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DuBois, Pennsylvania, is a small city in Clearfield County with a population of just over 7,500 people. It may be small but there is plenty to do in the area! Dubois has many parks and recreational areas like the Sandy Township Recreational Park which provides a variety of activities like baseball fields, basketball courts, and a playground for the whole family to enjoy. The town also has an ice hockey rink and several churches scattered around town. In addition to all of these community activities, DuBois is also home to some unique attractions such as the Big Run Wolf Ranch where visitors can learn about wolves and make their own adoptable wolf pup.
The reviews of DuBois are generally positive with most people praising its safe atmosphere and friendly citizens. People also love the various shopping options available in the area as well as the diverse restaurants which offer everything from traditional American cuisine to Indian dishes. Additionally, many visitors appreciate the local cultural attractions such as the variety of art galleries or nearby entertainment venues like theaters or music festivals. Finally, Dubois is known for its rich history as it was once one of the major hubs for oil production in Pennsylvania during the 19th century.
based on 3 ReviewsGet to know DuBois with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited DuBois
so many posibilities so little common sense! - 7/17/2009
while DuBois is feeling The economic drag everyone else is, they have one thing worse. The local government is DuBois is nothing more than a bunch of hillbillies that think they know everything while thay know nothing; adding projects that cost money and do nothing for thier people. the best thing for DuBois would be if the elected officials just went home and never set at the council table again. get some guts DuBois and elect people that actualy represent what you think , feel, and know to be
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Weather - 7/2/2009
The best feature of Du Bois is the 3.5 months of temperate weather each year.
Unless you like cold and high heating bills, the worst part of Du Bois is the nearly intolerable 8.5 remaing months of winter and near
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If you can stand the cold and snow, it's really pr - 2/23/2007
Like many small towns, Du Bois has very friendly people, excellent access to healthcare (Du Bois Regional Medical Center is in town), diversity in retail and a fair transportation system (including well salted roads for the 5 months of winter here).
This town is NOT recommended, however, if you are in need of fairly paid employment, as noted by its declining population statistics.
Located 280 miles due west of New York City just off Route 80, 110 miles northeast of Pittsburgh (Steelers and Pirates fans dominate Du Bois), and 150 miles south of Buffalo, NY.
If you love deer hunting, this can be the place for you. First Day of Buck season (as in male deer), just after Thanksgiving, finds all public schools closed, as well as many businesses.
People and property crimes are relatively low here, though Du Bois has regional notariety for drug dealing and illegal drug usage in town.
Summers are very tolerable, actually
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