Laurel Highlands/Southern Alleghenies

Foliage abounds in the Allegheny Mountains! Once a barrier to the west, the Alleghenies always put on a great show of color during the Autumn. Visit the Old Bedford Village to get a taste of yesteryear. The village preserves the way of life of our early settlers. In this region is the town of Johnstown, noted for its devestating floods (there is a museum dedicated to the floods). Don't forget to visit the numerous covered bridges in the region! Things to See and Do Attractions Allegheny Mountains Attractions in Altoona - Interactive museums, country-setting theatre, four-season rail-trails, forts with re-enactments and historic landmarks. Christian W. Klay Winery in Chalk Hill - Wine tasting available. Downtown Indiana, Inc. - 19th century facades, shops, restaurants. Inclined Plane, Inc. in Johnstown - Ride the world's steepest inclined plane railway. Laurel Caverns in Farmington - Pennsylvania's largest cave. Lincoln Caverns Inc. in Huntingdon - One hour educational tours through two beautiful crystal caverns. Old Bedford Village in Bedford - Relive the past. See craftsmen in action. Proud Mary Showboat at Lake Raystown Resort in Entriken - Public sightseeing and dinner cruises; private theme and party cruises. Wilderness Voyageurs, Inc. in Ohiopyle - Pennsylvania's only complete outdoor center. Rafting, biking, canoeing, kayaking, climbing. Windswept Hot Air Balloon Adventures in Ligonier - Scenic Champagne Flights over Ligonier Valley. Covered Bridges Bells Mills Covered Bridge in West Newton - Connects Sewickley and South Huntingdon Townships. Located on Route 136. Cerl Wright Covered Bridge in Bentleyville Crawford Covered Bridge in West Finley. Spans the Robinson Fork of Wheeling Creek. Diehls Covered Bridge in New Buena Vista Historic Sites Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site in Cresson Fort Ligonier in Ligonier - Reconstructed/restored British fort highlighting the French and Indian War. Fort Necessity National Battlefield in Farmington - Opening of the French and Indian War and Washington's first battle. Fort Roberdeau Historic Site in Altoona - Reconstructed 1778 fort, exhibits, nature trails and picnic area. Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark in Altoona - Built in 1854 to carry the PRR Mainline over the Allegheny Mountains. Museums Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona - Tribute to the men and women of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Compass Inn Museum in Laughlintown - Authentically restored 1799 stagecoach stop complex. Fort Bedford Museum in Bedford - French and Indian War fort site. Johnstown Flood Museum in Johnstown - Permanent exhibits recreate the shocking story of America's most infamous disaster, the 1889 Flood. Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Altoona - Exhibiting significant 20th century Pennsylvania artists. Tunnels Park & Museum in Gallitzin - See and feel the awesome power of trains passing through modified 1854 Allegheny Tunnel on Conrail's Mainline. Parks & Trails Blue Knob State Park in Imler - Picnicking, hiking, fishing and camping. Keystone State Park in Derry - Open all year. Camping, cabins and nature center. Ohiopyle State Park in Ohiopyle - Ferncliff peninsula, waterfalls, bicycling, hiking, fishing and camping. Tough Creek State Park in James Creek - Near Lake Raystown. Picnicking, hiking, pavilion and camping.

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