Hours: April-October; 9-5; Monday-Saturday. Call for November-December hours.
Driving Directions: 40 minutes north of Bedford. Take I-99 north to Altoona's "17th Street" exit. Drive to 9th Avenue. Museum is located on the right.

Hours: June-October; steam train rides every Saturday and Sunday. Trains depart at 11am-1pm and 3pm
Driving Directions: 50 minutes north of Breezewood. From Breezewood, take Rt. 30 east to Rt. 522. Rt. 522 north to Orbisonia. Left onto Rt. 994.

Everett Train Museum
Display includes a 1909 Baldwin 262 (Prairie Type) Steam Engine.
Admission: Free
Hours: Open the 3rd Sunday of each month;
May-October; 1pm-4pm
Driving Directions: Drive into the town of Everett. At the corner where the Sheetz store stands, turn north onto Route 26 North. Drive about 1/4 mile. After passing Fourth Street, turn left onto the next small road. Drive to the top of the hill. The train museum is at the top of this hill (on the right).

Hours: Open weekends May, June, September and October; 7 days a week July-August. Hours are 10-5.
Driving Directions: Located 6 minutes west of Bedford. From Bedford drive Route 30 west for 3 miles. Take Route 31 at the "Y" in the road by the Jean Bonnet Tavern. Drive 3 miles to Manns Choice, bear left into town and then go left on Cavern Street.

Hours: Open daily May-October. May, September, October hours: 10-4; June, July, August hours: 10-6.
Driving Directions: Located approximately 70 minutes away. From Bedford take I-99 / Route 220 north to Route 22. Take Route 22 west to Water Street. Then, take Route 45 to Caverns.

Hours:
Driving Directions: Located approximately 70 minutes away. From Breezewood, take Route 30 east for 8 miles. Take Route 26 north exit. Route 26 north to Huntingdon. At intersection of Route 22, take 22 west to the caverns (just outside of Huntingdon).

Hours: Open daily February 15th - November 30th. Call for tour times.
Driving Directions: Located 90 minutes away. From Breezewood, take Route 30 east for 8 miles. Take Route 26 north exit. Route 26 north past State College and the Nittany Mall into Pleasant Gap. At the first traffic light turn right on Route 144 south. Take Route 144 to Centre Hall. At Centre Hall, turn left onto Route 192 east and follow signs for 5 miles to Penn's Cave.

Bedford Speedway
1/2-mile oval dirt track.

Hours: Racing on Friday nights at 7:30pm-11pm. April-September.
Driving Directions: Located at the west end of Bedford on Business Route 30 at the Bedford County Fairgrounds.

Jennerstown Speedway
1/2-mile oval asphalt.

Hours: Racing on Saturdays 6pm-11pm May-September.
Driving Directions: Located 50 minutes west of Bedford. From Bedford take Route 30 west to Jennerstown. Turn left at the traffic light onto Route 985.

Hagerstown Speedway
Dirt track.

Hours: Racing Saturdays 7pm-12pm May-August.
Driving Directions: Located 60 minutes southeast of Breezewood. From Breezewood take I-70 east to Clear Spring exit #18. Follow signs.

Cumberland Speedway
5/8 mile dirt track.

Hours: Racing Saturday nights April-October.
Driving Directions: Located 35 minutes south of Bedford. From Bedford take Route 220 south. After passing intersection with I-68, stay on Route 220 for 2.7 miles.

Hours: 3:30-5pm; Memorial Day-October
Driving Directions: From PA Turnpike exit 146 (Bedford) turn right onto Business Route 220 south and travel 3 miles to downtown Bedford. After crossing the river, turn right at the second traffic light onto Penn Street and then turn right at the next traffic light onto Juliana Street.

Bedford Self-Guided Tour
The "Readers Digest" version of our live Friday tour only takes about 30 minutes and is offered in our "Historic Bedford" brochure. Ask for a copy of the "Historic Bedford" brochure by calling 1-800-765-3331.

Everett Self-Guided Tour
Tour takes about 35 minutes and is available in the Everett brochure. Everett is located between Bedford and Breezewood on Business Route 30. Ask for a copy of the Everett brochure by calling 1-800-765-3331.

The Mountain Playhouse
Check the calendar of events for upcoming shows.

Hours: Tuesday-Sunday
Driving Directions: Located 50 minutes west of Bedford. From Bedford take Route 30 west to Jennerstown. Turn north onto Route 985.

Cresson Lake Playhouse

Hours: June-September
Driving Directions: Located 60 minutes from Bedford. From Bedford take I-99/Route 220 north to Route 22 west. Drive Route 22 to the "Summit" exit. Turn right off the exit. Go thru Cresson. Turn right at Dollar Store. Go 2 miles. Look for signs..

