Click here for more Bedford County, PA Suggested Bus Tours by Richard Claycomb Call to schedule your very own knowledgeable step-on tour guide, Richard Claycomb, at (814) 276-3546 |
This tour will enable visitors to enjoy the architecture and beauty of some of the religious institutions in the Bedford area.
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9 am |
Meet your tour guide at the Gateway Travel Plaza ... located at Exit #161off the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) in Breezeood, PA). A brief bathroom break will enable the guests to stretch their legs, etc... Leaving that facility learn about the vintage gas pumps and murals promoting the Lincoln Highway Heritage Cooridor (Route 30)..
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| 9:30 am | The first stop will be the beautiful United Methodist Church in Everett, PA. Learn about the history of the church and if an organists is available enjoy a few musical selections. |
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Everett United Methodist Church: (814) 652-2725
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Fee: $ | |
| 10 am | Traveling into the town of Bedford you will drive by the St. James Episcopal Church built in 1865. This church is an exact replica of the Christopher-Wren Church London, England. Next will be the Methodist Episcopal Church built in 1870 followed by Trinity Lutheran Church (circa 1870); the third oldest church in the county --- Bedford Prebyterian (circa 1825); and finally St. Thomas Catholic Church (circa 1868) which has the largest moveable alter of any church in the Commonwealth.
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Old Bedford Village will be the next stop, where you will be served light refreshments in the Village Log Church. Enjoy the unusual interior and other artifacts. | |
Old Bedford Village: (814) 623-1156
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Fee: $ | |
| 12:30 pm | Arrive at St. John the Baptists Catholic Church in the village of New Baltimore. This beautiful church was used by many years by the monks who resided at this location. Enjoy a light lunch (soup and sandwich) and then tour the sanctuary. | |
St. John the Baptists Catholic Church: (814) 733-2210
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Fee: $6/per person | |
| 2:30 pm | The oldest church in Bedford County, the 1806 Schellsburg Log Church, will be the next stop. Visit the interior of this building and see the wine stem pulpit and the unique seating. Time will be given to enjoy the many epitaphs in the adjacent graveyard. | |
Church; Mrs. Egolf: (814) 733-2981
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Fee: $1/per person | |
| 3:30 pm | Enjoy several historic covered bridges as you travel to Faye's Candies in Alum Bank, PA. There you will enjoy a sample of their hand dipped chocolate and have the opportunity to make a purchase. |
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Faye's Candies: (814) 839-2865
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| 4 pm | Tour Trinity United Church of Christ in Osterburg, PA, where you will enjoy the beautitul stained glass windows and the unusual interior.
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| 4:30 pm | A sumptuous dinner will be served by colonial dressed waitresses at Slicks Ivy Stone Restaurant near Osterburg, PA. Enjoy the antiques and collectibles throughout the establishment. Entertainment will be provided. Your guide will depart at the original pickup point (Gateway Travel Plaza) on your return trip home.
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| Slick's Ivy Stone Restaurant: (814) 276-3131 | Fee: $
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Call to schedule your very own tour guidest with the mostest!!! Richard Claycomb (814) 276-3546 |