries, and fascinating railroad heritage along the Susquehanna.