Orchards of Bedford County
Commit drive-by fruiting with our "Orchards" brochure. It'll help you plan a pleasant day of sight seeing and shopping for natural snacks grown in Bedford County, PA. Call us a 1-800-765-3331 for your free copy of this popular brochure.
Boyer Orchards-(814) 839-4715 Davis Orchard-(814) 276-3040
Leonard's Apples-(814-839-2948 Ridgetop Orchards-814) 839-4181
Sleeks Orchard-(814) 733-4776

Flight 93 Memorial
This memorial was created to honor the men and women lost on September 11th, 2001 in a field just 30 minutes west of Bedford. The memorial has been created by the many visitors who wished to leave some form of tribute to loved ones lost that day. .

Driving Directions: Located 30 minutes west of Bedford. From Bedford take Route 30 west to Buckstown (13 miles west of the traffic light in Schellsburg ... set your odometer at this traffic light). Turn left onto Buckstown Road by Duppstadts Country Store. Go 3 miles. Turn right onto Skyline Road. Drive 1 mile to the memorial site.

Quecreek Mine Rescue Memorial
9 for 9 ... All alive! A site dedicated to the miners that were rescued July 28, 2002.

Hours: Narrative tours of the site have been offered ... usually at 11am, 1pm and 3pm Monday-Sunday. The site is open for visits 10-7 Monday-Saturday; 12-5 Sunday.
Driving Directions: Located 50 minutes west of Bedford. From Bedford take Route 30 west to Buckstown (about 20 miles) and continue west on Route 30 towards Boswell. Turn left onto Route 985. Drive about 7 miles. You'll see the memorial on your right. (If you come upon Route 601, you went one mile too far)..

Gettysburg National Military Park
Offers an outstanding overview of this historic battle. There are many commercial activities dedicated to the civil war in Gettysburg, but we recommend your visit begin with the National Park Visitors Center. Enclosed within this building is the "electric map" providing an excellent overview of the battle. The visitors center is free. Elect

Driving Directions: Located 80 minutes from Breezewood. For the most direct route, take Route 30 east. The road is very mountainous ... a beautiful drive. To get to the National Park Visitors Center, take Route 30 east to Gettysburg. Turn right at Washington Street. Drive a few blocks. The Visitors Center is to your right.

Antietem National Battlefield
Located in Sharpsburg, Maryland.
The bloodiest day of the Civil War happened on this ground. We recommend you visit the visitor center first it is located 1 mile North of Sharpsburg, MD. From there visit the battlefield (an 8 mile driving tour can be obtained from the visitors center). Final stop might be the Antietem National Cemetery.

Hours: 8:30am-5pm
Driving Directions: Located 65 minutes from Breezewood. From Breezewood take I-70 east to Hagerstown, MD. Take exit #29 for Route 65. Drive 9 miles south to the Visitors Center (on your left).

Harpers Ferry National Historic Park
Located 30 minutes south of Antietem.
It was the key to the security of Washington DC and is also the site of John Brown's famous raid, attempting to ignite a slave insurrection.

Hours: 8am-5pm daily.
Driving Directions: Located 30 minutes from Antietem. From Antietem, take Route 34 west to Shepherdstown, west Virginia. Then, Route 230 south to Route 340 east. Take Route 340 to Harpers Ferry.

Col Higgins Defense
In central Bedford County, entrenchments were prepared to provide protection against an anticipated Confederate attack )to take or destroy the Altoona Railroad). The Confederate defeat at Gettysburg removed this threat. The entrenchments are still visible.

Driving Directions: From Bedford take Route 30 east to the "hospital" exit. Turn right after exiting and drive across the bridge (that crosses back over Route 30). Continue on this road (SR1005) to the north. The entrenchments will be on your left.

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Driving Directions:The museum is located in downtown Bedford just north of the corner of Pitt and Juliana Streets.

Fort Ligonier Museum
Fort Ligonier was part of the British campaign against the French, built to support Forbes Trail and the effort to destroy the French at Fort Dusquesne.

Hours: May-October, Monday-Saturday, 10am-4:30pm; Sunday 12pm-4:30pm
Driving Directions: Located 60 minutes west of Bedford. From Bedford take Route 30 west. The museum is located at the intersection of Route 30 and State Route 711 in the town of Ligonier.

