Aerial view of a snow covered town in the Alleghenies in Pennsylvania

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

Shopping

Independent Bookstores in PA Every Bookworm Should Visit

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Lose yourself in the shelves of Pennsylvania’s independent bookstores! Whether…

People looking at table displays of books in Baldwin's Book Barn in West Chester

Stargazing

The Ultimate Pennsylvania Spots to Watch the Perseid Meteors

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By Derrick H. Pitts, Chief Astronomer, The Franklin Institute Now that you’ve…

The Ultimate Pennsylvania Spots to Watch the Perseid Meteors

Biking

Best Bike Trails in PA

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Whether spring, summer, or fall, it’s the perfect time to get on a roll and…

Best Bike Trails in PA

Hiking

State parks are plentiful in PA

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With more than half the land of Pennsylvania covered in state forest and 120 parks to…

State parks are plentiful in PA

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