River with green trees along the banks on a sunny day

The Alleghenies

In this Central PA region you'll find covered bridges, tree-sheltered streams and little Victorian towns. This is the home of The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), their Nittany Lions, and most importantly, the Berkey Creamery.

Local Travel Resources: The Alleghenies | Discover Blair County | Bedford County Conference and Visitors Bureau | Fulton County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism | Greater Johnstown/Cambria County CVB | The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau | Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau | Juniata River Valley Visitors Bureau

Cities in the region: Altoona, Bedford, Bellefonte, Breezewood, Ebensburg, Everett, Johnstown, Lewistown, Mifflintown, State College

Bulb & Bloom

Meet a Garden Guru

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The Honorable Lillian Ransom has been a judge for almost 30 years, but she’s…

Meet a Garden Guru

Dining

Date Night in PA: Dinner & Show

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With the holidays right around the corner, treat your partner to a romantic night…

Date Night in PA: Dinner & Show

Fall Festivals

Amazing Places to View Fall Foliage in PA

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Fall is when leaf peepers emerge and tour the commonwealth to capture the vibrant…

Amazing Places to View Fall Foliage in PA

Hiking

11 Hiking Trails to Abandoned Ruins in Pennsylvania

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Travelers are explorers at heart and relish discovering off-the-path relics that turn…

11 Hiking Trails to Abandoned Ruins in Pennsylvania

Altoona

Altoona

Johnstown

Johnstown

Breezewood

Breezewood

Mifflintown

Mifflintown

Raystown Lake

6993 Seven Points Road

Raystown Lake is a 29,000 acre project with 12 public access areas, a 8,000 acre lake, picnic areas, beaches, boat launches, campgrounds, trails, hunting, fishing, marina concession stands and is operated and maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers. Eagles are now nesting at Raystown Lake…

Raystown Lake