Fort Necessity and Braddock's Grave
The battle at the "Great Meadows" was the opening battle of the French and Indian War. The National Park Service Visitors Center is the best place to begin your visit. The ranger on duty will answer any questions you have and collect your entrance fee. Plan 2 1/2 hours. Braddock's Grave --- In 1755, Major General Braddock led an expedition against Fort Dusquesne, with a young aide named George Washington. Braddock was mortally wounded during the campaign and died after the British retreat. Washington officiated at Braddock's funeral and Braddock was buried in the road that his men had built. The army then marched over the grave to obliterate traces of it. Reinterred onto a small knoll adjacent to the road.

Driving Directions: Located 90 minutes west of Bedford in Farmington, PA.

Hours: Open Memorial Day (May)-Labor Day (September) 9am-5pm, CLOSED Wednesday.
Open September-October, Thursday-Saturday, 9am-5pm
Driving Directions: From PA Turnpike exit 146 (Bedford), turn right onto Business Route 220 south. Drive 1/2 mile, the Village is located on your right.

Fort Bedford Museum
Fort Bedford was built by the British as part of their fortified supply road, Forbes Trail. The British Road was the instrument that helped the British eradicate the French presence at Fort Dusquesne. This Fort, was a protector of that road.

Hours:

Driving Directions:The museum is located in downtown Bedford just north of the corner of Pitt and Juliana Streets.

Hours: Open 7-days a week. Monday-Saturday 10-5, Sunday 12-4.
Driving Directions:The building is located in downtown Bedford on South Juliana Street (1/2 block south of the court house).

Johnstown Flood Museum
The museum preserves the story of the 1889 flood in which 2209 people lost their lives and tens of thousands were left homeless.

Hours: June-Aug daily 10am-5pm, Fri and Sat 10am-7pm; Sept-May daily 10am-5pm.
Driving Directions: Located 50 minutes northwest of Bedford. From Bedford take I-99/Route 220 north to Route 56 west. Drive Route 56 to Johnstown. Route 56 will become Route 219. Take Route 56 Expressway exit off of Route 219 north. After passing through downtown and passing the baseball stadium, watch to your left for 7th Avenue. At 7th Avenue, turn left into parking lot.

Heritage Discovery Center
An interactive format to teach about the experiences of immigrants who came to Central Pennsylvania in the 19th century.

Hours: June-Aug daily 10am-5pm, Fri and Sat 10am-7pm; Sept-May daily 10am-5pm.
Driving Directions: Located 50 minutes northwest of Bedford. From Bedford take I-99/Route 220 north to Route 56 west. Drive Route 56 to Johnstown. Route 56 will become Route 219. Take Route 56 Expressway exit off of Route 219 north. After passing through downtown and passing the baseball stadium, watch to your left for 7th Avenue. At 7th Avenue, turn left into parking lot.

Swigart's Auto Museum
Almost 200 vehicles on display, including Pierce-Arrow, Packard, Marmon, DuPont, Duesenberg, CordOpen, many pre-1914 cars and even two Tuckers.

Hours: Open daily 9am-5pm, June-October
Driving Directions: Located 60minutes northeast of Bedford. From Bedford take Route 30 east to Route 26 north. Take Route 26 north toward Huntingdon, then take Route 22 east. The museum is on the left.

Hours: April-October; 9-5; Monday-Saturday. Call for November-December hours.
Driving Directions: 40 minutes north of Bedford. Take I-99 north to Altoona's "17th Street" exit. Drive to 9th Avenue. Museum is located on the right.

Jimmy Stewart Museum
If you are a fan of Jimmy Stewart, this museum is for you. Stewart movies always playing and a great gift shop, especially "Wonderful Life" items.

Hours: Open everyday, but major holidays.
Driving Directions: Located 90 minutes from Bedford. From Bedford take I-99/Route220 north towards Altoona, then take Route 22 west to Ebensburg. Then take Route 422 west to Indiana, PA. Take the Oakland Avenue / Route 286 exit. Follow Route 286 straight into Indiana. At Philadelphia Street, Museum building will be straight ahead (845 Philadelphia Street).

Thrasher Carriage Museum
A top collection of horse drawn vehicles, representing all walks of life. From the milkman to the President of the United States.

Hours: Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-3pm, March-December.
Driving Directions: Located 45 southwest of Bedford at the Depot Center (western Terminus of the western Maryland Scenic Railroad) in Frostburg, MD.

Coal Miners' Museum
For over a century, immigrant miners toiled deep underground in the coal mines, fueling America's industrial revolution. The Coal Miners' Museum is a must-see if you're into coal history and railroading.

Hours: Open Friday-Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday 1pm-5pm.
Driving Directions: Take Route 26 north to Saxton and then Route 913 east to Robertsdale. See a Pennsylvania map is you're coming from Breezewood, because a shorter route is available. The museum is in the Reality Theater.

