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Great Things to Do in Breezewood, PA

The lovely Jackson's Mill Covered Bridge has stood since 1889.
Felten's Mill Covered Bridge, built in 1892, crosses Brush Creek, downstream of Jackson's Mill Bridge.
If you love to bike, canoe, kayak, ski, or anything else, hit Fat Jimmy's to gear up!

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Breezewood

The Town of Motels is where the Pennsylvania Turnpike, the Lincoln Highway, and Route 70 meet - and where weary travelers have rested since General Forbes widened the original Native American trail into a wagon road. The Forbes Road became the Lincoln Highway, and when the Turnpike was completed in 1940, the stage was set. After the construction of Interstate 70, Breezewood grew into the sprawling, charmingly kitschy town it is today. Families, truckers, souvenir collectors, and photographers all appreciate the visual variety and commercial convenience of this traveler's oasis. For those suffering from neon fatigue or car-weariness, the simple beauty of Felten's Mill Covered Bridge provides respite. Built in 1892, the 100-foot bridge is not open to vehicular traffic.

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Breezewood to the rescue!
Submitted by: Regina
As a couple with 2 boys 9 months apart, my husband and I roared outta Pittsburgh, one Sept Saturday. We had a fiery red FIERO and we were headed out. Well as luck would have it, the car wasn't as ready as we were. We completely died on the Turnpike - prior to Breezewood. This was before cell phones. We sat for about an hour and lady luck was with us, a Pennsylvania trooper pulled up - radioed a gas station and told us that they would be there shortly! Well only a short time passed - and sure enough true to his word, a tow truck arrived. We were only 1/4 mile from the exit. Everyone we encountered that day was so helpful and kind. What could have been a disaster, ended well. The car was fixed in no time and we were back on the road!