Located within the heart of Pennsylvania’s Alleghenies, Altoona/Blair County offers a distinctive variety of authentic experiences including railroad heritage, history, outdoor recreation, and classic family fun!

America’s only interactive railroaders museum, the Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum, tells the story of the railroader’s life and how the railroader intrinsically cultivated the fabric and culture of a hardworking community. The museum’s sister site, the World Famous Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark, is the only place in the world at which one can observe trains traversing a mountain range, the Alleghenies, in the literal shape of a horseshoe. Known as one of the eight engineering marvels of the world, it was built by hand by 450 Irish immigrants over a five-year period and was on the Nazis’ hit list during World War II.

Baker Mansion, the only Greek-Temple style home in Pennsylvania, is known as [...]

Explore and discover treasures in Pennsylvania’s pristine Susquehanna River Valley. Spend the day hitting the trails – snowmobiling, cross country skiing, or snow shoeing in our State Parks and Forests.

Take time to visit our award-winning wineries and breweries found throughout the Susquehanna River Valley. Attend a seasonal festival, visit a historical museum, go antiquing or shop local at our fine retailers and unique stores. Finish the day with a romantic dinner for two or share your day’s adventures with friends and family at one of our world-class pubs or restaurants located in one of our picturesque downtowns.

Plan a trip for the day or turn it into a get away by staying at one of our cozy hotels, cabins, cottages or bed and breakfasts. At every turn you will find something to [...]

Nestled in the heart of Central Pennsylvania, Columbia & Montour Counties are only a short half-day journey from a majority of East Coast cities.  The area is renowned for its rural beauty and outstanding adventure opportunities, but the quaint countryside also offers up a treasure trove of local history and culture.

The local landscape is comprised of idyllic river valleys, rolling hills and green farmlands, as well as charming riverside communities, forests, parks, and state gamelands.  The area boasts beautiful rails-to-trails for walking and biking as well as high-caliber races for the more competitive runners or bikers. In Montour County, the J. Manley Robbins Rail Trail is America’s oldest-known rails to trails system.

One must-see outdoor attraction is Ricketts Glen State Park, located in the northeast corner of Columbia County and extending into nearby Luzerne and Sullivan Counties. [...]

Clearfield County, located in the Pennsylvania Wilds region northwest of State College and Altoona, offers a wealth of ways to get away from it all. Whether you want to spend a day on the water canoeing, kayaking, or fishing, or learning more about the history and the heroes of the area while exploring its geocaching trails, the area offers an escape to do it all.

Visitors to the area can experience a variety of culture and fun through local festivals and events held each year to celebrate the areas tradition. The area boasts an interesting intermingling of historic homes and buildings, specialty shops and stores. Witmer Park, a community park home to music events throughout the year, and the beloved River Front Festival in the summer, lies along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. Active travelers will enjoy any of the county’s six [...]