Keystone Foundry
The Keystone Foundry opened in 1857 and has been preserved as it was left in 1935.

Hours: Open Saturday-Sunday, June-September, 1pm-4pm.
Driving Directions: Located 20 minutes north of Breezewood. From Breezewood take Route 30 west to Route 26 north. Take Route 26 to Hopewell.

Windber Coal Heritage Center
The Windber Coal Heritage Center offers displays and information about coal mining in Pennsylvania.

Hours: Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm, May-October
Driving Directions: Located 35 minutes northwest of Bedford. From Bedford take I-99/Route 220 north to Route 56 west. Take Route 56 to Windber.

Coal Miners' Museum
For over a century, immigrant miners toiled deep underground in the coal mines, fueling America's industrial revolution. The Coal Miners' Museum is a must-see if you're into coal history and railroading.

Hours: Open Friday-Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday 1pm-5pm.
Driving Directions: Take Route 26 north to Saxton and then Route 913 east to Robertsdale. See a Pennsylvania map is you're coming from Breezewood, because a shorter route is available. The museum is in the Reality Theater.

C&O Canal National Historic Park
Exhibits about the canal, boat building, coal, etc...

Hours: Open daily 9am-5pm
Driving Directions: Located 30 minutes south of Bedford. From Bedford take Route 220 south to Cumberland, Maryland.

The Espy House
The Espy House was George Washington's headquarters during the Whiskey Rebellion. Featured on the free guided walking tour.

Hours: Open now as a bakery ... usually open during the day.
Driving Directions: Located on Pitt Street in downtown Bedford.

Fallingwater
Fallingwater is one of Frank Lloyd Wright's most famous designs.

Hours: Open mid-March through Thanksgiving, Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm.
Driving Directions: Located 90 minutes west of Bedford. Call for directions.

Kentuck Knob
Lesser known than Fallingwater, but visitors seem to enjoy it as much or more. (Just 7 miles from Fallingwater).

Hours: Open March-December, Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm.
Driving Directions: Located 90 minutes west of Bedford. Call for directions.

Baker Mansion
Baker Mansion was home to iron-master Elias Baker.

Hours: This Greek Revival home is open June-September, Tuesday-Sunday, 1pm-4:30pm;
Open weekends only in April, May and October. Call to confirm times.
Driving Directions: Call for directions.

Del Grosso's
This charming amusement park is tree-lined and family-friendly. The park facility features many rides and also a water park. You can enter the ride park and walk around for free. You only pay for rides and food.
Phone: 1-866-684-3538
Admission: Call for rates.
Hours: Open daily June-August. Open weekends May and September.
Driving Directions: Located 45 minutes north of Bedford. From Bedford take I-99 / Route 220 north to Tipton exit.

Lakemont Park
Rides and arcade area. The park facility features 28 rides. Entrance to the park is free. There is a charge for the water park. Also, ride tickets can be individually purchased, or via an all day ride pass.

Driving Directions: Located 35 minutes north of Bedford. From Bedford take I-99 / Route 220 north to Altoona. Take the Frankstown Road exit. You can see the park from I-99.

Idlewild and SoakZone
The largest of the regional parks, but a longer ride to get there and higher cost. Rides and attractions, including the Mister Rogers Neighborhood section. (Fred Rogers was from nearby Latrobe area).

Driving Directions: Located 70 minutes west of Bedford along Route 30. It is located 2 miles west of Ligonier, PA.

The Bedford County Antique Shops Guide ... looking to do a day or two of antiquing in our area? Be sure to have this piece (the recognized motherlode of antiquing info for our area), complete with phone numbers and info about individual shop specialties (ie. glass, books, furniture, etc..). It is a valuable brochure to help plan an antiquing trip. Now, you can "Antique" Bedford County like a pro by first arming yourself with the Antique Shop Guide, available from the Visitors Bureau. Call 1-800-765-3331 for a copy.

Click here for an abbreviated list of antique shops.

The critter tour is a great activity for a rain-free day. Deer, emu, bison and lots'a trout can keep the little ones interested for an hour or so. Two potential hazards to avoid: First: Do not have a dog along with your (notice the "dog-free" area at the deer farm. Second: Watch the kids around the trout pools. In the history of the trout hatchery, only a few people have ever fallen into the pools. Don't make history.

Slinky Action Zone
Did you know that the slinky was invented so nearby? This isn't a museum about it ... but a large kids' play areas that will entertain the little one's for hours. Bring along a book to read ... because your kids will probably want to stay longer than you will ... unless you bring along your own grown-up activity. You know those free play areas at fast food restaurants ... this is like 10 of those put together. Soft play area ... ball pits, tunnels, and tubes. There's also a laser tag area (separate admission fee), arcade area, and food available.

