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

Holiday Markets in Pennsylvania

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Get ready to embrace the joyful spirit and discover the magic of the holiday season…

Large crowd of people at an outdoor holiday market in front of City Hall Philadelphia

Farmers Markets

Farmers Markets in PA

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Experience Pennsylvania’s homegrown foodie scene by visiting one of these…

Produce at a farmers market stand

Bird and Wildlife Watching

Bird Watching in Pennsylvania

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The Hooded Warbler turns its yellow face, framed in black, toward me. I’ve…

Bird Watching in Pennsylvania

Amusement Parks

Amusement Parks in Pennsylvania: A New Spin on Summertime Fun

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Summer wouldn't be complete without a trip (or two or three) to one or more of…

Amusement Parks in Pennsylvania: A New Spin on Summertime Fun

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