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Shed that winter coat and celebrate the end of cabin fever in State College and Central PA! Historic and pedestrian friendly shopping districts, sporting events, mountain bike challenges and trail runs… you’ll find all these and more in picturesque Centre PA in spring time. We make it easy to go from wilderness adventure to relaxing dinner and drinks with friends.
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Established in 1963, the Armstrong County Tourist Bureau is the official tourism promotion agency for Armstrong County in Western Pennsylvania. Located in Kittanning, the county seat, their mission is to promote tourism, tourism development, and the interests of the travel and hospitality industries of our region, thereby contributing to the economic growth and well-being of the area. The Armstrong County Tourist Bureau is a non-profit, subscription-based organization, and [...]

Drake Well Museum invites you to discover the birthplace of the modern petroleum industry. Explore our replica of Edwin Drake’s 1859 well and learn how its success launched a global industry.

Visit an operating central power oil lease, a standard drilling rig and more. Tour the museum’s new 10,000 sq. ft. interior exhibit, “There’s a Drop of Oil & Gas in Your Life Every Day!” Your senses will come alive as you see, hear, smell and feel petroleum, from its discovery to the present day and beyond. Immerse yourself in 150+ years of scientific discoveries, technological advances and social progress narrated by the people who lived it. You will discover the people, places and events of Pennsylvania’s petroleum industry in every image and artifact.

And, after soaking up all of Drake Well Museum’s history, enjoy the bike and hiking trails, fishing and [...]

Are you seeking a Pennsylvania family vacation filled with beauty, renowned historic sites and breathtaking natural scenery? Then, Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands is your next Pennsylvania destination.

In the Laurel Highlands, you’ll discover dramatic mountains and Pennsylvania’s deepest river gorge. You’ll be surrounded by clear, glassy ponds, lakes, and streams.

Get your hiking shoes ready as you take on a 150-mile trail. The Great Allegheny Passage, an award-winning 150-mile unpaved rail trail for hiking and biking, runs south/southeast through, over, around and even under some of the most beautiful mountains, forests and rivers you’ll ever see.

For the thrill seeker in you and your family, the Idlewild & SoakZone in Ligonier awaits you! It offers everything your family could ask for – seven individual themed areas of fun, two roller coasters, dozens of other rides, an antique merry-go-round, a wet and wild water park with 11 different attractions of its own and so much more!

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Do you enjoy learning about America’s past, present and future?

Then on your next PA family vacation, you must visit Pennsylvania’s Great Lakes Oil Region. It’s rich with history.

Leave your worries behind as you indulge in the natural beauty, historic structures, Indian heritage, festivals and recreational opportunities of the Oil Heritage Region.

The family will love visiting the Drake Well Museum, the site where the world’s first commercial oil well was drilled!

Do you want to see the oldest well in the entire world that’s still producing oil at its original depth? McClintock Well #1 awaits you.

Listen to old oil boom tales as you take part in a murder mystery dinner on the Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad!

If you love music, then you must shimmy on over to the DeBence Antique Music World. This one-of-a-kind collection of over 100 old-fashioned automated musical instruments is known as the “see and hear” museum. You [...]

Do you love the feel of the hot, splendid sun and a warm breeze? Do you enjoy a carefree pace in a rural setting?

Then gorgeous Central Pennsylvania’s Susquehanna River Valley needs to be your next Pennsylvania weekend getaway.

You’ll discover beauty at every trail, winding hill and pit-stop. You’ll be reminded that life is all about the journey, and you need to slow down and smell the flowers once in a while.

You’ll follow winding rivers, curvy roads and pathways that connect you to one delight after another. You’ll be invited to stop often and listen, explore, celebrate, soak in the beauty.

Discover Art Deco and Victorian architecture, concerts-in-the-park, galleries, museums, wineries, fishing, hiking and so much more.

When your bellies are hungry, you’ll uncover delicious entrees created with locally grown ingredients at restaurants to give you a taste of the Susquehanna River Valley’s seasonal offerings.

Gloria Gaither knew what she was talking about [...]

Who: You and your family

What: Pennsylvania weekend getaway to Johnstown

When: Whenever you can take a break from work and get away to relax

Where: Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Why: You deserve a break from work and enjoy the sights and sounds of Mother Nature

If you’re looking for somewhere to get away and truly enjoy everything life has to offer, look no further than Johnstown, PA. You’ll be welcomed with open arms in this friendly town.

Your Pennsylvania vacation will be stuffed with so much to do.

Take the kids to DelGrosso’s Amusement Park, home of the “hot rides and cool slides”. DelGrosso’s Amusement Park has been providing fun, food and memories for over 62 years. You’ll find 30 rides and attractions, a large water park, 18-hole-mini golf course and a Go-Kart track. And the best part? It’s free parking and admission into the ride park!

Really soak in your Pennsylvania family vacation by [...]

Who: You and your significant other, or family
What: Pennsylvania Vacation
Where: The Village of Slippery Rock, PA
When: Whenever you feel the need for a Pennsylvania weekend family getaway
Why: To take a break from reality and soak up Mother Nature’s beauty in a small town
How: How to get there? That’s up to you. How will you enjoy your Pennsylvania vacation?

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Slippery Rock, is the “Town Known Round The World.” It’s an ideal place to visit. This cozy community is filled with friendly people, easy access to shopping and tons of recreational options.

Can you smell what The Rock is cooking? The town is just a pebble’s toss away from The Rock – Slippery Rock University, which brings additional cultural opportunities to the small community. Every spring, the university sponsors a year-long performing arts series called the Kaleidoscope. There’s always street fairs, parades, student [...]

For a unique vacation in Indiana County, PA, you’ll want to experience riding the 36-mile Ghost Town Trail from Ebensburg to Black Lick, PA. This bike and hiking trail follows Blacklick Creek, taking you through many ghost towns that had been abandoned in the early 1900s, with the decline of the local coal mining industry.

The first seven miles take you through overflowing creeks, flowers and wilderness on your way to Nanty-Glo, the first small town the trail connects with. Huge coal banks rise in the background as you come off the trail. Stop at Niner Diner and try Tiny’s Challenge – a 3 lb burger, 5 lbs of French fries and drink for $21.95. If you eat it all in two hours, it’s free!

You’ll come across 20 bridges on this trail as you ride through tranquil scenery, with [...]

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