Hours: Open Monday-Saturday 10am-10pm. Open Sundays from 12pm-10pm.
Driving Directions: Located 35 minutes north of Bedford. From Bedford take I-99 / Route 220 north to Plank Road exit. After exiting, turn right at first traffic light. Travel several miles and look to your right for the Meadows ice cream stand ... turn right at this traffic light and after about 100 feet take your second left for Slinky Action Zone.

Fast Food Playgrounds
Yep ... sometimes, all you need is a playground at a Burger King or McDonalds. Just east of Bedford Along Business Route 30, Burger King has a nice indoor playground that is open year-around. McDonalds, located along Route 30, 4 miles east of Bedford, has a playground that is semi-enclosed. It is comfortable on all but the coldest days.

Briar Valley Winery
Winery and brew shop.
Phone: (814) 623-0900
Summer Hours: Tuesday-Friday 12noon-6pm; Saturday & Sunday 12noon-5pm.
Driving Directions: From Bedford take Business Route 30 east (Pitt Street) to the Radio Shack buiding (accross from True Value).

Helixville Winery
Winery and home-brew shop.
Phone: (814) 733-4667
Hours: Monday-Friday 11am-5pm; Saturday & Sunday 1pm-5pm.
Driving Directions: From Bedford take Route 30 west to the traffic light in Schellsburg, PA. At the light turn right onto Route 96 north. Follow Route 96 north for 2 miles and turn left onto Hoover Road. Follow 1 mile and turn right onto Helixville Road. Drive 2 miles and turn right onto Tomco Road. The winery sits 2/10 miles back on the right-hand side.

Oak Spring Winery
Winery and home-brew shop.
Phone: (814) 946-3799
Hours: 11am-6pm, 7-days a week.
Driving Directions: Located 45 minutes north of Bedford.
From Bedford take I-99 / Route 220 north 4 miles past Altoona
to the Pinecroft exit and follow the signs to the winery (located
1 mile from the exit).

Glades Pike Winery
Offering tasting, tours and sales.

Hours: 11am-6pm, 7-days a week.
Driving Directions: Located 65 minutes west of Bedford. From Bedford, take Route 30 west for 3 miles. At the Jean Bonnet Tavern, bear left onto Route 31 west and drive for about 50 minutes ... past Somerset. The winery is 7 miles past Somerset, on the right.

Bedford County is a natural meeting place for old friends, college roommates, Army buddies, etc... If you're meeting someone here and want a place where you can reminisce for hours, consider these options: If an outdoor setting and a walk together sound like something you'd enjoy, you might plan a walk and picnic along the "Lake Shore Trail." The trail is a 3.5 mile loop around Shawnee Lake, part of Shawnee State Park, near Schellsburg, PA. The trail is easy for all walkers. Allow about 1 hour for the loop walk. There are picnic tables throughout the loop. If you'd like to get some sandwiches, the closest spot is the Shawnee Country Market along Route 30 in Schellsburg. We have the Shawnee State Park maps available by calling 1-800-765-3331.If you'd like to meet "under roof" to reminisce, consider these lounges where soft drinks, beer, wine, cocktails and food are served. In Schellsburg, go to the Fire Side Inn along Rt. 30. They're open 7-days a week serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Just north of Bedford at the Turnpike Interchange (exit #146), the Arena Restaurant and Lounge and Ed's Steak House both have a nice lounge area open from lunch through the evening. The Carriage House and Best Western / Clara's Place both are open in the evenings for food and drinks ... they're, also, located at the Bedford Turnpike exit #146. In downtown Bedford is the Bedford Hotel and Tavern, a casual "sports bar." Just south of Bedford is the restored Bedford Springs Resort offering both fine spirits and fine dining. The Jean Bonnet Tavern has both indoor and outdoor seating and is located along Route 30, 3 miles west of Bedford. The tavern (upstairs) offers a wide variety of beers and ales and is open from lunch through dinner.

Check out the information on our dining page for other businesses which may be what you're looking for. Call each business for more specific info.

Looking for meeting space for your group? The places we list below specialize in providing meeting space. Here are some general facts and figures about meeting spaces to help make planning a meeting in Bedford County, PA a cinch.

The Lincoln Highway (Route 30) was the Country's first coast-to-coast road and it passes right through Bedford County. Some interesting old sites still exist here, including the Coffee Pot and an Art-Deco Gulf station. The Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor has developed some interpretive exhibits, murals and vintage gas pumps at sites along this historic roadway. Contact the Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor for info at (724) 238-9030 or call us (Bedford County Visitors Bureau) for a copy of the Lincoln Highway Driving Guide at 1-800-765-3331.

