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

getaway guide

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State Parks & Forests

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Dining

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Fall Foliage

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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