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Area guide · Pennsylvania, USA

Things to do in The Alleghenies

Mountain counties of Pennsylvania and western Maryland

  • Sightseeing
  • Attractions
  • Sport & Outdoor
  • Nearest airport: AOO, about 4 miles

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Three to see first in The Alleghenies

Attractions
Family Favorite

Lincoln Caverns

Under $25

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

Huntingdon, PA

Sightseeing
Outdoor Adventure

Allegany County

Free

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

Cumberland, MD

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Sightseeing
Local Gem

Bedford County

Free

A South Central Pennsylvania county of small-town charm along the Lincoln Highway, with historic sites, museums and outdoor recreation.

Attractions
Family Favorite

Lincoln Caverns

Under $25

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

Sightseeing
Outdoor Adventure

Happy Valley

Free

Centre County's official visitor bureau promoting Penn State sports, state forests, and small-town shopping and dining.

Sightseeing
Outdoor Adventure

Allegany County

Free

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

Attractions
Family Favorite

Carlisle Sports Emporium

$25–$50

A 75,000 square foot family entertainment complex with go-karts, mini golf, laser tag and a big arcade.

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.

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About

About The Alleghenies

The Alleghenies is a Pennsylvania tourism region covering Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, and Huntingdon counties, including the towns of Bedford, Huntingdon, and State College. Bedford County is known for Old Bedford Village and a network of historic covered bridges, and Huntingdon County centers on Raystown Lake and Lincoln Caverns. State College, home to Penn State University and the Happy Valley area, is part of the same region. The cluster also reaches into Allegany County, Maryland, where Cumberland sits along the C&O Canal and the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad.

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