Juniata Valley Winery & Wilson House B&B Mifflin STROLL MORE THAN 36 PERIOD WORKSHOPS AND LOG CABINS. Horseshoe Curve Altoona Old Bedford Village Bedford SEEK SMALL-TOWN TREASURES CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: E. ARMSTRONG, KATHRYNANYWHERE.COM; JADOBESTOCK/MICHAEL; HAPPY VALLEY ADVENTURE BUREAU; OLD BEDFORD VILLAGE From outdoor attractions and gorgeous scenery to surprising cultural landmarks, the Alleghenies are full of hidden treasures awaiting your discovery. Ride the Johnstown Inclined Plane for awe-inspiring views aboard one of the world’s steepest funiculars. Residents rode the incline to safety during the city’s devastating 1936 and 1977 floods. Watch from a scenic overlook as trains navigate the giant U-shape of Altoona’s Horseshoe Curve , a 2,375-foot-long engineering marvel designed to help trains up the steep mountain grade. Time-travel at Boalsburg’s Boal Mansion , showcasing the home’s original 1809 furnishings and a collection of weapons spanning centuries. The Columbus Chapel includes Christopher Columbus’s desk along with fine European art dating back to the 14th century. Want to get moving? The Allegrippis Trails in Hesston offers 24 different trails Columbus Chapel at Boal Mansion Boalsburg spanning 36 miles of scenic terrain, with something for diehard snowshoeing enthusiasts, experienced bikers, and novice hikers alike. Housed in the former Tulip Bottling Company factory, Johnstown’s Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center celebrates residents’ heritage with rotating art exhibits by national and international artists and classes ranging from painting to belly dancing. Immerse yourself in nature at Trough Creek State Park in James Creek, a gorge carved through Terrace Mountain by the Trough Creek. Fish, camp, or hike through the Park’s 541 scenic acres to view splendors including Balanced Rock and Rainbow Falls. At the family-owned Juniata Valley Winery in Mifflin, taste a variety of wines made in the farmlands of central Pennsylvania, and then stay overnight at the onsite Wilson House Bed & Breakfast , a stately 19th-century home. At the Belleville Farmers’ Market and Livestock Auction in Belleville, you can see livestock bought and sold, pick up farm-fresh eggs and produce, and browse the sprawling flea market to hunt for unexpected treasures. visitPA.com 107
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