Covered Bridge & Gravity Hill Tour
Our most popular driving ... features 8 of our 14 covered bridges and the often talked about, but seldom found, Gravity Hill. This tour is also great if you're looking for a good leaf-looking tour in the Fall.Bison, Fish, Fawn and Fowl a.k.a. "Critter Tour"
We wrote this as a kids tour, but the folks seem to enjoy it, too!

Morrison's Cove Tour
A nice tour through the farm country of northern Bedford County, even into southern Blair County.

Bedford Elks
Phone: (814) 623-9316
Admission: $2.25-$2.50 a game
Hours: Open 7-days a week for open bowling.
Sunday 1pm-10pm; Monday 1pm-5pm; Tuesday 1pm-5:30pm;
Wednesday 3:30pm-5pm; Thursday 1pm-5pm; Friday 3pm-5pm and
9:30-Midnight; and Saturday 2pm-Midnight..
Driving Directions: Located 1 mile south of Bedford on Business Route 220 (Richard Street).

Here are locations of some public tennis courts in Bedford County, PA. All courts are free, first come, first served.

.Bedford - From the corner of Pitt and Richard Streets, take Richard Street south 3 blocks. Turn left onto Watson Street. Go 1 block. Turn right onto Bedford Street. Go 1/2 block. Immediately after passing Ritchey Avenue ... turn left into the next alley. Go 100 yards. Courts on your left.

Bedford - There are other public courts by Cameron Avenue. From corner of Pitt and Richards Streets, take Pitt Street west for 2 blocks. Turn left onto northwest Street at Gulf gas station. Within 1/2 block, turn right onto Central Way. Go 100 yards and bear left onto Cameron Avenue.

Moon-Glo Skating
Phone: (814) 623-9597
Admission: Between $2 - $3; skate rentals are $1
Hours: Wednesday 7pm-9pm; Friday 7pm-10pm; Saturday 2pm-4:30pm and 7:30pm-10:30pm; Sunday 2pm-4:30pm and 7pm-10pm.
Driving Directions: 1 mile north of Bedford on Business Route 220

Summit Quest
Free weights, hammer strength machines, aerobic exercise machines.

Phone: (814) 623-6031 Admission: Walk-in visitors $5
Driving Directions: Located at the east end of Bedford behind Papa Johns Pizza.

Pro Care
Cybex strength machines and free weights. Sauna. Tanning booth ... extra fee.

Phone: (814) 624-2497
Admission: Walk-in visitors $10
Driving Directions: Located 4 miles east of Bedford on Route 30 ... if you're driving east of Bedford on Route 30 and you reach McDonalds, you just passed it.

Greenridge Horse Ranch
Offers rides (they supply the horses) 90 minutes to 5 hours long. Reservations preferred, but walk-ins accommodated if possible.
Phone: (814) 784-5223
Admission: 90 minute ride $35 (lesson provided);
Pony rides: $15 for 1/2 hour
Driving Directions: Call for directions.

Mon sour Sheep Farm
Monsour Sheep Farm Offers horse boarding for guests to their vacation homes and has areas that you can ride through their farm. Very peaceful and quiet.

Miles of equestrian trails are open at Blue Knob State Park. You can get a park map from us at the Bedford County Visitors Bureau office or by calling them direct at (814) 276-3576.

Our Golf Guide can help you plan a great golf outing to Bedford County. The guide features course maps, slope ratios, course ratings and hole distance and par. It also has a mini map of Bedford County that shows the locations of each course. Very handy if you want to plan a few days of golf here. Call us for your free copy of our very informative Golf Guide at 1-800-765-3331.

Click here for names of some of our area courses. Get a Golf Guide to learn how to get there ... or give each course a call.

Friendship Village Campground
Mini-Golf, Game Room, Concession Stand, Paddle Boats..
Phone: (814) 623-1677
Driving Directions: Located 2 miles west of Bedford (PA Turnpike Exti 146) off Route 30.

Riverview Recreations, Inc.
Mini-Golf, Game Room, Concession Stand, Flea Market, Fruit Stand.
Phone: (814) 652-2235
Hours: Open April-October
Driving Directions: Located 3 miles west of Breezewood (PA Turnpike Exti 161) on Route 30.

Trek through our game lands and state forests and you'll find a lots of "critters." The sites listed below have animals in more contained settings. Many of these sites are part of our "Bison, Fish, Fawn and Fowl" tour.

