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Bedford County

131 S Juliana St · Bedford, PA

Why you should go…

Bedford County Visitors Bureau promotes Bedford County, Pennsylvania, a South Central Pennsylvania destination along the PA Turnpike, Route 30 (Lincoln Highway), I-99 and I-70. The Bureau operates a Welcome Center in downtown Bedford and publishes guides covering the county's historic sites, museums, state parks, hiking and biking trails, and bed-and-breakfast lodging. It runs an integrated print, digital and video tourism campaign under the discoverbedfordcounty.com brand.

  • #small town
  • #history
  • #hiking
  • #free
  • #road trip

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Bedford County, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Great Allegheny Passage

    Free

    A 150 mile rail trail linking Pittsburgh to Cumberland, Maryland, connecting onward to the C&O Canal Towpath toward Washington, DC.

    29 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sightseeing
    Outdoor Adventure

    Allegany County

    Free

    Official tourism office for Allegany County, Maryland's Mountain Side, covering outdoor recreation, history and arts districts.

    30 mi awayMore like this

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Lincoln Caverns

    Under $25

    Guided tours through two crystal caverns with nature trails and gem panning near Huntingdon.

    41 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions