Why You Should Go...

Spring is the perfect excuse to stay a little longer.

Choose a mountainside campsite, a historic resort, or a cozy inn near the trails. Wherever you land, you’re minutes from adventure.

Drive winding mountain roads framed by orchard blooms. Spot migrating birds. Stop at covered bridges and overlooks worth pulling over for.

Bedford is the perfect meeting spot in the center of the commonwealth and an easy drive from New York, Philly, Pittsburgh, D.C. and Baltimore.

Nestled in the heart of South-Central Pennsylvania, Bedford County is where the pace slows down, and every moment invites you to breathe a little deeper. Here in small-town America, hospitality isn’t just a word; it’s a way of life.

Our Welcome Center, located at 131 South Juliana Street in Bedford, is the perfect starting point for your journey. Stop in for travel ideas, local stories, and insider tips to help you explore what makes this place special. From scenic trails and historic landmarks to handcrafted flavors and unforgettable experiences, inspiration waits around every bend.

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Why You Should Go...

Spring is the perfect excuse to stay a little longer.

Choose a mountainside campsite, a historic resort, or a cozy inn near the trails. Wherever you land, you’re minutes from adventure.

Drive winding mountain roads framed by orchard blooms. Spot migrating birds. Stop at covered bridges and overlooks worth pulling over for.

Bedford is the perfect meeting spot in the center of the commonwealth and an easy drive from New York, Philly, Pittsburgh, D.C. and Baltimore.

Nestled in the heart of South-Central Pennsylvania, Bedford County is where the pace slows down, and every moment invites you to breathe a little deeper. Here in small-town America, hospitality isn’t just a word; it’s a way of life.

Our Welcome Center, located at 131 South Juliana Street in Bedford, is the perfect starting point for your journey. Stop in for travel ideas, local stories, and insider tips to help you explore what makes this place special. From scenic trails and historic landmarks to handcrafted flavors and unforgettable experiences, inspiration waits around every bend.

What You Should Know...

Open: Year-Round; Closed on: Sunday

Hours: Closed Today. Opens Thu

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Tuesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Parking: Street

Available: Café, Restaurant, Bar

Fun Facts

The Koontz Coffee Pot is a famous roadside landmark shaped like a giant coffee pot, built in 1927.

Presidential History: The Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa served as a "Summer White House" for President James Buchanan between 1857 and 1861.

Presidential Headquarters: George Washington arrived in Bedford on October 19, 1794, to command an army of 13,000 militia, aiming to suppress farmers rebelling against a federal excise tax on whiskey.