Fish Hatchery
There is a small museum at the Fish Hatchery, including wildlife species from Pennsylvania. Various fish species, birds, reptiles and mammals are on display. This is a working fish hatchery (this station raises over 350,000 trout for release per year) and the trout tanks also hold live trout in various stages of development. Kids love it ... and rarely do they ever fall into the trout pools. (The pools aren't treacherous or anything, but it is possible to do). So, if you have a young little daredevil who likes to show off his/her "balancing" skills, do hold onto their hand when walking through the trout pools. Organized tours for large groups can be arranged by calling.

Hours: Open 9am-3:30pm every day.
Driving Directions: Located 15 minutes northwest of Bedford. From Bedford take I-99 / Route 220 north for about 5 miles and exit onto Rt. 56 west. Drive 6 miles on Rt. 56 and turn right onto Reynoldsdale Road and then immediately left onto Fish Hatchery Road. The Fish Hatchery is on your right.

Bison Farm
Visit the bison at the Bison Corral ... working farm. Organized tours can be arranged for large groups ... call for details.

Hours: Open April-December, Monday-Saturday10am-5pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm.
Winter hours: Thursday-Sunday. Other hours by chance.
Driving Directions: Located 12 miles west of Bedford. From Bedford take Route 30 west. Staying on Route 30, at the traffic light in Schellsburg drive 2 miles further to the Bison Corral. The shop is to your left ... the bison roam in the fields on both sides of the road.

Acorn Acres Deer Farm
If you take a walk through the countryside of Buchanan State Forest, you'll encounter wildlife (probably deer) if you're paying attention. For a sure-fire deer encounter, check out Acorn Acres Deer Farm. Acorn Acres Deer Farm has deer, emu and pygmy goats. Do not bring a dog along in this area.

Hours:
Driving Directions: Located northwest of Bedford. From Bedford take I-99 / Route 220 north for about 5 miles and exit onto Rt. 56 west. Drive 2.3 miles and turn left onto Dogwood Road. Go 1 mile and turn right up into the steep driveway.

A collection of on-road countryside loops is available by clicking here. The loops range from easy to the extremely difficult. There are other biking loops for our county and region at www.cyclesa.com. For biking rentals, contact Grouseland Tours at (814) 784-5000. Grouseland also does organized lessons, guided bike tours and sales. Fat Jimmy's, in Breezewood, has bike sales, rentals and accessories (5,000 square feet of 'em). Fat Jimmy's also does repairs ... call them at (814) 735-2453.

The Juniata River is a gentle river that can provide a very pleasant day of paddling.
Our Juniata River Guide can be helpful if you want to plan a paddling trip on the river. Call us for a copy at 1-800-765-3331. The Juniata River can provide a long river trip experience. One area of the river that you might find quite desirable is at Warrior's Path State Park. It is quite possible Shawnee Lake can also provide a pleasant day of paddling ... 451 acres of water. If you want to rent a canoe or kayak, try Adventure Marine at (814) 623-1821.

There are excellent hiking trails for you to enjoy in Bedford County. A very pleasant, very simple hike is the Lake Shore Trail, which is a 3.5 mile loop around Shawnee Lake. there are no obstacles like fallen trees and creeks to cross. This loop is also used by bikes. Pea gravel covers most of the trail, in a wooded / country lake setting. The loop is at Shawnee State Park. There are other, longer and more challenging loops at Shawnee as well. 15 miles total of good hiking trails, ranking from easy to moderately difficult.For mountain hiking, Blue Knob State Park is your spot. 17 miles of trails through changing timber types, crossing streams, etc... Trails are moderate to difficult. Maps of each park are available from the Visitors Bureau by calling 1-800-765-3331.

For long hikes ...
The Mid State Trail goes through Bedford County and runs over 160 miles, from the Maryland border, all the way to Pine Creek Gorge. For info, contact Mid State Trail Association, PO Box 167, Boalsburg, PA 16827.

Blue Knob State Park
Blue Knob State Park is our "Big Mountain Park." 5,600 acres of woodland wilderness. Usually a few degrees cooler than the surrounding areas, due to the elevation ... 3146 at the peak. 17 miles of hiking trails, many also open for horseback riding. Swimming is open (weather permitting) at the swimming pool from 11am-7pm from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Some trails open for mountain biking. Chappel's Field Trail is a good challenge for beginners. More experienced riders find the Three Springs Trail a good intermediate ride. Expert riders find challenge in the Rock N' Ridge Trail and Mountain View Trail. They, of course, offer picnicking (pavilions can be reserved up to 11 months in advance for a fee). Unreserved pavilions also available on first come / first served basis. Also, 200 picnic tables are available throughout the park. Camping is available at the 42-tent and trailer sites open from the 2nd Friday in April through the 3rd Sunday in October. Snowmobile trails are open after hunting season is over, with 8 miles of trail / road. Expert Cross Country Skiing trails.

Driving Directions: From Bedford take I-99 / Route 220 north to Route 869 west (Osterburg exit). Take Route 869 west to Pavia. Follow signs from Pavia to the park.

Shawnee State Park
Shawnee State Park is our "Small Lake Park" with 3900 acres surrounding a beautiful 451 acre lake. 15 miles of hiking trails, including the very pleasant "Lake Shore Trail." This 3.5 mile is a very easy walk through outdoor splendor. This trail is also a pleasant bike trail. Swimming along the sand and turf beach, with modern bathhouses, flush toilets & showers. Beach is open late May through mid September (8am-sunset). Lake fishing ... stocked with warm water game fish, including smallmouth and largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye, etc... ADA accessible fishing pier available. Non powered (and electric motor powered) boats can be launched from the 3 launching areas. 183 mooring spaces available (Must have State Park launching permit.) Boat rentals available during summer. Very easy cycling on the 3.5 mile Lake Shore Trail. Mountain Biking on the other park trails is of moderate difficulty. Camping available at 293 sites with picnic table and fire rings. 50 of these sites have electric hookups. Camping from April through late December. Picnicking pavilions that may be reserved for a fee. Also, unreserved pavilions for first come / first served. Snowmobile trails are open to registered snowmobiles on an 11 mile trail network. Sled riding near Picnic Area #2 is great. Ice fishing popular here. Be sure ice is at least 4 inches thick.

Driving Directions: From Bedford, take Route 30 west toward Schellsburg. 1 mile east of Schellsburg, is the main entrance to the park (on your left). There is also another entrance area off of route 96. Take Route 30 into Schellsburg. At the red light, turn south onto Route 96. The main office for the park is a mile south, on your left. Park.

Warriors Path State Park
Warriors Path State Park is a small park at the Northeastern corner of the county. 334 acres, good for picnicking and short hikes. Pavilions available. Day us only.

Driving Directions: Located about 40 minutes Northwest of Breezewood. From Breezewood take Route 30 west to Route 26 north. Take Route 26 north to Route 913 (Saxton). From Saxton take Warriors Path Park Road.

Buchanan State Forest
Buchanan State Forest and Game Lands cover much of Bedford County. Trails and picnic pavilions Call the Bedford County Visitors Bureau for a map of this huge land area at 1-800-765-3331.

Driving Directions: Located at the northwestern corner of Bedford County, PA ... 25 minutes from Bedford. From Bedford take I-99 / Route 220 north to the Claysburg/King exit. Follow business Route 220 north to Claysburg. Turn left at the traffic light onto Ski Gap Road and follow signs.

Whitetail Mountain Resort

Driving Directions: Located about 50 minutes east of Breezewood, just south of Mercersburg, PA. Take Route 30 east to Fort Loudon. There, take Route 75 south to Shimpstown. Turn right onto Shimpstown Road. Cross the bridge. Take 2nd left onto Blair's Valley Road. Follow the snowflake signs.

Seven Springs
Offers 31 ski slopes and trails on 275 acres of terrain. Snowmobiles available for 1 hour guided tours. Snow cat rides 11pm-Midnight. Snowboard Terrain Park and Snow tubing.

Driving Directions: Located an hour west of Bedford Take Route 31 west. Drive 15 miles past Somerset.

Bedford County Court House
Built in 1828-1829 and still operating. Simple, elegant architecture, with a pair of curved staircases that lead to the courtroom. Located at the corner of Juliana and Penn Streets in downtown Bedford, PA.

The Pioneer Historic Library
Doing genealogical research? This library and the Court House should be your first stops. Many family histories are researched here and there are numerous files of previously completed research.

Hours: Open Monday-Friday 9am-4pm; and the third Saturday of each month from 9am-3pm. Closed major holidays and the week following Christmas.

The Bedford County Historical Society has moved. They are now housed in an historic "bank" barn, situated next to a log house on the Lincoln Highway. Their new address is 6441 Lincoln Highway, Bedford, PA 15522, which is about four miles west downtown Bedford, PA

Historic Memorial Park
Final resting place of the country's earliest settlers, including Revolutionary War Veterans.

Driving Directions: Located at the corner of Juliana and John Streets in downtown Bedford, PA

Guided Tours of Historic Bedford
Guided Tours of Historic Bedford are offered from June-October on Friday Afternoons.